Ocean players club....

[IslandToIsland]

I'm glad I opened this thread!! I emailed and will be getting a Standard Bon Voyage package. Does anyone know what is in it?

It is a letter in your cabin that you bring to the casino and you receive a free drink and 500 points.

[IslandToIsland]

We are going on our first cruise ever in August with Carnival. I gamble a ton. What exactly do I have to do to sign up for this Ocean Players club and when do I do it? Now or when I get on the ship at the casino?

All you have to do is insert your S&S card in the slot machine and once you reach 1000 pts., you are enrolled automatically.

[shipfanatic]

What if you don't play slots? I usually stick to roulette or black jack.

 

The only time I play slots is the slots tournament.

[IslandToIsland]

What if you don't play slots? I usually stick to roulette or black jack.

 

The only time I play slots is the slots tournament.

Check here for info http://www.oceanplayersclub.com/AboutTheClub/MembershipAndBenefits.aspx

[cjar855]

I'm glad I opened this thread!! I emailed and will be getting a Standard Bon Voyage package. Does anyone know what is in it?

 

Received an e-mail today that I would be getting a Premium Bon Voyage package. :) Does anyone know what is included in this....

[SCarlow]

I always make sure that I go and introduce myself to the Casino Host and tell them how nice the casino looks and that I am looking forward to the opening of the casino.

 

In 2009, I was on the Liberty and the Carnival Dream and I do not recall spending any monies on drinks in the casino.

 

I have an upcoming cruise and sent an email to Oceans Players Club and I did receive an email back to let me know that I will have a "Premium Gift" waiting for me in the casino and to make sure that I go and meet the Casino staff.

 

I believe that a little bit goes a long way!

[Alliezona09]

Here's the info they are looking for when you contact them (per their email)

Name

Address

Phone

Email

Date Of Birth:

Booking Number:

Booking Number for Next Cruise:

Ship Name for Next Cruise:

Date of Next Cruise:

Cabin Number:

Booking Number from Last Cruise:

Ship Name for Last Cruise:

Date of Last Cruise:

Membership Number:

 

And they can look up your membership number if you do not have it~

[RRLLAL]

Received an e-mail today that I would be getting a Premium Bon Voyage package. :) Does anyone know what is included in this....

 

Me too. Because of this thread I decided to shoot them an email at the contact us link on their site. Got the following reply this morning;

 

Hello Richard and LeeAnne,

 

Thank you for contacting the Ocean Players Club,

 

We are excited to hear that you will be sailing with us again! You are members of the Ocean Players Club, membership is linked to your Sail and Sign card. We would like to extend to you a Premium Bon Voyage Package on your upcoming cruise. We have placed your details on our guest list and you are all set. We offer something for every level of player from gaming lessons for beginners to establishing credit lines and betting limits for high rollers. Members are eligible to receive benefits and special offers. Slot players can earn points towards instant cash back rewards! The Club has various Levels of Membership based upon frequency of cruising and point levels. Have a wonderful time on board the Glory!

[goldwinger88]

I put my call in this morning for our upcoming cruise on the Fantasy in Sept.

Was told that my players club bon voyage gift wold be in our cabin and expect the other perks as well..

If you are a member, make the call before you cruise

[stef1118]

We are going on our first cruise ever in August with Carnival. I gamble a ton. What exactly do I have to do to sign up for this Ocean Players club and when do I do it? Now or when I get on the ship at the casino?

Here is the email I got from them today, I too am going to be a new player.

 

Hello Stephanie,

Thank you for contacting the Ocean Players Club!

You may become a member simply by using your Room Key card at the slot machines. This will automatically create a player profile under your name and begin to track your play accordingly. In order to be rated at the table games, you must play for at least 4 hours in a day and have an average bet of $25 or more. Whether or not you meet this criteria, you should check in with the Pit Boss on board and request that your play be rated. Please be sure to check in with the casino host and/or manager once on board to be extended any comps you may be eligible for based on your level of play throughout the cruise. Have a wonderful voyage and best of luck while in our casino!

Best Regards,

Serena Webb

Carnival Corporation - Casino Division

www.oceanplayersclub.com

[mass02703]

Thank you for the information. I just got off the phone with OPC and they told me that I would be receiving a bon voyage package in my room on our November sailing. I asked what would be included in the bon voyage package. He told me that I would be receiving a fruit basket, a bottle of wine (red or white, I chose white) and a coupon for a free photo. It was so worth a simple phone call, thank you.

[L_K]

I always email them before i cruise.

 

Last time 100$ cash was waiting for me at the cashier's cage and they offred the chocolate starwberries and 2 coupons for drinks.

 

While playing, the manager, Kris from Canada always check on us (and our points) and made sure we had drinks.

[llist]

so this is different than the Casinos at Sea program? We signed up for that on our last NCL cruise... we'll sign up seeing as i love the casino lol.. we dont donate as much as others but still.. its nice to possibly earn a reward lol

[stavman]

Since my husband and I gambled at the tables for at least 2-4 hours per day on our last 7 day cruise on the Glory; and also had received the offer for 4 free nights in a suite at the Palazzo or Venetian in Las Vegas I went ahead and sent an e-mail to the Players Club and this is the reply I received:

 

Thank you for contacting the Ocean Players Club!

