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Should read Q1.
BJW
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Jane may have been the right person 10 years ago but is now past her prime, as is Nicole. Both are from the past, it needed someone who has a rising career with an even brighter future not a has-been. Need to be looking forward not back.
Topo - got the $250 twice last year and $50 once. The one they have just confirmed is for 16 nights in May and, based on their email, I see no reason why I will not receive the $250. The other big plus is booking whilst on board - extra OBS of $400 per person in a suite which is available to anyone booking their next cruise whilst on board. Also, I spend quite a lot of time in the casino and usually get a good free casino spend voucher if I sail on another cruise within 9 months. It won’t be long before they are paying me to cruise with them??
Having now read the actual benefit schedule (link below) it appears you are correct. I see Cunard is listed under UK and US brands. It could be I have been lucky and the agent has picked up the US details as USD is the currency on board.
https://www.carnivalcorp.com/static-files/50351a91-4dc0-4f6b-bfec-684647e6129f
Topo - quite clear in the email as below. I would push it if I was you. BJW
Thank you for your email.
Your shareholder benefit has been applied and a revised booking confirmation that will show the added on board credit has been sent.
As you have booked via a travel agent, you will need to refer to them for the revised booking confirmation.
Cunard - Sailings of 6 days or less $50. 7-13 days $100. 14 days or longer $250
I hope you have a wonderful time onboard Queen Victoria
botbot - That’s correct I’m afraid. Keep taking the indigestion medicine.
Topo - That was pasted from an email I received last week from “shareholder benefits” and I have always received those amounts when cruising with Cunard from Southampton. I have received the £ sterling figures as stated by bhants when sailing with P&O. I am sure you are right with respect to the non UK based brands.
Slightly better on Cunard - currently Sailings of 6 days or less $50. 7-13 days $100. 14 days or longer $250.
This is reviewed at every AGM and you are currently unable to claim for any cruises beyond July as the benefit may change - although I have not known it change in recent years.
I usually say no upgrade but this one slipped through the net when we booked on board in October. We like a suite on the rear, either Q5 or Q6 grade, you get some great views from there. The “upgrade” was to a Q4 category which is midships - whilst some people may prefer this due to stability (as we were crossing the bay this could be a concern to many) we are prepared to “take the tablets” and enjoy the views.
We were given an upgrade on a Cunard cruise in December which we really didn’t want. Initially they said they would not reverse it but after constant pressure from me they agreed to move us back to our original choice - be careful what you wish for when it comes to upgrades.
I have found it very easy to email shareholderbenefits@carnivalukgroup.com With booking reference. Usually respond within a couple of hours.
The smallest CCL line you could consider is Seabourn. They are probably the most expensive and, as far as I know, do not sail from the uk.
We were on the previous QV cruise. They tried to fix the issue in Cadiz by sending divers down but they couldn’t remove the old one after two days of trying. It was great spending two days in Cadiz and didn’t cause us any issues other than we missed calling at Cartagena.