Embarking on a premier cruise

[lookn2myi]

What comes with the premier check in? Do we still arrive at the arrival time listed and get a special line or can we go to the port at any time?

 

thanks! 

[Slacktide]

Get there when you want. You board after Weddings, Diamonds and Platinums with the FTTF. 

[evandbob]

You should find a dedicated line with a sign for premier check in. Ask the line guides where it is located.  You still have to select a check in time but you can arrive after the terminal opens and will wait in a discrete area for boarding as  Slacktide just mentioned.

 

Good luck in the casino!

Edited June 2, 2019 by evandbob

[maryred]

Depending on the port of departure they may have a secondary VIP or captain's style lounge for special invitees, others will just have a special section of seats. My experience has been that any special invitee of the cruise line or casino will board before those with FttF.

[JamieD]

What’s the difference between “hot streak” casino offer and premier? When I booked under the hot streak offer it didn’t give me an early check in time.

thanks

[maryred]

The differences are in the special events offered on board in the casino. Usually only Premier, Premier Getaway, and Ultra casino cruises get offered priority embarkation, though printed on the boarding pass you must still select a arrival appointment time. If the available appointment times are later than your liking the "priority" boarding pass allows you to check-in earlier along with Platium+, suites, and FttF. Once on board there will be a embarkation day reception given by the casino management, sometime prior to 1st seating of dinner, and if not already delivered to the cabin the host(ess) will be handing out information about all the special drawings and the DOU cards (for the first 2 adults in a premier cabin bookings only). Gifts or special treats are delivered almost daily to the cabin.

The Hot Streak is more like a Dealers Choice offer on steroids.  You tend to get more casino cash, FunPlay credits, or non-refundable OBC than the Dealers Choice would gve. A DOU card is a hit or miss on this offer and seems to vary with each 60 day promotional period. Since they started offering this promo this year I have not notice any special priority boarding as one of the perks.

Here's a sample of some of the current casino deals floating around:

Premier Cruises: Up to $500 off with Casino Rates + $XX00 in FunPlay™ + Drinks On Us!
Book by June 27, 2019

• Reserve your Casino Rate with a $99 non-refundable reduced deposit per person
• PRECRUISE & WELCOME GIFT
•  PREMIER CHECK-IN
•  WELCOME ABOARD COCKTAIL PARTY
•  COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS WHILE PLAYING IN THE CASINO
•  PREMIER - ONLY EVENTS AND TOURNAMENTS
•  A SHOT AT MORE THAN $20,000 IN CASH AND PRIZES
•  OTHER PERKS AND SURPRISES

 

Getaway Cruises: Up to $330 off with Casino Rates + $XX00 in FunPlay + Drinks On Us!
Book by June 27, 2019

• Reserve your Casino Rate with a $99 non-refundable reduced deposit per person
•  WELCOME GIFT IN YOUR CABIN
•  PREMIER CHECK-IN
•  COMPLIMENTARY DRINKS WHILE PLAYING IN THE CASINO
•  EXCLUSIVE INVITATION-ONLY CASINO TOURNAMENTS
•  A SHOT AT UP TO $10,000 IN FREE PLAY, CASH AND PRIZES
•  OTHER PERKS AND SURPRISES

 

Hot Streak Bonus: Up to $450 off with Casino Rates + $XX0 Onboard Credit
Book by June 28, 2019

•  Available on a wide variety of sailings through May 31, 2020
•  Get up to $450 off with Casino Rates + $XX0 Onboard Credit
•  Get 50% off with Casino Rates + $XX0 Onboard Credit on select Alaska and Hawaii cruises
•  Eligible VIFP Club® Member must sail to qualify for this offer

 

Summer $20K Weekend Tournaments: Up to $250 off with Casino Rates + $XX0 in FunPlay™ + Free Drinks + Free Tournament Seats
Book by August 1, 2019

• Reserve your Casino Rate with a $99 non-refundable reduced deposit per person
•   Available on select Carnival Dream®, Carnival Victory® and Carnival Inspiration® sailings departing between June 6, 2019 and August 29, 2019
•   Get two Free Tournament Seat (one Blackjack tournament seat and one Slot tournament seat) per sailing
•  Free drinks while playing in the casino. Terms apply
•  Valid on a maximum of two sailings

 

Dealer’s Choice: Up to $500 off with Casino Rates + $X00 in FunPlay
Book by July 3, 2019

•  Available on a wide variety of sailings through April 30, 2021
•  Get up to $500 off Fun Select with Casino Rates + $XX0 in FunPlay
•  Eligible VIFP Club® Member must sail to qualify for this offer
•  Reserve your Casino Rate with a $99 reduced deposit per person

 

Edited June 3, 2019 by maryred
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