Working 2 Cruise Posted May 21, 2015 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2015 About 3 days ago, I received a wonderful offer from Princess... 20% off cruise fare... for new bookings. I promptly cancelled my end of August cruise to Alaska - Tracy Arm, and rebooked for June 27 - Glacier Bay. And I still have some money left over from the previous cruise. Now, that's what I call a good deal! I'm very excited! Now, we have to get ready in time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fathercop Posted May 21, 2015 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2015 It "pays" to watch for those deals! Good luck to you and enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted May 21, 2015 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I booked an Alaska cruise for August 2016 with the Casino Special saved 15% plus an extra $50 off and OBC with my agent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4dC0w Posted May 21, 2015 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2015 All the casino offered me was 525usd on any or all of their 8 casino cruises Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reedprincess Posted May 21, 2015 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2015 Received the same offer, and my TA was able to have it applied to existing bookings...saved $1700 off my Regal saiking in Oct and she's working in my Island sailing in Dec.. Not too shabby! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CATGUY7 Posted May 21, 2015 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2015 (edited) Got that offer too and hesitated to call thinking it applied to new bookings only. Saved $600.00 off a Regal cruise that we had booked for January using FCC's. Edited May 21, 2015 by CATGUY7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted May 21, 2015 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2015 My casino offer was 30%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoyosma Posted May 21, 2015 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2015 My casino offer was 0%. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I object 2 Posted May 21, 2015 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2015 I'm still waiting for my casino offer. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted May 22, 2015 #10 Share Posted May 22, 2015 My casino offer was 30%. Did you get chocolate covered strawberries at no extra charge as well? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted May 22, 2015 Author #11 Share Posted May 22, 2015 To add to my good luck, I had booked an OV obstructed cabin guarantee (that's what was available) and got a very quick and good assignment... OV on Plaza deck. Needless to say, we're very happy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted May 22, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 22, 2015 My casino offer was 30%. I got one for 35% off ...everyone appears to get something a bit different. I got a great deal on a cruise I had my eye on for months. Smoking deal and sails right out of my home port. I like how they attach the discount right to your card so you can check on the pricing without pulling out the calculator. We do gamble when we cruise...but friends that don't gamble much got the same offer. Made us happy, though!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted May 22, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Yes, I posted about it on Sunday when I noticed the low pricing http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2210264 I still don't have an official email or letter from them but I had figured out that the discounts ranged from 15% for a suite to 25% for a balcony or inside cabin + I learned I got free gratuities too when I called Princess. Crazy deals! For once it pays to gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted May 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I'm still waiting for my casino offer. :confused: Me, too, and I've donated generously over the years :(. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted May 22, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Me, too, and I've donated generously over the years :(. You might actually have an offer and like me, not know it officially because you haven't received an email or letter. Just pull up a cruise on the Princess website, select a cabin category, and then click on a cabin that is available. If you have the offer, the new price will be displayed. It is not on the summary view, you need to actually select a cabin to see the discounted price. It won't show the additional perks you might get (free gratuities or transfer), but at least you'll be able to tell if you're eligible for the offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beg3yrs Posted May 22, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I got an offer, similar to many of the others mentioned. I am not a large donor to the casino but DW is. She did not get an offer. So far I am still alive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Yoda Posted May 22, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Got the email Monday - been busy or would have posted sooner. There is no promo code - it just shows up. Wife and I are linked and the discount is given to both even booking separately. No known expiration or limit at the moment. Discount varies by cabin type and "trade" They cancel and reissue with a new booking # Just did 2 cruises and I didn't lose OBC and they applied FCD. But rep said if the category is sold out you may have trouble keeping a specific cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal Cruiser78 Posted May 22, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 22, 2015 You might actually have an offer and like me, not know it officially because you haven't received an email or letter. Just pull up a cruise on the Princess website, select a cabin category, and then click on a cabin that is available. If you have the offer, the new price will be displayed. It is not on the summary view, you need to actually select a cabin to see the discounted price. It won't show the additional perks you might get (free gratuities or transfer), but at least you'll be able to tell if you're eligible for the offer. You are correct! It is showing an additional 15% or so off a fall coastal that I have been watching. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeii Posted May 22, 2015 #19 Share Posted May 22, 2015 I just put a hold on a RT Hawaii out of San Fransicso over thanksgiving. Got an obstructed OV (no real obstruction though, I checked the photos) for $1091. I thought that was terrific for 15 days. Regular price is about twice that. I don't gamble at all but DH does some. I know he's gotten entries into the "win a free cruise" contests they hold sometimes for casino players, so maybe that's why they connected our account to this offer. Neither of us received an email, as far as I know. So now should we call Princess and see if we qualify for free gratuities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted May 22, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Did you get chocolate covered strawberries at no extra charge as well? :) Always ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pia1913 Posted May 22, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 22, 2015 Got the email Monday - been busy or would have posted sooner. There is no promo code - it just shows up. Wife and I are linked and the discount is given to both even booking separately. No known expiration or limit at the moment. Discount varies by cabin type and "trade" They cancel and reissue with a new booking # Just did 2 cruises and I didn't lose OBC and they applied FCD. But rep said if the category is sold out you may have trouble keeping a specific cabin. What you didn't show in your snapshot, is that the offer has your CC number attached to it. That probably takes the place of the promo code, since not everyone is receiving this email. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted May 22, 2015 #22 Share Posted May 22, 2015 On Princess's web site, is there a place to put in the promo code? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 22, 2015 #23 Share Posted May 22, 2015 On Princess's web site, is there a place to put in the promo code? Doesn't that have to be done by Princess/TA? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted May 22, 2015 #24 Share Posted May 22, 2015 When I asked my TA about a cruise using the Casino Special, she said she had to call Princess that she could not do the booking online. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fla_sunshine Posted May 22, 2015 #25 Share Posted May 22, 2015 (edited) I called Princess this morning and the representative said they had just pulled this promotion. :( Since a lot of the deals were different, you probably shouldn't take my experience as the final word on the subject. Edited May 22, 2015 by fla_sunshine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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