Prof Peg Posted February 10, 2015 #1 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Wrote to Michael Bayona about casino perks for our upcoming cruise. I got two surprises - it's now called Global Casino Services and we can forget about perks!! :eek: In the past, the lowest amount we've ever received was $25. Our casino spending is fairly consistent on each cruise and our last cruise was in September. Such is life - I guess I'll go to Vegas or else save my casino money for casinos that are in each port. Thank you for contacting Global Casino Services! Unfortunately, you do not qualify for any pre-boarding comps on this cruise. Please ensure you check-in with the casino host once on board as they will provide you with on-board comps based on your level of play. We look forward to welcoming you on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GabbyCooks Posted February 10, 2015 #2 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Same thing for me. Our second cruise we got chocolate covered strawberries and a photo coupon. Our last cruise my husband and I both received $25. This last cruise was over New Years and we played the same amount, if not a little more, than normal. We are cruising again in March and I got the same response you did - we don't qualify. Hmmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajee622 Posted February 10, 2015 #3 Share Posted February 10, 2015 How much do you play?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prof Peg Posted February 10, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted February 10, 2015 How much do you play?? :D:D:D My DH reads this board so I hesitate to say. However, guaranteed $100 a day, but usually much more than that and I get my drink card by the 2nd or 3rd day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajee622 Posted February 10, 2015 #5 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yeah not sure that would be enough. I've received 2 premier cruise offers recently. They also are giving me $700 in the casino. Last time I lost $1500 on 5 day cruis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davey Wavey Posted February 10, 2015 #6 Share Posted February 10, 2015 A quick check of the ocean players club website shows the name ocean players club is not visible anywhere aside from the URL. I guess they aren't doing it with some grand rebranding with logo giveaways and stuff. Just sneaking it in like a ghost ship in the night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted February 10, 2015 #7 Share Posted February 10, 2015 My perks have gotten better. I'm getting a free balcony and $1000 cash on my next Premier Cruise. Depends on who the casino hosts and pit bosses are. If you get Bunny (currently on Breeze) you're in luck! If you get Bogdan (he was on Glory but not sure where he is now) you're out of luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajee622 Posted February 10, 2015 #8 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Good I'm going on the breeze next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted February 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) Good I'm going on the breeze next month You're in luck. Not only Carnival's best ship, they also have a GREAT casino staff! She treated me better than any casino host I've ever had on Carnival (around 10 cruises). She would always check on me to see if I was doing alright, having a nice day, ask me about my days in port, etc. And I don't seek out the hosts or bug them. Such a nice change from the typical Carnival casino experience. I guess that's why they moved her to their flagship. :) Edited February 10, 2015 by rok233 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSoon88 Posted February 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted February 10, 2015 My perks have gotten better. I'm getting a free balcony and $1000 cash on my next Premier Cruise. Depends on who the casino hosts and pit bosses are. If you get Bunny (currently on Breeze) you're in luck! If you get Bogdan (he was on Glory but not sure where he is now) you're out of luck! Bogdan was the casino manager on the Splendor over New Year's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajee622 Posted February 10, 2015 #11 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yeah I want a free balcony and $1000. How much do you usually play?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted February 10, 2015 #12 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Bogdan was the casino manager on the Splendor over New Year's. Thanks. I'll be sure to stay away from the Splendor as long as he's onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted February 10, 2015 #13 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yeah I want a free balcony and $1000. How much do you usually play?? Too much. ;) I stick to the tables, therefore the hosts and pit bosses are very important for tracking your play. Average bet is around $150 playing mostly blackjack with a little craps and roulette thrown in throughout the week. I don't spend my entire cruise at the tables though. Usually before dinner each night between 6-8pm and again for an hour or two after dinner, depending on how lively the alchemy, piano bar or night clubs are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajee622 Posted February 10, 2015 #14 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yeah you earned that then. I'll play 10-25 hands. But spend like 6-7 hours when I play. All table games and I drink a ton. Usually towards the end of the night I'll bet $100-500 hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted February 10, 2015 #15 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Bogdan was the casino manager on the Splendor over New Year's. Crud. That