Castaway Club Benefits?

[MrShiny]

Cruised in December and just got my Castaway Club letter. Are there still any benefits (discount cruises, pins, bags) to members? I just got a membership card and postcards (see postcard thread). It mentions preferred treatment like the captains party, but no specific discounts and no toys (pins, sports bags).

 

[maryisme]

Hi Mr. Shiny,
I also just received my Castaway Club Membership packet after cruising in January 2002. I have read on this board about booking another cruise within a certain amount of time of your last cruise and receiving a shipboard credit but there was no mention of it in the literature I received. Commiserating with you and also wondering about those other perks.

Mary

 

[buzz2400]

I am a member of the Castaway Club also. There really is not any benefit. If you book another cruise right away, you get a onboard credit. Also was told you get to go to a cocktail party with the Captain (only good if you drink). Was also told you have a special line to stand in to get onboard when you check in. Supposed to be faster. Other than these you don't get any other perks. I was going to go on another cruise with Disney thinking I would get a discount but found out you don't so now I am looking into another cruise line.

 

[dizneykids]

there are no discounts for being a past cruiser but if you book within 120 days of your last cruise, you should receive a $200 on board credit. i say "should" because that is always subject to change and is not announced if you book far out (e.g., i just rebooked us (after being on the 3/9 "fire cruise") for may 2003...our reservationist said that the $200 isn't available that far out just yet, but she'll keep an eye on it as we get closer to ensure that it is there for us....we should have had one this cruise (we rebooked following our 9/2000 "exhaust cruise"), but somehow it wasn't there...they are currently researching our missing credit).

as for pins...i dunno about that, but i plan to call them to see if they've got newer ones than the last set i received. it wouldn't hurt for you to call the 800# and ask if they'll send you a set.

as for the sports bag...that is the current "return cruiser" gift, but you don't receive it until you actually get on board your second (or subsequent) cruise. we've also received a picture frame as well as a memory book with pins in it, but again, not until we were on board. they have the return cruiser gifts sitting on the end of your bed when you get to your stateroom the first day.

as for the castaway club reception: nothing terribly special...although the quality of the appetizers they put out this time was much greater than in the past. yes, there are free drinks, but our experience has been that they only serve the bahama mama as well as soft drinks. the captain and several of the senior officers attend and circulate so that you can chat with them or ask questions. the captain also usually brings his trading card and will sign them for the kids (and the kids-at-heart).

 

[BeanoC]

Ok, now I'm ticked!


We cruised last October and still have not heard a word from Disney about being members of Castaway Club. How come you guys who sailed in Dec. or even January have already heard from them?!

Our travel agent 'assured' us that we will get our $200 on board credit this year, but I would feel much better if I knew for sure. Is there a spcific 800 # I should call to get this done? Anyone know?


Thanks!



'Beano'

 

[BeanoC]

Ok, now I'm ticked!


We cruised last October and still have not heard a word from Disney about being members of Castaway Club. How come you guys who sailed in Dec. or even January have already heard from them?!

Our travel agent 'assured' us that we will get our $200 on board credit this year, but I would feel much better if I knew for sure. Is there a specific 800 # I should call to get this done? Anyone know?


Thanks!



'Beano'

 

[mouseclick1]

Just wanted to add that wine was available in addition to bahama mamas on our February cruise. We thought the reception was a nice touch, probably because it was our first time as a return cruiser! Even our boys had fun going; they liked the appetizers!

 

[albiats]

Beanoc -

The Castaway Club number is 800-449-3380 and here's a link to the Benefits Page at the DCL Website:

CC Benefits Page