Rare CineGraphic Posted September 30, 2020 #1 Share Posted September 30, 2020 The last 2 mailings I've received from HAL state, "This promotion is 100% non-refundable from the point of payment and you are not entitled to any refund, payment, compensation or credit." Our previous offers were refundable. In this day and age, there's no way I'm booking anything that's non refundable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted September 30, 2020 #2 Share Posted September 30, 2020 But don't the casinos offer free Cruises? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted September 30, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted September 30, 2020 1 hour ago, drsel said: But don't the casinos offer free Cruises? Yes, but when booking an offer for a free room, you must pay all taxes and fees up front, cabin upgrade fees, and usually $200 per person which comes back to you as OBC once you are on board. Our last discounted 14 day cruise offer ended up costing us $1200 in deposits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted October 1, 2020 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2020 It's still worth it provided you don't lose any money in the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted October 1, 2020 Author #5 Share Posted October 1, 2020 1 hour ago, drsel said: It's still worth it provided you don't lose any money in the casino. Not if you change you mind and lose a large deposit. We just cancelled another HAL casino cruise because we ended up with a better offer (non-casino) from Princess which includes drinks all the time, not just in the casino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted October 2, 2020 #6 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Not if you change you mind and lose a large deposit. We just cancelled another HAL casino cruise because we ended up with a better offer (non-casino) from Princess which includes drinks all the time, not just in the casino.I think Princess has much better shows, entertainment and activities compared to HAL.In which way is HAL better than Celebrity or Princess? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted October 2, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted October 2, 2020 9 hours ago, drsel said: I think Princess has much better shows, entertainment and activities compared to HAL. In which way is HAL better than Celebrity or Princess? We've only sailed once each with HAL and Celebrity. We prefer Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drsel Posted October 2, 2020 #8 Share Posted October 2, 2020 We've only sailed once each with HAL and Celebrity. We prefer Princess.Thanks, as i suspected, Princess is the best.I am looking forward to my first Princess Cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si4444 Posted October 3, 2020 #9 Share Posted October 3, 2020 Thanks for the info. My last mailed offer that expired sept 18 doesn't state that. but I'll be sure to look closer from now on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ablodget2 Posted October 17, 2020 #10 Share Posted October 17, 2020 Just received a Princess casino offer of free stateroom and $250 free play. They require a $200pp non-refundable deposit which comes back as OBC. Tempting, but we are not ready to risk the $400 on a cruise we may not feel taking before 12/15/2021. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted October 21, 2020 Author #11 Share Posted October 21, 2020 On 10/17/2020 at 4:39 PM, ablodget2 said: Just received a Princess casino offer of free stateroom and $250 free play. They require a $200pp non-refundable deposit which comes back as OBC. Tempting, but we are not ready to risk the $400 on a cruise we may not feel taking before 12/15/2021. We have 3 cruises booked with Princess in 2021. Late February (I doubt it will sail), Late May, and Late October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si4444 Posted October 21, 2020 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2020 I booked a 19 day Panama Canal for april 2021 hoping it happens. No risk really just another credit for later if it doesn't 620.00 cad for 19 days couldn't help but book it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted October 21, 2020 Author #13 Share Posted October 21, 2020 8 hours ago, si4444 said: I booked a 19 day Panama Canal for april 2021 hoping it happens. No risk really just another credit for later if it doesn't 620.00 cad for 19 days couldn't help but book it. We were considering this sailing as well, but my wife and I both agreed that we simply prefer Princess over HAL, even if it costs more. We kept asking ourselves, "What good is a "free" cruise if we're not happy with the facilities, activities, food & service." Princess treats us well, and we're sticking with them for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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