Military and shareholders OBC no longer combinable soon.

[Ken the cruiser]

11 minutes ago, RV Queen said:

How do we know what sailings?

In the email you received just tap on one of the locations.

 

[whitecap]

2 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

In the email you received just tap on one of the locations.

 

Ken, I didn't get the email and from what I am seeing on Cruise Critic it doesn't say that it is only for new bookings.  Is that anywhere on the email?

[RV Queen]

Thank you Ken. I too didn’t get an e-mail. We have a cruise booked next year to Alaska

[Ken the cruiser]

3 minutes ago, whitecap said:

Ken, I didn't get the email and from what I am seeing on Cruise Critic it doesn't say that it is only for new bookings.  Is that anywhere on the email?

Here’s the T&C at the bottom of the email; although I didn’t see anywhere where it said for new bookings only.

 

GENERAL TERMS APPLICABLE TO ALL OFFERS IN THIS CAMPAIGN (“Offer”): Offer is available to legal residents of North America. Offer may not combine with other offers or promotions. Other exclusions may apply. Changes or refunds may not be permitted. Offer and its parts (if any) are not transferable, not substitutable, and not redeemable for cash. Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (“PCL”) is not responsible or liable for any errors or omissions. Offer may be changed or revoked at any time. A deposit is required for all stateroom guests and amount varies according to the cruise length, stateroom type and number of stateroom guests. Please refer to princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings.

 

*Up to $500 onboard spending money is valid for eligible military personnel in the U.S. and Canada and is only applicable to the first guest in a stateroom. If a second eligible military personnel will be occupying the same stateroom, please contact 1.800.PRINCESS to receive onboard spending offer for second eligible guest. Maximum of two onboard credit offers per stateroom. This offer cannot be used for casino credits/charges and crew incentive, discretionary hotel and dining charges. Onboard spending money is applied to the folio of the veteran or active-duty personnel’s stateroom. Offer excludes Travel Agent and Interline fares. Offer may be combinable with other promotions included other onboard spending money offers. Offer not combinable with shareholder benefits. Other restrictions may apply. Eligibility includes active military, retired military and disabled military veterans with proper verification as outlined on Princess.com/military_benefit_program/. Onboard spending money amount varies based on voyage duration:

Also, here’s the web version of the email. 
 

https://em.princess.com/pub/sf/ResponseForm?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DAQpglLjHJlTQGXzdFotDrOwzeG2SlshmEOS53P2izd3TBDjzfNubeqLqsD6P3PzfuiH64UnVXMtX%3DAQpglLjHJlTQGXzdFotDrOwzeG2SlshmEOS5zcI0kKLiDzfcvSKBwh8zfnc77CG2q7gabKn&_ei_=EYvPsybyoWIx0ZWjnwGTTuM6dKBND4r-HM&_di_=gtj9ial0ktr3feujlbt80sotg5u7kqfhldj9lq7u93rgak047ljg
 

[whitecap]

9 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

Here’s the T&C at the bottom of the email; although I didn’t see anywhere where it said for new bookings only.

 

GENERAL TERMS APPLICABLE TO ALL OFFERS IN THIS CAMPAIGN (“Offer”): Offer is available to legal residents of North America. Offer may not combine with other offers or promotions. Other exclusions may apply. Changes or refunds may not be permitted. Offer and its parts (if any) are not transferable, not substitutable, and not redeemable for cash. Princess Cruise Lines, Ltd. (“PCL”) is not responsible or liable for any errors or omissions. Offer may be changed or revoked at any time. A deposit is required for all stateroom guests and amount varies according to the cruise length, stateroom type and number of stateroom guests. Please refer to princess.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings.

