Complimentary cruise

[CFLRetired]

I received an email for a free 5 day cruise.   If I were to book this would I have to spend much time in the casino.  I suspect if I don't I wouldn't get an offer in the future?  I just don't if I'm required to gamble on the free cruise? Any info is appreciated.

[neverbeenhere]

no gambling requirement.

[kfnesq]

If you got a free cruise from the casino, it is from past gambling.  My experience has been that there is no requirement to gamble on the complimentary cruise, but you are correct that you may not get such offers in the future, either, if you don't. 

[CFLRetired]

Thank you both.

[Rickster]

Although it is free, you will be charged port fees and taxes.  

[PWP-001]

These are sometimes called Pre-Comps, meaning your cruise is comped before you do any gambling.  There's no obligation to play:  no one's going to knock on your stateroom door and tell you to get down to the casino.

 

Your actual play during the cruise will determine how much of your room incidentals (drinks, excursions, photos, gift shop, etc.) will be comped off your bill, if any.  These are post-comps. 

 

Visit the casino host desk and ask, if not displayed, points needed DURING THE CRUISE to earn a certificate for a free cruise.  If you hit one of these marks, they will give you a cert which you are advised to take to the Next Cruise desk your final night so you can book what you were awarded with the certificate.  If you don't book it then, there's only a very short window to book before it expires.

 

Chances are very good that if you play enough to earn a certificate, then afterwards you will get frequent offers to come back.

 

As for this comp cruise, if you decide to go and not gamble, then you just might not get future offers.