Princess doubles Military Benefit thru 7/21

[emeraldlake]

We're doubling the usual onboard spending money up to $500*, which you can enjoy thanks to your verified military status   We’re deeply grateful to those who serve our country. That’s why we’d like to make your next vacation extra special. Due to your verified military status, you can receive up to $500 to spend on board*. Even better, your military benefit is combinable with most other promotional offers, including additional onboard spending money. Plan an adventure you’ll love, and save big with these deals.

Use your Future Cruise Deposit on one of these cruises!

ALASKA CALIFORNIA COAST CARIBBEAN EUROPE HAWAII MEDITERRANEAN PANAMA CANAL TRANS-ATLANTICS WORLD CRUISE

Deals Destinations Plan a Cruise Follow us on:   Looking for cruise planning help?   Call 1-800-901-1172 to get your personal Princess Cruise Vacation Planner     Book Online   |  Call 1.800.PRINCESS   |  Find a Travel Advisor   Received this email from a friend? Subscribe here! GENERAL TERMS APPLICABLE TO ALL OFFERS IN THIS CAMPAIGN (“Offer”): Offer is available to legal residents of North America. Offer may not combine with other offers or promotions. Other exclusions may apply. Changes or refunds may not be permitted. Offer and its parts (if any) are not transferable, not substitutable, and not redeemable for cash. Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (“PCL”) is not responsible or liable for any errors or omissions. Offer may be changed or revoked at any time. A deposit is required for all stateroom guests and amount varies according to the cruise length, stateroom type and number of stateroom guests. Please refer to princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. *Up to $500 onboard spending money is valid for eligible military personnel in the U.S. and Canada and is only applicable to the first guest in a stateroom. If a second eligible military personnel will be occupying the same stateroom, please contact 1.800.PRINCESS to receive onboard spending offer for second eligible guest. Maximum of two onboard credit offers per stateroom. This offer cannot be used for casino credits/charges and crew incentive, discretionary hotel and dining charges. Onboard spending money is applied to the folio of the veteran or active-duty personnel’s stateroom. Offer excludes Travel Agent and Interline fares. Offer may be combinable with other promotions included other onboard spending money offers. Offer not combinable with shareholder benefits. Other restrictions may apply. Eligibility includes active military, retired military and disabled military veterans with proper verification as outlined on Princess.com/military_benefit_program/. Onboard spending money amount varies based on voyage duration:   Voyage Length Onboard Credit 6 days or less $100 7 - 13 days $200 14 days or longer $500     Any advertised offer may be changed or revoked at any time. Campaign code: RF3MD053 Offer expires: July 21, 2023   Promo code: MM5 Note: You may book a wheelchair-accessible stateroom online. For assistance reserving them or other reasonable accommodations, please call 1-800-774-6237. ©2023, Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. Princess® , MedallionClass® , Ocean® , and the Princess logo are trademarks of Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. or its affiliates. All rights reserved. Ships of Bermudan and British registry.

[DiRonT]

So do we think this is for new bookings only?  We have 3 cruises on the books. So, curious.

[hobo1937]

In the fine print is says cannot be used for Casino, crew incentive or discretionary hotel and dining charges. So what can it be used for? Shore excursions and shopping in the stores?

[Ombud]

Thank you @emeraldlake

@DiRonT ask your TA /CVP! Should be able to add it on

@hobo1937 it always says that but the accounting system onboard only restricts specialty dining credits. Every thing else goes into 1 pot

[1965]

2 hours ago, DiRonT said:

So do we think this is for new bookings only?  We have 3 cruises on the books. So, curious.

Same here. I've emailed our cvp but haven't heard back yet. 

Edited June 30, 2023 by 1965

[mikefang]

Just spoke with our rep. Offer good only on select cruises, not all.

Mike

[kiwimum]

I checked on a couple of our bookings and they are not listed.  Found this on another site.   

[cr8tiv1]

Again, kind of hind sight.  Princess did not expect the flack they received (17 pages) regarding the "new" OBC policies.

 

Appease the veterans....on "select cruises" and NEW bookings only.

[tothemall&beyond]

I wrote to my CVP several hours ago and am awaiting an answer. I fully expect to hear the boilerplate answers either that it's on new bookings only or only applicable to certain bookings.

HOWEVER, as I (a retired attorney) wrote in my email to him: I note that the "fine print" of the offer does not contain any exclusionary language restricting this to "new bookings" only, so, by the plain, unambiguous language of the email/terms of the offer, I am entitled to the doubled amount of OBC..."

