3 hours and holding

[gerig]

I placed the phone call at 1:30 and have been holding on for 3 hours waiting to make a reservation with the princess casino department.  Wondering if everyone is actually on other calls or is something wrong.  

 

[voljeep]

3 minutes ago, gerig said:

I placed the phone call at 1:30 and have been holding on for 3 hours waiting to make a reservation with the princess casino department.  Wondering if everyone is actually on other calls or is something wrong.  

 

well, based on the current thread below, and the poster stating they got thru in 3.5 hours … 

[gerig]

Okay so I'm getting close.  Thanks

 

[frankdp]

We begun this at 1:30 as well.  Patiently waiting.

[suejoe]

We were on hold for 2+ hours.  Once we finally got thru, found out we had a customer rep who handled travel agents, not casino rates......yikes!  She tried to help us, but didn't have the casino info.  She booked our cruise, but we are waiting for someone in the casino dept. to get back to us so we get the correct rates.

[dog]

I ‘ve called 3 times in past week. No wait. Try another number and let them transfer you 

[frankdp]

10 minutes ago, dog said:

I ‘ve called 3 times in past week. No wait. Try another number and let them transfer you 

Doesn’t help a bit.  I did just that and went to the back of the que.   Still waiting.

[dog]

Just now, frankdp said:

Doesn’t help a bit.  I did just that and went to the back of the que.   Still waiting.

Sorry for you. 

[voljeep]

Dog, were you calling about casino rates ?? - that seems totally different from regular bookings and refunds / FCC

[dog]

8 minutes ago, voljeep said:

Dog, were you calling about casino rates ?? - that seems totally different from regular bookings and refunds / FCC

Yes, spoke to Matt. Very helpful but cruise I put on hold was not offering g it. 
but I was also calling about my FCD and a new regular booking. 
 

Edited April 24, 2020 by dog

[memoak]

Are you a regular Princess cruiser and gambler ? I have n  Ed ver had to contact the casino department for a casino rate only to get /apply for free play money. The casino rate is automatically plugged in when my Princess Vacation Planner sets up the cruise

[suekel]

I got thru in 3 hours.  All booked but the website is still wonky so can't book my flight yet.  

[cyndyga]

I held for 2 hours and gave up...

[suekel]

3 hours ago, memoak said:

Are you a regular Princess cruiser and gambler ? I have n  Ed ver had to contact the casino department for a casino rate only to get /apply for free play money. The casino rate is automatically plugged in when my Princess Vacation Planner sets up the cruise

this promo is separate from that

[Papa Yoda]

They've sent out an email with a alternate contact method:

 

 
Dear ...,
If you tried to call us recently about the exclusive casino offer emailed to you on April 23 with the subject line: “Plan to win in 2021 with this special offer,” you might have waited longer than we’d like to speak to a representative due to higher-than-expected demand. Because we know your time is valuable, we’ve also set up a specific email address for you to use.

Just email casinoinquiry@princesscruises.com with the subject line: “April 23 casino offer” and please include your name, the best phone number to reach you and your desired voyages in order of preference. We’ll contact you as soon as we can so you can take advantage of this offer. Alternatively, please try calling us again at 1-661-284-4414 as we are trying to add additional call center staff to address demand. 

Thank you for your understanding. We look forward to helping you plan your cruise vacation!

Sincerely,
The Princess Casino Call Center 
 
 

[So_Tweetie]

I'm glad they opened the email option because I spent four hours on hold and didn't get through. So excited about this deal, Princess is amazing. ❤️🛳

Edited April 25, 2020 by So_Tweetie

[AF-1]

So the casino offer has a seperate phone line; or do you just call into main Princess number for this deal?  Thanks

[So_Tweetie]

1 hour ago, AF-1 said:

So the casino offer has a seperate phone line; or do you just call into main Princess number for this deal?  Thanks

 

They have a different phone number to call that is listed on the casino offer email. After I tried unsuccessfully to call twice, I emailed my booking request and at 9:45PM last night Princess sent me a confirmation! 

[dockman]

Called Delta air yesterday.  Recording said hold time estimated at 3 hours 40 mins.  Can hold or press 1 to get a call back.  Pressed 1 and 3 hours later got the call.  Since most sitting home anyway not a big deal and worked well for me.  Seems maybe other companies with big call volumes might want to do same.

[senior lady]

I called at 8am pacific time this morning and only waited 45 min..... put phone on speaker and continued doing my house cleaning...lol      booked 7 day mexican on the Royal for January /21      Couldn't resist $173 cad pp for 7 days.  I managed to get a sideways inside so can handle that for 7 days.   Only issue is you can't book EZair yet.  The agent tried everything but I"m thinking that there aren't any Canadian flights to the US yet so will book later.

I did learn, that you can't put anything on hold you must pay the taxes and deposit at time of booking.  The deposit will be applied as a OBC when you get on the ship.   Same as Ezair..... must pay at time of booking.

Also once you pick your cabin, that's it for the cruise.  There are no upgrades available for Casino free cruises.    

Not sure cruising will even happen by then, but now I've got something to look forward to.😀

[cyndyga]

17 hours ago, senior lady said:

I called at 8am pacific time this morning and only waited 45 min..... put phone on speaker and continued doing my house cleaning...lol      booked 7 day mexican on the Royal for January /21      Couldn't resist $173 cad pp for 7 days.  I managed to get a sideways inside so can handle that for 7 days.   Only issue is you can't book EZair yet.  The agent tried everything but I"m thinking that there aren't any Canadian flights to the US yet so will book later.

I did learn, that you can't put anything on hold you must pay the taxes and deposit at time of booking.  The deposit will be applied as a OBC when you get on the ship.   Same as Ezair..... must pay at time of booking.

Also once you pick your cabin, that's it for the cruise.  There are no upgrades available for Casino free cruises.    

Not sure cruising will even happen by then, but now I've got something to look forward to.😀

What is the difference in a sideways interior and a regular just did my first inside room and didn't mind it but still prefer a balcony of course...

[PaperSniper4]

On 4/24/2020 at 3:26 PM, gerig said:

I placed the phone call at 1:30 and have been holding on for 3 hours waiting to make a reservation with the princess casino department.  Wondering if everyone is actually on other calls or is something wrong.  

 

That's an early call. I'm not surprised no one answered.😉

 

Doug

[dog]

They are all working from home I was told. Many are trying to book with FCC in past couple of days. Good luck getting a good casino deal

[gerig]

3 hours ago, PaperSniper4 said:

That's an early call. I'm not surprised no one answered.😉

 

Doug

You may be confused the time was 1:30 pm not am.

 

[suekel]

4 hours ago, dog said:

They are all working from home I was told. Many are trying to book with FCC in past couple of days. Good luck getting a good casino deal

 

4 hours ago, dog said:

They are all working from home I was told. Many are trying to book with FCC in past couple of days. Good luck getting a good casino deal

This is a different number for a casino deal that went out last week.