Cruise next certificates in addition to Casinos discount?

[KKB]

We get a 20% (ish) discount on NCL due to being Diamond with Caesars.

Can we use Cruise next certificates in ADDITION to this discount?

[KKB]

Had to call--YES we can!

[mininewman]

Yep.  I've even used a cruise next to pay for the gratuities/fees on "free" cruises from casino rewards before.

[KKB]

YES! They said I could do that too! AWESOME!

[BirdTravels]

On 6/10/2021 at 2:05 PM, KKB said:

We get a 20% (ish) discount on NCL due to being Diamond with Caesars.

Can we use Cruise next certificates in ADDITION to this discount?

Yes. And if you have cruises and gambled on NCL before (I.e., you have cruise next certificates), you may get a better deal calling CAS directly and see what they have to offer. If you are a diamond member, the cruise line is like total rewards, they will comp a room with a modest level of play. 

[KKB]

We have only done 1 NCL cruise--poker cruise Dec. 2019.

Unfortunately the casino on the Getaway is SO smokey that we rarely played machines. 

Our poker tourney was in a separate room so that wasn't an issue.

There are video poker machines at the casino bar in the non-smoking area, but as you can imagine, it is difficult to get a spot there. So our play was nearly non-existent on that cruise.

 

BUT as a diamond CET members,  I was able to get 20% (ish--it's a bit less) off both our rooms on 10 day Med cruise for 2023. I just put DH & I in separate rooms (our adult children are sailing with us) & then got the discount on both rooms. It saved us several thousand dollars! 

 

I am going to add 2 CruiseNext certificates to each room this month on the promo. 

[BirdTravels]

36 minutes ago, KKB said:

We have only done 1 NCL cruise--poker cruise Dec. 2019.

Unfortunately the casino on the Getaway is SO smokey that we rarely played machines. 

Our poker tourney was in a separate room so that wasn't an issue.

There are video poker machines at the casino bar in the non-smoking area, but as you can imagine, it is difficult to get a spot there. So our play was nearly non-existent on that cruise.

 

BUT as a diamond CET members,  I was able to get 20% (ish--it's a bit less) off both our rooms on 10 day Med cruise for 2023. I just put DH & I in separate rooms (our adult children are sailing with us) & then got the discount on both rooms. It saved us several thousand dollars! 

 

I am going to add 2 CruiseNext certificates to each room this month on the promo. 

Have a great cruise! Do a bit of gambling and every cruise in the future will be comped. 

[Sand and Seas]

3 hours ago, KKB said:

...Unfortunately the casino on the Getaway is SO smokey that we rarely played machines. 

Our poker tourney was in a separate room so that wasn't an issue.

There are video poker machines at the casino bar in the non-smoking area, but as you can imagine, it is difficult to get a spot there. So our play was nearly non-existent on that cruise.

 

 

The newer ships (Encore, Bliss & Joy) have a separate enclosed area for smokers.  It is a vast improvement in air quality for the remaining 2/3 (or so) of the casino.   

 

Also, BirdTravels gives excellent advice above.   If you gamble on the cruise, never hurts to call CAS directly to see if they can comp your next cruise.   We started with the Caesars cruise certificates but now we get comps directly from Casinos at Sea.    When you have returned from a cruise and have an idea of when & where you want to cruise next, give them a call.  Most CAS agents are extremely friendly and will be happy to discuss your options. 

 

And, in keeping with this threads theme, we always apply two CN certificates to our comped cruises.   We especially love it when we can also book during another special promo like pre-paid daily service charges or 'tax-free' (no gov/port fees.)   Of course, it's now been a couple of years since they ran those extra special promos but I've still got three upcoming comped cruises with the pre-paid DSC😉     (Who needs 30% off on comped?)    

[TonyFred]

Done this several times. Very nice way to pay for an upgrade too.

[dbrown84]

as everyone has said, this is not a problem.  You can also use cruise first certs, which are the certs you can by online rather than on the ship.  And by using your Caesars discount, you get the free drink card to get drinks at the casino bar, including bottled water.  For this reason, I decline the drink promo and save the cost of the gratuities 

[drvmywifecrzy]

Just remember comped cruises are not 100% comped .  You still pay $20/day admin fee , port taxes & fees, and grat on any "free" perks you select like dining and drink package.   It still is a great deal but never close to free.   

 

Also you can gain status in CAS on board which gives you automatic OBC for that cruise and future cruises and if you ask near the end of the cruise how your play has been during the cruise they may comp you additional where you can go buy pictures or a watch or tshirts etc that CAS will comp for your play on board

 

[KKB]

On 6/13/2021 at 8:47 PM, dbrown84 said:

as everyone has said, this is not a problem.  You can also use cruise first certs, which are the certs you can by online rather than on the ship.  And by using your Caesars discount, you get the free drink card to get drinks at the casino bar, including bottled water.  For this reason, I decline the drink promo and save the cost of the gratuities 

Interesting.

Is this card for everyone in the room?

Must we be actively gambling to use it?

[aubreyc1988]

44 minutes ago, KKB said:

Interesting.

Is this card for everyone in the room?

Must we be actively gambling to use it?

 one card is given to each of the fifirst two people over 21 on the booking. You do not have to be playing to use it, although it is only good in the casino. There are different levels to each drink card. The "house drink card" is only for house drinks, like limited liquors and drinks, specialty coffee, bottled/boxed water and redbull. There are other levels on drink cards that depend on tier/play I think, I've only qualified for the house drinks one. I get the beverage package anyhow, because I don't want to be only getting drinks at casino bar...so I usually only use the casino card for specialty coffee, bottled/boxed water and redbull.  I also believe that you get the house drink card even if you are only discounted and not fully comped.

Edited June 26, 2021 by aubreyc1988

[KKB]

1 minute ago, aubreyc1988 said:

 one card is given to each of the fifirst two people over 21 on the booking. You do not have to be playing to use it, although it is only good in the casino. There are different levels to each drink card. The "house drink card" is only for house drinks, like limited liquors and drinks, specialty coffee, bottled/boxed water and redbull. There are other levels on drink cards that depend on tier/play I think, I've only qualified for the house drinks one. I get the beverage package anyhow, because I don't want to be only getting drinks at casino bar...so I usually only use the casino card for specialty coffee, bottled/boxed water and redbull. 

Thx. 

Our YA children will be sailing with us. Worth it to leave the drink package since they will all be over 21.

[aubreyc1988]

Just now, KKB said:

Thx. 

Our YA children will be sailing with us. Worth it to leave the drink package since they will all be over 21.

I don't know if they give one to EVERYONE over 21 in the cabin, I am sure someone else knows