neverbeenhere Posted November 12, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 12, 2018 (edited) I received an email today that stated Military folks will be getting free gratuities in addition to the OBC, if you are sailing in December. As a token of our appreciation Active and retired military enjoy up to $250 in free onboard spending moneyon any cruise, any time of the year. And if you sail in December 2018 We'll take care of your gratuities! *FREE Gratuities are based on the pre-payment, by Princess Cruises, on behalf of the guest for the suggested gratuities in the U.S. dollar amounts of $13.50 per guest, per day for Interior, Oceanview, and Balcony staterooms, $14.50 per guest, per day for Mini-Suite and Club Class staterooms and $15.50 per guest, per day for Suites. This amount is paid on the behalf of all guests (up to 4) in a stateroom. Free gratuities do not include gratuities added to bar charges, dining room wine accounts or Lotus Spa services. Gratuities are not transferable, non- refundable, have no cash value and may not be combinable with other select offers or other onboard credit. Offer expires: November 25, 2018 Note: For assistance reserving a wheelchair-accessible stateroom, please call 1-800-774-6237. Campaign code: PF8MS130 Edited November 12, 2018 by neverbeenhere More Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 12, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted November 12, 2018 #3 Share Posted November 12, 2018 We received the same email. I posted to our 12/22 Roll Call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubbs33 Posted November 12, 2018 #4 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Nice. Not traveling to July but good news for others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted November 12, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks for the information! I’ve been watching for great fares for short notice cruises in early December & this is further enticement to consider booking such a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted November 13, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Great deal!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JF - retired RRT Posted November 13, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 13, 2018 Already getting military with EVERY cruise. Got the free gratuities because we're booked on 2 "3 for free" cruises. Useful info if we decide to book a cruise that doesn't have free grats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted November 13, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 13, 2018 My understanding of the offer is you get free gratuities if you make a new booking for December. That the offer is NOT retroactive for existing cruises in December. Thus the offer expiration date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted November 13, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted November 13, 2018 11 minutes ago, RDC1 said: My understanding of the offer is you get free gratuities if you make a new booking for December. That the offer is NOT retroactive for existing cruises in December. Thus the offer expiration date. Never hurts to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadog & Sea Hag Posted November 13, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I got the email too and I don’t even pay gratuities. OBC’s are always appreciated though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona cruisers Posted November 13, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 13, 2018 15 hours ago, Astro Flyer said: Thanks for the information! I’ve been watching for great fares for short notice cruises in early December & this is further enticement to consider booking such a cruise. Frank...Star Princess from San Pedro!!! I know you have done this itinerary before and there is a long flight at the end, but it would be great if you were onboard! The price is amazing :>) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted November 13, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 13, 2018 14 hours ago, RDC1 said: My understanding of the offer is you get free gratuities if you make a new booking for December. That the offer is NOT retroactive for existing cruises in December. Thus the offer expiration date. 14 hours ago, neverbeenhere said: Never hurts to ask. Come back, please, and let us know. It didn't say anything about new bookings - just that it was for December cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy2cruise Posted November 13, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 13, 2018 16 hours ago, RDC1 said: My understanding of the offer is you get free gratuities if you make a new booking for December. That the offer is NOT retroactive for existing cruises in December. Thus the offer expiration date. We booked our December 2018 cruise in January 2018 , called today and got the free gratuities for our 14 day Christmas cruise. Was told it is not for new bookings only, it is for any veteran sailing in December and booking date did not matter. Nice savings.....thank you Princes for showing your appreciated to our veterans. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gotta cruise again Posted November 13, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 13, 2018 I wonder what they will do for Veterans, sailing this December, who already have pre-paid gratuities due to having booked under a deal that included gratuities? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted November 13, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 13, 2018 3 hours ago, Happy2cruise said: We booked our December 2018 cruise in January 2018 , called today and got the free gratuities for our 14 day Christmas cruise. Was told it is not for new bookings only, it is for any veteran sailing in December and booking date did not matter. Nice savings.....thank you Princes for showing your appreciated to our veterans. Do you know if this is only for cruises starting in December or includes cruises starting in November that extend into December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDC1 Posted November 13, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 13, 2018 22 minutes ago, RDC1 said: Do you know if this is only for cruises starting in December or includes cruises starting in November that extend into December. Just called and got the answer that the cruise must start in December. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
63 Super Sport Posted November 14, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 14, 2018 6 hours ago, gotta cruise again said: I wonder what they will do for Veterans, sailing this December, who already have pre-paid gratuities due to having booked under a deal that included gratuities? I also reached out to Princess. They are honoring cruise booked in December. We too have pre paid gratuities. If you hear of them offering something let me know. It is great Princess appreciates Veterans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knippsel Posted November 17, 2018 #18 Share Posted November 17, 2018 What a great benefit. Is this in lieu of the regular Military/Veterans OBC, or in addition to? Either way, it's wonderful that Princess does this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 17, 2018 #19 Share Posted November 17, 2018 22 minutes ago, knippsel said: What a great benefit. Is this in lieu of the regular Military/Veterans OBC, or in addition to? Either way, it's wonderful that Princess does this. In addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richjoxyz Posted November 18, 2018 #20 Share Posted November 18, 2018 I sent in a Princess Military form with proof of service and received $100 OBC and free gratuities for our 10 night cruise next month. Thank you Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaBreeze Posted November 18, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Funny, I called the day the e-mail came out and they told me it was limited to just so many people and the numbers had been filled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 18, 2018 #22 Share Posted November 18, 2018 6 minutes ago, DeltaBreeze said: Funny, I called the day the e-mail came out and they told me it was limited to just so many people and the numbers had been filled. Call back again. 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingofcool1947 Posted November 19, 2018 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2018 (edited) On 11/12/2018 at 3:14 PM, neverbeenhere said: I received an email today that stated Military folks will be getting free gratuities in addition to the OBC, if you are sailing in December. As a token of our appreciation Active and retired military enjoy up to $250 in free onboard spending moneyon any cruise, any time of the year. And if you sail in December 2018 We'll take care of your gratuities! *FREE Gratuities are based on the pre-payment, by Princess Cruises, on behalf of the guest for the suggested gratuities in the U.S. dollar amounts of $13.50 per guest, per day for Interior, Oceanview, and Balcony staterooms, $14.50 per guest, per day for Mini-Suite and Club Class staterooms and $15.50 per guest, per day for Suites. This amount is paid on the behalf of all guests (up to 4) in a stateroom. Free gratuities do not include gratuities added to bar charges, dining room wine accounts or Lotus Spa services. Gratuities are not transferable, non- refundable, have no cash value and may not be combinable with other select offers or other onboard credit. Offer expires: November 25, 2018 Note: For assistance reserving a wheelchair-accessible stateroom, please call 1-800-774-6237. Campaign code: PF8MS130 Before my first cruise with Princess, I Faxed a copy of my DD 214 to Princess. Once and done. Military credit added to OBC. Next cruise we have $300 OBC, $250 shareholders credit, $250 Military Service credit, $100 OBC from our TA, complimentary voucher for 2 dinners at Sabatinnis, and free gratuities. Gotta love Princess. King Edited November 19, 2018 by Kingofcool1947 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted November 19, 2018 #24 Share Posted November 19, 2018 13 hours ago, Kingofcool1947 said: Before my first cruise with Princess, I Faxed a copy of my DD 214 to Princess. Once and done. Military credit added to OBC. Next cruise we have $300 OBC, $250 shareholders credit, $250 Military Service credit, $100 OBC from our TA, complimentary voucher for 2 dinners at Sabatinnis, and free gratuities. Gotta love Princess. King WOW!!!~ 😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
friendly old broad Posted November 19, 2018 #25 Share Posted November 19, 2018 We just called and got this credit! Thanks for letting us know about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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