Princess loyalty OBC

[Aus Traveller]

6 hours ago, 2CtheC said:

Can confirm it’s the second. Have crossed over the increases a few times, as have some regular travel companions. It’s USD converted to AUD on Princess Au cruises and straight USD elsewhere.

I haven't specifically noticed when it  'clicked over' previously. I will be watching for my next milestone.

[Aus Traveller]

sorry. double post.

Edited November 13, 2019 by Aus Traveller

[doenbucket]

1 hour ago, 2CtheC said:

I’ve usually found it appears in your Travel Summary under the SPECIAL SERVICES section within the last week before the cruise.

Didn't know that. Will keep an eye out for next cruise.

[mr walker]

On 11/12/2019 at 6:09 PM, MicCanberra said:

Your next cruise will be the 21st with Princess (includes P&O cruises). Woohoo.

you guys using cc for communication with each other now? 🙂

[mr walker]

double post - slow connection & so pressed twice 🙂

Edited November 14, 2019 by mr walker
double post

[MicCanberra]

14 minutes ago, mr walker said:

you guys using cc for communication with each other now? 🙂

yep, beats calling on the phone.📞

[rkmw]

Someone else posted a comment on the general Princess board that the OBC was US$ converted to Aussie. I believed her comment, but it is good to have it confirmed. [emoji4]

I have over 52 cruises and I’m pretty sure it kicked in at 52 which is $100 US which works out approximately $140 AUD and you get that for every cruise and even a 2 day cruise

With a couple if you have the same surname you only get it per cabin but if your partner has a different surname you both get it


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[MicCanberra]

I think that is a bit primitive, if it is per cabin, fair enough but if it is per person but only if they have different names, that is bonkers.

[rkmw]

I think that is a bit primitive, if it is per cabin, fair enough but if it is per person but only if they have different names, that is bonkers.

Mic why is it bonkers
2 people with different surnames they both get the loyalty OBC


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[MicCanberra]

3 minutes ago, rkmw said:

 

Mic why is it bonkers
2 people with different surnames they both get the loyalty OBC


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Bonkers because if it is supposed to go to each person who has qualified by loyalty, then surnames (different or otherwise) shouldn't have any thing to do with it.

i.e If it is not per cabin, then when my wife (who has 3 more Princess cruises than me), she should get some OBC for the next cruise, and when I qualify for it 3 cruises later, we both should get some OBC, despite having the same name.

[Aus Traveller]

1 hour ago, MicCanberra said:

Bonkers because if it is supposed to go to each person who has qualified by loyalty, then surnames (different or otherwise) shouldn't have any thing to do with it.

i.e If it is not per cabin, then when my wife (who has 3 more Princess cruises than me), she should get some OBC for the next cruise, and when I qualify for it 3 cruises later, we both should get some OBC, despite having the same name.

I agree with your reasoning, but I suppose it is Princess' ship and they set the rules.🙂

[GUT2407]

Sounds like good reason for a name change or divorce.

 

i know a lawyer who does divorces and takes payment in cruises.

[MicCanberra]

1 hour ago, GUT2407 said:

Sounds like good reason for a name change or divorce.

 

i know a lawyer who does divorces and takes payment in cruises.

LOL, deed poll may be cheaper.

[MicCanberra]

1 hour ago, Aus Traveller said:

I agree with your reasoning, but I suppose it is Princess' ship and they set the rules.🙂

But there can be numerous situations where two people sharing can be related with different names or conversely have the same surname but not be partners.

If the Loyalty OBC is per person, then so be it, if it is per cabin then that is fine too, they shouldn't be doing it on a surname type basis though.

[valantine80]

We have just been on Sea Princess. My husband,who has one more cruise than me, was on his 21st cruise. He was given $25 OBC but in AUD, not converted from USD. Staff were unable to explain why this credit was applied to his account so it seems this is the reason. Mystery solved.

[Beanb41]

Princess also has a military benefit of I think $250 OBC which includes NZ and Australian veterans

[Ombud]

Thought I'd chip in with my recent experience.

> $25 loyalty = $25 OBC

> $25US gift credit from Princess = $36.48

[Aus Traveller]

Loyalty OBC - I can now confirm that it is $25 on 21st cruise, $50 on 32nd, $75 on 42nd and $100 on 52nd. Until around two months ago, the OBC was US$ converted to AUD. It is now in AUD. There was no notification in our cabin of this OBC.