Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted May 6, 2016 #26 Share Posted May 6, 2016 The other question I have is based on what I have heard on CC about getting points for spending money on board and acquiring points. I assume "spending" money in the Casino doesn't count towards obtaining additional points? I'm not expecting to gain any more points, but thought I should ask. Oh that would be amazing!! I know at least in the summer of 2014 HAL gave I think it was one point for every $300 or something like that. I know they did count excursions booked ahead of time - I didn't buy any beverage package or go to the casino so I don't know about that. But my excursions - being in Alaska - and a couple of other purchases did get me a couple of extra points. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chandom Posted May 6, 2016 #27 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Always thought the B&J room was a standard promenade room and usually cheaper than a balcony room. It is a standard Promenade room. It is also a Sweet not a Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted May 6, 2016 Author #28 Share Posted May 6, 2016 Holland America Line allows you to get additional points based on on-board spend. I believe it is one point for each $300 spent (drinks, specialty dining, shore ex, tips, shopping, etc.) Maybe that's where you read it. If you bought casino credit on your account, then yes, that would count for spending. I don't read other boards on here, as I have only sailed with RCI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 7, 2016 #29 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Oh that would be amazing!! I know at least in the summer of 2014 HAL gave I think it was one point for every $300 or something like that. I know they did count excursions booked ahead of time - I didn't buy any beverage package or go to the casino so I don't know about that. But my excursions - being in Alaska - and a couple of other purchases did get me a couple of extra points. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I believe the Freedom promotion was spend $450, get 3 points. I also think the casino charges were not eligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 7, 2016 #30 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I rarely eat ice creams on the ships, including the free ones. I suspect the drinks package and a standard balcony would be significantly cheaper then a B&J room. [emoji2] The sweet is the same price as any other Promenade room. Usually booked well in advance. The free ice cream is one trip to the B&J stand each day and can be for anything on the menu. The free drinks are based on access to the Concierge Lounge. So that's really just for 3 hours and limited selections. It does have drawbacks. I found it to be very noisy at night due to a service door in the ice cream shop. I won't do it again. I am happy I did it once, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 7, 2016 #31 Share Posted May 7, 2016 The sweet is the same price as any other Promenade room. Usually booked well in advance. The free ice cream is one trip to the B&J stand each day and can be for anything on the menu. The free drinks are based on access to the Concierge Lounge. So that's really just for 3 hours and limited selections. It does have drawbacks. I found it to be very noisy at night due to a service door in the ice cream shop. I won't do it again. I am happy I did it once, though. I will pick just one nit with you, John. Drinks are for three AND A HALF hours each evening. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luv my furbaby Posted May 7, 2016 #32 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I've always had to call to get my double points when traveling solo. 3 times solo - 3 phone calls. Have to say that it is fixed the minute I call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocco329 Posted May 7, 2016 #33 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I was told the double points was not implemented prior to our 2013 cruise. Should my future daughter in law have gotten double points for paying for a double but going solo in January 2013? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RenaeG Posted May 7, 2016 #34 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I was on Anthem in a balcony stateroom, I got a super duper awesome solo cruiser deal and I got double points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted May 7, 2016 #35 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) I was told the double points was not implemented prior to our 2013 cruise. Should my future daughter in law have gotten double points for paying for a double but going solo in January 2013? Thanks Double points for sailing solo in a double cabin began in October 2013. Edited May 7, 2016 by ARCruisinNana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted May 7, 2016 #36 Share Posted May 7, 2016 "Solo guests" means one paying person in a stateroom. Unless you opt for a coffin (sorry, "solo studio"), you're in a stateroom that could accommodate at least one more person should be entitled to double points - especially as you're usually paying double what one person in a two person party would pay. If you opt for the coffin, then no in