I can also tell you that I clicked on the "Destinations" link at the bottom of Princess's email and it led me, through a series of multiple screens, to my cruise. Yes, if you click on the buttons higher up in the email, they will bring you only to certain cruises that Princess is calling "deals". But the offer does not appear to be exclusive to just those cruises, as other links on the same email will expand the field of cruises. (And, yes, you better believe I took screen shots of each screen as proof that the link got me to my cruise.)

As to what that CVP posted on her FB page, that may be what Princess intended and
what the promo code may show internally, but the email blasted to all of us does NOT say that anywhere. I would argue that Princess has to abide by the email that it sent to all of us. 

Edited June 30, 2023 by tothemall&beyond

[Astro Flyer]

This link takes you to a Princess webpage with links to the available cruises…not many except the Winter/Spring 2024 Sun Princess Med cruises.

 

https://em.princess.com/pub/sf/ResponseForm?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DAQpglLjHJlTQGXzdFotDrOwzeG2SlshmEOS53P2izd3TBDjzfNubeqLqsD6P3PzfuiH64UnVXMtX%3DAQpglLjHJlTQGXzdFotDrOwzeG2SlshmEOS5zcI0kKLiDzfcvSKBwh8zfnc77CG2q7gabKn&_ei_=EYvPsybyoWIx0ZWjnwGTTuM6dKBND4r-HM&_di_=gtj9ial0ktr3feujlbt80sotg5u7kqfhldj9lq7u93rgak047ljg

[cruzsnooze]

46 minutes ago, tothemall&beyond said:

I wrote to my CVP several hours ago and am awaiting an answer. I fully expect to hear the boilerplate answers either that it's on new bookings only or only applicable to certain bookings.

HOWEVER, as I (a retired attorney) wrote in my email to him: I note that the "fine print" of the offer does not contain any exclusionary language restricting this to "new bookings" only, so, by the plain, unambiguous language of the email/terms of the offer,

It clearly states new bookings only in the post #7 right above the words A BIG in the picture

[louden]

Just spent the good part of the afternoon talking to Princess and being referred to my TA.  Princess rep basically unaware of the promotion.  After over 2 hours with TA on hold was told that the cruise had to be re-booked and the new airfare would essentially wipe out the extra OBC.

 

I know that the promotion only applies to certain cruises, in my case two this fall and winter, but as you stated there was no mention of "new bookings only".  Would have been so easy simply adjust current booking to new credit value.  I note that only cruises of 14+ days get the $500 so there is really no benefit for shorter cruises.

 

Dennis

[tothemall&beyond]

2 hours ago, cruzsnooze said:

It clearly states new bookings only in the post #7 right above the words A BIG in the picture

Did you carefully read what I actually wrote in my post? I acknowledged Post #7, but noted that it was someone re-posting what a Princess CVP put on her own FB page which is language apparently contained within Princess's own internal materials but NOT the language contained within the email I received. The email I received from Princess did NOT have that language --- anywhere. Which is why I forwarded it in its entirely as an attachment to the email I sent to my CVP,

[tothemall&beyond]

2 hours ago, louden said:

Just spent the good part of the afternoon talking to Princess and being referred to my TA.  Princess rep basically unaware of the promotion.  After over 2 hours with TA on hold was told that the cruise had to be re-booked and the new airfare would essentially wipe out the extra OBC.

 

I know that the promotion only applies to certain cruises, in my case two this fall and winter, but as you stated there was no mention of "new bookings only".  Would have been so easy simply adjust current booking to new credit value.  I note that only cruises of 14+ days get the $500 so there is really no benefit for shorter cruises.

 

Dennis

The offer doubles whatever military benefit you would otherwise get for that cruise, no matter the length of the cruise. So, for example, if you're on a 7 day cruise, the $100 OBC would be doubled to $200. There's a box in the email which sets forth all the amounts.

Also, the email does not say that it applies only to certain cruises. Some people are inferring it, but it does not actually say that. As I stated in an earlier post, I was able to pull up my cruise from one of the links on the bottom of the page, but not from the link specifically labeled as "deals".

Edited July 1, 2023 by tothemall&beyond

[Steelers36]

You have to be able to book "your voyage" with fare promo code MM5 in order to get this new offer. 