 

*Up to $500 onboard spending money is valid for eligible military personnel in the U.S. and Canada and is only applicable to the first guest in a stateroom. If a second eligible military personnel will be occupying the same stateroom, please contact 1.800.PRINCESS to receive onboard spending offer for second eligible guest. Maximum of two onboard credit offers per stateroom. This offer cannot be used for casino credits/charges and crew incentive, discretionary hotel and dining charges. Onboard spending money is applied to the folio of the veteran or active-duty personnel’s stateroom. Offer excludes Travel Agent and Interline fares. Offer may be combinable with other promotions included other onboard spending money offers. Offer not combinable with shareholder benefits. Other restrictions may apply. Eligibility includes active military, retired military and disabled military veterans with proper verification as outlined on Princess.com/military_benefit_program/. Onboard spending money amount varies based on voyage duration:

Also, here’s the web version of the email. 
 

https://em.princess.com/pub/sf/ResponseForm?_ri_=X0Gzc2X%3DAQpglLjHJlTQGXzdFotDrOwzeG2SlshmEOS53P2izd3TBDjzfNubeqLqsD6P3PzfuiH64UnVXMtX%3DAQpglLjHJlTQGXzdFotDrOwzeG2SlshmEOS5zcI0kKLiDzfcvSKBwh8zfnc77CG2q7gabKn&_ei_=EYvPsybyoWIx0ZWjnwGTTuM6dKBND4r-HM&_di_=gtj9ial0ktr3feujlbt80sotg5u7kqfhldj9lq7u93rgak047ljg
 

Thanks Ken.  Called TA and he is awaiting a call from Princess.

[Ken the cruiser]

8 minutes ago, whitecap said:

Thanks Ken.  Called TA and he is awaiting a call from Princess.

You would think you would be able to refare an applicable booking IF it made economical sense to do so.

[kiwimum]

46 minutes ago, RV Queen said:

How do we know what sailings?

There is a link in the email.   Several of our sailings are not listed.  Our January cruise is but the added OBC is for new bookings only.

 

[KLM3164]

Our CVP confirmed it is select sailings only and our 2 cruises in November aren’t included. Not disappointed as we’ve got great perks and OBC already. We didn’t expect anything else at this point.

[Steelers36]

1 hour ago, RV Queen said:

How do we know what sailings?

See if you can book it with Promo Code MM5.

[Steelers36]

So... PCL is going to use this change in current/future marketing campaigns to offer boosted benefit from time to time and figure that may generate more sales interest.

[c-boy]

1 hour ago, Ken the cruiser said:

In the email you received just tap on one of the locations.

 

[HaveDogWillTravel]

DH just got the double MOBC email today too. It says it’s not combinable with shareholders. 

[dreams_of_travel]

Going forward, I would be more likely to book a cruise that is giving me double MOBC.  That way I wouldn't feel like I am missing out on my SOBC. LOL!  I didn't get the email, so I appreciate the linked post above.  Playing around with the link, I see that one of my current bookings is one of those offering the double MOBC.  I suppose they want me to call to get that applied.  If so, I am not bothering b/c I already have both SOBC and MOBC applied, so there is little point to go through the hassle.  They would likely take away the SOBC.

 

In related news, I was looking at various offerings via that link, and found a 14 day, as a solo, for $1800/something, and there seems to be a glitch in regards to the MOBC.  In the little OBC box, it shows $100 OBC, $500 MOBC, AND another $250 MOBC.   So basically I could book this cruise, w/o Princess Plus, and get $850 OBC.   So. Very. Tempted.  LOL!

[Ken the cruiser]

We just tested the waters and refared our July 2024 M1 booking on the Sky when it dropped in price today by about $1600 pp! We lost both the SOBC, as we both get the MOBC, as well as the OBC perk that came with the original booking.

BTW I almost fell off my chair when I saw the huge price drop on our 14-day cruise! 😂

[Astro Flyer]

32 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

We just tested the waters and refared our July 2024 M1 booking on the Sky when it dropped in price today by about $1600 pp! We lost both the SOBC, as we both get the MOBC, as well as the OBC perk that came with the original booking.

BTW I almost fell off my chair when I saw the huge price drop on our 14-day cruise! 😂

Thanks for sharing…congratulations on such a big decrease in your cruise fare! 🤑

Losing the $250 SOBC and the amount of your booking OBC for the $1,600 fare reduction works. 😊

 

[traveldayz]

Australian cruiser here. They are very strict about not applying for shareholder credit more than 90 days beforehand. In fact I applied at 89 days and was told it was too early and reapply in less than 90 days!

