comps in casino

[AndyPanda]

Does NCL give any comps in casino?

Is it worth the effort to get rated? How much do table players need to play in order to be comped?

Thanks, Andy

[garycarla]

Does NCL give any comps in casino?

Is it worth the effort to get rated? How much do table players need to play in order to be comped?

Thanks, Andy

 

Scroll down through the postings from the last day or so. Somebody gave some very detailed information on this.

[Richie2pies]

Yeah! Spend a gazillion $$$ in the casino and get peanuts. The ship casino isn't Las Vegas; you can't go across the street or next door. They "gotcha" and they know it. Perks are poor.

[che5904]

In my many years playing in different casinos, my rule of thumb. It never hurts to sign up for a casino card. I'm not sure what you mean by "effort", you fill out the form and get the card, it's quite simple.

 

Whether you will get anything worthwhile from it remains to be seen, but it's free so why not.

 

Sorry I can't answer your question on table play, I play only slots. Of course it depends on your play to what you will get in return. If you intend to play $50 for the week then you really can't expect the casino to give you any sort of comps. After you reach a certain amount you can receive a small amount of cash back which increases with your total score. The same as any other casino the more you play the more they will give you in comps in return.

 

I disagree in part to Richie2pies, I wouldn't call the perks poor. Do they match Vegas or AC, of course not. The size of the casinos are not even near comparable. Do they give decent perks for their size, IMO yes.

[goldmom]

In comparison to other cruise lines, CAS (Casinos at Sea) is better, IMO. If you earn 1500 points, you get a free drink card. Earn 5000 points or more and you will get credits applied to your onboard account. When you are ready to book your next cruise, call CAS and see what they will offer you. It ranges from a discount to free cabins, depending on your play.

 

Never hurts to sign up for and use the card, it's free and you may end up getting some comps.

[BurtonRiderT6]

Yes but one point is equal to $5 spent if I'm not mistaken. $5 x 1500 = $7500 all for a drink card. My last cruise I had my limit set at $200 for the 7 day cruise. I got up about $600 over my limit. I ended up breaking even if not slightly ahead only due to a hold em tournament win. I spent a lot of time in the casino at the tables. I think I was able to accumalate almost 400 points. The biggest perk I gained was meeting some pretty cool dealers and pit bosses due to constantly seeing them. Had I played that in LV or AC I would receive comped rooms for off peak times (like weekdays only). For the little guys like myself it's extremely hard to earn enough for the perks. Just my opinion though.

[goldmom]

True, but you can't really compare a ship casino to a land based one. As far as ship's casinos, CAS seems to offer more than other ships, at least that has been my experience.

 

I don't chase comps. When I go on a cruise, I know I'll be in the Casino. I spend what I've budgeted. If I get comps great, if not no biggie. I figure if I'm going to gamble anyway, I might as well use the card.

 

If in the future you end up booking through CAS, the free drink card will be in your cabin waiting for you. That's more right there than I've ever gotten on another cruiseline.

 

Does it compare to land based comps, absolutely not, but you're on a cruise.

[che5904]

Yes but one point is equal to $5 spent if I'm not mistaken. $5 x 1500 = $7500 all for a drink card. My last cruise I had my limit set at $200 for the 7 day cruise. I got up about $600 over my limit. I ended up breaking even if not slightly ahead only due to a hold em tournament win. I spent a lot of time in the casino at the tables. I think I was able to accumalate almost 400 points. The biggest perk I gained was meeting some pretty cool dealers and pit bosses due to constantly seeing them. Had I played that in LV or AC I would receive comped rooms for off peak times (like weekdays only). For the little guys like myself it's extremely hard to earn enough for the perks. Just my opinion though.

 

As I stated above, I know nothing about tables. But I thought tables had a different formula for the point system.

 

So I will just address the way I know it works on slots.

I know that slots are 1-5. Now provided you are winning enough to keep you playing, that $7500 is based on accumulative. If I only play a max of $ .75/spin based on how many spins I play in an hour. It takes approx. 10-12 hours to accumulate that $7500.

 

Based on that play above at Harrahs I would get approx. $25 worth of meal comps, if my memory serves me correctly.

[rzdj96]

I sure wish NCL would "link" the CAS point system and not provide a phone number to call. As I understand it, you can continue accumulating points as long as it's with 18 months of one another. On our last cruise, I finally hit the "free drinks" mark on the last day at sea. I wonder if that (free drinks) continues if we sail again within the 18 months specified.

[sjbdtz]

Yeah! Spend a gazillion $$$ in the casino and get peanuts. The ship casino isn't Las Vegas; you can't go across the street or next door. They "gotcha" and they know it. Perks are poor.

 

 

I don't understand this post.

 

The CAS perks are pretty awesome, actually.

 

We typically get at least 1 or 2 invites for dinner (with wine) at a specialty restaurant, we've had spa services offered, there's the drink card....and then there's the SeaBucks...

