How's it going with 1st time cruiser credit?

[peg2001]

A few months back there were several posts about people who thought they had the first time cruiser credit (code REF, $50 credit for 7 day and $25 for 3/4 day cruises) applied to their reservation but it wasn't provided once they were onboard.

I'm cruising in 3 weeks (yahoo!!) and have been told by DU the $25 credit has been applied to my reservation.

Has anyone received or not received this recently? Is there anything that I can take with me to show that I should have this credit? I've printed off the e-mail from DU where they state that it has been applied.

Peggy

 

[mcnuss]

I got it no problem at all on the 11/23 Western. It was posted on my account just as it should have been. Don't sweat it.

 

[4nana]

12/14 cruise: Our 5 cabins rec'd a note under cabin door early in the week that $50 per cabin had been applied. We also had rec'd confirmation from TA had there been any question.

 

[NejTheLion]

Does anyone know if this credit is available to DVC members who have booked using points? Or can the first-timer discount only be received through DCL or a TA? Thanks!

Jen

 

[meab]

I was unable to get the first-timer credit because we got a Florida Resident rate. I think you can't combine the first-timer credit with other special promotions. You should be able to get the credit no matter who you book it with (TA or DCL). I believe the code is REF. I don't know if you can use the code if you booked with your DVC points, but I don't see why not.

 

[schucrew]

We were told that since we booked with DVC points, we were not eligible for the first time cruiser credit. It was explained to me that DVC negotiates a points price with DCL, and no other discounts can be added on. I did try calling a couple times, on different days, talking to different CM's, but got the same answer every time. I have read that some people have gotten the credit, but we sure haven't had any luck!