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28 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

Yes, I did, thanks. Grrr

I just tried logging in ... no issue.  Have belonged for many years though so don't know if you're having issues being a new member?

11 minutes ago, Haljo1935 said:

What grocery card? I've been trying since about 8am central to buy HAL gift cards and for several hours am getting a message TBE AARP site is not responding. Ugh

Did you try clearing your Cookies?

Wording regarding the AARP OBC offer on HAL's site has been updated at the bottom of the page -

5 minutes ago, crystalspin said:

Everywhere I'm reading (including the PointsGuy article), it is stated or implied it is for new bookings. @LAFFNVEGAS's screen shot says "wait 2 days before booking" for example.

 

Too bad I changed a booking to a longer booking last week as that should have qualified as a new booking (AND it costed us $600 in OBC).

Hi, Elizabeth.

I think the "wait 2 days before booking" has to do with the AARP info getting migrated into one's Mariner account.  NOWHERE does it state that it's only applicable to new bookings and the woman I talked to at HAL this morning didn't tell me I couldn't apply it to our existing bookings, just that she had been told to tell me to give it a few days to get in our Mariner accounts, then call back, give them our Mariner numbers, and ask them to apply it to all our bookings.  So we'll see ....

11 minutes ago, LAFFNVEGAS said:

Once an AARP number is used it can not be used for anyone else, that is why it is not going through for you wife.

Both of us are on the same AARP account (with the same number) and have been for years, and I had no trouble using it for mine and then immediately using it for John's.

3 minutes ago, DaveOKC said:

Got it approved immediately for myself, but having trouble getting it approved for my wife.  The AARP accounts have the same number and the HAL bookings are in her Marnier number.

Not sure why, Dave.  We have the same scenario (bookings originally made under my Mariner #, we share the AARP account) and had no problem submitting mine first and immediately did John's after and it worked fine.  If it still doesn't work, maybe log into your AARP account to make sure you both show up on the same account?

1 minute ago, Mary229 said:

It might be because I am a new PAID member.  I have had a free membership for a while but never bought one until today 

I bet that's it!!  Too new to be verified immediately through the system.  

1 minute ago, richwmn said:

A couple of things. I sent the verification via desktop and it only required my AARP membership number, I didn't have to send a copy of the card. I have been a member for many years and have paid ahead as well.

 

I got the verification immediately on the website and within a minute via email

 

When I notified my travel agent to watch out for it and see if we could get it attached to existing cruises she mentioned that it may not be stackable, that Princess has cut down on using multiple types of OBC and she was surprised that HAL was adding one.

 

She will call on Thursday, after it is part of my account, to see if it can be added to my existing (non Grand) cruises.

 

Rich, same for us (have been members for years).  In the fine print, it does look like it's stackable and only says World and Grand Voyages are exempt.  It's so newly announced that I'm sure it will take several days for it to filter through the organization and outside TA's ... and then who knows HOW long for HAL customer service to all get on the same page (if ever)!  😉  Barb

Just now, Mary229 said:

Do you book direct with HAL or use a TA.   I am wondering who should call.  Thanks 

Book directly with HAL, then transferred to TA.  I called HAL because it has to be verified through the Mariner program.  I told her that they bookings had already been transferred to our TA, she looked all of them (7!) up and never said I had to deal with our TA.  Since this doesn't affect pricing, I "believe" it's something HAL can do for us without getting our TA involved.  If they tell me something different when I check back, then I'll contact my TA but for now, not getting her involved.

3 minutes ago, Mary229 said:

I am not using the app    

Hmmmm.  Then I have no idea why some people (like you) had to provide something other than what's on HAL's site.  In any case, fingers crossed for all of us with existing bookings that they apply it.

6 minutes ago, MikeyB said:

What makes you think that Promos that are targeted to specific cruises/specific dates might be available to other cruises?

Because I've tried them and they work.

5 minutes ago, Mary229 said:

I had to attach mine.  I created an account, screenshot the digital wallet version and done.   Now I will wait a week and call.   

Were you on the APP by any chance?  I was on my desktop so it didn't require anything to be downloaded, just fill in our first and last name, email address, Mariner #, birthdate, and AARP #, then clicked on Verify My Membership Status.

