This 9-day cruise is inexpensive. Imagin traveling to Japan and Korea, 2 countries for $1,100.
"Travel for free" is my hobby. I collect credit card points by applying credit cards (Chase Reserve, AMEX Platinum, Business Plus ...) I have 1.5 million Chase and AMEX Point that I can transfer to over 20 airlines and major hotels. I always travel business because that's the best use of these points. Travel to Japan is 80,000 ANA points. I also collect Hotel points by applying for credit cards. I always stay for free using hotel points.
I started exploring "Cruising free" a few years ago. The easiest way for me is to show them that I am a gambler. It works the same with land Casinos. The problem is that the odds on the slot machines and video poker machines on cruises are very bad. I may loose more money than the cost of the cruise. I play mostly Blackjack and craps (dice) to generate action to qualify. Gambling is my hobby. I try to find ways to break even with the house. I am a BJ counter. I got kicked out of casinos a few time. I have a homemade crap table at home that I practice and experiment with different dice set and shooting skills. I can at least breakeven at the crap table.
I can affort this $1,100 cruise, but it is fun to see if I can get it for free. I found out that MSC Cruise also run an almost identical tour. I emailed MSC Casino with my qualification and 7-Star status. They responded within 48 hours asking me for casino Win/Loss statement. I sent it to them this morning. I think I am getting closer on a free cruise to Japan.