Wezzie & Mike

We (well, really my wife) received a "Holland America Players Club" offer this week;

Highlights are;

·       Reduced fare on certain cruises 

·       $200.00 in Casino Free Play

·       VIP Boarding

·       Bon Voyage Party

·       Private VIP Farewell party with prize drawing

·       Personalized Service from Casino host

·       Complimentary Beverages while in casino

·       Complimentary Entry for Slot & Blackjack tournaments

So, I researched and priced the cruises and compared to their current “View & Veranda offer”,

The result was the casino offer was maybe 200 dollars less depending on room category, and the “V&V” offer was actually a better offer in higher room categories where gratuities become to be included in the price of the fare.

Bottom Line IMO the Holland America Casino offer is no better or worse than Carnival’s.

P.S. I would actually pay a full fare cruise price if I could find an on-board casino that had decent payout schedules or odds.  I am growing extremely tired of being preyed upon (not my 1^st. choice in words), by the cruise lines in the price of adult beverages, & fairness in “games of chance”.  (Slot machines set at 80% payout or less, 6/5 blackjack, 000 Roulette, Video Poker 7/5)   Maybe time to start vacationing in resorts again.   (Sorry, I will climb down from my soap box, but I feel better for it!)

22 hours ago, obx_fintoo said:

Has anyone else been doing the slot spins in the 20 cruises in 2020 promotion?  Just curious if anyone has won a gift card yet. 

 

Hubby and I have been spinning everyday, but alas no winners.  However, I do seem to keep getting 3 symbols on the line with 2 of them the same.  So close!!  Shouldn't the whale tail be a wild card? 😏

 

 

Same thing, wife & I play each day, "close , but no cigar".

Here the current offers, my "Slot Playing" wife has waiting.

I myself, have never touched a slot machine, only playing Black Jack, & Craps, and never get any offers except "Bounce  Back".

Kind of like Premiers better, than Ultra's, because the casino is not as crowded.

VIFP Club Members-Only Offers

• Premier Cruises: Get up to $500 off with Casino Rates + $500 in FunPlay® credits + Free Drinks on Us! for you and one travel companion

  Book by March 2, 2020

  • Exclusive Carnival Players Club^® Premier Cruises offer
  • Invitation Only: Available on select Premier sailings
  • Up to $500 off with Casino Rates + $500 in FunPlay credits
  • Free drinks while playing in the casino for you and one travel companion. Terms apply
  • Rate Code PC9 will be automatically applied at checkout

   

  Terms & Conditions

  From

  $378*

  Avg. Per Person

  View offer details

•  

  Getaway Cruises: Up to $340 off with Casino Rates + $200 in FunPlay® credits + Free Drinks On Us! for you and one travel companion

  Book by March 2, 2020

  • Exclusive Carnival Players Club^® Getaway Cruises offer
  • Invitation Only: Available on Getaway Cruises
  • Enjoy Up to $340 Off with Casino Rates + $200 in FunPlay credits
  • Free drinks while playing in the casino for you and one travel companion. Terms apply.
  • Rate Code P7V will be automatically applied at checkout

   

  Terms & Conditions

  From

  $193*

  Avg. Per Person

  View offer details

•  

  Dealer’s Choice: Up to $460 off with Casino Rates + $200 in FunPlay® credits

  Book by March 3, 2020

  • Exclusive Carnival Players Club^® offer
  • Available on a wide variety of sailings through April 30, 2022
  • Up to $460 off Fun Select with Casino Rates + $200 in FunPlay credits
  • Rate Code P3R will be automatically applied at checkout

   

  Terms & Conditions

  From

  $148*

  Avg. Per Person

  View offer details

Just now, Shaded Lady said:

I'm guessing that knowing your muster station isn't info available to you until you can complete your online checkin and view your boarding docs, right?

True, it is on your boarding documents in the top right section.

It is also on your sail & sign card.

Plus, it is posted on the cabin side  of your cabin door.

Here is photo of the map on the back of our cabin from the Carnival Vista.

We went to the back of the ship, down to Deck 3  "Lobby Deck", & then entered the "Horizons Restaurant" & were sent to the left rear of the MDR.

I would expect the Panorama to be the exact same. Especially since it also has a "Horizons Restaurant" located in the aft section of the ship.