 

With 1 exception, my Seabucks have resulted in the same treatment on my last 4 cruises:

 

- Everything on my NCL account was credited except cash advances, and DSC.

 

That means drinks I had elsewhere (and signed for), dinners I had before the Host offered comps, shore excursions, and spending in the gift shop were all comped. I did not attempt to buy booze in the gift shop....I suspect that would be exempt as well. If we had bought photos, I'm sure they would have been comped too.

 

Oh yes, and the internet. I always get the $100 package, and typically top-up with the $55 one mid-week.

 

 

I've had SeaBuck credits of $500 - $1500 on a single cruise, multiple times.

 

THEN, when I've gone back to book again, I get comp cabins for 2.

 

 

 

How these perks could possibly be considered 'poor' is beyond me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I sure wish NCL would "link" the CAS point system and not provide a phone number to call. As I understand it, you can continue accumulating points as long as it's with 18 months of one another. On our last cruise, I finally hit the "free drinks" mark on the last day at sea. I wonder if that (free drinks) continues if we sail again within the 18 months specified.

 

 

No, it does not carry over. What you MIGHT get is a 20% discount on the upcoming cruise, and if you qualify for that....then you'll get a drink card on that sailing too.

 

You only accumulate points to the extent that you have not redeemed them at the end of the prior cruise.

 

 

 

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[gooch47]

It is not $5 "spent" per point, it is $5 cycled through the machine. You put $5 in, you win a little, lose a little, etc. and the points add up until the original $5 is gone or you cash out.

[Cruiser_SG77]

I don't understand this post.

 

The CAS perks are pretty awesome, actually.

 

We typically get at least 1 or 2 invites for dinner (with wine) at a specialty restaurant, we've had spa services offered, there's the drink card....and then there's the SeaBucks...

 

With 1 exception, my Seabucks have resulted in the same treatment on my last 4 cruises:

 

- Everything on my NCL account was credited except cash advances, and DSC.

 

That means drinks I had elsewhere (and signed for), dinners I had before the Host offered comps, shore excursions, and spending in the gift shop were all comped. I did not attempt to buy booze in the gift shop....I suspect that would be exempt as well. If we had bought photos, I'm sure they would have been comped too.

 

Oh yes, and the internet. I always get the $100 package, and typically top-up with the $55 one mid-week.

 

 

I've had SeaBuck credits of $500 - $1500 on a single cruise, multiple times.

 

THEN, when I've gone back to book again, I get comp cabins for 2.

 

 

 

How these perks could possibly be considered 'poor' is beyond me.

 

 

Those perks sound great. How much do you typically play at the casino during an average cruise, if you don't mind me asking?

[che5904]

I don't understand this post.

 

The CAS perks are pretty awesome, actually.

 

We typically get at least 1 or 2 invites for dinner (with wine) at a specialty restaurant, we've had spa services offered, there's the drink card....and then there's the SeaBucks...

 

With 1 exception, my Seabucks have resulted in the same treatment on my last 4 cruises:

 

- Everything on my NCL account was credited except cash advances, and DSC.

 

That means drinks I had elsewhere (and signed for), dinners I had before the Host offered comps, shore excursions, and spending in the gift shop were all comped. I did not attempt to buy booze in the gift shop....I suspect that would be exempt as well. If we had bought photos, I'm sure they would have been comped too.

 

Oh yes, and the internet. I always get the $100 package, and typically top-up with the $55 one mid-week.

 

I've had SeaBuck credits of $500 - $1500 on a single cruise, multiple times.

 

THEN, when I've gone back to book again, I get comp cabins for 2.

 

How these perks could possibly be considered 'poor' is beyond me.

 

Well you did better than I did (nope I'm not complaining). I missed out on the internet and the gift shop, I had to spring for those myself :(. Yes photos were covered, I did get those.

[sjbdtz]

Those perks sound great. How much do you typically play at the casino during an average cruise, if you don't mind me asking?

 

 

I tend to play $25 - $50/ hand at non-BJ tables...that is, the various poker games (UTH, 3 card, Let it ride, etc.).

 

I spend 4+ hours on average, per day.

 

 

Sometimes it's good, sometimes I lose. Have never lost more than $10k on a week, if that's any indication (and that's between 2 of us playing)

 

 

 

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[Cruiser_SG77]

I tend to play $25 - $50/ hand at non-BJ tables...that is, the various poker games (UTH, 3 card, Let it ride, etc.).

 

I spend 4+ hours on average, per day.

 

 

Sometimes it's good, sometimes I lose. Have never lost more than $10k on a week, if that's any indication (and that's between 2 of us playing)

 

 

 

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Thanks for your quick reply.

[graphicguy]

While I was on the Epic, I was on a roll at the Blackjack table one night. The pit boss started buying my drinks for me to stick around. I kept winning (and upping my bets to take advantage). She continued comping my drinks.

 

Finally, I just got tired and left an entire (free) drink sitting at the table.

 

Next night, same pit boss. She immediately ordered me a drink even before I sat down. I got on another roll. She comped dinner for two at Cagneys. I still won.

