ckb104 Posted August 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 19, 2018 I know some of you are really good at knowing when sales usually pop up. Is there a certain time of year when the free gratuities sale happens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted August 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 19, 2018 This fall. Probably after Sip and Sail (September). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckb104 Posted August 19, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted August 19, 2018 This fall. Probably after Sip and Sail (September). Thanks, Coral! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted August 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted August 19, 2018 We got ours this spring--booking in April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted August 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Thanks, Coral! Look for 3 for Free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted August 20, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I know some of you are really good at knowing when sales usually pop up. Is there a certain time of year when the free gratuities sale happens? Stay tuned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted August 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2018 They seem to rotate through different deals. I thought it would come up after the 35% off, but they just went to 40% off. My guess it will come when that one goes off in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Look for the "3 for Free" which should be coming up this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1965 Posted August 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I booked our upcoming cruise last Nov. during a 3 for free promotion. One of the freebies was gratuities. Free gratuities on a 25 day cruise for 2 pax is a very nice savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Depends when you want to cruise. The upcoming 3 for free sale will likely apply to cruises starting next summer. Probably past the opportunity to get that perk on cruises for later this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barbi1957 Posted August 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2018 P & O have scrapped gratuities from may 19 sailings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geocruiser Posted August 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Keep checking your prices. A lot of time the price will go up when they off "free gratuities" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted August 20, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 20, 2018 Keep checking your prices. A lot of time the price will go up when they off "free gratuities" This is pretty normal, they offer bigger discounts after raising the price. I call it the Kohls effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diver2014 Posted August 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 20, 2018 We booked a cruise this past March for Nov 2018 with the 'Free Gratuities and $300 airfare' promo so I doubt they have another free grats promo unless it's part of the Sept promo of '3 for free' coming up. We're waiting till next month to get the '3 for free' promo on a cruise for 2020. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OR_Cowboy_1952 Posted August 21, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2018 It’s called “3 for free” and typically includes Free Stateroom Upgrade, Free Prepaid Gratuities and Free Onboard Credit. However, it’s not really free it’s included in the prices. It will be the only option on the princess website, but if you visit a cruise consolidator website you’ll find a lower basic price. Compare the prices and see what works for you. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted August 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Princess can have free Grats at various times on certain sailings. We got this last year and it wasn't during 3FF sale, but that is a time you can count on for widespread coverage. 3FF Sale officially begins on SEP 6. Mark your calendars. I have seen promotional ad for this year's sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebr.cruiser Posted August 21, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2018 We usually get free gratuities from our travel agent, plus whatever perks Princess is offering at the time and some extra OBC from the travel agent as well, so we don't feel the need to look for sales offering free grats. Of course, this doesn't always work. But, we are flexible, so that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 21, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2018 It’s called “3 for free” and typically includes Free Stateroom Upgrade, Free Prepaid Gratuities and Free Onboard Credit. However, it’s not really free it’s included in the prices. It will be the only option on the princess website, but if you visit a cruise consolidator website you’ll find a lower basic price. Compare the prices and see what works for you. I’ve added 3 for Free to many cruises we had already booked and the tips & OBC were truly “free”. With 3FF our cruise fare was the same & it simply added the benefits to our reservation. That may not work for everyone but it has worked for all of our recent & future cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happy cruzer Posted August 21, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Be sure and look at the Travel Agent sites including here on Cruise Critic for offers, we got included grats from the TA that did the "sip and sail" promotion before the official Princess promotion. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted August 21, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Hope it all works out for you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candy4040 Posted August 21, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 21, 2018 What is included in the three for free? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 21, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 21, 2018 What is included in the three for free? From their 2017 press release although the benefits have varied by year & have always been available for all types of cabins but being capacity controlled not every cabin is eligible for this offer. https://www.princess.com/news/news_releases/2017/09/Princess-Cruises-3-for-Free-Sale-Offers-the-Best-at-Sea.html The “3 for Free” cruise sale includes: • Free stateroom location upgrades - enabling guests to get the best preferred stateroom available within that stateroom type for the lowest possible fare • Free onboard gratuities • Free onboard spending money - up to $600 per stateroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justafem Posted August 21, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 21, 2018 Be sure and look at the Travel Agent sites including here on Cruise Critic for offers, we got included grats from the TA that did the "sip and sail" promotion before the official Princess promotion. Good luck. We got in on the same sale. Nice thing was is that princess hadn't raised the prices yet for the sip and sail promo. I'm looking now at the same room category with the princess sponsored sip and sail, the prices have gone up 50% and there are a LOT of empty room. Granted it's a year out, but WOW am I happy I booked when I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 22, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 22, 2018 look for 3 for free. 9/6/18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
figmentdj Posted October 16, 2018 #25 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Booked this. I see OBC on my online booking summary. Is there a place to see free gratuities? How am I sure they are credited? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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