MSC Casino question

[Pizaz]

Recently completed a Euribia Cruise (7-Day) in February and accumulated 24k points in the casino.  This ended up getting me an up to 10-Day Balcony with 200 Freeplay Certificate.  There is great value in these certs if you are aware of particulars.  Namely there will be blackout fees to certain locations during peak times.  

 

I ended up using my 10-Day Cert to book an August Norway 11-Day cruise on Preziosa.  Total additional out-of-pocket to upgrade to Yacht club was $3k (the cruise is around $9.5k for YC with no discounts). Had to obviously pay an additional surplus for the 11th day as well. What a lot of people don't realize with Casino Comp Certs is this:  The upgrade cost is the same flat fee whether you are doing a 5-Day or 10-Day cruise.  The deposit as mentioned above is OBC but if you don't want to deposit, upgrading to YC waives any deposit requirement as well.  Use your certificate to its full effect!  A little research goes a long way.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Can someone shed a little light on something for me?

 

I was just on the Seashore (4-nt) and thought to inquire at the cage (after 3 nights of play) how many points I had earned. I was told it was just under 9K. I have no idea how many I received on the last evening, but it should easily exceed 10K total. On the last evening, after I pointed out to the pit boss that the host had yet to introduce themself to me, the host came around and took down my email address.

 

Should I expect them to get in touch with me at some point - and how do I go about cashing in on whatever points I received?

 

The only way we'll travel with MSC is in the YC. So, obviously it will be a matter of getting the regular rate discounted.

 

THANKS

[BirdTravels]

10 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

Can someone shed a little light on something for me?

 

I was just on the Seashore (4-nt) and thought to inquire at the cage (after 3 nights of play) how many points I had earned. I was told it was just under 9K. I have no idea how many I received on the last evening, but it should easily exceed 10K total. On the last evening, after I pointed out to the pit boss that the host had yet to introduce themself to me, the host came around and took down my email address.

 

Should I expect them to get in touch with me at some point - and how do I go about cashing in on whatever points I received?

 

The only way we'll travel with MSC is in the YC. So, obviously it will be a matter of getting the regular rate discounted.

 

THANKS

On the last night of the cruise, you usually go to the desk the hosts have set up to get a certificate for your next cruise. At 10K, it would be less than a free YC, but you can upgrade it to a YC room. 

[Mark_T]

3 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

At 10K, it would be less than a free YC, but you can upgrade it to a YC room. 

If it helps, I took this photo on Divina in February this year...

 

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

8 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

On the last night of the cruise, you usually go to the desk the hosts have set up to get a certificate for your next cruise. At 10K, it would be less than a free YC, but you can upgrade it to a YC room. 

Thanks

 

What if one is not aware of this (unwritten) protocol - for example, after the fact (off the cruise)?

 

Tom

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Is there a specific email address or phone # for their casino department ?

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

2 hours ago, Tom-n-Cheryl said:

Is there a specific email address or phone # for their casino department ?

 

 

Ask, and ye shall receive !

 

I guess I should have just been more patient!  I just received a certificate in my email good for (up to) 8 nights:

 

Suite Stateroom Aurea Experience + Casino Drink Package

 

 

Hopefully it won't be too much change to bump up to YC.  🙂

 

Tom

 

 

 

[PTC DAWG]

Any specifics on the “casino drink package”?

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

14 hours ago, PTC DAWG said:

Any specifics on the “casino drink package”?

 

I was curious about that as well - it's buried in the T&C:

 

Terms & Conditions:
 This offer is valid for one complimentary cruise fare and/or one cruise fare discount, as indicated, and may only be redeemed by the Individual named on the offer (“Cruise Invite Holder”) and one guest (together, the “Passengers”). The Cruise Invite Holder or casino club member (“Casino Club Member”) must be present onboard for the sailing. If the Cruise Invite Holder or Casino Club Member is not on board the sailing, MSC Cruises will charge the full cruise fare at the current rates for the individual guest who boarded. 

This offer may not be used for payment of any other services or products offered by MSC Cruises or any other fees, charges or expenses incurred by the Passengers including, without limitation, airfare, ground transportation, fuel supplement fees, land programs, travel insurance, gratuities, amenities, goods & services available for purchase on board MSC ships. This offer is valid only with a reservation made through MSC’s Casino Reservation Department. Reservations are subject to stateroom availability and may exclude certain holiday and blackout dates and cannot be combined with any other offer. This offer may be used in conjunction with the payment for a higher category stateroom, subject to availability, and the payment of additional charges, which apply. 

Third and fourth passenger accommodations may be provided, subject to availability, at an additional charge based on MSC’s prevailing rates. Promotional amenities are determined based on the complimentary stateroom offered not on the purchased upgrade. This certificate may not be sold, assigned, or transferred, is non-refundable and may not be redeemed for cash. If two qualified players in the same household receive an offer from the same promotion, they may be redeemed for separate cruise dates. A minimum deposit of $200 per person is due at the time of redemption, $400 for single occupancy. Deposits and upgrade charges are non-refundable within 90 days of departure. The selected sailing date cannot be changed within 90 days of departure date, any changes of sailing date must be completed 91 days prior to selected sailing. Deposits will be applied onboard as a shipboard credit and are non-refundable. 

Your cruise will include accommodations in a beautiful stateroom, port charges, taxes and complimentary drinks while playing in the onboard casino. The use of this offer is subject to all applicable laws and regulations. By redeeming this offer, Passengers agree to be bound by the terms and conditions of MSC’s terms and conditions. MSC Cruises reserves the right to refuse to honor any prices/sailings that are erroneously printed or quoted. Other restrictions may apply. Cruise offer is valid only for dates listed in the offer. Alternative dates will not be accommodated. Ships’ registry: Panama and Malta.