Hope this helps.

P.S. we are also sailing on the Panorama 12/11/2019. (our muster is  "B3" which I believe will be Liquid Lounge.)

On 10/11/2019 at 7:57 PM, SuziQT said:

Yes, I said that. Anyone remember where D3 was on the Vista or Horizon? We are in Havana interiors.

We just sailed on the Vista last Nov. 9th. 2019.

Our  Muster station was "D3" which was in the rear of the Main Dining Room (MDR), I believe we entered from deck 3.

Going on our first "Ultra Cruise". 

Vista 11/09/2019 leaving Galvestion.

Any other gamblers booked from this board.

and yes I know about the Roll Call boards.

offer wasn't all that great

500 off cabin rates

250 OBC

DUI (casino only)

On ‎2‎/‎2‎/‎2019 at 5:13 AM, JackNJillCruz said:

Wezzie & Mike

I did not see that anyone replied to your question.  First I would say, to go onto the Carnival website.  Go to Manage, then VIFP - on the left you should see,  My Cruises,  My Benefits,  My Profile  (click on My Profile) - Top middle (click on Contact Settings) - there are 2 boxes, on the right - asking if you want Snail Mail or if you want Email  (OFFERS).

Otherwise you can take a screen shot of her offers to upload to URComped or use a Snipping Tool to get those Offers uploaded to them.  I hope this helps...

~Jill

Thanks Jill, I will give that try.

Here is a couple questions;

• After taking our first "premiere cruise", is an invitation  to "ultra" automatic, or what tips, help secure that next level invitation?
• if you receive a hand pay out, would you normally "tip"?

I did read time to tender is only a 5 minute boat ride.

We are sailing 02/02/2019

Ahoy Cruise Critic readers;

 I have a few questions about our upcoming “Carnival Mexican Rivera Cruise” I was hoping some of you savvy seafarers might be able to answer for us.

Cabo San Lucas

·        It says we dock in Cabo San Lucas at 10:00am, is that ships time or local time is there a difference?

·        How congested is the tender lines in returning to the ship?

·        If we are in the secured tender area before curfew (Ship leaves at 7:00) are we guaranteed to get back aboard?

·        I am wanting to book a private fishing trip, and don’t want to explain to my wife how nice our ship looks leaving us behind.

o   My fishing trip would be from noon till 5:00pm, is that enough time to get back aboard?

PUERTO VALLARTA

·        We are overnighting in Puerto Vallarta;

o   Docking at noon on 2/5/19 , leaving port at 4:00pm on 2/6/19.

o   Is there a restriction on returning to the ship during the night?

o   Does Carnival Splendor close the gangways at certain times?

I wanted to say "Thanks” to everyone who has posted to this thread. Really great information. 

I have just booked our first "premier cruise". The offer is based off my DW slot play rating. (I play BJ & Craps, and have never been given a kind of benefit no DOU, BB, other anything else.) And I spend more time at the table, and tip the staff well.

We are taking a Premier cruise on 2/2/19 aboard the Splendor.

We have a very limited budget for our casino entertainment (200 dollars a day each). My wife reaches the 2000 point mark, but not much further than that.

I wanted to share the offers my wife currently has;

• ·       Exclusive Rates
• ·       Code OHM
• ·        CRUISE. PLAY. REPEAT.
• ·         EXCLUSIVE RATES + GET $100 ONBOARD CREDIT
• ·         Book within 3 weeks of receiving your onboard offer certificate
• ·         Limited availability on select, eligible sailings only – not available on all sailings
• ·         You will need a qualifying VIFP Club number to book this exclusive offer
• ·         The person named on the offer must be sailing to qualify
• ·         Onboard Credit is per room based on double occupancy

• ·       Premier Cruise
• ·       Code PC3
• ·        RECEIVE UP TO $500 OFF WITH CASINO RATES + $200 IN FUNPLAY + DRINKS ON US!
• ·        BOOK BY: 12/20/2018
• ·        Reserve your Casino Rate with a $99 non-refundable reduced deposit per person
• ·        ENJOY THESE EXCLUSIVE ONBOARD AMENITIES ON PREMIER CRUISES :
• ·         PRECRUISE & WELCOME GIFT
• ·         PREMIER CHECK-IN
• ·         WELCOME ABOARD COCKTAIL PARTY
• ·         COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS WHILE PLAYING IN THE CASINO
• ·         PREMIER - ONLY EVENTS AND TOURNAMENTS
• ·         A SHOT AT MORE THAN $20,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES
• ·         OTHER PERKS AND SURPRISES