We could not locate your player ID#. You may become a member simply by using your Room Key (Sail and Sign) card at the slot machines. This will automatically create a player profile under your name and begin to track your play accordingly. In order to be rated at the table games, you must play for at least 4 hours in a day and have an average bet of $25 or more. Whether or not you meet this criteria, you should check in with the Pit Boss on board and request that your play be rated. As a valued guest, we would like to extend to you a standard bon voyage package in your stateroom, please provide your booking number so we may place your details on our guest list.

 

Were grateful to be getting the Standard Bon Voyage package but I think it's a little odd that we didn't gamble enough to become a member of the players club, but did enough to receive 4 free nights in a suite at the Palazzo/Veneitian, $50 resort credit, and $150 match play which we will be taking advantage of the last weekend in August.

[paddy Anne]

I am seeing that the regular Bon Voyage gift is different for people. Do you think it depends on the cruise line you sail?

 

I was told that I am getting the regular bon voyage gift and I didn't play slots and my table gambling was not 4 hours a day at 25.00 a bet. I think that's crazy as I can bet I spend way more at the tables than most slot players. oh well.

 

Paddy Anne

[DebsterW]

Thank you for the information. I just got off the phone with OPC and they told me that I would be receiving a bon voyage package in my room on our November sailing. I asked what would be included in the bon voyage package. He told me that I would be receiving a fruit basket, a bottle of wine (red or white, I chose white) and a coupon for a free photo. It was so worth a simple phone call, thank you.

 

What did you tell them ? Were you just letting them know you were coming? I used to have the email address fro the casino host on the Glory but we are sailing on the dream.

 

Thanks

[mass02703]

I called the number posted earlier in the blog. I told them that I had sailed on Carnival Ships in 08 and 09 and was wondering if I had any promotions coming to me for my next sailing. He asked me for my name and date of birth, looked me up and said that I did. He asked me for my next sailing date, and booking number. Told me that my bon voyage package would be waiting for me in my room......then asked if I would prefer red or white wine!

[DebsterW]

What did you tell them ? Were you just letting them know you were coming? I used to have the email address fro the casino host on the Glory but we are sailing on the dream.

 

Thanks

 

I just called and he said to go to the casino cashier and pick up my gift $50.00 for the casino...no problem!!! I will take it.!

 

Deb

[Kelane]

After a conversation on another board re: Casino, comps, etc; I decided to go ahead and send in my info to the Players Club and inquire about what we might qualify for on our January Cruise. Got this reply today! Sweet. :)

On your upcoming cruise aboard the Dream, you will each be receiving a $50 cage comp, along with a Bon Voyage package valued at $50. Your details have been placed onto the guest list and you’re all set for your first cruise of the new year!

 

Best Regards,

xxxx xxxxxxx

Carnival Corporation - Casino Division

www.oceanplayersclub.com

 

When we did a 4 day cruise in July on Carnival they sent the Bon Voyage package and told us to call back AFTER that cruise to inquire for comps on our Jan cruise. They basically told me "you will receive MORE if you wait till after this cruise"! I like that.

On our 7 day Princess Cruise in August; we received $50 comp play. (Separate programs)

For the Jan. Cruise, we get all of the above!

Each time, I "invested" about 5 minutes in inquiring. Pretty good return on my time, imo!

 

I'm so thankful to CC for a lot of things; but explaining ES and sharing about Players Club perks have definitely been tops! Trying to pass on what I learned after a LOT of cruises w/o casino perks!

 

Make the call, send the request, do what you have to do if you are going to play on Carnival. They do show their appreciation. If not this time; then the next time they will have a record of you playing.

 

 

 

[goldwinger88]

I always email them before i cruise.

 

Last time 100$ cash was waiting for me at the cashier's cage and they offred the chocolate starwberries and 2 coupons for drinks.

 

While playing, the manager, Kris from Canada always check on us (and our points) and made sure we had drinks.

 

I met Kristin from Canada on Day 1 and she took very good care of me and another heavy craps player. He made out like a bandit once they found out he was onboard. Cash, Drinks and some goodies. He did not know to let them know he was sailing.

 

The only thing I can say is that if you hit the cruise casinos and do not join the OPC, then woe is you!

[dolphiness]

So...how exactly does this work?? Is it based on how much you win? or how much you spend? or how many times you go??? Very confused? Also is there a required amnt. you must spend to get any comps??? If so how much??

[dolphiness]

can you give me an idea of how much ya'll usually spend to be treated so well???

[goldwinger88]

Your rating on slots come from your Sail & Sign card.

 

Ratings from the tables come from your play. I was told that they rate how you bet, the bets would have to be at the $20 range or higher, which Craps can definitely go higher. My buddy was averaging $50 per shooter, kept pressing his bets..

 

Now, don't expect to be comped drinks all night or free cruises. Cruise casinos are dealing with a captive audience and don't have to comp anything. Kristen was being nice as we had worked a cold table for the most of the week.

[NOLALADY]

I recently contacted OPC and asked if I had a membership number, as I had previously registered and I'm coming up on my 4th cruise on Carnival. They said no, I was never registered and even if I had not spent one dime but had inserted my room card (which I always do), that I would be "registered". Strangely enough, they could find no record of me ever. And I like to donate to the slots quite a bit ... :cool:

[camper49]

Just made the call...getting the fruit basket, white wine, photo coupon etc.