Gamblers: No need for CruiseNext anymore. Now there's CasNext

[fstuff1]

CasNext is now advertised on the Daily so hopefully all casino hosts knows about it now.

I just saw the advert. Will ask the (sole) casino host on my cruise when she comes on duty. 😮

 

But Heard the restrictions are:

1) Good for 1 year

2) Can only be used for CAS originated cruises

ie: Not free land casino certificate cruises

 

Edited April 26, 2023 by fstuff1

[meglet]

The cashiers on the Pearl last week knew nothing about this.

[Sand and Seas]

The Joy has issued a couple  of Casino Next certificates.  I would like  to hear from anyone who has had a chance  to book with  the new certificates.

[smillerholmes]

7 hours ago, fstuff1 said:

CasNext is now advertised on the Daily so hopefully all casino hosts knows about it now.

I just saw the advert. Will ask the (sole) casino host on my cruise when she comes on duty. 😮

 

But Heard the restrictions are:

1) Good for 1 year

2) Can only be used for CAS originated cruises

ie: Not free land casino certificate cruises

 

I totally forgot to ask about this - thanks for the reminder!  Rex is the Executive Host on the Sun and I will be checking on this tonight. 

[Always Cruising]

Can the CasNext be combined with a CruiseNext?

[smillerholmes]

16 minutes ago, Always Cruising said:

Can the CasNext be combined with a CruiseNext?

That's definitely one of the questions I'll be asking.

[YVRteacher]

How much money does 5000 points equal?

[BirdTravels]

6 hours ago, Always Cruising said:

Can the CasNext be combined with a CruiseNext?

No

[BirdTravels]

2 hours ago, YVRteacher said:

How much money does 5000 points equal?

$25,000 in slot play or $50,000 in video poker play.

 

It has a value of $50 for OBC or free play. 

[dbrown84]

ahh, no good if it can't be used with land based certs

[fstuff1]

6 hours ago, dbrown84 said:

ahh, no good if it can't be used with land based certs

My previous cruise was a b2b2b and I avg 3k points each leg. I don't think I lost any$.

 

Surprisingly,I called and got a free 11 day inside from cas.

The base price of that inside was $975 solo. (50%solo supplement)

 

[phillygwm]

13 hours ago, smillerholmes said:

That's definitely one of the questions I'll be asking.

Or a CruiseFirst 🙂

[TampaGambler]

Does anyone know if the certificates are transferable? 

[cruiseny4life]

10 hours ago, BirdTravels said:

$25,000 in slot play or $50,000 in video poker play.

 

It has a value of $50 for OBC or free play. 

Holy crapola...in two cruises, even one where we hosted the slot pull, we played a whopping $600. We ain't never getting nothing from the casino. 

[UKstages]

2 hours ago, cruiseny4life said:

We ain't never getting nothing from the casino.

 

you'd be surprised. while you're unlikely to get a free cruise, you may be eligible for a percentage discount. call CAS the next time you book... and ask.

 

be aware, however, that there is an admin fee for booking with CAS, so if your discount is modest or inconsequential, the savings may be eaten up by the admin fee. i'm honestly not sure if the admin fees apply to partially-paid cruises, or just to "free" ones.

Edited April 27, 2023 by UKstages

[smillerholmes]

I asked for an actual document, I was told none was available.  This is the information I got from the Executive Host on the Sun: 

1. Once you accumulate 5K/10k points you will be offered a choice for redemption.

a. Use points to reduce part of gambling debt/charges (same as before)

b. Receive CasNext for $250/$500 to be used with 1 year. I could not get a straight answer on book by vs. sail by.

c. Have points roll over (same as before)

 

CasNext is not combinable with CruiseFirst or CruiseNext. Certificates are not transferable. Must be redeemed via CAS department. 

 

I can't give first hand experience since I have multiple CruiseNext and CruiseFirst certs to be used. Hopefully someone will be able to chime in.

[itsnotjustme]

On 4/27/2023 at 4:27 AM, fstuff1 said:

My previous cruise was a b2b2b and I avg 3k points each leg. I don't think I lost any$.

You do well.  I think I lost a couple hundred per 1,000 points earned. 

[BirdTravels]

On 4/27/2023 at 12:58 PM, UKstages said:

you'd be surprised. while you're unlikely to get a free cruise, you may be eligible for a percentage discount. call CAS the next time you book... and ask.

