I am interested in visiting Aruba via a cruise.
Is there any casino group that offers a discounted or free cruise to this
location. I am aware of the fact that Norwegian Cruise Lines has a cruise
with a stop in Aruba, but that cruise does not qualify for any of the “free”
(except port fees and taxes) cruises offered by Harrahs.
Which cruise line would be recommended if I purchase a cruise to Aruba
without casino help?
Thanks
Bob
If you have previously sailed on NCL AND played in the onboard casino, you MIGHT be eligible for a “free” cruise directly from NCL. You can find out by calling the Casinos At Sea number that you can get from the NCL website. Worst case scenario, assuming the two conditions above are true, is that you wouldn’t qualify and you’ve wasted 10 minutes. Best case, you’ll qualify for at least an inside room, and if you want something better, you’ll just have to pay for an upgrade.
It is worth a shot - if you’ve sailed and played, probably better than the1 in 47 of drawing the fifth card to a 4 card RF.
Certainly the game is rigged. Don’t let that stop you; if you don’t bet, you can’t win. -Lazarus Long
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice.
But, in practice, there is. -Yogi Berra
There is no such thing as luck. There is only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe. -Robert Heinlein
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Subject: [vpFREE] Aruba Cruise
I am interested in visiting Aruba via a cruise.
Is there any casino group that offers a discounted or free cruise to this
location. I am aware of the fact that Norwegian Cruise Lines has a cruise
with a stop in Aruba, but that cruise does not qualify for any of the “free”
(except port fees and taxes) cruises offered by Harrahs.Which cruise line would be recommended if I purchase a cruise to Aruba
without casino help?Thanks
Bob
To piggyback on this question, I’d love recommendations for a first-time cruise that will pay off in terms of future comps. What’s the difference in ships/lines/clubs? Any guidelines on coin-in to secure comps? Any “pro tips” in terms of how to book?
Also - I may go on my own, so any tips on costs for a single cruiser would be appreciated.
Thanks!!
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If you have previously sailed on NCL AND played in the onboard casino, you MIGHT be eligible for a “free” cruise directly from NCL. You can find out by calling the Casinos At Sea number that you can get from the NCL website. Worst case scenario, assuming the two conditions above are true, is that you wouldn’t qualify and you’ve wasted 10 minutes. Best case, you’ll qualify for at least an inside room, and if you want something better, you’ll just have to pay for an upgrade.
It is worth a shot - if you’ve sailed and played, probably better than the1 in 47 of drawing the fifth card to a 4 card RF.
Certainly the game is rigged. Don’t let that stop you; if you don’t bet, you can’t win.
-Lazarus Long
In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice.
But, in practice, there is. -Yogi Berra
There is no such thing as luck. There is only adequate or inadequate preparation to cope with a statistical universe. -Robert Heinlein
From: “futr…@…com” <futr…@…com>
To: vpF…@…com
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 3:47 PM
Subject: [vpFREE] Aruba Cruise
I am interested in visiting Aruba via a cruise.
Is there any casino group that offers a discounted or free cruise to this
location. I am aware of the fact that Norwegian Cruise Lines has a cruise
with a stop in Aruba, but that cruise does not qualify for any of the “free”
(except port fees and taxes) cruises offered by Harrahs.Which cruise line would be recommended if I purchase a cruise to Aruba
without casino help?Thanks
Bob
Definitely call NCL. Depending upon business, they may let you take the Aruba cruise under your offer or may give you the option of paying a bit more for it.
To: vpF…@…com
From: futr…@…com
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 12:47:30 -0800
Subject: [vpFREE] Aruba Cruise
I am interested in visiting Aruba via a cruise.
Is there any casino group that offers a discounted or free cruise to this
location. I am aware of the fact that Norwegian Cruise Lines has a cruise
with a stop in Aruba, but that cruise does not qualify for any of the “free”
(except port fees and taxes) cruises offered by Harrahs.
Which cruise line would be recommended if I purchase a cruise to Aruba
without casino help?
Thanks
Bob
Certainly recommend pursuing kelso’s advice.
I’ll note that my experience of a few years ago with NCL is that they were inflexible in offering any substitutions to those sailings provided for under a given offer, nor were they interested in offering a substitution in conjunction with a supplemental cash payment.
If you have any significant recorded play while sailing NCL on a past cruise, NCL may be prepared to offer you an Aruba itinerary independent of any offer in hand through their Casinos at Sea office.
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Definitely call NCL. Depending upon business, they may let you take the Aruba cruise under your offer or may give you the option of paying a bit more for it.
To: vpF…@…com
From: futrend@…
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 12:47:30 -0800
Subject: [vpFREE] Aruba Cruise
I am interested in visiting Aruba via a cruise.
Is there any casino group that offers a discounted or free cruise to this
location. I am aware of the fact that Norwegian Cruise Lines has a cruise
with a stop in Aruba, but that cruise does not qualify for any of the “free”
(except port fees and taxes) cruises offered by Harrahs.
Which cruise line would be recommended if I purchase a cruise to Aruba
without casino help?
Thanks
Bob
Just another thought …
Aruba sits fairly south in the Caribbean. Checking NCL itineraries, it looks like the Aruba options out of Miami are 11-14 days in length.
FWIW, I believe we have friends who managed to use two 7* annual cruise benefits to obtain a cabin on such a cruise.
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Definitely call NCL. Depending upon business, they may let you take the Aruba cruise under your offer or may give you the option of paying a bit more for it.
To: vpF…@…com
From: futrend@…
Date: Sat, 23 Nov 2013 12:47:30 -0800
Subject: [vpFREE] Aruba Cruise
I am interested in visiting Aruba via a cruise.
Is there any casino group that offers a discounted or free cruise to this
location. I am aware of the fact that Norwegian Cruise Lines has a cruise
with a stop in Aruba, but that cruise does not qualify for any of the “free”
(except port fees and taxes) cruises offered by Harrahs.
Which cruise line would be recommended if I purchase a cruise to Aruba
without casino help?
Thanks
Bob
There’s high roller junkets to Aruba by plane. Used to have decent VP and no W-2’s. Lot’s of good touristy stuff.
—In vpf…@…com, <futrend@…> wrote:
I am interested in visiting Aruba via a cruise.
Is there any casino group that offers a discounted or free cruise to this
location. I am aware of the fact that Norwegian Cruise Lines has a cruise
with a stop in Aruba, but that cruise does not qualify for any of the “free”
(except port fees and taxes) cruises offered by Harrahs.
Which cruise line would be recommended if I purchase a cruise to Aruba
without casino help?
Thanks
Bob