 

Ended up about $2,700 for the entire 7 night cruise. I didn't sign up for their casino card, either.

 

So yes, they comp. You either have to win a lot, or lose a lot. Key is to stay at the table for a while.

[time2cruise1]

I sure wish NCL would "link" the CAS point system and not provide a phone number to call. As I understand it, you can continue accumulating points as long as it's with 18 months of one another. On our last cruise, I finally hit the "free drinks" mark on the last day at sea. I wonder if that (free drinks) continues if we sail again within the 18 months specified.

 

Using the the same 1500 points for the third time in two weeks. Just have them email for your points from the last ship. I play tabes and the pionts add up slowly those 1500 points are a total from 3 prior cruises.

[laxlove6]

Well you did better than I did (nope I'm not complaining). I missed out on the internet and the gift shop, I had to spring for those myself :(. Yes photos were covered, I did get those.

 

How much are you gambling to gets all these perks? whats $25 a hand worth playing black jack in terms of point?

 

If you are loosing $1000-$2000+ drinks should be free atleast.

[che5904]

How much are you gambling to gets all these perks? whats $25 a hand worth playing black jack in terms of point?

 

If you are loosing $1000-$2000+ drinks should be free atleast.

 

Sorry as stated a couple times on here, I don't play tables only slots. So I can't help with the formula for tables, which I believe is a different formula from slots. Either way you have to have, I believe, 2500 points on your card to get a free drink card.

 

I know the formula for slots on the ship is about the same as land casinos to earn points.

 

sjbdtz in #14 posts about tables.

[Rochesterboatingdotcom]

We think the comps are pretty good - on our last 11 day cruise (which was comped) we got 2 dinners with wine, free drinks the entire cruise, wine and snacks sent to our room, a $300 OBC and our next 11 day cruise comped at balcony level. Adding it all up, we are getting back about 50% of what we play.

[monicajay]

My husband likes to go to the Casino for a bit every evening. He has not ever signed up for Casinos at Sea. Does he do this on board? How does he get points if he blacks roulette or craps?

[che5904]

My husband likes to go to the Casino for a bit every evening. He has not ever signed up for Casinos at Sea. Does he do this on board? How does he get points if he blacks roulette or craps?

 

You can only sign up while onboard. You just go to the casino host area and sign up.

 

Someone on here, can probably answer this better than me but I think he just hands his CAS card to the person running the table.

 

No matter what casino I enter, even if planning on spending only an hour there, I sign up for their card. You never know what perks can come of it. It costs you nothing but in the end you may come out with something.

[VideoTech]

My husband likes to go to the Casino for a bit every evening. He has not ever signed up for Casinos at Sea. Does he do this on board? How does he get points if he blacks roulette or craps?

 

As the previous poster said, you sign up for a card at the Casino service desk when it opens.

 

When playing a table game, hand your card to the dealer or one of the craps table employees. They will call over the pit boss, who will make note of your CAS card and return it to you.

 

The pit boss will evaluate your play as the night goes on, and have the points posted to your CAS account.

 

If you want to check on your points as the cruise goes on, you can do this at the casino service desk, or by simply putting your card into a slot machine. Your points will displayed on the little data screen on the slot machine.

[KEPE]

I know this post is a little older but I found it helpful and had another question so thought I would just add it on.....

 

DH likes to play the tables and has been known to sit at one (usually 3 card) for 6+ hours a night. Sometimes winning big, sometimes losing big and sometimes breaking even but still carries him far. I know we will sign up for a CAS card as I'm sure from the amount of money and time he spends we should end up with something. Now there is me, I will gamble a little, slot here or there, roulette. Maybe dropping $300-$400 for the week and I usually don't stay at a machine or table long, just play for a bit and move on win or lose, so not too much. I assume I will not get much of anything. Can I use DH's CAS card too or do I need to get my own? Will they link our points?? Not looking to get over or anything so please don't flame me just asking how it works as I'm sure my points won't add up to be eligible for anything but obviously adding a couple hundred extra to his couple thousand, it may help, no??

[AnitaVacation]

I tend to play $25 - $50/ hand at non-BJ tables...that is, the various poker games (UTH, 3 card, Let it ride, etc.).

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They have BJ tables??!! :eek: I'll let my husband know about those ;) j/k

 

Everyone should definitely sign up for a CAS card....Last year, we were comp'd a cabin on the Epic....which was really great, because I'm not sure if we would have ever gone on the Epic by choice....

 

We did upgrade to a better (balcony) cabin and paid the difference, and had to fly to Florida....but overall, the cruise cost us about 1/2 price...

 

We are not huge gamblers....I'm a slot player....My husband sticks to the BJ tables (lol)....my play hasn't merited any perks....my husband will toss down anywhere from $5-$100 a hand at the tables....but he will sit (usually) at the same table everynight....and usually for a few hours minimum....

 

I am keeping my fingers crossed for another CAS offer this year!!