Edited July 1, 2023 by Steelers36

[tothemall&beyond]

33 minutes ago, Steelers36 said:

You have to be able to book "your voyage" with fare promo code MM5 in order to get this new offer. 

The Code cited on my email is RF3MD053

Edited July 1, 2023 by tothemall&beyond

[Ombud]

So its for a rebook not a refare? At least CVPs can lift & shift everything keeping the same room / ezair ..... now it just depends if the fare stayed the same

[WmFCoyote]

2 hours ago, tothemall&beyond said:

The Code cited on my email is RF3MD053

I have received the same e-mail as tothemall&beyond, I agree that there are no limits except that the offer expires on 22 July2024. OBMC rates shown in box at bottom of offer says 6 Days or less = $100,   7 to 13 days = $200 and 14 days or longer = $500.

The campaign code is the same, RF3MD053 and the promo code is MM5

Also it does NOT SAY "New Bookings only" so I believe it would work for rebookings also>

I have sent an e-mail to my TA asking her how to take advantage of this offer.

[WmFCoyote]

This was the fine print on the bottom of the offer to double the MOBC.

 

"We’re deeply grateful to those who serve our country. That’s why we’d like to make your next vacation extra special. Due to your verified military status, you can receive up to $500 to spend on board*. Even better, your military benefit is combinable with most other promotional offers, including additional onboard spending money. Plan an adventure you’ll love, and save big with these deals.

 

*Up to $500 onboard spending money is valid for eligible military personnel in the U.S. and Canada and is only applicable to the first guest in a stateroom. If a second eligible military personnel will be occupying the same stateroom, please contact 1.800.PRINCESS to receive onboard spending offer for second eligible guest. Maximum of two onboard credit offers per stateroom. This offer cannot be used for casino credits/charges and crew incentive, discretionary hotel and dining charges. Onboard spending money is applied to the folio of the veteran or active-duty personnel’s stateroom. Offer excludes Travel Agent and Interline fares. Offer may be combinable with other promotions included other onboard spending money offers. Offer not combinable with shareholder benefits. Other restrictions may apply. Eligibility includes active military, retired military and disabled military veterans with proper verification as outlined on Princess.com/military_benefit_program/. Onboard spending money amount varies based on voyage duration:"

 

 

[MissP22]

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[Steelers36]

9 hours ago, tothemall&beyond said:

The Code cited on my email is RF3MD053

That is a mail/marketing campaign code.  All Booking Promo Codes for PCL are three alphanumerics.  The correct info is below.

 

7 hours ago, WmFCoyote said:

I have received the same e-mail as tothemall&beyond, I agree that there are no limits except that the offer expires on 22 July2024. OBMC rates shown in box at bottom of offer says 6 Days or less = $100,   7 to 13 days = $200 and 14 days or longer = $500.

The campaign code is the same, RF3MD053 and the promo code is MM5

Also it does NOT SAY "New Bookings only" so I believe it would work for rebookings also>

I have sent an e-mail to my TA asking her how to take advantage of this offer.

This post correctly reports the Promo Code as MM5.

[cr8tiv1]

Interesting:  

(“PCL”) is not responsible or liable for any errors or omissions.

Edited July 1, 2023 by cr8tiv1

[tothemall&beyond]

1 hour ago, Steelers36 said:

That is a mail/marketing campaign code.  All Booking Promo Codes for PCL are three alphanumerics.  The correct info is below.

 

This post correctly reports the Promo Code as MM5.

Thanks

[pompeii]

12 hours ago, tothemall&beyond said:

Did you carefully read what I actually wrote in my post? I acknowledged Post #7, but noted that it was someone re-posting what a Princess CVP put on her own FB page which is language apparently contained within Princess's own internal materials but NOT the language contained within the email I received. The email I received from Princess did NOT have that language --- anywhere. Which is why I forwarded it in its entirely as an attachment to the email I sent to my CVP,

Please let us know where you get with this.  I also wrote my cvp yesterday asking if we could use it on any of our existing bookings since the email doesn't specify new bookings only, and received the reply that no, it is for new bookings and only certain sailings.  So I'd love to know if you get a different response.  Thanks.  

[tothemall&beyond]

48 minutes ago, cr8tiv1 said:

Interesting:  

(“PCL”) is not responsible or liable for any errors or omissions.

Yeah, I noted that and figured they may try to use it as an out for their poorly drafted, and very misleading email. 

 

Edited July 1, 2023 by tothemall&beyond