ChrisB123 Posted May 8, 2008 #1 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Does anyone know how the friends and family discount work and what the price difference is? I have a friend who works for the company ( Princess ) who says he can get me a wonderful discount.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jag27 Posted May 8, 2008 #2 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Does anyone know how the friends and family discount work and what the price difference is? I have a friend who works for the company ( Princess ) who says he can get me a wonderful discount.:eek: Maybe you should ask your friend how the discount works. I'm sure if they get one, it is probably outlined in the Employee handbook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brwneyedgirl72 Posted May 8, 2008 #3 Share Posted May 8, 2008 The friends and family discount is fairly substantial. The discount varies depending on the itinerary, but it is well worth it. I have saved significantly with the discount in previous cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coiran Posted May 8, 2008 #4 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I understand the rates are very good - however - I understand that the cruises and days do not count against your CC status. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARRTrain Posted May 8, 2008 #5 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I understand the rates are very good - however - I understand that the cruises and days do not count against your CC status. Ron After they quit using the discount, the cruises and days apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 8, 2008 #6 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Does anyone know how the friends and family discount work and what the price difference is? I have a friend who works for the company ( Princess ) who says he can get me a wonderful discount.:eek: One of the rules is it is not to be discussed. Your friend could loose their status. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toto2Kansas Posted May 8, 2008 #7 Share Posted May 8, 2008 One of the rules is it is not to be discussed. Your friend could loose their status. :) I think I have read this before, that the friends and family discount is kind of a hush hush thing that was not widely known, and they wanted it kept that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB123 Posted May 8, 2008 Author #8 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Then I won't tell anyone about it. The guy spoke about it, but he's hard to get in touch with. I was just wondering if it was worth investigating. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleCruiselover Posted May 8, 2008 #9 Share Posted May 8, 2008 One of the rules is it is not to be discussed. Your friend could loose their status. :) What he said....... This can cost both the employee and the FNF list members their benefits permanently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB123 Posted May 8, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I just asked a simple question. I didn't realise it was a BAD question. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notentirelynormal Posted May 8, 2008 #11 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I just asked a simple question. I didn't realise it was a BAD question. :confused: Its only bad for the employee. They are given strict instructions on telling others about the discount. Even your conduct on the cruise is a reflection towards the employee. Since I've heard Princess monitors these boards, hope they don't figure out who you (meaning your friend) is. Some times secrets are just that, secret. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleCruiselover Posted May 8, 2008 #12 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Its only bad for the employee. They are given strict instructions on telling others about the discount. Even your conduct on the cruise is a reflection towards the employee. Since I've heard Princess monitors these boards, hope they don't figure out who you (meaning your friend) is. Some times secrets are just that, secret. :rolleyes: Just to add to that, the employee can be terminated (and one of my co-workers was) because a member of their FNF list was drunk and disorderly on a cruise which they booked through FNF. Princess is deadly serious about that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 8, 2008 #13 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Just to add to that, the employee can be terminated (and one of my co-workers was) because a member of their FNF list was drunk and disorderly on a cruise which they booked through FNF. Princess is deadly serious about that. I agree. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 8, 2008 #14 Share Posted May 8, 2008 I just asked a simple question. I didn't realise it was a BAD question. :confused: Not to worry just don't jepordise your friends position with the company or his benefits. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 8, 2008 #15 Share Posted May 8, 2008 Then I won't tell anyone about it. The guy spoke about it, but he's hard to get in touch with. I was just wondering if it was worth investigating. :D That is what it is for, an employee benefit for friends and Family so talk to him about it but keep it low key. ;) No one should have to know about it anywhere on the internet. Enjoy if you get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin' Chick Posted May 9, 2008 #16 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Our first Princess cruise was on such a discount (at the time someone who worked for my hubby was dating a Princess employee; they did get married, but now are divorced, and the guy told my hubby a few weeks ago that he thought she left Princess). Anyway, we got a MR cruise for the three of us for a total (not counting taxes, etc.) of just under $800. Again, that was for the three of us. Pretty good, huh? He gave hubby a choice of a couple of sailing dates. We were even offered a complete refund and an upgrade to a balcony (from an inside) if we had postponed, as they were overbooked. We didn't take the offer for a variety of reasons. Wasn't aware that we needed to behave. But considering we try to behave anyway, maybe the guy had assure his gf that we wouldn't be trouble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB123 Posted May 9, 2008 Author #17 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I was kind of scared.:eek: due to the reaction. I'd keep it on the QT anyway, because I wouldn't want the guy hounded by others for discounts. The company would love me anyway. I LOVE PRINCESS. It fits dh and I to a T. Heck, I'd love to quit my job and work for Princess just to GET a discount. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jospen Posted May 9, 2008 #18 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Do you get the feeling there are numerous Princess employees answering these threads???????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeattleCruiselover Posted May 9, 2008 #19 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Do you get the feeling there are numerous Princess employees answering these threads???????? I'm a FORMER Princess employee, and I'm sure there are more of us formers out there. It is against company policy for current employees to post on these boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jospen Posted May 9, 2008 #20 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I'm a FORMER Princess employee, and I'm sure there are more of us formers out there. It is against company policy for current employees to post on these boards. I'm glad to hear it as it would not present an objective view and an unbiased opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 9, 2008 #21 Share Posted May 9, 2008 Do you get the feeling there are numerous Princess employees answering these threads???????? Why would that be an issue? It is a public forum isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliceS Posted May 10, 2008 #22 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I met a couple on a cruise who were enjoying F & F discount. They said that they always have a blue card. It didn't seem to be a big secret and they cruise often. Airline employees and their families fly free, space available. What's wrong with cruise line employees enjoying a break? I'd love to be a friend of an employee of Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 10, 2008 #23 Share Posted May 10, 2008 What's wrong with cruise line employees enjoying a break? I'd love to be a friend of an employee of Princess. Thats what I say. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted May 10, 2008 #24 Share Posted May 10, 2008 yes, I have noted the blue card also on frequent cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solara Posted May 10, 2008 #25 Share Posted May 10, 2008 I met a couple on a cruise who were enjoying F & F discount. They said that they always have a blue card. It didn't seem to be a big secret and they cruise often. Airline employees and their families fly free, space available. What's wrong with cruise line employees enjoying a break? I'd love to be a friend of an employee of Princess.Lucky friends & family members. Do they want to adopt me???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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