means he will probably be on when I cruise Saturday. Hope he is in a good mood for my sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanpatricksmom Posted February 10, 2015 #16 Share Posted February 10, 2015 We've only taken advantage of one of the free Premiere Offers because for the last couple of years we've each received a freebie from a land-based Casino which we could use for any sailing. When we sailed last time we did a B2B on the Fantasy, each of us using one of our freebies. I called Michael before we sailed and was told that because the booking was not initiated by Carnival we would not be entitled to any cruise cash whatsoever. It seemed counter-intuitive to me, because however the cruise was booked, you would still think they would want to encourage us to be in the casino as much as possible. Long story short, karma is alive and well because while we were ignored by VIP Services, we ended up winning enough throughout the 10 days to pay for all of the ancillary costs (hotel, airfare, etc.), our Cheers! program, all of our onboard purchases, etc. Also, the Casino Host treated us to massages, and a host of other treats as usual (that they haven't cut back on). In the past, we've been offered the free cruise thru Carnival and cruise cash....but left with a hefty Sign and Sail (and lots of American Express miles, LOL!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted February 10, 2015 #17 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Yeah you earned that then. I'll play 10-25 hands. But spend like 6-7 hours when I play. All table games and I drink a ton. Usually towards the end of the night I'll bet $100-500 hands. I'm up there with my bets during my second session after dinner as well and probably drink too much too. :eek: I used to keep my $500 bets for BJ but now I'm slowly getting into craps. I'll take my $500, pick whoever I feel is going to roll well and put it down at the craps table. I had a lady roll very well on my last cruise and won me $3500. I gave her $100 and we were both happy. What Premier Cruise are you going on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted February 10, 2015 #18 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Crud. That means he will probably be on when I cruise Saturday. Hope he is in a good mood for my sailing! Good luck, he's the worst I experienced in all of my Carnival cruises. Not a bad guy but completely incompetent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajee622 Posted February 10, 2015 #19 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Breeze next month Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rok233 Posted February 10, 2015 #20 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Breeze next month Nice, good luck! I wanted to go on that cruise but I'll be away on business that week. Some eye candy dealers on there too! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LPGA Golfer Gal Posted February 10, 2015 #21 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Who is the host for tables on the Sunshine right now? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdlgs Posted February 10, 2015 #22 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Does anyone know who the casino hosts are on the Pride? We are going on the upcoming premier cruise and hoping to have a great time. I am getting $900 in casino cash and my husband is getting $400 cuz he always plays craps. I had over 12,000 points last 7 day cruise. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigB0882 Posted February 10, 2015 #23 Share Posted February 10, 2015 Wrote to Michael Bayona about casino perks for our upcoming cruise. I got two surprises - it's now called Global Casino Services and we can forget about perks!! :eek: In the past, the lowest amount we've ever received was $25. Our casino spending is fairly consistent on each cruise and our last cruise was in September. Such is life - I guess I'll go to Vegas or else save my casino money for casinos that are in each port. Thank you for contacting Global Casino Services! Unfortunately, you do not qualify for any pre-boarding comps on this cruise. Please ensure you check-in with the casino host once on board as they will provide you with on-board comps based on your level of play. We look forward to welcoming you on board. No where in this letter does it saying anything about not having perks anymore, which is what you insinuate. Sorry you did not qualify but as we have seen time and time again, qualifying for perks seems very random. Some people get a free cruise minimum betting on a slot machine for one hour the entire cruise and others get nothing despite playing and losing thousands of dollars. Maybe next time you will get more perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodey Posted February 10, 2015 #24 Share Posted February 10, 2015 (edited) No complaints here...2 cruises last year at 40% off plus $75 casino cash and $50 OBC on one of them plus a offer for a cruise for $25 (too bad I couldn't go on that one)...I have a current offer now at 60% off as well....at this kind of savings who cares about a photo coupon and some chocolate covered strawberry's... just sayin:rolleyes: Edited February 10, 2015 by woodey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted February 10, 2015 #25 Share Posted February 10, 2015 My perks have gotten better. I'm getting a free balcony and $1000 cash on my next Premier Cruise. Depends on who the casino hosts and pit bosses are. If you get Bunny (currently on Breeze) you're in luck! If you get Bogdan (he was on Glory but not sure where he is now) you're out of luck! We had Bunny in 2013 when we were on Freedom. Really liked her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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