What happens if someone is a no show, and

[sassy~one]

the cruise was booked on a casino rate?

 

thanks

[Sparky2]

the cruise was booked on a casino rate?

 

thanks

 

I would assume that it depends who was the no-show. If the casino rate offer is because of him/her, I think the casino offer would then be invalid.

[sassy~one]

thanks

[volmoma]

What would it matter?? Not being ugly, but the cruise is paid for..would a person have to pay a single rate if the room mate was a no show being as the cruise had to be paid for like 60 days in advance, (carnival got their $$) or would the one that showed up get the cabin to themselves at no further charge??? I'm not sure I understand..

[loxley]

If the no show is the one the offer was for, the one still going would be charged the usual going rate plus single supplement, that should be offset by what was already paid.

 

If the no show is the second person booked in the cabin, they would lose their fare but would receive back the port taxes. The casino offer person would then have the cabin to themselves with no futher payment,

[volmoma]

Interesting....

[js]

If the no show is the one the offer was for, the one still going would be charged the usual going rate plus single supplement, that should be offset by what was already paid.

 

If the no show is the second person booked in the cabin, they would lose their fare but would receive back the port taxes. The casino offer person would then have the cabin to themselves with no futher payment,

 

 

I dont have a monkey in this circus but just really asking since Im reading this thread, how would the agent checking that person in know or care who is the casino holder. Its not like they check to see who paid what for the cruise. Like I said I dont really use the casino but just askkng.

 

Thanks.

[loxley]

I dont have a monkey in this circus but just really asking since Im reading this thread, how would the agent checking that person in know or care who is the casino holder. Its not like they check to see who paid what for the cruise. Like I said I dont really use the casino but just askkng.

 

Thanks.

 

 

I don't know how they know, but that is how it was reported by an irate 2nd person when the rate holder did not show.

 

It could even be done at the home office when they get the list of who is on board.

 

All I know is if the person who is eligible for the rate is not there, the rate is no longer valid and if you think about it, that makes sense.

[firemanbobswife]

I could see that kind of, but if there are no more rooms in that category, what rate are they supposed to charge them?

[DaytonCruiser]

I don't know how they know, but that is how it was reported by an irate 2nd person when the rate holder did not show.

 

It could even be done at the home office when they get the list of who is on board.

 

All I know is if the person who is eligible for the rate is not there, the rate is no longer valid and if you think about it, that makes sense.

 

Yep and of course all reports on this board are accurate.

[Lisl123]

It's possible they would really do this to keep people from giving their free casino rooms to others. Otherwise anyone who gets the "free room" offer could give it away (or even sell it) simply by booking and no showing. They offer the free rooms to people who gamble large dollar amounts regularly when they cruise ... so it makes sense that the promotion is only extended if that person is on the ship. Though, yes, I would also be irate if this happened to me and it was genuine that my friend invited me, I paid my room fees and taxes and then got stock with hundreds of dollars more in fare because my friend no showed. It would be upsetting if you had to fly in for the cruise. Often our cruise fare is only half as much as our flights ...

[wampuscat7]

I know nothing of casino rates at sea, but when land-based casinos give comp or discounted rates, they are often counting on a certain level of play and the person that the offer was extended to has to be the person to check in. I don't see why a boat would be any different.

[firemanbobswife]

It's possible they would really do this to keep people from giving their free casino rooms to others. Otherwise anyone who gets the "free room" offer could give it away (or even sell it) simply by booking and no showing. They offer the free rooms to people who gamble large dollar amounts regularly when they cruise ... so it makes sense that the promotion is only extended if that person is on the ship. Though, yes, I would also be irate if this happened to me and it was genuine that my friend invited me, I paid my room fees and taxes and then got stock with hundreds of dollars more in fare because my friend no showed. It would be upsetting if you had to fly in for the cruise. Often our cruise fare is only half as much as our flights ...

 

 

There are other casino rates besides the free rooms. I'm not sure which the OP was asking about - either the cruises where you pay just taxes and port fees, a very small amount for the room plus taxes and fees, or just a reduced rate such as PTC usually with a little casino cash.

 

I know the other person wouldn't be eligible for the casino cash as only the cruiser that qualifies for it has to show ID and sign for it at the cage.

[near the beach]

Casino rate are also linked to casino play. Two are expected to play in the casino not one.

[RuthlessBoss]

I don't know how they know, but that is how it was reported by an irate 2nd person when the rate holder did not show.

 

It could even be done at the home office when they get the list of who is on board.

 

All I know is if the person who is eligible for the rate is not there, the rate is no longer valid and if you think about it, that makes sense.

 

It makes sense because in the past, some have likely booked at a reduced rate while knowing they were not going, but it would help make a cruise cheaper for a friend who'd be going solo in the first place.

