Destiny0315 Posted January 17, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Available on 286 cruises! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted January 17, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 17, 2023 We are! I have it on hold awaiting a call. The 11 day Eurodam, Dec 9-20, 2023. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted January 17, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Took advantage of the same deal, including HIA, about 3 months ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canadarocks Posted January 17, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Trying to, but keep getting the "Something is Wrong" ..... uggh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 0106 Posted January 17, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I just got off the phone with my PCC. Decided to go with the perks of the Early Booking bonus instead because Crew Appreciation ($448 for 14 day Taste of Norway 2024) is included (& upgraded drink and internet package). 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted January 17, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I received the call back and we are set. We have the HIA plus $300 OBC, military OBC and will apply for shareholder so all OBC will take care of Crew Appreciation and then some. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted January 17, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I was trying to see if cruises that include Antartica are included in the $1 deposit. Was having a bit of difficulty navigating the website. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny0315 Posted January 17, 2023 Author #8 Share Posted January 17, 2023 16 minutes ago, cccole said: I was trying to see if cruises that include Antartica are included in the $1 deposit. Was having a bit of difficulty navigating the website. Cherie Yes the Oosterdam's three consecutive 22 day cruises to Antarctica starting on December 7, 2023 are available to book for the $1 deposit, along with the solar eclipse cruises, Hawaii, South Pacific, and Australia too. Nothing past April of '24 though, which means not that hot 28 day Alaska Solstice cruise in June or the '24 VOV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malton11803 Posted January 17, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 17, 2023 The price of the cruise comes out cheaper without the $1 deposit promotion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted January 17, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Thank you both for your replies. Interesting that the price is less without the $1 deposit promotion. Again, thank you, Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAKcruiser Posted January 17, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 17, 2023 You can only use the $1 promo with HIA. You used to be able to book these low deposits with advantage fares but not now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny0315 Posted January 17, 2023 Author #12 Share Posted January 17, 2023 9 minutes ago, Malton11803 said: The price of the cruise comes out cheaper without the $1 deposit promotion. For some it will and for some it won't, depending on a number of factors, and if you cancel months from now before fp your only losing a buck! Just remember nothing cost a dollar anymore even at the dollar stores.🤔 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted January 17, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I've contacted a PC for info. Thank you. Usually I have time to do the research myself. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted January 17, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 17, 2023 (edited) 15 minutes ago, KAKcruiser said: You can only use the $1 promo with HIA. You used to be able to book these low deposits with advantage fares but not now. This is correct. We did the math and it made a lot of sense to us to add HIA. It was an additional $462 pp. We like our cocktails. Plus, I had a nice casino discount so overall a very good value for us. I was told the deposit is refundable. Edited January 17, 2023 by FlorenceItaly 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SusieO Posted January 17, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 17, 2023 We booked the 2024 - 35 day Hawaii/Tahiti on the $1 deposit deal. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DinkyDee67 Posted January 18, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 18, 2023 4 hours ago, canadarocks said: Trying to, but keep getting the "Something is Wrong" ..... uggh No good for Aussies either 😥 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellencruise Posted January 18, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 18, 2023 So tempting, must look! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyInVan Posted January 18, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Malton11803 said: The price of the cruise comes out cheaper without the $1 deposit promotion. Makes sense. HAL is making a bet with the pax. They're taking the risk, in return for higher revenues. Of course, they're sunk anyway if there should be another mass interruption of cruises. CCL is ever the optimist. Build more ships, and they will come! Keep the fleet intact, and the customers will come flooding back! Edited January 18, 2023 by HappyInVan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyInVan Posted January 18, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Here's a sample. 14D Aussie and NZ Nov 26 on the Noordam. Both OV HIA and Verandah HIA are the same price $4,159 pp (double occupancy). Same HIA benefits. https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/find-a-cruise/P3H14E/N373.html So, no difference to those who usually booking verandah. However, it would benefit HAL if OV pax suddenly decided to upgrade. What great benefits!!! Of course, a check of vacancies reveal a large number of available verandahs! Does it make sense to wait for a lower non-promotional price if HAL can't fill the cabins? Verandah prices (without HIA) could fall. Very likely that OV prices would have to fall if pax do upgraded from OV? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Bostonjetset Posted January 18, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Booked a Cali Coastal for 2024 for the $1 deposit. Not much to lose. Usually forego the HIA as I’m not a big drinker but in this case it was only $300pp more so seemed worth it with the $100pp shorex credit, free specialty dinner, WiFi, and $150pp OBC. Having the drink package on top of that was basically free. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny0315 Posted January 18, 2023 Author #21 Share Posted January 18, 2023 For anyone who was debating or still trying to figure out and compare the math on the $1 deposit promotion, HAL has extended it to a second day(as they usually do)and it is now scheduled to end today(1/18). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MISTER 67 Posted January 18, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 18, 2023 (edited) Not us, things need to improve in the Food and Entertainment departments before we sail on HAL again. Edited January 18, 2023 by MISTER 67 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedneckBob Posted January 18, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, MISTER 67 said: Not us, things need to improve in the Food and Entertainment departments before we sail on HAL again. Ditto with emphasis on entertainment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HappyInVan Posted January 18, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 18, 2023 5 hours ago, Destiny0315 said: For anyone who was debating or still trying to figure out and compare the math on the $1 deposit promotion, HAL has extended it to a second day(as they usually do)and it is now scheduled to end today(1/18). Not a surprise. I looked at the prices for the Asian and Australasia cruises. Looked kinda high without HIA and $1 deposit. The marketing people are just trying to stampede us. I hesitated on booking a $1-deposit Panama cruise. The cheap deposit is nice. But, why pay hundreds more for drinks that I don't consume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlorenceItaly Posted January 18, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 18, 2023 17 minutes ago, HappyInVan said: Not a surprise. I looked at the prices for the Asian and Australasia cruises. Looked kinda high without HIA and $1 deposit. The marketing people are just trying to stampede us. I hesitated on booking a $1-deposit Panama cruise. The cheap deposit is nice. But, why pay hundreds more for drinks that I don't consume? I agree that you definitely need to run the numbers. For some it make sense, and for others not. I will continue to price watch but unless my booked cruise comes up on a comp casino deal I doubt there is a better deal out there for US with the particular cruise we booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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