Just now, wdw1972 said:

It did not ask me to attach a copy of the card - it just said I was verified.  My card expires in November, and the HAL site says you have to get verified every year, so I'll do it again after I get my new card.  It would have been nice to get the OBC applied to the 5 cruises I already have booked, but I understand it's a marketing tool to get people to book cruises.

 

Sue/WDW1972

Sue - give it a few days and check back.  There is nothing that says it's not applicable to existing cruises and the person I talked to at HAL this morning didn't say anything about it not being applicable either.  I'm going to give them time to get it on our Mariner accounts, then call back at the end of the week and see how it goes.

2 minutes ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

You are correct, and you have to attach a copy of your AARP card.

No, we didn't have to attach a copy of our AARP card.

16 minutes ago, Gail & Marty sailing away said:

First thing you have to do is to send Holland America a copy of your AARP card and have it attached to your Mariner Account.

Actually you don't.  When you click on the link on HAL's site,  click on Verify Your AARP Membership, then fill out the few things they ask for and click to submit it.  It immediately said it was confirmed and sent us each an email confirming it as well.  The person I talked to at HAL said to give it 4-5 days for it all to migrate into our Mariner accounts and then call back and have them applied to all our existing bookings.  So we'll see.

Exclusive AARP Member Offer | Holland America Line

3 minutes ago, CorgiCruzr said:

Just tried to apply SUM23 or ACU23 to three upcoming VO cruises (Tokyo-Bangkok, Mar-Apr 24; Brit Isles & Scandinavia, Aug 24; and Australia Circumnavigation, Jan 25).  Didn't work on any of them.

Others to try - OML and OCR; and if they don't work try EAN23, EBD, MCS23, RCU23

Good luck!

39 minutes ago, sting1st said:

 Could you share the site, please? Thank you. 

Hi - and welcome to CruiseCritic.

Sorry but we're not allowed to share travel agent website or names on CruiseCritic.  But you don't need to go to a specific TA's site to take advantage of a promo code.  Just go to the Viking site, select the cruise you're interested in, then click on Price and Build and there's a place to enter a promo code on that page.  I've found that some codes mentioned on this thread don't work for every single itinerary so I just keep trying them until I find one that works.  Good luck! 

15 minutes ago, OneSixtyToOne said:

SUM23 is giving a double past guest discount

Yes, but it’s due to expire at the end of July and doesn’t work for some itineraries.

Ran across what I "believe" is a new promo code today on a TA's site so suspect it will be forthcoming from Viking shortly ... at least that's what I've experienced in the last few months.

It's ACU23 and gives you a discounted rate and free air.  I checked it out on the November 23 and January 24 Hawaii+Polynesia itinerary (the only ones I'm currently watching) and it worked on both.  Maybe this will take the place of SUM23 when it expires at the end of July (assuming they don't extend it yet again).

40 minutes ago, Sleep7 said:

I have been looking into a Mississippi cruise in December and the code just posted does bring it down a little.  However.. I looked at the reviews.. yikes.🫣

 

Us, too and you're right ... not the greatest, are they?  And they're not inexpensive either. 🙁

I just checked from my desktop and it let me Build and Price one I've been watching.

Maybe try clearing Cookies?

SUM23 promo extended to end of July 👍

1 hour ago, Baron Barracuda said:

Clay,

 

Yes Hawaii and Polynesia.  We're in a PV2 that was $17,299 earlier this year.  Memorial Day sale dropped the price to $14,299 which is where we booked.  Under the new promo it's now $11,299.  

 

Tom T

In this case, does Viking adjust the price you paid?

On 6/24/2023 at 11:18 AM, Jim Avery said:

We were in 4106 last December.  One deck lower and port side but should be very much the same.  The only "bad" thing we can say is that after two world cruises in midships cabins we found 4106 to be a lot of walking to get anywhere/  Especially the gym in the mornings.  Just us.

We've only sailed once on Viking (Panama Canal) and were by the front elevators which was a smooth ride.  Curious how much vibration and/or movement you felt in 4106 - if any - as we may end up in that rear area (but on Deck 5) later this year.  Thx.

It appears that all these recent promos end June 30th.  Does Viking usually offer any July 4th promos and if so, would you expect them to be any better/different than what they currently are offering?  Thx.