Status match discount vs. retired military discount?

[BDL]

Hi - We are new to MSC and have already submitted for status match to our RCL Diamond status.  It's my understanding that would get us Gold on MSC and a 5% discount.   I've also heard that the (retired) military discount is 10%.  We'll be in the yacht club on our first scheduled cruise for this fall.  I'm thinking these two discounts cannot be combined.  Is that correct?   Any advice would be appreciated.  We're very  much looking forward to our first MSC cruise.  We've even booked a second for early next year! 

Thanks,
Barb

 

[dolphin1313]

44 minutes ago, BDL said:

Hi - We are new to MSC and have already submitted for status match to our RCL Diamond status.  It's my understanding that would get us Gold on MSC and a 5% discount.   I've also heard that the (retired) military discount is 10%.  We'll be in the yacht club on our first scheduled cruise for this fall.  I'm thinking these two discounts cannot be combined.  Is that correct?   Any advice would be appreciated.  We're very  much looking forward to our first MSC cruise.  We've even booked a second for early next year! 

Thanks,
Barb

 

Barb,

 

You're correct that the military discount can't be combined with the 5% discount.  But you can check the 5/10% or 5/15% discounts to see if your sailing is in either of those specials.

 

Here's the link to the 5/15% discount:

 

https://www.msccruisesusa.com/manage-booking/msc-voyagers-club/msc-club-pax-type-515

 

You'll notice there's also a link for the 5/10% discount above the Search section.

 

-Mark

[BDL]

Thanks Mark!   I checked and neither of our sailings are included in that.  Will keep that in mind for the future.

Barb

[dolphin1313]

1 hour ago, BDL said:

Thanks Mark!   I checked and neither of our sailings are included in that.  Will keep that in mind for the future.

Barb

You're welcome Barb!

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

17 hours ago, BDL said:

Hi - We are new to MSC and have already submitted for status match to our RCL Diamond status.  It's my understanding that would get us Gold on MSC and a 5% discount.   I've also heard that the (retired) military discount is 10%.  We'll be in the yacht club on our first scheduled cruise for this fall.  I'm thinking these two discounts cannot be combined.  Is that correct?   Any advice would be appreciated.  We're very  much looking forward to our first MSC cruise.  We've even booked a second for early next year! 

Thanks,
Barb

 

Military discount is the same as what you will receive with the GOLD. They do not combine them. So basically the Military discount is bogus. You should receive 5% and 10% off once you have the Gold and then book.

[ALWAYS CRUZIN]

This is what I received on my current booking after I applied and received GOLD status. This is part of an email from my TA. So a total of $100.00 OBC per person.

"Got it taken care care of, however this particular sailing is only giving an extra 10%. So you're now getting the 5% Club Member Discount plus the additional 10% plus the $50.00 pp OBC and an additional $50.00 pp OBC for being a Gold member."