Earning Mariner Points

[magictam]

I understand that for every day we spend on a cruise we get a point towards our mariner status.  And I think for every $300 we spend on board the ship we get a point towards our mariner status.  But does anybody know if we get any points for pre-purchasing shipboard credit. I’m horrible at saving money so sometimes it’s better for me to buy X amount in shipboard credit before I get on the ship. But I really want the Mariners points.  
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.  

[crystalspin]

11 minutes ago, magictam said:

I understand that for every day we spend on a cruise we get a point towards our mariner status.  And I think for every $300 we spend on board the ship we get a point towards our mariner status.  But does anybody know if we get any points for pre-purchasing shipboard credit. I’m horrible at saving money so sometimes it’s better for me to buy X amount in shipboard credit before I get on the ship. But I really want the Mariners points.  
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.  

Pre-purchases count the same as on board spending. ETA, if you spend it!

Edited February 8, 2023 by crystalspin

[VMax1700]

27 minutes ago, magictam said:

if we get any points for pre-purchasing shipboard credit.

No you don't!  You only get the points when you spend the pre purchased credit.

[magictam]

Do you get any mariner points for pre-purchasing items like drink cards shore excursion spa packages?

[Alberta Quilter]

Yes, you do, for spa, drink cards/packages and shorex, but the credits will only appear after completion of the cruise.  So if you're trying to buy stuff now in hopes of achieving the next level before your cruise, it won't happen until after the cruise.

[crystalspin]

13 minutes ago, VMax1700 said:

No you don't!  You only get the points when you spend the pre purchased credit.

Right, that is what I meant to say.

 

@magictam If you are asking if your purchases add to your Mariner Status *before* the cruise, no, everything is added shortly after your cruise is completed (when your moneys are totalled). The $$ are credited whether you pre-purchase or buy on board. You cannot get more than one money-day per actual sea day. You can also get a third day per sea day by booking a suite (at full price, not a paid upgrade or "upsell" price). 

 

In general, having the SBP or HIA results in max spending by itself, although I came up two points under max on the second half of my recent B2B...