View and Verandah promotion - just added OBC???

[DaveOKC]

I just checked my March 2022 cruise booked under View and Verandah and noticed a $100 OBC is being offered (not sure if pp).  Has anyone else seen this, as I just booked last week.  Will check with my PCC today.

 

 

[kazu]

54 minutes ago, DaveOKC said:

I just checked my March 2022 cruise booked under View and Verandah and noticed a $100 OBC is being offered (not sure if pp).  Has anyone else seen this, as I just booked last week.  Will check with my PCC today.

 

 

 

I don’t see OBC on the HAL site.  What am I missing?

 

[Taters]

I booked a veranda cabin for Rotterdam's 150th Anniversary transatlantic cruise departing 10/15/2022 a few days ago under this promo and was surprised to see a $50 per person onboard credit on my confirmation email.  Who knew?  I'll take it! 😁

Edited January 29, 2021 by Taters

[AtlantaCruiser72]

There are several targeted offers out there tied to individual Mariner #s at the moment.  These are not national offers so will not appear on the HAL webpage.  Not all Mariners qualify for the same offers as they are essentially auto assigned by a computer at random and not related to tier level (at least not that I nor anyone at HAL can tell).  Also some travel agencies may have exclusive offers direct from HAL as well, such as onboard credit.  They are usually "fare code" specific and may require a cancel/rebook to get them and may not apply to all ships/date or cabin types.

[DaveOKC]

13 minutes ago, AtlantaCruiser72 said:

There are several targeted offers out there tied to individual Mariner #s at the moment.  These are not national offers so will not appear on the HAL webpage.  Not all Mariners qualify for the same offers as they are essentially auto assigned by a computer at random and not related to tier level (at least not that I nor anyone at HAL can tell).  Also some travel agencies may have exclusive offers direct from HAL as well, such as onboard credit.  They are usually "fare code" specific and may require a cancel/rebook to get them and may not apply to all ships/date or cabin types.

That makes sense - I got it using my Mariner number and also tried with my wife's and we both got it.  When my sister-in-law tried it it would not come up.  I was able to add it to the existing reservation (made last week).

[DaveOKC]

Had my brother (3 Star) check on it and he got it, by my sister-in-law (new Mariner) did not, so it must be a directed offer.   Funny though that neither of us received anything from HAL about this.

[Divi]

We booked a cruise with this promotion. Part way through the conversation with our HAL PPC she said , oh you get $50 OBC pp. 😀

[DaveOKC]

It sure pays to recheck your reservations.  In the past week I got free Internet added (for 2) and $100 in OBC.  This is on top of what I thought was a great deal in the first place!

 

[HAL4NOW]

49 minutes ago, DaveOKC said:

It sure pays to recheck your reservations.  In the past week I got free Internet added (for 2) and $100 in OBC.  This is on top of what I thought was a great deal in the first place!

 

The offers keep changing. On our 'have it all' offer for a September sailing we got Signature Beverage Package, Specialty dining, pre-paid hotel service charges, and free internet package. When I saw the Buy One Gift One offer, I phoned our PCC to see if we could add that. We were able to receive a free interior room to gift to my DW's sister and BIL, but we lost the free internet. Then the PCC mentioned that we would each receive another $50 OBC. We also have the option of purchasing shore excursions at a 10% discount if we purchase them prior to March 14th. Since we are not even certain that the ship will sail in September, we are not jumping on the pre-purchase discount offer.

Edited January 29, 2021 by HAL4NOW

[MTAK]

Wifi is included as part of the V&V sale currently going on.  However the Wifi bonus is only for a limited time.

 

I did not receive any additional OBC for booking today.  However there is additional OBC credit available if you make an additional payment beyond the deposit amount.  It varies by payment amount but up to $250 OBC.

 

Also 10% off fare if paid in full...

[aa7yy]

I booked two cruises last Monday, both have $100 OBC.

They are also continuing the promotion where you pay an additional $750 towards a cruise and get  $250 OBC

Edited January 29, 2021 by aa7yy

[Mary229]

It is a new addition, I got it too.  Under the travel agent section of the HAL website they mention this will be offered to those using a FCC.  
 

I think it is to compensate all of us who lost our OBC when our FCD was converted to a FCC. 

[YXU AC*SE]

Expires 05 February.   Scott. 

 

 

 

 

Legal:

 

**For purposes of this Offer, a valid FCC is one that: was issued by Holland America Line (no other brand’s FCCs are eligible), has not expired, and is applied towards the Eligible Cruise’s cruise fare (not on cruise deposit or other items). Each guest in a booking that is made with a valid FCC will receive an onboard spending money. Onboard spending money through this Offer is available in the following amounts: US$25 per person for guests booked in an Interior or Ocean-view staterooms, US$50 per person for guests booked in Verandah staterooms or Suites. Limit: One (1) onboard spending money credit per guest/Eligible Cruise, regardless of how many FCCs are used to book the Eligible Cruise. Onboard spending money is in USD and is non-refundable, non-transferable, and has no cash value. Onboard spending money expires at the end of the Eligible Cruise and may not be used in the casino or on gratuities or any other specified fees or items. FCC may be subject to additional terms and conditions as provided by Holland America Line and may not be used for deposits, taxes, fees, or port expenses, or CPP/CPPP. The Offer and/or its terms may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Other restrictions and exclusions may apply. Offer is valid from January 22, 2021 to February 5, 2021. For information about our stateroom categories and suite descriptions, to view deck plans and for full terms and conditions applicable to your cruise, please refer to hollandamerica.com or the appropriate Holland America Line brochure. Ships’ Registry: The Netherlands. We are currently assessing enhanced health and safety protocols in light of COVID-19 and how they may impact our future offerings. Our actual offerings may vary from what is displayed or described here. Stay updated on current Travel Advisories and health and safety protocols at hollandamerica.com.

 

 

[DaveOKC]

Scott and Mary - thanks so much for posting this!  It explains it all.

 

I wonder why HAL never told us about it since it has been available for a week now.  A hidden promotion does no good IMO.