beyoung Posted June 6, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 6, 2009 we are sailing next month on the noordam and if we like it we are thinking of taking the 17 day cruise the following summer on the same ship. Can anyone tell me if HAL has a program like many lines that allows you to purchase future cruise deposits that give you an on board credit and pay a reduced deposit while I wait for a sale? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted June 6, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 6, 2009 we are sailing next month on the noordam and if we like it we are thinking of taking the 17 day cruise the following summer on the same ship. Can anyone tell me if HAL has a program like many lines that allows you to purchase future cruise deposits that give you an on board credit and pay a reduced deposit while I wait for a sale?Yes they do. Your deposit will be just $100 pp, and it can be for a specific cruise or a TBD. The OBC will depend on the length of cruise and class of cabin booked, so that will not be set at the time of deposit for a TBD cruise. You have up to 4 years to use it or you lose it ... no refunds. However, if you put a deposit on a specific cruise and change your mind, it can be transferred to a different cruise. Look in your Daily Program for the Future Cruise Consultant hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyoung Posted June 6, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Do you know what the obc's would be for a ten day or a 17 day in either a SY or SC suite? (yup haven't even left yet and am already drooling for next year lol) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clogaltocruise Posted June 6, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 6, 2009 We just bought a Future Cruise Deposit. The paperwork reads for a voyage of 12+ days it is $50pp inside or outside; $75pp verandah and $100pp for a suite category. Two years ago we booked a deluxe suite for 16 days and did receive the $100pp. Also, at the time of booking there are no additional deposits required. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jena Posted June 7, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 7, 2009 we are sailing next month on the noordam and if we like it we are thinking of taking the 17 day cruise the following summer on the same ship. Can anyone tell me if HAL has a program like many lines that allows you to purchase future cruise deposits that give you an on board credit and pay a reduced deposit while I wait for a sale? When we were aboard Eurodam last April we booked a 10 day cruise on the Zuiderdam for Jan 2010 on a verandah stateroom. We were given $70 pp. A regular inside and outside $50 pp and a suite $100 pp. Over 12 days everything doubled. Good luck and happy cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimVrhovac Posted June 7, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Another way to get on board credits for each cruise is to purchase 100 shares of Carnival stock. On our last cruise we had $950.00 worth of on board credits. The Carnival stock has paid for itself with on board credits Ruth & Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted June 7, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 7, 2009 When we were aboard Eurodam last April we booked a 10 day cruise on the Zuiderdam for Jan 2010 on a verandah stateroom. We were given $70 pp. A regular inside and outside $50 pp and a suite $100 pp. Over 12 days everything doubled. Good luck and happy cruising.Wow! In Sep 07 we got $50 pp for a 14 day outside deposit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyoung Posted June 7, 2009 Author #8 Share Posted June 7, 2009 and yes I do know I can have this all answered on the ship next month but I am too busy plotting away and want to have my husband all talked into it before hand lol If there are three of us in the family does that mean I purchase three one hundred dollar credits and each of us gets an on board credit at sailing or do you only purchase for the first and second person (credits usually go for them only) if so how does the third person deposit work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 7, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Yes -- it is a great deal!! We have a couple of deposits for cruises which we haven't decided on yet. Love that the fact that the ship board credit can be combined with any other shipboard credit that you may get from your TA, owning stock, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyoung Posted June 7, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Yes -- it is a great deal!! We have a couple of deposits for cruises which we haven't decided on yet. Love that the fact that the ship board credit can be combined with any other shipboard credit that you may get from your TA, owning stock, etc. So if I purchase three FCC's while on board for 100 each, and we book three people in a SC suite for the 17 day cruise the deposit is only 100 for each of us and all three of us get a 100 on board credit not just the first and second passanger? that would be great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted June 7, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 7, 2009 scratched ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyoung Posted June 7, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted June 7, 2009 scratched ... ??? Not sure what that means, sorry if it is a dumb question, I just have never heard of more than the first and second person in a cabin getting an on board credit.l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catl331 Posted June 7, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 7, 2009 scratched ... ??? Not sure what that means, Deleted or Canceled. It means he posted something, but changed his mind and "scratched" it, like a horse scratched (removed) from a race. :):) Once something has been posted it can only be removed completely by a Host. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted June 8, 2009 #14 Share Posted June 8, 2009 So if I purchase three FCC's while on board for 100 each, and we book three people in a SC suite for the 17 day cruise the deposit is only 100 for each of us and all three of us get a 100 on board credit not just the first and second passanger? that would be great! The confirmation letter we received last December indicated that the offer (I surmise that means the reduced $100/person depost and whatever OBC) is applicable only to the first 2 passengers in a cabin. Also, the future deposit may not be applied to Grand World Voyages or segments thereof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted June 8, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 8, 2009 When we were aboard Eurodam last April we booked a 10 day cruise on the Zuiderdam for Jan 2010 on a verandah stateroom. We were given $70 pp. A regular inside and outside $50 pp and a suite $100 pp. Over 12 days everything doubled. Good luck and happy cruising. I kinda recall comments some weeks ago that HAL was offering increased or double OBC for future definite (as opposed to a to-be-determined) cruises booked onboard ... but doing so on select ships and/or sailings only. So, I believe the amounts you mention were an anomaly (spelling?) rather than the norm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyoung Posted June 8, 2009 Author #16 Share Posted June 8, 2009 well that would certainly work for me- I will book it that day for double, I already know when I want to go and what cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pms4104 Posted June 8, 2009 #17 Share Posted June 8, 2009 well that would certainly work for me- I will book it that day for double, I already know when I want to go and what cabin. Keep in mind that HAL was offering double to passengers on select ships or sailings who booked while onboard. The offer of double OBC did not apply fleetwide. Maybe it was a pilot program or something dreamed up by the marketing gurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcd2010 Posted June 15, 2009 #18 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Another way to get on board credits for each cruise is to purchase 100 shares of Carnival stock. On our last cruise we had $950.00 worth of on board credits. The Carnival stock has paid for itself with on board credits So, if I buy the stock, is there anything else I need to do to get the credits? How does it work -- do you have a special code or something that you mention when booking? Do "they" notify you of how much the credits will be? Please elaborate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 15, 2009 #19 Share Posted June 15, 2009 For the obc for stock ownership, you'll need to fax proof of your ownership to HAL. Information to the specifics is on the Carnival Corp. site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcd2010 Posted June 15, 2009 #20 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Thx Mary Ellen -- I tried to find this on the Carnival website but couldn't. This webpage states the obc is available for sailings thru July 2010 -- does it usually get renewed (yearly or ??)? Has it been going on for a long time (i.e., so it is likely to continue in the future)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted June 15, 2009 #21 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I don't the specifics, but this benefit has been around for some time. It has been renewed time and time again - but past history is no guarantee of future performance. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcd2010 Posted June 15, 2009 #22 Share Posted June 15, 2009 ...past history is no guarantee of future performance. ;) True, but it shows a desirable pattern. Thx again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyoung Posted June 21, 2009 Author #23 Share Posted June 21, 2009 so just curious what does a hundred shares go for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted June 21, 2009 #24 Share Posted June 21, 2009 so just curious what does a hundred shares go for? I think a share is selling around $26.60 -- so 100 shares would cost $2660. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyoung Posted June 21, 2009 Author #25 Share Posted June 21, 2009 hmmm might make a nice father's day gift (hubby is still asleep) I am way to much of a schemer lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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