I was unaware of the policy change in regard to combinable OBCs, and so was refused SOBC as MOBC had already been applied.

The cruise was paid in full in May.

I am a bit narky that others have been able to have the credit applied waaay in the future, but because we have to wait till under 90 days to apply, it is "too bad, so sad".

 

 

[nasa1974]

Has anyone that lost some of their SOBC after June 29th gotten hold of the "Call Center" to try and get it back? My SOBC disappeared from my 3 day this October, but my other 4 cruises are fine. Just wondering if it's worth the hassle.

[teacherplus]

On 7/8/2023 at 1:20 AM, traveldayz said:

Australian cruiser here. They are very strict about not applying for shareholder credit more than 90 days beforehand. In fact I applied at 89 days and was told it was too early and reapply in less than 90 days!

I was unaware of the policy change in regard to combinable OBCs, and so was refused SOBC as MOBC had already been applied.

The cruise was paid in full in May.

I am a bit narky that others have been able to have the credit applied waaay in the future, but because we have to wait till under 90 days to apply, it is "too bad, so sad".

I’m also a little narky that others don’t have a problem and got it applied way in the future.  I tried to send mine in early also.   I’m in the US and sent mine in for my husband who is also the one with military OBC and never heard back but didn’t think it was a problem until I just read all these posts and now I guess it’s too late. My DH also never got any correspondence about the change. I would not have known if I had not read it here.  I just wish I’d seen it sooner. Oh well

 

 

 

[jwattle]

3 hours ago, teacherplus said:

 

If the shares are in both names, you can claim the share holder credit, and he can still claim military.

[GoHuskies!]

On 6/15/2023 at 3:06 PM, cr8tiv1 said:

I wonder how many veterans will sell their stock now?  Oh, I forgot, the stock is worthless at this time.  

Not totally--I bought at 9, today it is 17 1/2.

[cr8tiv1]

40 minutes ago, GoHuskies! said:

Not totally--I bought at 9, today it is 17 1/2.

 

I have a VERY long way to go before I break even with my first set of 100 stocks.  Second set, I'm good.  Together...I am still losing money every day.  

 

Granted, I have made up some of the "loss" with ShareHolder OBC.  Not complaining.  Will hold on to the stocks until I no longer cruise.

Edited July 15, 2023 by cr8tiv1

[Wulfwyn]

On 6/21/2023 at 11:44 AM, WmFCoyote said:

We submitted a request to SBPCL on Friday to have my wife's shareholders benefits added to our 17 November 2024 Panama Canal cruise. I already have military OBC so we were waiting to see what happens.

This morning, I checked the booking and low and behold, we now have Shareholders OBC for her and Military OBC for me.

Hope this clears things up a bit

That is how it has worked  for us.  Hubby gets the shareholder and I get the military obc.  When we pay for excursions before the cruise, it pulled from both obc. So I always make sure to submit his shareholder paperwork as soon as I booked.   

[travellingnana]

On 6/22/2023 at 7:45 PM, Ken the cruiser said:

My DW just made a very good point. What’s the purpose of the June 29 date if PCL is not going to allow previously authorized MOBC and SOBC postings to remain on existing bookings? Our guess from over here in the peanut gallery is PCL will allow them to be grandfathered.

If this is true, I wonder if MBOC posted to cruises booked before 6/29 will continue to be refundable. 

[Ken the cruiser]

3 minutes ago, travellingnana said:

If this is true, I wonder if MBOC posted to cruises booked before 6/29 will continue to be refundable. 

We boarded the Diamond on July 10 and our MOBC was marked as refundable on our shipboard account. 

[travellingnana]

20 minutes ago, Ken the cruiser said:

We boarded the Diamond on July 10 and our MOBC was marked as refundable on our shipboard account. 

The update said that effective on 6/29 the policy would change for all voyages departing AFTER 9/12…so I’ll still have to wait for a definitive answer for a couple more months. 
Enjoy your cruise!