Pre-pandemic, 10%-25% of the adult passengers on cruises were sailing as guests of the casino (and more if the ship was hosting a tournament). It could be direct comp/discount from NCL, discounts from land based casinos (e.g., CET), or free cruise certificates from land based casinos. Post-pandemic, the numbers are all over the place. A couple of weeks ago, there were only 350ish casino guests on the cruise (~7%). 

[fstuff1]

On 4/26/2023 at 5:30 PM, Always Cruising said:

Can the CasNext be combined with a CruiseNext?

no.

also, cant be used with cruiseNext promos.

ie: double up promo where you can use 2 cruiseNext certs. 

 

you cant use 2 CasNext certs for same sailing

[fstuff1]

6 hours ago, itsnotjustme said:

You do well.  I think I lost a couple hundred per 1,000 points earned. 

yup.

i was shocked that i got the 11day for free given my low avg points per cruise and more importantly for NCL, the fact i didnt lose $ overall. (i might have lost a little on 1 of the legs)

Edited April 29, 2023 by fstuff1

[Sand and Seas]

6 hours ago, fstuff1 said:

no.

also, cant be used with cruiseNext promos.

ie: double up promo where you can use 2 cruiseNext certs. 

 

you cant use 2 CasNext certs for same sailing

I was told you can use two Casino Next  on any cruise booking that would qualify under the Double Up requirements.   

 

I wish they would  post the Terms &Conditions.  

[aynt79]

On 4/27/2023 at 7:57 AM, cruiseny4life said:

Holy crapola...in two cruises, even one where we hosted the slot pull, we played a whopping $600. We ain't never getting nothing from the casino. 

 

I think our last cruise my husband and I accumulated around 2000 points each (so nowhere near the next tier). I won a slot jackpot, so ended up very much in the positive between the two of us (and made up for his losses). I got offers for a free cruise for specific itineraries, he got an offer for any 7-11 night cruise. I think they were able to combine both of our play for the cruise we ended up booking. It never hurts to call and ask if there is at least a discount available. 

Edited April 30, 2023 by aynt79

[hachtely]

I just got a CasNext March 23, 2024….there is no expiration date on it.   I had previously gotten one and it said it had to be used within a year of being issued….I’m thinking maybe they have eliminated the expiration period (the way they did with CruiseNext).  
 

Unlike CruiseNext, CasNext are not transferable

 

You CAN use 2 CasNexts for 1 stateroom during DoubleUp promotions.   

 

The Certificate says CasNext cannot be combined with Cruise First Certificates

 

The Certificate “says” it can’t be combined with CruiseNexts either BUT when I got the Certificate both the casino host and the Future Cruise Director told me that during DoubleUp promotions, it CAN.  
 

I haven’t tried to use this CasNext yet….

 

 

[Sand and Seas]

4 hours ago, hachtely said:

I just got a CasNext March 23, 2024….there is no expiration date on it.   I had previously gotten one and it said it had to be used within a year of being issued….I’m thinking maybe they have eliminated the expiration period (the way they did with CruiseNext).  
 

Unlike CruiseNext, CasNext are not transferable

 

You CAN use 2 CasNexts for 1 stateroom during DoubleUp promotions.   

 

The Certificate says CasNext cannot be combined with Cruise First Certificates

 

The Certificate “says” it can’t be combined with CruiseNexts either BUT when I got the Certificate both the casino host and the Future Cruise Director told me that during DoubleUp promotions, it CAN.  
 

I haven’t tried to use this CasNext yet….

 

 

I just got two CASNext certificates four days ago.  My certificates still show the Terms & Conditions that say you must book & complete sailing within one year.  I would love if they do not expire, but I haven't seen anything that would suggest such a change.  

 

My certificates also say you can use two if it meets criteria for DoubleUp, and three if it meets criteria during a TripleUp promo.  It specifically says you can't use with CruiseNext.  Again, it would be great if T&Cs are changing for CASNext, but I wasn't told anything different.

 

[Coastalbreezes]

2 hours ago, Sand and Seas said:

I just got two CASNext certificates four days ago.  My certificates still show the Terms & Conditions that say you must book & complete sailing within one year.  I would love if they do not expire, but I haven't seen anything that would suggest such a change.  

 

My certificates also say you can use two if it meets criteria for DoubleUp, and three if it meets criteria during a TripleUp promo.  It specifically says you can't use with CruiseNext.  Again, it would be great if T&Cs are changing for CASNext, but I wasn't told anything different.

 

Since the beginning of the CASNext program, I have received seven of them and I'll confirm that you do have to book and sail within 12 months.