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Our wait was long and the fumes were nasty on the water taxi. But the water view was nice and the crew did give a nice overview of the sites. I wouldn’t do the water taxi again but glad I did it once.

Thanks for the BahaMar review! I’m so excited to visit the casino and hopefully see some of the property.

Questions.

How is the bus system in Nassau? We are thinking about taking the bus to BahaMar. My thinking is to try the bus on the way there and return by taxis if the trip is to long or slow? Hopefully, I can tour the resort or buy the day pass. If not, I’ll have to hit the slots with DH!

Would I have time to check out the Fish fry area, too? That is walkable from the cruise ship docks, right, Any thoughts or suggestions about my plan?

1. Choose your cruise based on dates, embarkment location, ship and ports.

2. Do a mock booking to find pricing and perks for inside vs balcony. Make a cheat sheet of these numbers to keep handy for the booking call.

3. Make your booking call. The CAS reps are especially helpful, make sure you let them know this is your first cruise. You will be asked to pay the taxes and fees. The booking have conditions for changes and cancellations make sure you understand those before booking. It might take more than one call for you to feel comfortable with your booking.

4. For general question, I search the exact question and most of the time. I find the answers. Often directed to the cruise critic boards.

Happy Cruising! Win big!

I book directly with NCL/CAS and could not be more pleased with their services, promos and comps given for our biyearly cruise. If I was not using CAS, I would research a few local and online travel agent's pricing with personal references. Being imfomed and knowing your options is critical in getting the best deal. After, doing my own research, I would call to get quote and compare. Keeps updated in what you do.

I've never cruised RCI. But, on land based casino's they are more than willing to steal players from other casino's.

We've been Caesars diamond members for number of years. Since the same holding company owns NCL, my wife are both "hot" Casino's @ Sea members. Based on our play, we get ocean view rooms for free, other than port fees and taxes. We upgrade to balcony for a small amount.

 

Just wandering if RCI wants to try to steal us, hoe we'd find out? We'd be glad to try another line, as long as we don't have to pay full price for a cruise. Otherwise, why would we change?

Urcomped.com is a online host that will help you match current offers with different casinos/cruise lines. The only catch is you must send them a copy of a current offer for matching.

After speaking to CAS, it my understanding the casino only use a player's loss amount to calculate comps not a true theo. I was hoping, I missed understood and was going to clarify during my next cruise.

Could the lower 'Theo' you were quoted actually be a loss statement?

This is a older post, hope it still has some interest.:evilsmile:

Thanks for the review, I did not know the BarMar was open. If the option to walk about the grounds is still available in December, I might give it a go over Atlantis. Does the casino offer comped drinks also?

Try doing a search for "NCL price drop app". It will give you some suggestions.

Thanks for the insight, seems like I am on track with my tipping habits. Normally, I tip $1 for one drink, $3 for two. My husband and I do seem to get allot of drinks starting with coffee in the morning, water/soda in day and drinks in the evening. I was feeling a bit cheap considering the amount of free drinks. I did give my favorite bartender and extra $20 on our last night. My husband says our casino losses are paying for the 'free' drinks. Guess, he might be right this time.

We are given a free drink card for the casino and do not buy a drink package. How much should I tip per drink? The standard 18-20%? I normally request beer or wine and not the expensive/labor intensive mixed/frozen drinks.

No balcony Bonus for me. I would lose the tax free offer if the bonus was awarded. Oh well, I tried.

Thanks for all of the responses. I am still trying to get the extra Bonus. Will let you know my results, if I ever get someone to.pick up at NCL

Yes, i saw that, too?

Received an email today that it is Balcony Bonus Week and tried to have the Bonus added to my current booking. No luck. First, the representative had no knowledge of the offer. Then said it was not able to be combined with my current latitude offer and the choose up to 5 free offers. I really, think it should be combinable?

Any suggestions on get getting the extra bonus? Now, I am thinking about calling next week and talking to a different agent?

We booked an IX on the BA with a partial comp from CAS. I placed a minimum upgrade bid of $50 (person) for a OX and BX. About 2 weeks prior to sailing, there was a price dropped and we requested a free up grade to OX. We were offered the free upgrade to OX or a paid $175 (cabin) upgrade to BX. We picked the BX and was assigned a midship cabin on deck 11. Then, we were placed back into the bidding pool but we are very happy with our cabin/price paid and declined.

Just wanted to share our experience. Happy Sailing!

I understand sha2020 wanting a upgrade or OBC. My trip price dropped and I called and requested an upgrade and was given one. It is difficult to see some cruiser's requests being honored and your own be denied.

CVS had a $3 coupon on line so, my pic was $11. Waited to long to renew my passport and had to fast tract, that was an extra $60😝

Interesting read. Thanks to everyone for their hints and viewpoints.

My hobbie is being frugal and I find it exciting. I love the research, comparing prices and thrill of getting what I feel is a good vaule. I never seem to 'save' any money but I do stretch my budget by doing something I enjoy. Of course, I use my hobbie to get rock bottom price on travel including cruising.

My only suggestions:

1. Your spending should reflect your personal/family values.

2. Learn to save and don't live a credit driven life.

My guy seems to be set on only using the city buss since he wants the buy the 2 day pass. But, I have a back up plan thanks to all your help

Is there a $7 mini bus to Warwick from the dockyard? Or do I take a city buss? If that is the only time, I will be using the buss that day, sounds like I should buy a a token not a daypass, right? Thanks for the advise!

If you book with CAS, with your platium TR card, you will get a small discount (10%) and a drink card for the casino. We booked 3 weeks ago and that was we was given.

Yes, drinks are free if you use your Blue Chip card at the bar in the casino.

 

 

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Nice perk. Thanks for the helpful reply!

Are there any extra perks on a casino comped cruise on Celebrity? Free drinks in the casino, ect?

All listed on their web site.

Really, I could not find anything listed on the free drink cards from CAS. Thanks for taking the time to answer my question. :D