Qeytondude Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 We will get our first Prime free inside room in April of '23. Just wondering how much variety will be available to us. I'm hoping its more than the handful they offered in Jan. For example, any chance of getting a room on Icon ? Are the new ships off limits ? What has been your experience. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LCWind Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 New ships off limits for 1 year. Which means you can’t book Icon but can book Wonder. Any cruise 7 days or less are eligible for your free annual cruise. Qeyton Dude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 When it comes to new ship almost not really applies, often some C&A discounts won't be applicable as well. As stated, anything but new ships. For 2022 I applied mine to an already booked sailing. Also it is a free interior where you pay taxes, grats and port fees but you can upgrade. I have known people to apply to suites as well. Qeyton Dude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted December 23, 2022 Report Share Posted December 23, 2022 Any up to 7 night sailing goes except for new ships (less than 1 year old) and holidays. You won't be able to use your prime tier cruise on Icon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
togo Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 So, if I have a 7 day already booked for say July, then when I get the free complimentary in April, I could apply it to the July booked? What about the deposit? I am guessing that wouldn't be returned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted December 24, 2022 Report Share Posted December 24, 2022 28 minutes ago, togo said: So, if I have a 7 day already booked for say July, then when I get the free complimentary in April, I could apply it to the July booked? What about the deposit? I am guessing that wouldn't be returned. Unless it was refundable then no, it will most likely go to taxes, port fees and gratuity if you are inclined to prepay. Also remember it has to be before final payment, since most final payments are 90 days you probably won't be able to apply this offer to a July cruise. 2022 annual prime cruises started coming after April 20th. If you sail July 15th, final payment will be due between April 14-16. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Temeculaguy Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 My only complaint about prime is hardly a complaint. The free cruises are usually the older ships in less than desirable weather, but that makes sense to give away berths that are not in demand. Our usual minimum is GS so the best I can get is $500 off whatever cruise and suite we select in trade for our free cruise, a benefit i actually like. Quantum/Oasis class tends to be inside or ocean view if at all. If you get a balcony offer on a new ship in good weather, jump on it, that has not been my experience. I'm gong to gamble anyway, so I like that they are flexible even if I don't get a free owners suite on a new ship. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swar Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 On 12/23/2022 at 5:39 PM, LCWind said: New ships off limits for 1 year. Which means you can’t book Icon but can book Wonder. Any cruise 7 days or less are eligible for your free annual cruise. We got a comped balcony a month after Wonder started sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted December 26, 2022 Report Share Posted December 26, 2022 It’s true that some of the casino comp offers are for older ships and usually shorter itins…but I have found that it is often beneficial to book whatever crap room they offer you and then upgrade to a better cabin class/location. It’s best to know before you book whether or not there are upgradeable rooms available. We have never gotten “stuck” with a bad cabin category but it’s true that suites are often sold out on the casino comps. You just have to do your research and be flexible. Qeyton Dude 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stacey123 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 Question - I have prime for the first time starting the 1st April 2023. However there are only a couple of European cruises we could go on, as we don't want to spend money and time going all the way to America for a 6night cruise. So the European cruises we found one sails the 8th of may and one the 16th of may. Now because I can't book anything until the 1st of April when my prime offer begins then theres the possibility these two dates might be booked up by then. What do i do. ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Stacey123 said: Question - I have prime for the first time starting the 1st April 2023. However there are only a couple of European cruises we could go on, as we don't want to spend money and time going all the way to America for a 6night cruise. So the European cruises we found one sails the 8th of may and one the 16th of may. Now because I can't book anything until the 1st of April when my prime offer begins then theres the possibility these two dates might be booked up by then. What do i do. ? In the past I have booked cruises directly (not using casino comps) and then later converted them over to a comp cruise…but that is permissible using US booking rules and I don’t know whether Euro booking rules will allow it or not. I recommend calling the Club Royale number and asking if you can convert a “regular” booking to a casino comp without penalty. Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted February 14, 2023 Report Share Posted February 14, 2023 I have already booked my annual prime cruise; I will just call and have the cert added to the booking. I did the same thing last year and really lucked up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recogneyes Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 16 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I have already booked my annual prime cruise; I will just call and have the cert added to the booking. I did the same thing last year and really lucked up. I was thinking of doing the same but when I called Club Royale they said that while we could apply our certificate (prime inside cabin comp) that since we booked a balcony for our Europe cruise this summer, the cruise would be repriced on the day we call to apply it. This makes sense - but since the cruise has significantly increased in price since we booked it, there won't be any real value in applying. I suppose this strategy works best if you are not upgrading the cabin type or amount of people beyond 2 passengers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Yes, converting a booking to a casino comp will trigger a reprice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keanoknick Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 Once you receive your annual Prime cruise certificate, how long do you have to use it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 1 hour ago, Keanoknick said: Once you receive your annual Prime cruise certificate, how long do you have to use it? The certificate awarded in late April (usually) and are good for applicable sailings through 3-31 of the following year….so good for basically 1 year. Keanoknick 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted February 15, 2023 Report Share Posted February 15, 2023 The free cruise must be booked and sailed by the end of the prime year. I am okay with a reprice because I won't be paying the full price. In my case I am using it on a Wonder sailing for Jan 2024, It is currently over 4k, so whatever the discount is, it will still be a decent price. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth6 Posted March 4, 2023 Report Share Posted March 4, 2023 Can I book at 8 day with my prime certificate and just pay for the extra day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 16 hours ago, Elizabeth6 said: Can I book at 8 day with my prime certificate and just pay for the extra day? No it's a max of 7 days and they don't allow anything above that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 Since someone bumped this up I have another question. If someone earns prime in Oct of the prime year, will they still get an annual free cruise? Like if someone gest 2500pt on a sailing, will they get the cruise for that and earn the free annual prime cruise? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 21 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Since someone bumped this up I have another question. If someone earns prime in Oct of the prime year, will they still get an annual free cruise? Like if someone gest 2500pt on a sailing, will they get the cruise for that and earn the free annual prime cruise? TIA If someone earns Prime for the first time in Oct, they won’t get an annual tier comp until after the start of the next casino year. If they earn Prime all in 1 cruise, they will receive an instant comp cruise but it won’t be an annual tier comp. Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qeytondude Posted March 5, 2023 Author Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 46 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: If someone earns Prime for the first time in Oct, they won’t get an annual tier comp until after the start of the next casino year. If they earn Prime all in 1 cruise, they will receive an instant comp cruise but it won’t be an annual tier comp. Am I reading this correctly, is it like a 2 for 1? Are you saying that if we reach the 2,500 on a single sail, say in November on our 13 nighter, it triggers an any ship (other than new and holiday) certificate, plus we still receive the annual the end of March ? BTW: really appreciate all the feed back everyone has provided to my original post. This community Matt has formed ROCKS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted March 5, 2023 Report Share Posted March 5, 2023 24 minutes ago, Qeytondude said: Am I reading this correctly, is it like a 2 for 1? Are you saying that if we reach the 2,500 on a single sail, say in November on our 13 nighter, it triggers an any ship (other than new and holiday) certificate, plus we still receive the annual the end of March ? Each month Royal has instant certificate offers available depending on your play for that cruise. The free cruises begin at varying points values depending on what the offer is that month. Instant certificates are limited to the list of select cruises for that specific offer (based on the points you earned) so you have to want one of the sailings from the list AND there still has to be casino rooms available on that sailing. This is an example of what the instant certificates offer matrix looks like. To get the bonus column offer on the right you have to book your free cruise you earned by using a NextCruise certificate that you purchased onboard during the sailing you earned the certificate. Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Terry Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 So can a passenger come with you free as well on your one free cruise per year? Or does the passenger have to pay full rate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Terry Posted June 3, 2023 Report Share Posted June 3, 2023 Ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted June 4, 2023 Report Share Posted June 4, 2023 8 hours ago, Michael Terry said: So can a passenger come with you free as well on your one free cruise per year? Or does the passenger have to pay full rate? Yes, you can book for 2, you both pay port fees and taxes as well as gratuities. if you hit prime level there’s a good chance you will have other free cruise offers in your Club Royale account. check www.club Royale offers.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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