Veteran benefits on O?

[longduo]

I just learned on CC that Princess as well as some other lines offer OBC for veterans. Does Oceania do anything like that? It is amazing what you can learn and benefit from on Cruise Critic!

[LHT28]

On your 5th + cruise you get an OBC as you cruise more you get more perks

 

After you return from your first cruise you get a $200 voucher to be used off your next cruise (must be used in a specific period of time)

 

If you shop around you could find a TA that will give you Gratuities or OBC

[WesW]

Believe Longduo was not asking about the frequent floater benefits (Oceania Club) but if Oceania provides any military discount to active duty military men or women or retired military. Princess, for example, depending on the length of your cruise will give the veteran (with proof of service at time of booking) a $75,$100 and $250 OBC. Wonderful way to say thanks to the tremendous sacrifices our veterans have made for our freedom.

 

I have asked Oceania (late last year) leadership to consider establishing a military discount program, believe it would help further distinguish Oceania at the top of it's class. Am still waiting to hear from the senior Director I contacted--am sure he has to approach FDR or Bob Binder with this suggestion.

Edited February 3, 2011 by Colonel(Ret.)Wes

[LHT28]

OOPS I misread the question

Not a veteran so did not even think of that

[Dick in Falls Church]

Over a number of years of checking, I've only seen one (1) Oceania cruise which had a military special rate. I grabbed it, and the next day it disappeared.

[Wildblue]

Active duty still, myself. Peeking at the industry over the years, I've personally never seen anything for the military from O. We decided to bite the bullet and do our first O sailing anyway, to try it out this year. (after a year in Iraq) Should be good.

[dolphinmar]

Thank you for your service, Chris! I hope your cruise on Oceania is absolutely wonderful!

[CintiPam]

Chris, I also thank you for your service and wish you a wonderful cruise.

[San Carlos lady]

A group of us did just receive a military discount on Oceania--retired, disabled, and even vets that serviced during a war. However, guess it was "trial" with one of the other cruise sites and think dropped when some complained not offered to all agents! In fact, when I called Oceania directly, the person I spoke with knew nothing about such a program. Have been told it will be fine tuned and available again. Hope so as it was a nice discount and much appreciated.

[Wildblue]

Thanks, all... such a program would indeed be nice, but not expected.

[longduo]

Believe Longduo was not asking about the frequent floater benefits (Oceania Club) but if Oceania provides any military discount to active duty military men or women or retired military. Princess, for example, depending on the length of your cruise will give the veteran (with proof of service at time of booking) a $75,$100 and $250 OBC. Wonderful way to say thanks to the tremendous sacrifices our veterans have made for our freedom.

 

I have asked Oceania (late last year) leadership to consider establishing a military discount program, believe it would help further distinguish Oceania at the top of it's class. Am still waiting to hear from the senior Director I contacted--am sure he has to approach FDR or Bob Binder with this suggestion.

 

Thanks for the clarification. I never thought about how veteran could also be interpreted as past O sailors rather than military veterans! I appreciate all of the replies.

 

Colonel(Ret)Wes, thanks for pursuing this with Oceania. It would be a wonderful tribute to our military vets who have sacrificed a lot for our freedom.

 

Either way, we will continue to sail with Oceania!

[oregon50]

Anyone have the Veterans Advantage card? Oceania discounts advertised, but not sure how it works. Looks like it might be a worthwhile card for vets.