Perks for 3rd Person?

[bet410]

Does the third person in a stateroom get any perks other than discounted fare? SBC? Cruise day credits? My guess is that they don't, but would like the input of those in the know!

[catl331]

The 3rd and 4th get credit for the actual days sailed, but not any spending bonus days:

 

Q: How is the number of cruise day credits calculated?

A: The basic formula is very simple: one cruise day credit is given for each actual day sailed (each overnight aboard a Holland America Line vessel is considered an actual day sailed). So, for example, a 7-day cruise results in 7 cruise day credits. For Holland America Line Alaska and Yukon cruisetours, a cruise day credit is granted for total tour days, including days touring on land. Pre and Post cruise packages are excluded. Cruise Day credits are non-transferable.

These credits apply to all guests, including 3rd and 4th guests in a stateroom for suite bonus only. In addition, there are two ways to earn bonus days:

• Suite Bonus When you pay a published fare for a spacious suite or penthouse on your next cruise you'll not only enjoy special amenities, but you'll also qualify for double cruise day credits. For example, a guest who pays published fare for suite accommodations for a 10-day cruise earns 20 cruise day credits.
  
• Onboard Spending Bonus Effective with cruises on or after September 18, 2009, one bonus cruise day credit will be granted for each $300 in eligible onboard purchases. This is calculated on the combined folio charges for all guests on the booking, regardless of who signs each charge and who pays the bill. There is a limit of one bonus day for each day sailed, and 3rd and 4th guests on the same booking do not earn the onboard spending bonus.
  

[bet410]

Thank you so much, catl331. At least now I have an idea of a few of the things the third person will or won't get.

[Essiesmom]

It becomes confusing if you have three people sailing on one booking, but each is paying their own charges with different folio numbers...EM

[happyglobetrotter]

It becomes confusing if you have three people sailing on one booking, but each is paying their own charges with different folio numbers...EM

 

Yes, Essie is correct. If you are on the same booking number, you enjoy the same amenities than the highest number of days mariner (2, 3 or 4 stars). Otherwise, you dont.

 

The Shareholders on board credit is one per stateroom. All the other items depend on the conditions of your booking. Usually, the third person does not receive anything.

[bet410]

The Shareholders on board credit is one per stateroom. All the other items depend on the conditions of your booking. Usually, the third person does not receive anything.

 

That's kind of what I figured, but I just wanted to be sure. So the third person gets the cruise day credits and any amenities that the highest mariner gets - only if s/he is on the same booking number. Otherwise, s/he doesn't get any perks other than what is offered for the particular stateroom. We're in a deluxe verandah suite, so I would assume that the person would get the suite bonuses such as laundry service, Neptune Lounge, etc., but nothing monetary, like SBC, onboard spending bonus, etc. Thanks, everyone, for the clarifications!