longduo Posted February 3, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 3, 2011 I just learned on CC that Princess as well as some other lines offer OBC for veterans. Does Oceania do anything like that? It is amazing what you can learn and benefit from on Cruise Critic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 3, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 3, 2011 On your 5th + cruise you get an OBC as you cruise more you get more perks After you return from your first cruise you get a $200 voucher to be used off your next cruise (must be used in a specific period of time) If you shop around you could find a TA that will give you Gratuities or OBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted February 3, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 3, 2011 (edited) Believe Longduo was not asking about the frequent floater benefits (Oceania Club) but if Oceania provides any military discount to active duty military men or women or retired military. Princess, for example, depending on the length of your cruise will give the veteran (with proof of service at time of booking) a $75,$100 and $250 OBC. Wonderful way to say thanks to the tremendous sacrifices our veterans have made for our freedom. I have asked Oceania (late last year) leadership to consider establishing a military discount program, believe it would help further distinguish Oceania at the top of it's class. Am still waiting to hear from the senior Director I contacted--am sure he has to approach FDR or Bob Binder with this suggestion. Edited February 3, 2011 by Colonel(Ret.)Wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 3, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 3, 2011 OOPS I misread the question Not a veteran so did not even think of that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick in Falls Church Posted February 3, 2011 #5 Share Posted February 3, 2011 Over a number of years of checking, I've only seen one (1) Oceania cruise which had a military special rate. I grabbed it, and the next day it disappeared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildblue Posted February 4, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Active duty still, myself. Peeking at the industry over the years, I've personally never seen anything for the military from O. We decided to bite the bullet and do our first O sailing anyway, to try it out this year. (after a year in Iraq) Should be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolphinmar Posted February 4, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Thank you for your service, Chris! I hope your cruise on Oceania is absolutely wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted February 4, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 4, 2011 Chris, I also thank you for your service and wish you a wonderful cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
San Carlos lady Posted February 4, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 4, 2011 A group of us did just receive a military discount on Oceania--retired, disabled, and even vets that serviced during a war. However, guess it was "trial" with one of the other cruise sites and think dropped when some complained not offered to all agents! In fact, when I called Oceania directly, the person I spoke with knew nothing about such a program. Have been told it will be fine tuned and available again. Hope so as it was a nice discount and much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildblue Posted February 5, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Thanks, all... such a program would indeed be nice, but not expected. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longduo Posted February 6, 2011 Author #11 Share Posted February 6, 2011 Believe Longduo was not asking about the frequent floater benefits (Oceania Club) but if Oceania provides any military discount to active duty military men or women or retired military. Princess, for example, depending on the length of your cruise will give the veteran (with proof of service at time of booking) a $75,$100 and $250 OBC. Wonderful way to say thanks to the tremendous sacrifices our veterans have made for our freedom. I have asked Oceania (late last year) leadership to consider establishing a military discount program, believe it would help further distinguish Oceania at the top of it's class. Am still waiting to hear from the senior Director I contacted--am sure he has to approach FDR or Bob Binder with this suggestion. Thanks for the clarification. I never thought about how veteran could also be interpreted as past O sailors rather than military veterans! I appreciate all of the replies. Colonel(Ret)Wes, thanks for pursuing this with Oceania. It would be a wonderful tribute to our military vets who have sacrificed a lot for our freedom. Either way, we will continue to sail with Oceania! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oregon50 Posted May 25, 2014 #12 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Anyone have the Veterans Advantage card? Oceania discounts advertised, but not sure how it works. Looks like it might be a worthwhile card for vets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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