silkman Posted October 6, 2011 #26 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I just received a $50 OBC from Oceania for my upcoming birthday to be used through 2012. Is this new? I never received this before. I gladly accept the OBC with open arms. I checked w/ "O" and their response is you get the obc if you are a bronze cruiser ..over 5 cruises. I was on their Sept cruise when it was my b-day, and I didn't even receive a cupcake...but of course I am a neophyte..It was only my 2nd O cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildblue Posted October 6, 2011 #27 Share Posted October 6, 2011 Yes, it does seem that multiple cruisers are getting the birthday OBC. No worries--free gifts (unless promised) are always a generous unexpected surprise, not an obligatory requirement! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 6, 2011 #28 Share Posted October 6, 2011 I was on their Sept cruise when it was my b-day, and I didn't even receive a cupcake... Why did you not just ask for one :confused: They will bring you cake if you ask for one for a special occaision Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silkman Posted October 7, 2011 #29 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Why did you not just ask for one :confused: They will bring you cake if you ask for one for a special occaision I sure did not need any more cake:p, ...but a $50obc would have been great!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 7, 2011 #30 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I sure did not need any more cake:p, ...but a $50obc would have been great!:D Do you have 5 cruises? Maybe you will get the OBC then;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted October 7, 2011 #31 Share Posted October 7, 2011 Yes, it does seem that multiple cruisers are getting the birthday OBC. No worries--free gifts (unless promised) are always a generous unexpected surprise, not an obligatory requirement! Agreed, it should not be expected. (but would be appreciated) And as caribbeansun wrote there is now both a positive and negative effect from this now that word is out., Our upcoming cruise documents arrived today. DW's birthday is in just over a week (we've celebrated it on an O cruise last year) but alas, no Birthday Wishes from O in the mail. I usually do get a few from outside of friends and family such as our insurance agent. We've never had one from O though. [note to self: call the florist in the morning] As Wildblue writes, it should come as an unexpected surprise if it is a gift. Fortunately I forget very quickly so if someone from O is reading this do not let this post derail your from your course. The surprise will not be spoiled if you send one now :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted October 7, 2011 Author #32 Share Posted October 7, 2011 I get a birhday card from my insurance agent and the dog gets a birthday card from his doggie insurance company. The OBC was a deligthful surprise. This is our fifth cruise so we are bronze now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoHoHo Posted October 8, 2011 #33 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I get a birhday card from my insurance agent and the dog gets a birthday card from his doggie insurance company. The OBC was a deligthful surprise. This is our fifth cruise so we are bronze now. I hope our dog does not see this. She just might feel left out :) She is upset enough that we have to kennel her while on a cruise (we tell her it is camp) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkiemomjn Posted October 8, 2011 #34 Share Posted October 8, 2011 I hope our dog does not see this. She just might feel left out :) She is upset enough that we have to kennel her while on a cruise (we tell her it is camp) We have a pet sitter that comes and stays at our house with our little yorkies while we are on trips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted October 8, 2011 Author #35 Share Posted October 8, 2011 We have a pet sitter that comes and stays at our house with our little yorkies while we are on trips. We have a pet sitter also - he is called our son.:) I knew there was a reason he is still living with us. The dog is happy and is actually indifferent to see us when we get back. Too many young people in and out the house playing with him and giving him treats when we are gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benita Posted October 8, 2011 #36 Share Posted October 8, 2011 So , if we do not get a card, does this make it a legitimate wat to lie about our age? After all, according to the NY Times, if a tree falls in the woods and they do not report it, it never happened! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubledobles Posted October 8, 2011 #37 Share Posted October 8, 2011 My husband's is already applied to our upcoming cruise, now I'm wondering if I'll get one next month to use on the MV cruise in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jswalsh Posted October 10, 2011 #38 Share Posted October 10, 2011 This is for Oceania Club members and was a new program beginning in September. I would imagine birthdates are taken from prior guest information forms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted October 10, 2011 #39 Share Posted October 10, 2011 This is for Oceania Club members and was a new program beginning in September. I would imagine birthdates are taken from prior guest information forms. I'm thinking the minimum # of cruises comes in there though. I just had a birthday at the end of Sept and no card or credit, wife's is the end of this month, no card or credit. We have only taken one O cruise but have one booked in May. On the other hand I did get an email this morning from our TA that we are getting half of a flight credit as a bonus for our upcoming trip because we are only using the outgoing portion of the O included air. That is a $1200 bonus. She said they didn't do this in the past. I'll take that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted October 10, 2011 #40 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'm in Denver. Newest grandbaby born on Saturday. My son-in-law said this morning that Oct 5th was the most common birthday. Don't know why or if this is true. That said, nothing common about you two, but apparently you are in lots of good company. On topic, I think I have received birthday cards. It would be great to receive OBC in January if I can wait until September to use it. Marilyn Anybirthday.com says Oct 5th, a Harvard study says Sept 16th, take your pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DOJO466 Posted October 10, 2011 #41 Share Posted October 10, 2011 I'm thinking the minimum # of cruises comes in there though. I just had a birthday at the end of Sept and no card or credit, wife's is the end of this month, no card or credit. We have only taken one O cruise but have one booked in May. On the other hand I did get an email this morning from our TA that we are getting half of a flight credit as a bonus for our upcoming trip because we are only using the outgoing portion of the O included air. That is a $1200 bonus. She said they didn't do this in the past. I'll take that. The card comes to those Bronze O club members and above (5 cruises) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted October 10, 2011 #42 Share Posted October 10, 2011 The card comes to those Bronze O club members and above (5 cruises) Yes, I saw that, I was replying to the poster that said it's for Oceania club members, which it is but starts at the bronze level. I was trying to make the point that it takes more than just being a member. Sorry I wasn't clear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgesGal Posted October 11, 2011 #43 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Yorkiemomjn, I see you sailed the Baltic this year Copenhagen to Stockholm. I was looking for the thread for that cruise and can't find any. Looking for info on shore excursions etc. Any hints? I'm booked on the reverse itinerary for next August, and just started a thread "Baltic Treasures 8-21-12 Marina" if you want to respond there. Thanks, Donna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 11, 2011 #44 Share Posted October 11, 2011 just started a thread "Baltic Treasures 8-21-12 Marina" if you want to respond there. Thanks, Donna There was one already started but not active you may want to post there to keep it active http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1451301 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potterhill Posted October 12, 2011 #45 Share Posted October 12, 2011 We just paid up for #5 so will look forward to next year's bithday wishes. Mo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaF Posted October 12, 2011 #46 Share Posted October 12, 2011 Wow....got no card no OBC for b'day, mine or hubbies..(we meet the minimum cruise requirements as you say 5)..so ..that makes me feel kinda passed over.. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaitape Posted October 13, 2011 #47 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Wow....got no card no OBC for b'day, mine or hubbies..(we meet the minimum cruise requirements as you say 5)..so ..that makes me feel kinda passed over..:cool: If your birthdays were prior to September, that might explain it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted October 13, 2011 #48 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Well, we were overlooked too and my birthday is in October. (DH's is in February, so that's understandable.) They can't catch us all, though ... not at the outset. Or at least I wouldn't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vaitape Posted October 13, 2011 #49 Share Posted October 13, 2011 Well, we were overlooked too and my birthday is in October. (DH's is in February, so that's understandable.) They can't catch us all, though ... not at the outset. Or at least I wouldn't think so. Hey Mura......of course....I forgot about your birth date in October......short memory! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaF Posted October 14, 2011 #50 Share Posted October 14, 2011 well happy birthday to all of us.. anyway.. that goes for you too dear Mura.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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