EZ1 Posted July 21 #501 Share Posted July 21 17 hours ago, CalLuvsCrusingToo said: Meant to tell you, I sent an email to my "exec" host who confirmed I didn't make the diamond list for next year. So, since I know so early in the year? I don't feel the need to play hard on upcoming trips. Their loss. 🤣 Guessing my "exec" host will disappear too. 🤷♂️🤷♀️ Congrats to those who DID make the cut. Just got on enchanted P as a regular cruise. An envelope in the cabin said we are part of the Hearts group on this cruise!!!! Very surprised. My hubs said they do that on Carnival also, when an echo(highest casino level there)sails, he automatically is part of any group that week.(we are not echo on carnival, but are now diamond here on princess) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalLuvsCrusingToo Posted July 21 Author #502 Share Posted July 21 (edited) 1 hour ago, EZ1 said: 19 hours ago, CalLuvsCrusingToo said: EZ1 said: Just got on enchanted P as a regular cruise. An envelope in the cabin said we are part of the Hearts group on this cruise!!!! Very surprised. My hubs said they do that on Carnival also, we are not echo on carnival, but are now diamond here on princess) EZ1, your reply was at end of my Quote, so I seperated it. Nice you got the Diamond perks starting now. 😉 Edited July 21 by CalLuvsCrusingToo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaStang Posted July 23 #503 Share Posted July 23 (edited) On 7/20/2024 at 9:00 PM, CalLuvsCrusingToo said: Curious how many cruises you had done before husband bumped up to Elite? (Most people don't know that can happen if youre a GOOD player in casinos eyes) That happened to me years ago, but earned Elite thru sailed cruises since then. It was a nice surprise though, when it happened long before it should have.😃 6 on Princess so far, had already booked 3 more for this year and next when he got the letter. He does play some higher stakes Blackjack every time. I am Platinum, hoping I get to go to some of the Elite gatherings with him. Agreed it was a very nice surprise! Edited July 23 by MamaStang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalLuvsCrusingToo Posted July 24 Author #504 Share Posted July 24 7 hours ago, MamaStang said: 6 on Princess so far, had already booked 3 more for this year and next when he got the letter. He does play some higher stakes Blackjack every time. I am Platinum, hoping I get to go to some of the Elite gatherings with him. Agreed it was a very nice surprise! I think I got bumped around 5 cruises, so pretty close to your husbands experience. But I don't play tables. Maybe he made an impression with host, cuz its harder to keep track of play on tables. Sounds like he will be getting Diamond perks thru 2/2026. So keep on booking your offers with freeplay, & the Plus perks and all the Diamond belefits will be added month before your cruises. His exec Host will be handling those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaStang Posted August 1 #505 Share Posted August 1 On 7/24/2024 at 12:42 AM, CalLuvsCrusingToo said: I think I got bumped around 5 cruises, so pretty close to your husbands experience. But I don't play tables. Maybe he made an impression with host, cuz its harder to keep track of play on tables. Sounds like he will be getting Diamond perks thru 2/2026. So keep on booking your offers with freeplay, & the Plus perks and all the Diamond belefits will be added month before your cruises. His exec Host will be handling those. He reached out to the host last week because we leave later this month and had not heard anything. Glad he did. There are two hosts working together and one was on vacation and hadn't put his info through. They got it all worked out right away. Rides to and from airport and dinner on the ship all good to go. Nice perk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalLuvsCrusingToo Posted August 1 Author #506 Share Posted August 1 3 hours ago, MamaStang said: He reached out to the host last week because we leave later this month and had not heard anything. Glad he did. There are two hosts working together and one was on vacation and hadn't put his info through. They got it all worked out right away. Rides to and from airport and dinner on the ship all good to go. Nice perk. They seem to take vacay often... or thats the delay reason I have been given when not responded to. 🤔 Glad you got the perks added. Don't be afraid to inquire about more perks onboard, if your play is very good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaStang Posted August 2 #507 Share Posted August 2 17 hours ago, CalLuvsCrusingToo said: They seem to take vacay often... or thats the delay reason I have been given when not responded to. 🤔 Glad you got the perks added. Don't be afraid to inquire about more perks onboard, if your play is very good. Hubby plays a lot of Blackjack. They are already covering a specialty. What else have you been able to ask for and receive? Just curious how far one can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalLuvsCrusingToo Posted August 18 Author #508 Share Posted August 18 On 8/2/2024 at 10:30 AM, MamaStang said: Hubby plays a lot of Blackjack. They are already covering a specialty. What else have you been able to ask for and receive? Just curious how far one can go. I am not familiar with status for Table players, so hopefully someone else can help.... Last cruise I got to know a few players, and we shared info like how many points to get What kind of offers. Thats also how I felt free to ask for More than what was offered with my offer, and got an extra perk while onboard. (Mine was Winemakers dinner) I'd talk to Exec host onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalLuvsCrusingToo Posted August 18 Author #509 Share Posted August 18 Prestige. A new Prestige offer has arrived and its thru Nov. 2025. But only for 5 different cruises. Were talking about doing Norway again. For those of us who are having Plus perks disappear, but you get a Prestige offer? Thats a Great one to book due to Perks and all. Its VERY similar to being Diamond level cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JGmf Posted August 19 #510 Share Posted August 19 Got the Prestige offer. The dates aren't good for me, but I remain highly skeptical of cruising with a load of other degenerate gamblers like me. The casino tables are already too crowded on a 'normal' cruise! I'd be tempted next time if somehow they added tables (yeah, I know, next to impossible, but LV does it for their tournaments and event days). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmooshSmash Posted August 21 #511 Share Posted August 21 On 8/19/2024 at 1:30 PM, JGmf said: Got the Prestige offer. The dates aren't good for me, but I remain highly skeptical of cruising with a load of other degenerate gamblers like me. The casino tables are already too crowded on a 'normal' cruise! I'd be tempted next time if somehow they added tables (yeah, I know, next to impossible, but LV does it for their tournaments and event days). Unfortunately, hearts for me. On my one and only prestige cruise (from Fort L.) the casino, and the tables, was not unusually crowded. Maybe a bit more than usual, but nothing that would make you wait to play or anything. Honestly, I am suprised that I did not get another prestige offer. Because I increase the amount I play, charge to room etc. I didn't lose but still, I never thought since when the casino offer started to become based on losing. To my knowdledge, it is always on the expected value/loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memoak Posted August 23 #512 Share Posted August 23 On 8/21/2024 at 12:24 PM, SmooshSmash said: Unfortunately, hearts for me. On my one and only prestige cruise (from Fort L.) the casino, and the tables, was not unusually crowded. Maybe a bit more than usual, but nothing that would make you wait to play or anything. Honestly, I am suprised that I did not get another prestige offer. Because I increase the amount I play, charge to room etc. I didn't lose but still, I never thought since when the casino offer started to become based on losing. To my knowdledge, it is always on the expected value/loss. I believe it is based on average amount of bet times hours spent. We seem to get the same bounce back offers and VIP offers whether we win or lose Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmooshSmash Posted August 23 #513 Share Posted August 23 On 8/21/2024 at 12:24 PM, SmooshSmash said: Unfortunately, hearts for me. On my one and only prestige cruise (from Fort L.) the casino, and the tables, was not unusually crowded. Maybe a bit more than usual, but nothing that would make you wait to play or anything. Honestly, I am suprised that I did not get another prestige offer. Because I increase the amount I play, charge to room etc. I didn't lose but still, I never thought since when the casino offer started to become based on losing. To my knowdledge, it is always on the expected value/loss. Got the Prestige offer yesterday. Package names have changed. From "BASK" and whatever to, "Relax Package" and "Action Package". Package contents are the same though, and other perks such as airport pickup/paid port parking etc. But only limited to 5 cruises and some great looking ones, but the shortest one is 10-days:( Too long for me. They sure wanna keep you onboard until they clean you up for good:)))) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalLuvsCrusingToo Posted Tuesday at 12:34 AM Author #514 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:34 AM On 8/23/2024 at 9:35 AM, SmooshSmash said: Got the Prestige offer yesterday. Package names have changed. From "BASK" and whatever to, "Relax Package" and "Action Package". Package contents are the same though, and other perks such as airport pickup/paid port parking etc. But only limited to 5 cruises and some great looking ones, but the shortest one is 10-days:( Too long for me. They sure wanna keep you onboard until they clean you up for good:)))) Yes, Prestige can get costly after booking, especially when long Flights needed. I booked us for Norway again, in May. So here we go again, long flights.... IMO thats the most expensive part of booking a comp cruise, unless you can manage taking one Near where you live! 😜 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalLuvsCrusingToo Posted Tuesday at 12:42 AM Author #515 Share Posted Tuesday at 12:42 AM And youre right about Princess changing Names of perks again. (theres another thread about that) Last Prestige I did, the Bask perk included dinner with the Host. We were eating at Crown Grill the same night as them. Glad I Didn't choose Bask..... looked like the most bored group of guests at a dinner party. Yes the trips are 10+ days. Then again, I think Prestige trips may be a lot of long time passengers, who may be retired and have the time. A Prestige cruise with ALL the perks..... I WANT it to be a LONG one, get your moneys worth. Not waste a sweet trip, on a short cruise.😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmooshSmash Posted Thursday at 06:20 PM #516 Share Posted Thursday at 06:20 PM On 9/2/2024 at 5:34 PM, CalLuvsCrusingToo said: Yes, Prestige can get costly after booking, especially when long Flights needed. I booked us for Norway again, in May. So here we go again, long flights.... IMO thats the most expensive part of booking a comp cruise, unless you can manage taking one Near where you live! 😜 There isn't any prestige from West Coast. Norway cruise is tempting,over $8K/comped! I don't think my schedule would allow me to take it but, in any case, do you know if the London (LHR) airport pick up / drop off is covered? I know that MIA to Ft. Lauderdale was (~30mn) covered, but LHR to cruise terminal is much longer so I am not sure (~1.5hrs) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CalLuvsCrusingToo Posted yesterday at 05:19 PM Author #517 Share Posted yesterday at 05:19 PM (edited) 23 hours ago, SmooshSmash said: There isn't any prestige from West Coast. Norway cruise is tempting,over $8K/comped! I don't think my schedule would allow me to take it but, in any case, do you know if the London (LHR) airport pick up / drop off is covered? I know that MIA to Ft. Lauderdale was (~30mn) covered, but LHR to cruise terminal is much longer so I am not sure (~1.5hrs) Yes, ride is covered. Since its a long drive from Heathrow to Southampton & youre being driven in a very nice black Mercedes. For us, its the Best Prestige (or Diamond) perk. Edited yesterday at 05:21 PM by CalLuvsCrusingToo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pootsien2 Posted 15 hours ago #518 Share Posted 15 hours ago 14 hours ago, CalLuvsCrusingToo said: Yes, ride is covered. Since its a long drive from Heathrow to Southampton & youre being driven in a very nice black Mercedes. For us, its the Best Prestige (or Diamond) perk. I booked the Prestige Norway cruise too! My CVP charged me for the transportation but I think that means I will get reimbursed. I haven't bought my flight yet because I am undecided if I will stay for a few days to visit some relatives and whether I will follow up with the Norwegian fjords on the Sky after the Prestige on the Emerald! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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