If the holder is the no show, and it's not evident till sailing, how do they collect the extra money?

[firemanbobswife]

Casino rate are also linked to casino play. Two are expected to play in the casino not one.

 

 

Not if only one person has the rate and the other one doesn't. Hypothetical example: I have a casino rate and my son who is under 18 does not and we are booked in the same room. No where in the reservation does it say that all parties must be 18 or older or have to participate in the casino. If one person in the room qualifies for the rate, the entire room gets the reduced fare.

 

I am referring to rates such as PTC as that is all I have ever gotten. Still don't know if that's the rate type OP is referring to or not.

 

And yes I realize that a person under 18 can't sail alone as this scenario is for hypothetical purposes only. It would be the same as if there were my husband, son, and me in the room. All 3 people get the low rate, and no one (not even me) is necessarily expected to gamble in the casino. What if hubby didn't believe in gambling? What if he had a disability where he couldn't, etc. I could go on and on. But I'm sure you get the point.

Edited July 15, 2015 by firemanbobswife

[Benglish60]

If a person does not show up for the cruise, regardless of Rate paid. That person does not have to pay extra. My son booked a room under Casino rate with his Girlfriend. She was not able to come. During checkin we mention that at the checkin counter and was told to go to Guest services and let them know. We did that and all they said was thanks. No extra cost associated with it

[RuthlessBoss]

If a person does not show up for the cruise, regardless of Rate paid. That person does not have to pay extra. My son booked a room under Casino rate with his Girlfriend. She was not able to come. During checkin we mention that at the checkin counter and was told to go to Guest services and let them know. We did that and all they said was thanks. No extra cost associated with it

 

The answer might be different if the son was the no show. She was not the primary.

[leela8]

I think the poster is talking about the pack n play rate i.e 50.00 pp for an inside with 50.00 pp OBC The casino player books it and invites her sister. The sister boards and the player is a no show. I don't think they can insist on getting more money from someone. What if they don't have it? What if they don't use a credit card? How would they charge them extra money? I think nothing happens except the player will not get another offer from the casino.

[Benglish60]

What extra money. Everything should be paid prior to cruise

[Elaine515]

I believe it was on this site a while back that someone posted that that is what happened to them... The person who got the offer did not cruise and the 2nd passenger, the one who posted, was billed on her credit card the amount had she booked it single...

 

Said had she known, she would not have cruised because it cost her more money than she was ready to pay...

 

It only makes sense that one way or another Carnival is going to get their money... either from the passenger who was offered the Casino Rate playing in the casino or by the passenger who showed up without the Casino Player Passenger....

[JCJR]

Curious if any one has the fine print of the casino offer. Another scenario would be an avid gambler gets the rate, goes on the cruise yet does not gamble. There must be some risk on carnival's side offering these deals.

 

 

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[Benglish60]

My son is a gambler and spends a good bit of money on these cruises. He always gets a special casino price plus he gets cash put in his account for to gamble on. If he takes anyone with him they get the casino rate as well. He deals with only one carnival rep which handles casino and cruisers. It's according to who he goes with if he spends s lot of not very much but he still next time gets the special rate

[ScottsSweetie]

I would think this would be similar to any other offer that might be tied to your past guest number.

 

Consider - DH receives a special offer under his VIFP#, but I do not receive it under my #. If I show up without DH, I cannot receive the special offer that was extended only to him.

 

I'm guessing casino rates are tied either to your past guest # or specifically to one persons name - while the offer is extended to everyone in the cabin sailing with the guest who received the offer, no one is entitled to it if sailing without the guest who received the offer.

[mousey]

I think the poster is talking about the pack n play rate i.e 50.00 pp for an inside with 50.00 pp OBC The casino player books it and invites her sister. The sister boards and the player is a no show. I don't think they can insist on getting more money from someone. What if they don't have it? What if they don't use a credit card? How would they charge them extra money? I think nothing happens except the player will not get another offer from the casino.

 

This sounds like the best answer to me.

 

The DH and DS just got letters offering up one of these types of discounted cruises ($50 for two people for a 4-day cruise + $50 onboard credit for each person. For a 6-day cruise it is $100 for two people +$100 onboard credit for each person). This is a deal we don't plan to pass up and are just about to book a 7-day Christmas cruise at these rates (yes it was available at these rates). I didn't get a letter because I don't gamble. However, my DH and DS are hardly high...or even medium...rollers. LOL! But they did gamble most nights on our last cruise which was a 4-dayer out of Long Beach, CA.

 

I called and asked questions and said I don't gamble. It's not necessary that the second person in the cabin use the casino. Anyway, that's what the guy I spoke with told me. I plan to book it next week! Happy Sails to Me! :)

Edited July 16, 2015 by mousey