BaltimoreCruise Posted August 23, 2023 #376 Share Posted August 23, 2023 Dobby36 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted August 23, 2023 #377 Share Posted August 23, 2023 So much hit or miss. No luck with TA. No luck with the email address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PigsCanFly Posted August 24, 2023 #378 Share Posted August 24, 2023 We just got notified from our PCC that our AARP OBC has been applied to to each of our upcoming Zuiderdam cruises. That was also followed up by emails with the new booking confirmations showing the OBC for each leg. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oh2crz Posted August 29, 2023 #379 Share Posted August 29, 2023 I hope Holland America extends this credit to AMAC members, which is an alternative to AARP with comparable benefits. (Association of Mature American Citizens) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bellaship Posted October 17, 2023 #380 Share Posted October 17, 2023 (edited) Sharing my experience and thanks to many who posted on this topic. I'm in Canada so no gift cards or other AARP rewards for me but for only $17USD, I can't complain. October 1 Booked 14 day cruise through TA. (paid in full) Oct 13 I purchased AARP membership and got me and hubby verified by HAL through SheerID. I'm putting in 2 links but only the second one worked for me. https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/cruise-deals/community-appreciation-cruise-offers/aarp-member-benefit-offer https://offers.sheerid.com/holland-america/member/ Oct 13 sent reservations_submit@hollandamerica.com a copy of my SheerID verification. Oct 14 got reply from reservations_submit saying wait a few days and have TA call to add AARP credit. Oct 16 TA called as directed but was denied. Oct 17 I called HAL directly and despite being on hold while they consulted with Resolutions, I was again denied. I then thought well no harm no foul and replied to the reservations_submit with my verification. They replied the same day and confirmed $200 was applied. I see the $50 future credit under both my husband and my accounts still. We're both ONE star mariners if that matters. I was polite each time but wouldn't be surprised if I was awarded MAP (Most annoying Person) lol. Good luck and I hope you're able to get the credit also... mostly so you can buy me a drink hahaha Edited October 17, 2023 by bellaship 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&Dhighdesert Posted October 20, 2023 #381 Share Posted October 20, 2023 After two hours I finally got my AARP and educator credit. One fifteen day trip didn’t qualify because of special promotion. The three that I had just booked all qualified. It seems that length, days, and room category depended on credit received from AARP. I asked about past bookings, which I have three, would qualify. He checked and the same applied. What took so long was that he had to go to upper management with my AARP membership number and put it in manually. Each booking had to be entered separately. I felt lucky to have received the service I did. Although, this was my second go around with them. Persistence pays off. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrimpsiumai Posted January 9 #382 Share Posted January 9 Read through 16 pages but still confused. Can I book HAL itinerary through a TA and receive AARP OBC? Or, do I have book the cruise through Holland America's website to receive the credit? Are there instructions how to get this OBC somewhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted January 9 #383 Share Posted January 9 (edited) 1 hour ago, shrimpsiumai said: Are there instructions how to get this OBC somewhere? https://www.hollandamerica.com/en/us/cruise-deals/community-appreciation-cruise-offers/aarp-member-benefit-offer You need to do the confirmation a few days before booking. I do not use a TA, but we have had no trouble getting it through our PCC. ETA: I do not even remember if the PCC had to be involved, it may be automatic IF your cruise is within a year... Edited January 9 by crystalspin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Haljo1935 Posted January 10 #384 Share Posted January 10 I have had no issues getting the OBC added to bookings that have a TA or PCC - I submit the request myself w/no involvement from TA or PCC. The only OBC I have needed to involve my TA is the military OBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigianne Posted January 14 #385 Share Posted January 14 I tried several times to enter the address (from post above) without success. Why does HAL make it so hard? Can anyone help me? Canadian, does this make a difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted January 14 #386 Share Posted January 14 2 hours ago, gigianne said: I tried several times to enter the address (from post above) without success. Why does HAL make it so hard? Can anyone help me? Canadian, does this make a difference? Scroll up and read post #380, from a fellow Canadian! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gigianne Posted January 14 #387 Share Posted January 14 Crystalspin - thanks, I went and took a second look at the post and realized there were 2 links. I used the second one and got instant success, so thanks to a fellow Canadian. https://offers.sheerid.com/holland-america/member/ HAL sure does not make navigating their site easy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluv2cruz Posted January 16 #388 Share Posted January 16 Where do you go to see the OBC showing up? I have multiple bookings and got confirmation that it has been applied but what I assume is the AARP confirmation said “teacher appreciation benefits offer $100” (which I also applied for - received 2 emails confirming the same wording but 2 different reference #’s.) How many days from receiving an email confirming it’s been awarded until you can use the OBC for say an excursion? (This is what I tried to do to confirm the AARP & teacher OBC but it didn’t show up.) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted January 16 #389 Share Posted January 16 49 minutes ago, kluv2cruz said: Where do you go to see the OBC showing up? I have multiple bookings and got confirmation that it has been applied but what I assume is the AARP confirmation said “teacher appreciation benefits offer $100” (which I also applied for - received 2 emails confirming the same wording but 2 different reference #’s.) How many days from receiving an email confirming it’s been awarded until you can use the OBC for say an excursion? (This is what I tried to do to confirm the AARP & teacher OBC but it didn’t show up.) Thanks! HAL doesn't allow OBC to be used until you are aboard the ship. It's not available for booking excursions, etc, before the cruise. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluv2cruz Posted January 16 #390 Share Posted January 16 1 hour ago, richwmn said: HAL doesn't allow OBC to be used until you are aboard the ship. It's not available for booking excursions, etc, before the cruise. Ah! That explains things. Do you know how I can see that I did actually receive OBC (hence the name “ON BOARD credit” hahaha)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare richwmn Posted January 16 #391 Share Posted January 16 21 minutes ago, kluv2cruz said: Ah! That explains things. Do you know how I can see that I did actually receive OBC (hence the name “ON BOARD credit” hahaha)? If you use a travel agent they will have to provide that information, and it will be the total - not broken down by type. If you booked directly with HAL or a PCC it will show on your payments page (to the best of my memory), also as a total. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluv2cruz Posted January 17 #392 Share Posted January 17 29 minutes ago, richwmn said: If you use a travel agent they will have to provide that information, and it will be the total - not broken down by type. If you booked directly with HAL or a PCC it will show on your payments page (to the best of my memory), also as a total. That’s what I was remembering. Thanks very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alyssamma Posted January 17 #393 Share Posted January 17 Thanks to @LMaxwell who started this thread and all of the others who choked in with valuable info! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare alyssamma Posted January 17 #394 Share Posted January 17 11 hours ago, alyssamma said: Thanks to @LMaxwell who started this thread and all of the others who choked in with valuable info! Too late to edit... obviously meant *chimed* in and not choked 😀 lol no violence implied 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesor826 Posted January 22 #395 Share Posted January 22 Question: Is the AARP OBC offer only applicable to 1 cruise per year? I understand AARP it is not combinable with Educators/First Responders but it is combinable with shareholder’s OBC. Having difficulty triggering OBC for AARP/Educator/First Responder to a second booking in the same year. Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted January 22 #396 Share Posted January 22 41 minutes ago, Ellesor826 said: Is the AARP OBC offer only applicable to 1 cruise per year? I understand AARP it is not combinable with Educators/First Responders but it is combinable with shareholder’s OBC. Having difficulty triggering OBC for AARP/Educator/First Responder to a second booking in the same year. Hi! I don't know about Educators/First Responders, but it is stackable with SHOBC as you said. You may have to call in and talk to a Pricing Specialist to get further AARP applied to additional cruises. One did it for me! If your cruise sails after July 31 2024, you will have to wait until after the CCL board meeting in April to get the Stockholders OBC applied. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesor826 Posted January 22 #397 Share Posted January 22 (edited) 9 minutes ago, crystalspin said: call in and talk to a Pricing Specialist to get further AARP applied to additional cruises. One did it for me! Thank you -- I did call and the person was not helpful, but "notated" my account (le sigh). I may call in a couple of days - sometimes it is a matter getting the right person. I read and re-read HALs AARP OBC page, and I see nothing about it being applicable to only 1 cruise/calendar year. I also reached out to our TA (on vacay this week) to reach out to her HAL contact. I'd hate to lose $100 or $200 OBC bc of a page "glitch" - and HAL pages definitely glitch. Oh! And, CCL has an APP for applying for Shareholder OBC credit now. ."Stock Perks". Edited January 22 by Ellesor826 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bocker3 Posted January 22 #398 Share Posted January 22 I have the AARP OBC on my cruise next month and on BOTH cruises I have booked in 2025, so it is not limited to once a year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellesor826 Posted January 22 #399 Share Posted January 22 3 minutes ago, Bocker3 said: I have the AARP OBC on my cruise next month and on BOTH cruises I have booked in 2025, so it is not limited to once a year. Thank you! I will try another agent and see if I get another answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kluv2cruz Posted January 22 #400 Share Posted January 22 Is the AARP OBC always $200 or doesn’t it vary by length of cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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