OMG- comp cruise

[MsSoCalCruiser]

16 minutes ago, traceytd said:

This happened to me a few times so I called my PVP and he was able to book it without any issues.
Easy peazy 😁

They’re closed now. I wonder if anything will be available tomorrow when they open?

[dog]

2 minutes ago, MsSoCalCruiser said:

Did you book the Star or the Emerald? 

Star Oct 15/25 mini suite

[dog]

764 views.

lurkers in here?

[geehp]

Thanks so much for the heads up on this. We just booked a non Reserve mini suite on deck 11.  It’s confirmed and showing it includes the Premier package. While we’d prefer the Reserve option, hard to pass up a $570 conventional mini suite. We figure with the Premier included dining benefits and the OBC from the deposits, we will be able to enjoy specialty restaurants enough to make up for the loss of the dedicated Reserve dining room. Fingers crossed on the Star getting ready in time for this sailing. Definitely thinking about booking the flights, once available, via EZ Air, in case this cruise gets canceled. See you all on the roll call.  

[edspec]

Just booked two cabins on Star 10/15/25, thank-you. We got standard but that is ok, great deal. Thank-you OP.

[wintrev]

Well this is typical - Aussies get nothing!!!

When I search the cruise mentioned it definitely doesn’t show $0.

Suites are sold out and mini’s start at $4,149. There are prices for every cabin 

[FLAlaska]

4 minutes ago, edspec said:

Just booked two cabins on Star 10/15/25, thank-you. We got standard but that is ok, great deal. Thank-you OP.

Check your travel summary In your personalizer. They show as Standard when booking but if you clicked it you’d see the Premiere. You might be surprised 

[dog]

Join the October 15/25 roll call Star if you booked and it turns out to be for real.

good night

dog

[pkster]

I just took the leap and booked a Cabana mini-suite.  The total was $570 for two ($400 deposit that converts to OBC plus $70 port fees).  I see the following in the travel summary:

 

 

Does this mean we got the Premier package as well?!?!?

[wallyj]

19 minutes ago, pkster said:

I just took the leap and booked a Cabana mini-suite.  The total was $570 for two ($400 deposit that converts to OBC plus $70 port fees).  I see the following in the travel summary:

 

 

Does this mean we got the Premier package as well?!?!?

Yes!

[Traveller94]

Thanks for posting about this! I jumped on the Star too!

[kiwimum]

Obviously gremlins in the web site.  Booked for the 10/15.   The spp shows an entirely different {Portland to Southampton).  Credit card has been charged.  Do not hold much hope.   On the other hand Barcelona to Fll pricing looks good.

[boeckli]

2 hours ago, wintrev said:

Well this is typical - Aussies get nothing!!!

When I search the cruise mentioned it definitely doesn’t show $0.

Suites are sold out and mini’s start at $4,149. There are prices for every cabin 

Same here 🙁

 

[wintrev]

54 minutes ago, boeckli said:

Same here 🙁

 

Starting to get really annoyed with cruise lines. First Virgin abandoning Australia and now Princess favouring the Americans!

 

Do they think we can’t fly to Europe??????

 

Why am I not given the same equal opportunities???

 

Come on Princess lift your game - looks like cruising altogether is dropping done my list of things to do - will go spend my hard earned dollars with companies that treat everyone equally and keep it here in Australia!

 

Edited May 2 by wintrev

[HotRoot]

We paid full price for the Greenland cruise months ago.  Now they are giving it away.  Doesn't make me happy.

[MsSoCalCruiser]

18 minutes ago, wintrev said:

Starting to get really annoyed with cruise lines. First Virgin abandoning Australia and now Princess favouring the Americans!

 

Do they think we can’t fly to Europe??????

 

Why am I not given the same equal opportunities???

 

Come on Princess lift your game - looks like cruising altogether is dropping done my list of things to do - will go spend my hard earned dollars with companies that treat everyone equally and keep it here in Australia!

 

How much do you spend in the Casino? 

[Mud_Shark]

Made a booking on Oct 15th Star, but summary does not show Premier package - just a regular booking.  But still, if it works - a good deal.

 

And we don't use casino. 

 

My guess for Star Princess - this is kind of an attempt to mitigate the press disaster of the Sun Princess, as it had to cancel some of its early cruises and even when it sailed, half the venues were not up and operating, nor was all the entertainment operating.  I guess this way if the ship is not fully operating, people can't really complain with the price being offered.

Edited May 2 by Mud_Shark

[tulok]

We will be joining you. Some cabana mini suites available. Credit card was charged the 570.00 and Princess summary can be seen.🤷🏼‍♀️💃🏻

[dog]

Listen all, I posted posing a question, as I have never had a comp cruise, only a few casino discounts.

Happy for those who felt they could take the RISK with a Nonrefundable deposit.

Sorry for those who are not happy.

I understand that comp cruises were given to Many Media for the Sun’s first few cruises- bloggers, agents- many who had their photos posted here from their fb pages.  I had no problem with that.

This offer may not be valid, but to me worth a try.

If joining us on Oct 15/25, I welcome you to further chat in the Star roll call.I

will request thread be closed to keep things positive.

dog

[wintrev]

6 minutes ago, dog said:

Listen all, I posted posing a question, as I have never had a comp cruise, only a few casino discounts.

Happy for those who felt they could take the RISK with a Nonrefundable deposit.

Sorry for those who are not happy.

I understand that comp cruises were given to Many Media for the Sun’s first few cruises- bloggers, agents- many who had their photos posted here from their fb pages.  I had no problem with that.

This offer may not be valid, but to me worth a try.

If joining us on Oct 15/25, I welcome you to further chat in the Star roll call.I

will request thread be closed to keep things positive.

dog

Dog

Good luck to those who have gotten in on this special deal. Australians are always given the short end of the stick by ALL cruise lines whether it be pricing or the oldest ships in the fleet being sent here. Didn’t mean to cause you stress but we are just fed up with the unfairness of the whole situation.

 

 

 

 

[dog]

Thanks everyone.

I see several of us are posting in the roll call Star- Oct 15/25!!!

 

dog gone

Edited May 2 by dog

[Host CJSKIDS]

@dog I've close the thread like you requested.  If something happens and you want it opened, just let me know.  

 

Congrats!

[Host CJSKIDS]

Thread as been unlocked @dog's request. 

[dog]

14 minutes ago, Host CJSKIDS said:

Thread as been unlocked @dog's request. 

Thanks!

[dog]

I mentioned to Jen Wright Princess cruises, that I was posting on here.

Something we can learn from.