• ·       Getaway Cruises
• ·       Code P8V
• ·        RECEIVE UP TO $300 OFF WITH CASINO RATES + $100 CASINO CASH + DRINKS ON US!
• ·        BOOK BY: 12/20/2018
• ·        Reserve your Casino Rate with a $99 non-refundable reduced deposit per person
• ·        ENJOY THESE EXCLUSIVE ONBOARD AMENITIES ON GETAWAY CRUISES :
• ·         WELCOME GIFT IN YOUR CABIN
• ·         PREMIER CHECK-IN
• ·         COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS WHILE PLAYING IN THE CASINO
• ·         EXCLUSIVE INVITATION-ONLY CASINO TOURNAMENTS
• ·         A SHOT AT UP TO $10,000 IN FREE PLAY, CASH AND PRIZES
• ·         OTHER PERKS AND SURPRISES

• ·       Dealer Choice
• ·        Code P2R
• ·        UP TO $500 OFF WITH CASINO RATES + $50 IN FUNPLAY
• ·        BOOK BY 12/27/2018
• ·         Available on a wide variety of sailings through December 31, 2020
• ·         Get up to $500 off Fun Select with Casino Rates + $50 in FunPlay
• ·         Eligible VIFP Club^® Member must sail to qualify for this offer
• ·         Reserve your Casino Rate with a $99 reduced deposit per person

 I have a question;

We never receive any offers from Carnival by email or snail mail. All her offer offers are on her VIFFP page only. How can I apply those to the “URComped” website ? 

The website says; “Upload Images of both the FRONT and BACK of your offer making sure your name, players card #, or email address is visible in one of the pictures. Please make sure your entire Cruise Certificate is visible with no obstructions. (Accepted Image types are: jpg, jpeg, png)”.

Thanks "Miss G" for your reply.

Glad to hear you enjoyed using the Cabana Retreat.

Swings my thinking towards giving it a try.

The PDF was most helpful.

Renting a Cabana

We are booked on the Koningsdam for Dec. 10th. 2017

Can not find any information about renting a cabana. (price, availability, etc…)

Does anyone know where to view this on their website?

I do not see a roll call for my Oosterdam Alaska Cruise May 14-21. I tried to start one, but apparently I do not know how. Can anyone tell me how to do this. Maybe it doesn't matter, since it is just over a month away and no one else has started one, I may be the only CC member on this cruise.

Try this link;

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2460587

How big is the category I interior quad stateroom on Nieuw Amsterdam? Does it fit 3 adults comfortably?

 

Also, does anyone know how the arrangement of beds looks like? Is it standard or I can request for a specific arrangement. Thanks.

 

 

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You might check this website ,

https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/Nieuw-Amsterdam

Hello Everyone;

We really love Cruise Critic as being a great “go to source” for questions, ideas, & suggestions.

We are taking our first HollandAmerica cruise (14-DayGreat ALASKAN Explorer) aboard the Amsterdam departing July 17th.2017.

We believe there will be 4“Cruise Elegant” nights in the main dining room. Would anyone know exactly which nights those would be? As we would like to also book a dinner in one or more of the specialty restaurants, but do not want to conflict with a fantastic night in the MDR.

Thanks for the info.

I think the car action will have to be quick, depending on the crowds.

I have been trying to figure how you upload the ship photo in your signature line.

I know the website , but I have not worked out the details of which format to save it as, or even editing the title below the ship.

Wow, what a great review, we boarding this Sunday, now I am even more excited.

What was your impression of security check in, (I want to bring a bottle of liquor on board).

We are arriving a day earlier, & are staying in Condado, so we were planning on renting a car to explore, how easy would it be to pull up and unload luggage.

I would then drive the car to the “Old Sheraton Hotel” and turn it back in.

They have a "Hertz" desk in the Lobby.

2008 Navigator of the Seas.