TERRIER1 Posted September 26, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2013 We just booked a Grand Voyage for 2015 which is comprised of two individual segments. The amenties (free paid gratuities and internet) for the grand voyage of 32 days are the same as those for the individual cruises. However, the $200 Bronze membership OBC is applied only once to the Grand Voyage whereas if we had booked the two cruises as a B2B we would have received $400 ($200 for each segment). The same is true with the restaurant reservations. We only have 4 speciality (one for each restaurant) reservations for the Grand Voyage versus eight had we book the cruise as a B2B. Why does Oceania do this? The pricing between the two options doesn't warrant booking a Grand Voyage. It seem inequitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulchili Posted September 26, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Would you also get a B2B discount if booked separately? How does the pricing compare B2B vs Grand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted September 26, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted September 26, 2013 Would you also get a B2B discount if booked separately?How does the pricing compare B2B vs Grand? When I called the O agent it was a $50 difference before the OBC's were applied. Makes no sense to me. I am booked on the Grand Voyage and I don't want to lose my cabin by rebooking. I really don't understand why they don't allow the 8 reservation and the extra $200 OBC for Bronze membership. I don't consider this a way to keep loyal cruisers. It puts a sour taste in my mouth. I was surprised that they didn't allow the reservations or the OBC on this grand voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 26, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 26, 2013 If it is advertised as a GV you cannot book it as a B2B ..at least you could not a few years ago ..(I tried) ;) Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAG Posted September 26, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 26, 2013 If it is advertised as a GV you cannot book it as a B2B ..at least you could not a few years ago ..(I tried) ;) Lyn Lyn is correct. I have the same issue with our Lima to London trip next year. My travel agent told me that if it is advertised as a Grand Voyage, they can not book the 2 cruises as a B2B. We are at the Gold level or will be after our trip in November, so the benefits we are giving up are even greater. Cenia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted September 27, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Lyn is correct. I have the same issue with our Lima to London trip next year. My travel agent told me that if it is advertised as a Grand Voyage, they can not book the 2 cruises as a B2B. We are at the Gold level or will be after our trip in November, so the benefits we are giving up are even greater.Cenia Just doesn't seem right to me. As someone in another thread mentioned, it appears loyalty perks are being diminished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 27, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I agree At least they give you 2 cruise credits now When I booked a GV you only got 1 no matter how long the cruise was Just look at those that get PPG as a loyalty perk & now with all the cruises offering PPG those that have attained the 10+ cruise status lose the PPG they get a small OBC instead If they are going to continue to offer PPG to everyone they should add a new perk for those Oceania Club members Extra GTY restaurant reservations Free Laundry or tokens (though I use the self serve) free bottle of wine JMO Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted September 27, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted September 27, 2013 I agree At least they give you 2 cruise credits now When I booked a GV you only got 1 no matter how long the cruise was Just look at those that get PPG as a loyalty perk & now with all the cruises offering PPG those that have attained the 10+ cruise status lose the PPG they get a small OBC instead If they are going to continue to offer PPG to everyone they should add a new perk for those Oceania Club members Extra GTY restaurant reservations Free Laundry or tokens (though I use the self serve) free bottle of wine JMO Lyn Good point. I hadn't even thought of the PPG at the 10 point level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 27, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Good point. I hadn't even thought of the PPG at the 10 point level. Yes I guess times are changing & as was mentioned before maybe loyalty is not as important as it use to be for Oceania management ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted September 27, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted September 27, 2013 Yes I guess times are changing & as was mentioned before maybe loyalty is not as important as it use to be for Oceania management ;) And either is my loyalty to Oceania anymore :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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