that case you are not entitled to double points. My solo cabin reservation indicates full price for one person and 50% off 2nd guest. I'm guessing I'll get double points as I'm paying for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WrittenOnYourHeart Posted May 7, 2016 #37 Share Posted May 7, 2016 My solo cabin reservation indicates full price for one person and 50% off 2nd guest. I'm guessing I'll get double points as I'm paying for two. As I understand it, single occupancy of a cabin (not a solo studio or whatever they call it) gets you double points. Given that the BOGOHO sale seem to be the sale that never ends, that means we solo cruisers are pretty much all paying basically 150% - I have never seen anything indicating we get less than double points though. We just may have to call or email to remind them. [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Surfguyxxx Posted May 7, 2016 #38 Share Posted May 7, 2016 A couple of years back, RCI was giving "triple" points to those who cruised in the month of "December" I think. That was sweet!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted May 7, 2016 Author #39 Share Posted May 7, 2016 A couple of years back, RCI was giving "triple" points to those who cruised in the month of "December" I think. That was sweet!!! If that promotion was still valid, I would be Diamond by now. [emoji12] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 7, 2016 #40 Share Posted May 7, 2016 A couple of years back, RCI was giving "triple" points to those who cruised in the month of "December" I think. That was sweet!!! They gave one extra point per night for "Diamonds in December", so the most you could get was 3 points per night if you were in a suite. This was before solo cruisers also got an extra point per night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 7, 2016 #41 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I will pick just one nit with you, John. Drinks are for three AND A HALF hours each evening. :) Oh yea, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpeCerevisi Posted May 7, 2016 #42 Share Posted May 7, 2016 I believe that the rule that is used as to whether one is eligible for double points is whether the solo cruiser paid any amount of a single supplement. Since no single supplement is charged to singles in studio cabins they are not eligible for double points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croozin Soozin Posted May 7, 2016 #43 Share Posted May 7, 2016 They gave one extra point per night for "Diamonds in December", so the most you could get was 3 points per night if you were in a suite. This was before solo cruisers also got an extra point per night. We got 4 points for a 14 night transatlantic in a suite in Nov/Dec 2010! You forgot about the extra point for the longer length cruises. (The cruise started on November 28 but was included in the Diamonds in December promotion) Susan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted May 7, 2016 #44 Share Posted May 7, 2016 They gave one extra point per night for "Diamonds in December", so the most you could get was 3 points per night if you were in a suite. This was before solo cruisers also got an extra point per night. We made our own Diamond in December in 2013. Laura had booked the trip in anticipation of the program continuing, which it didn't. However, she ended up with dbl points due to the solo program beginning that fall. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 7, 2016 #45 Share Posted May 7, 2016 We got 4 points for a 14 night transatlantic in a suite in Nov/Dec 2010! You forgot about the extra point for the longer length cruises. (The cruise started on November 28 but was included in the Diamonds in December promotion) Susan Since we were talking about "points" and not "credits", I assumed the date was after Jan 2011 when there was no extra points given for longer cruises. However, you are correct, prior to Jan 2011, we could get 4 credits for a cruise during Diamonds in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Croozin Soozin Posted May 7, 2016 #46 Share Posted May 7, 2016 (edited) Since we were talking about "points" and not "credits", I assumed the date was after Jan 2011 when there was no extra points given for longer cruises. However, you are correct, prior to Jan 2011, we could get 4 credits for a cruise during Diamonds in December. Oh darn, I always get those points and credits mixed up! LOL When did they stop Diamonds in December? Edited May 7, 2016 by Croozin Soozin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 7, 2016 #47 Share Posted May 7, 2016 Oh darn, I always get those points and credits mixed up! LOL When did they stop Diamonds in December? They did it for 4 years, from Dec 2009 through Dec 2012. The first year, only Diamond and higher level guests sailing on Oasis in December got the extra credit. The next 3 years all Diamond and higher level guests sailing on any ship in December got the extra credit/points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novicetraveller Posted May 10, 2016 Author #48 Share Posted May 10, 2016 It has now been sorted by thr fairy points godmother. Thanks for the help everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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