Status Match Question

[atabs12]

Hello,

We received a comped cruise from the Virgin Hotel in Las Vegas (excl. taxes/fees).

Never traveled on Virgin Voyages before.

I attempted to status match (diamond on Royal) and was informed no deep blue extras since it is a comped cruise/reduced fare booking. Also was informed status was noted and we get extras if we book full fare in the future.

If we play onboard and get another reduced fare or comps because of play do we get deep blue extras then? What about now with the black friday sales (also reduced fares)? 

Anyone has any experience with this?

Thought we were able to status match but understand if they don’t do it on a comped cruise. It is all very confusing to me. 
Thanks

Edited November 17, 2023 by atabs12

[cantgetin]

The status match and the resulting Deep Blue Extras perks are not available on the severely discounted cruises such as casino rates and travel agent rates.  The status match IS able to be combined with most promotions that are available to the general public such as the Black Friday rates, early booking discounts, MyNextVirginVoyage discount, Pay in full prior to 180 days, FL resident rates, and various other promotions,

 

If you play on board and rebook on another casino rate, you will not be able to do the status match on that new booking--again because it is a severely reduced rate.  Bottom line--depending on the cruise you've selected and the various current promotions, it might be worth determining whether it is worth booking on a "normal" rate with discounts, loot, bar tab, DBE, etc, or whether you will benefit more from the casino rate.  That of  course will depend on the rate you are offered.

[atabs12]

20 minutes ago, cantgetin said:

The status match and the resulting Deep Blue Extras perks are not available on the severely discounted cruises such as casino rates and travel agent rates.  The status match IS able to be combined with most promotions that are available to the general public such as the Black Friday rates, early booking discounts, MyNextVirginVoyage discount, Pay in full prior to 180 days, FL resident rates, and various other promotions,

 

If you play on board and rebook on another casino rate, you will not be able to do the status match on that new booking--again because it is a severely reduced rate.  Bottom line--depending on the cruise you've selected and the various current promotions, it might be worth determining whether it is worth booking on a "normal" rate with discounts, loot, bar tab, DBE, etc, or whether you will benefit more from the casino rate.  That of  course will depend on the rate you are offered.

Thank you very much for the explanation. This is was really helpful 😀👍. 

[CruisingWalter]

17 hours ago, cantgetin said:

it might be worth determining whether it is worth booking on a "normal" rate with discounts, loot, bar tab, DBE, etc, or whether you will benefit more from the casino rate. 

 

We did that very consideration recently and booked at the full public fare for our two upcoming cruises because we want to take advantage of DBE and the $600 Bar Tab. Neither of which is available for Casino or severely reduced cruise rates. 🙂