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Sorry if I sound dumb.
A Mariner is a repeat cruiser on HAL. You receive news letters and discounts.
quote:Originally posted by gizmo:HAL now requires that 2 cruises be taken before you can join. My sister-in-law enquired about joining and was told 2 cruises are now required. I wonder if this is the same standard now on all CCL lines.
I can not understand why HAL would do such a thing. It makes little sense but then from what I have heard it is just another of many changes that CCL has made to a once great cruise line. I have not cruised with them since CCL toke over. I am a member of Carnival's program with their records showing that I have only been on 1 of their cruises. In fact I have been on 3. The first 2 before they had a program.
We did a trans-Atlantic on the QE2 in September and, because of our past HAL travels, were granted a discount - can't recall how much but it was around 8-10% - no big deal but it was a discount! Check it out with your TA.
quote:Originally posted by Blizzard54: I can not understand why HAL would do such a thing. It makes little sense but then from what I have heard it is just another of many changes that CCL has made to a once great cruise line. I have not cruised with them since CCL toke over. I am a member of Carnival's program with their records showing that I have only been on 1 of their cruises. In fact I have been on 3. The first 2 before they had a program.
Why should a one time cruiser receive special discounts?
I'm happy that HAL is rewarding repeat cruisers but I'd up the requirement to at least 3 cruises - what do other Mariners think?
On both of these lines.. one is entitled to past passenger discounts after their first cruise.
The whole point of these past passengers clubs is to keep the customer coming back. It's the old sales rule..... repeaters and referrals comprise 80% (or thereabouts) of your business.
Green: Sorry... I don't think much of your idea. From a marketing standpoint.... it alienates... not encourages.
quote:Originally posted by ocngypzGreen: Sorry... I don't think much of your idea. From a marketing standpoint.... it alienates... not encourages.[/B]
Green: Sorry... I don't think much of your idea. From a marketing standpoint.... it alienates... not encourages.[/B]
Point me (and many others) to a retailer(s) who give(s) discounts after only one purchase!!! - we'd beat a path to the door.
Happy cruisin'
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