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Hello

when i have been on other NCL cruise i have seen people in the casino leaving a card in the machine and keep hearing about casino levels

what is this card and what does it involve or include

Hello, when i have been on other NCL cruise i have seen people in the casino leaving a card in the machine and keep hearing about casino levels. what is this card and what does it involve or include

Just insert your room key into a slot machine or hand it to any dealer to track your play. See link for details.

https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/casino-cruise/players-club

For normal slot play, you need to wager $25,000 to get to the Pearl level (first tier).

so how do i get a jade card ?

You can get a players card in the casino from the host, it takes a few seconds. Or you can used your room card in the machines/at the tables, exactly the same either way. One reason to get a players card from the casino is that if you forget it in a machine, you can still get into your cabin without going to Guest Services for a replacement.or back to the casino to retrieve it if it's still there.

For normal slot play, you need to wager $25,000 to get to the Pearl level (first tier).

I don't know much about gambling. That seems like a lot. At (I'm guessing here) $1 per pull, about how many cumulative hours of play does that represent?

I don't know much about gambling. That seems like a lot. At (I'm guessing here) $1 per pull, about how many cumulative hours of play does that represent?

$1 per pull. 1 pull every 10 seconds. 69 hours in front of a machine.

so how do i get a jade card ?

You don't really need a Jade card. Just use your room key in slot machines or at tables.

$1 per pull. 1 pull every 10 seconds. 69 hours in front of a machine.

I'd say it's closer to 1 pull every 6 seconds (10 per minute). So you're closer to 40 hours if you're only doing $1 pulls. I'd say most people do $2-3 pulls.

I don't know much about gambling. That seems like a lot. At (I'm guessing here) $1 per pull, about how many cumulative hours of play does that represent?

Depends on how fast you pull.

Just insert your room key into a slot machine or hand it to any dealer to track your play. See link for details.

https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/casino-cruise/players-club

 

For normal slot play, you need to wager $25,000 to get to the Pearl level (first tier).

Note that is the wagered amount NOT the amount one has to put into the machine. Also the wager amount is not set in stone as table play is rated at the discretion on the table boss and his assessment of your average bet and play time.

It (only) takes $2,500 "loss" to qualify for a comp cruise.

I don't know much about gambling. That seems like a lot. At (I'm guessing here) $1 per pull, about how many cumulative hours of play does that represent?

The amount quoted is not the actual amount a gambler puts in, it's the amount put at risk. You have to realize that most people are also re-investing their wins as they go along, and most people will wager more than $1 a spin.

Basically, you reach tier levels by gaining a certain number of points. The point calculation is 1 point = $5 put at risk ($10 for Video Poker). You start off with a Jade card when you first get one. Pearl (the next level) is 5,000 points earned, and so on.

Your tier level is good for one year, but the CAS year is not a calendar year, it's April 1 to March 31. Any gambling you do on any cruise during that period is counted towards your status for that year.

Your tier level just qualifies you for onboard perks.

As pointed out above, it is your theoretical losses which will qualify you for room discounts and comps on a future cruise. They are looking for consistent (an hour+ of play per day) throughout your cruise. Once you are a rated player, playing any denomination, you can call CAS to see what they will offer you on any particular cruise.

The amount quoted is not the actual amount a gambler puts in, it's the amount put at risk. You have to realize that most people are also re-investing their wins as they go along, and most people will wager more than $1 a spin.

 

Basically, you reach tier levels by gaining a certain number of points. The point calculation is 1 point = $5 put at risk ($10 for Video Poker). You start off with a Jade card when you first get one. Pearl (the next level) is 5,000 points earned, and so on.

 

Your tier level is good for one year, but the CAS year is not a calendar year, it's April 1 to March 31. Any gambling you do on any cruise during that period is counted towards your status for that year.

Spoken like a true gambler.

Spoken like a true gambler.

Another helpful and insightful comment.

Another helpful and insightful comment.

Pot....meet kettle

Pot....meet kettle

And yours makes three on this thread, so welcome to the kettle klub. The keyword in mine was "another" since the poster has a history of doing this. Please feel free to check out my post history.

That being said, I'll post something pertinent to this thread to get back on topic.

If the player's goal is to accumulate points, slots are the quickest way to do this without wagering large dollars per hand/spin/roll on table games. The point tally is right on the screen, updated in real time. Table games typically update some time after you leave the game.

And yours makes three on this thread, so welcome to the kettle klub.

Thank you, I am always up for a spot of tea.

Okay, so to bring this thread back on topic....

