Thermal Pass -- buy pre-cruise or on-Board?

[Chinook Wind]

Considering purchasing the 7-day Thermal Suite passes for our upcoming Pacific Coastal on the Noordam.  If I buy now I don't imagine it would count towards the on-board spending would it?  (I am so close to 4* so it all helps.)  However, if I wait to purchase when I'm on board I then run the risk of spaces being sold out...but if spaces are available then I'd would get the credit towards 4*  Aaack 😜

Advice?

[horseymike]

I would hope that a pre cruise purchase would apply towards onboard spending.

It will be interesting to see what the CC readers have to say about this.

Good Luck 🍀

[RuthC]

Pre-cruise spending counts toward Mariner Days, even though it is charged in advance. 
It does not have to appear on your final tab on board the ship to be credited. 

[Chinook Wind]

Yay!  Thank you RuthC.  That's the answer I was hoping for.

[POA1]

I'm pretty sure that it's discounted for advance purchase. I'm not sure if you get a better deal if you are in a spa stateroom or suite.

[Haljo1935]

Thermalspa pass is not discounted when purchased in advance  - price is same on board.

As mentioned,  there is a risk of being sold out if you wait until onboard to purchase.

If you book other services, you should get a reduction on the Thermalspa pass, even if you pre-paid. Just ask when you book.

Edited July 10, 2023 by Haljo1935
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