Turning 1 STAR to 2 STAR on our next sailing

[justluv2cruisewithhubby]

On our next cruise in September we will be turning two star guests on the last day of our sailing.

 

Do we get the perks of a two star guest during that particular sailing? Or do we have to wait until two cruises from now?

 

Will we get a better coupon booklet in our cabin? Better discounts on internet packages or coffee discounts?

[catl331]

Sorry, you won't actually get the change until "7 to 10 days" after your cruise ends. :( As far as a "better booklet" --- I only know of one kind, and it's not very useful to most people. Nobody below 5* gets any break on internet prices.

 

CLICK HERE and then choose FAQs on the left side for all the details.

Edited January 2, 2014 by catl331

[PathfinderEss]

Sorry you will have to wait till your next cruise to recieve the benefits of your new 2 'star' rating.

[headhunterke]

And what if the cruise is a B2B?

I am sailing the Noordam next week for a first cruise, and doing another cruise on her directly after. Will I receive the perks on the second part of the B2B? Or will this count as 1 cruise and will I have to wait for another booking in order to receive the benefits?

[take us away]

You will probably not automatically get the new perks on a B2B because of the 7-10 day citation. Recommend you go to the front desk on the 2nd cruise, when they are not too busy, and nicely ask about getting your new 2 star perks on that cruise. Maybe they will do it and maybe they will not.

[Krazy Kruizers]

As rule back-to-back cruises are booked as Collectors Cruises -- thus it is one cruise.

And the rules are the same -- after that cruise and on your next cruise you will get the benefits of your new status.

[Krazy Kruizers]

On our next cruise in September we will be turning two star guests on the last day of our sailing.

 

Do we get the perks of a two star guest during that particular sailing? Or do we have to wait until two cruises from now?

 

Will we get a better coupon booklet in our cabin? Better discounts on internet packages or coffee discounts?

 

The coupon books -- when you get them -- have not changed in years. We have gotten them a few times and never used one coupon. You have to spend big dollars to get a little something free.

Only 5 star Mariners get a discount on one of the internet packages -- 100 minutes for half price.

Coffee discounts begin with 3 stars -- 25% off and 4 and 5 stars get 50% off.

[KirkNC]

As rule back-to-back cruises are booked as Collectors Cruises -- thus it is one cruise.

And the rules are the same -- after that cruise and on your next cruise you will get the benefits of your new status.

 

This is correct however I do recall at least one instance where someone in that situation reported that they did get the new status on the second half of a B2B so you might want to check.

 

The only thing I have ever used on the booklet is free $5 worth of chips in the casino.

[whogo]

The only onboard benefits that a two star mariner gets that a one star doesn't is a photo of the ship and a 10% discount on logo clothing (subject to exclusions). Stay out of the shops, forget the photo and enjoy your cruise.

[donaldsc]

Until you have done about a million days on HAL, their star program is totally worthless. Don't worry about it.

 

DON

[Daisyloo]

The only onboard benefits that a two star mariner gets that a one star doesn't is a photo of the ship and a 10% discount on logo clothing (subject to exclusions). Stay out of the shops, forget the photo and enjoy your cruise.

 

I agree. We just cruised on the Maasdam, my first cruise after I turned 2 star. I forgot to ask for my free photo of the ship! (I think I will survive without it). I didn't buy any logo clothing so that didn't benefit me either.

 

My husband turned 2 star on this cruise. He received his 2 star lapel pin at the end of the cruise.

[cruisin'teach]

Best benefit for 4-star (200 days) free laundry! Especially appreciated on longer cruises!

[KirkNC]

Until you have done about a million days on HAL, their star program is totally worthless. Don't worry about it.

 

DON

 

Wow Mama Lou doesn't even have that many days.

[Typhoon1]

Nothing until the next cruise. That's just the way the program is set up.

[whogo]

Best benefit for 4-star (200 days) free laundry! Especially appreciated on longer cruises!

Great! For spending at least $20,000 with Holland America you can save $7 per day on laundry!

[headhunterke]

Wow Mama Lou doesn't even have that many days.

 

But I bet she's very close :p

[nana51]

I become 2 star on my next cruise. No big deal. There aren't to many bennies until you get to 4 or 5 star. Since we don't cruise more than 11 days the free laundry isn't too tempting. Discount in the pinnacle are though.

[donaldsc]

I become 2 star on my next cruise. No big deal. There aren't to many bennies until you get to 4 or 5 star. Since we don't cruise more than 11 days the free laundry isn't too tempting. Discount in the pinnacle are though.

 

I cruise mainly HAL and Princess. I am level 3 on Princess (50 days or more) and I get 250 minutes internet on a >8 day tour. Compartment this to HAL.

 

DON