I will be going on my third cruise with NCL in October. On my first cruise in February, I didn't have a Player's club card and didn't use my keycard, so that's a wash. But on my second cruise in June, I DID get a player's club card and used if for most of my slots play. Can I bring that same card with me on my cruise in October? Will my points still be on it? At what point can/should I call CAS to find out about comped rooms and the like? Sounds like their "year" is March 31 - April 1, which means I will actually get two more cruises in this "year", as I am on a sailing in February as well. By the end of those three cruises, does it seem likely that I would be eligible for some sort of offer if I am playing slots 1-2 hours per day?

I have a question about the cards. I see the different tiers. Green says Jade, Pearl is a grey. So when you move up, you get a different color card correct? Do they say Jade, Pearl etc on them? I have a red card but it says "you're hot"... LOL

Okay, so to bring this thread back on topic....

 

I will be going on my third cruise with NCL in October. On my first cruise in February, I didn't have a Player's club card and didn't use my keycard, so that's a wash. But on my second cruise in June, I DID get a player's club card and used if for most of my slots play. Can I bring that same card with me on my cruise in October? Will my points still be on it? At what point can/should I call CAS to find out about comped rooms and the like? Sounds like their "year" is March 31 - April 1, which means I will actually get two more cruises in this "year", as I am on a sailing in February as well. By the end of those three cruises, does it seem likely that I would be eligible for some sort of offer if I am playing slots 1-2 hours per day?

Check out the website, but I do not believe points transfer automatically (any idea how many points you had?), you need to call CAS and have them transfer the points to your next cruise.

I don't think the old card will work on another cruise. You can try, but I doubt it.

You can call CAS anytime and ask what they can offer. If you average 1-2 hrs per day, you'll likely be offered a discount of at least 10-20%, possibly more, and all current NCL offers/perks apply. Also, if you book thru CAS you may be eligible for the casino drink card, which is free mixed drinks while playing in the casino, and also includes bottled water.

I have a question about the cards. I see the different tiers. Green says Jade, Pearl is a grey. So when you move up, you get a different color card correct? Do they say Jade, Pearl etc on them? I have a red card but it says "you're hot"... LOL

I don't recall if they state the tier on them, but it's likely an old card. Was this it?

I don't recall if they state the tier on them, but it's likely an old card. Was this it?

 

Thank you. Yes it was that card. I used it on our cruise in Feb.

Good to know, I didn't think that would be the case with old cards.

Okay, so to bring this thread back on topic....

 

I will be going on my third cruise with NCL in October. On my first cruise in February, I didn't have a Player's club card and didn't use my keycard, so that's a wash. But on my second cruise in June, I DID get a player's club card and used if for most of my slots play. Can I bring that same card with me on my cruise in October? Will my points still be on it? At what point can/should I call CAS to find out about comped rooms and the like? Sounds like their "year" is March 31 - April 1, which means I will actually get two more cruises in this "year", as I am on a sailing in February as well. By the end of those three cruises, does it seem likely that I would be eligible for some sort of offer if I am playing slots 1-2 hours per day?

Talk to a host in the casino and tell them which ship you were on last and when. They can contact that ship and have your points pulled over.

You will need a new card for each ship. Your room key will work, but if you are sailing through CAS you should find an envelope in your room with new cards for you and your traveling companions that are over 21. Your 'Free Drinks' in casino card will be attached. (You can get bottled water, energy drinks that you can't get with UBP.)

If you reach over 5000 points in their calendar year you will get automatic comps for next cruise. Since you are cruising several times a year this is a great benefit. I think Pearl starts at $100 OBC for each cruise, and Sapphire at $200 OBC. At end of each cruise the hosts may give you additional comps off your onboard bill based on your play.

We cruise four times a year and I am now Ruby Tier. Each cruise I start with a $400 OBC and 400 minutes of wifi. I always get additional dollars off my bill too. Now 'buying' all my Estee Lauder & Lancome onboard:)

After you return from a cruise, give CAS a call and see what they can offer you for a future cruise. We started with Inside or OceanView offers, but now I divert more of my gambling funds from Las Vegas to onboard. We usually get comped Balcony or MiniSuites now.

I have a question about the cards. I see the different tiers. Green says Jade, Pearl is a grey. So when you move up, you get a different color card correct? Do they say Jade, Pearl etc on them? I have a red card but it says "you're hot"... LOL

Here is a link to their program with the new Jade, Pearl, Ruby & Elite

https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/casino-cruise/players-club