Military/First Responder $100 OBC

[Aesop081]

2 hours ago, wandrr said:

We have qualified as BOTH retired military and also first responders. They gave us just one OBC of $100, which is good, considering we are Canadian. Nothing in the conditions appears to limit this to Americans.

This is the exact info I was looking for!  Canadian Vet also.

[CATandSQUID]

5 hours ago, bricks609 said:

Does this offer work for retired law enforcement officers, or just active officers?  I retired from LEO job in April 2020, and have retired credentials, just curious as to whether this would work for retired LEO's.

No Idea.  Just try it.  Otherwaise have you TA ask for you.

 

[CATandSQUID]

22 hours ago, CATandSQUID said:

I submitted this for our upcoming (31 July 22) cruise and the gave it to me. 

 Military, Healthcare & First Responder Appreciation Offer | Holland America Line

Can't receive it if you don't try. 🍺

I put it in for our Panama Surfer cruise Mar 23 and received it also!!!

[jimmy2x]

I contacted HAL by phone yesterday and got the $100 credit easily. We are booked on Rotterdam for a 21 day B to B next February (Cat VS) so it is a relatively small amount, but every little bit helps. 

[dmcfad2]

Got it! Thank you once again to CC members that post these things. I love CC. I learn so much!

[Navybikermom]

I got mine approved for my Sept 3 Canada/NE and Jan 5 Panama Canal. HAL sent me an email and so did my TA. She said if she ever gets a chance to chat with a HAL business development rep, she’s gonna suggest they link this to the Mariner accounts so it will just be automatically added each time. 

[kb4683]

@CATandSQUID

Thanks for starting this thread, have marked the link for future reference.  Unfortunately, our request was denied because they don’t combine this with a casino offer.  

[FlorenceItaly]

58 minutes ago, kb4683 said:

@CATandSQUID

Thanks for starting this thread, have marked the link for future reference.  Unfortunately, our request was denied because they don’t combine this with a casino offer.  

This is what I figured, but, thank you for confirming.  It is the same way with the Shareholder OBC, and understandable.  I only applied for our one sailing that is not a casino offer.  

[cricketcj1]

Thank you for this. I  submited for this but was denided ,It does not appley to Grand cruises. maybe next time.

[prescottbob]

3 hours ago, cricketcj1 said:

Thank you for this. I  submited for this but was denided ,It does not appley to Grand cruises. maybe next time.

True, GV-wise, however, for any other bookings just apply.

 

As mentioned, it never ‘hurts’ to apply / submit the form.We’ve had both a positive credit and a non- applicable notice sent to us within 24 hours of application. 
 

No worries…

 

Small change to some perhaps.
 

Nice touch for responders & other active & retired vets. 

 

Go for it.

 

Be well.

Bob

[aliaschief]

Received our credit today after applying for it Tuesday!

[tundra1]

I think this is brilliant!  Thank you for sharing the link!  I am keeping my fingers crossed that I receive it.  I have been working as a nurse in an ER for 40 years.  These last two years, dealing with the increasing community violence and covid, has made me feel as though I work in a war zone.  This will be my first vacation since 2020, and the on board credit would be used for a much needed massage!  

[SusieKIslandGirl]

I'd also like to add my thanks for the information. Applied yesterday afternoon for veteran credit for my husband and received a message this morning that all 3 cruises qualified. Yippee!

[VTcruisenut]

I have submitted it twice now for our cruise in August, and gotten no reply.  Have now contacted my HAL cruise advisor................

[gigianne]

I also send thanks to the OP for starting this thread.  I submitted booking numbers for 3 upcoming cruises, time will tell if they are eligible ones or not.  It never hurts to try!  

[richwmn]

1 hour ago, gigianne said:

I also send thanks to the OP for starting this thread.  I submitted booking numbers for 3 upcoming cruises, time will tell if they are eligible ones or not.  It never hurts to try!  

If you go to this link:

https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/deals/military-healthcare-firstresponder-appreciation/cruise-deals.html?destcode=multi_MHFR2021_1&csvfilename=multi_MHFR2021_1

you will find the cruises that are eligible for the credit. Since around 400 cruises are included, you can use the menus at the top to narrow the list to the cruises you are on to see if it is eligible.

[gigianne]

Two of our cruises qualify for the military OBC. It has been almost a week since sending the information, I will re-send and hope it won't cause confusion.  

[SusieKIslandGirl]

@gigianneI had my reply within 18 hours. I was surprised at how fast the request was processed.

[Tigrou]

On 7/13/2022 at 9:35 PM, wandrr said:

We have qualified as BOTH retired military and also first responders. They gave us just one OBC of $100, which is good, considering we are Canadian. Nothing in the conditions appears to limit this to Americans.

 

When I applied (Royal Air Force veteran) I received the following response:  

 

"We sincerely apologize for any disappointment, however the military/healthcare offer is not available for international guests.

We appreciate our active and retired military personnel and are thankful for your service."

 

No clarification as to what constitutes an 'international' guest.  I thought presumably anyone not from the United States but now it seems Canada is classed as 'domestic' too.  Bit of a kick in the teeth to be told that my service is appreciated but not worthy of the OBC.

 

I replied expressing my disappointment, especially given that other Carnival Corp cruise lines do include UK Forces in their military appreciation offers.  I also mentioned the line is called Holland America and that the UK military have had long-standing ties with both the Netherlands and the United States.  HAL have chosen not to reply.

 

 

 

[Sdbulla]

On 7/12/2022 at 10:38 PM, CATandSQUID said:

I submitted this for our upcoming (31 July 22) cruise and the gave it to me. 

 Military, Healthcare & First Responder Appreciation Offer | Holland America Line

Can't receive it if you don't try. 🍺

Thanks! Just submitted for my husband. $100 is $100!

[hmorrow]

Just applied for my Husband- served in the Marines, and  was in Vietnam.

Thanks for sharing. Keeping my fingers crossed!

[wandrr]

6 hours ago, Tigrou said:

 

When I applied (Royal Air Force veteran) I received the following response:  

 

"We sincerely apologize for any disappointment, however the military/healthcare offer is not available for international guests.

We appreciate our active and retired military personnel and are thankful for your service."

 

No clarification as to what constitutes an 'international' guest.  I thought presumably anyone not from the United States but now it seems Canada is classed as 'domestic' too.  Bit of a kick in the teeth to be told that my service is appreciated but not worthy of the OBC.

 

I replied expressing my disappointment, especially given that other Carnival Corp cruise lines do include UK Forces in their military appreciation offers.  I also mentioned the line is called Holland America and that the UK military have had long-standing ties with both the Netherlands and the United States.  HAL have chosen not to reply.

 

 

 

Strange. We definitely got it, but that might be since we booked through our special TA who is US based. Sorry they are so restrictive.

[zounds]

Thank you VERY much, OP !  How easy was that ?  Our 4th HAL cruise is in Dec.'22 and this is the first I've heard of this perk. I'm an Army vet and I received the OBC quickly.

[NavyCruiser]

I've never received any replies, after applying last week.

Called HAL & they verbally confirmed that our $325 OBC had increased $100 to $425.  

Great.  Just nowhere to confirm OBC amount, online nor app, before our cruise in 2 months...

[NotLikeBelleRosen,IHope]

If you get shareholder OBC, can you also get military/first responder OBC?