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    Cruise Cash

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Thank you for the responses regarding cancellations.  I will dig into this deeper to check terms, etc.  We always bring gift cards but when we were on the Splendor last year, they gave me a really hard time about applying them.  I was adding 2K and was told the limit was only 1K and that they would have to ask headquarters for permission to add the other 1K.  I was told to come back in a few days to check.  Our charges were already fairly high but in my mind, I already had $2K in prepaid funds.  I prefer to go the GC route but was giving the Cruise Cash some thought.  I also have an AMEX offer that I can't use so in the back of my mind, I was hoping the Cruise Cash might qualify, even though I know it's a stretch.

    Cruise Cash

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    I have a question regarding cancellations.  Is the cruise cash non-refundable in the event of a cancellation?  I have a cruise in 2 weeks and I’m considering ordering some but what if, between now and my cruise, we have to cancel?  Does insurance cover?

     

    Thanks!

    Quick Thoughts on the Panorama

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    glrounds,

     

    Could you please tell me when the P/D Drinkathon was held?  We made early dinner reservations at JiJi’s and was hoping it wasn’t the same night.

     

    Thanks to both of you for your thoughts and reviews.  We sail in a few weeks are are looking forward to our new ship!

     

    Thanks,

    Tina

     

     

    Gift Card Limit - Ever heard of this?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    YES!  We had a problem applying all of our gift cards last month on the Splendor.  In the end, they accepted all of them but I was told it used to be a $2000 limit but they have changed it to $1000.  They had to e-mail corporate for approval and we had to come back the next day.  It could also depend on who you get because the Officer behind the desk the following day wasn’t phased but the others seemed worried about taking too many. 

     

    This was definitely a new one for us!

     

     

    Casino Premier Cruise Cuts

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    We sailed on the Premier in August on the Splendor.  Our host did a great job making us feel special and treated us to a few nice things but we did notice a change in the program.  The Snowball drawings that were specifically for the Premier players was gone.  No drawing at the cocktail party to start things off.  We did have Fireball a few times but that's open to all players.  

     

    Overall, we had a good time and received nice bounce back offers but we spent a lot of time in the casino and spent way more money than usual.  Our last Premier was really fun with all of the drawings and they had refreshments set-up in the casino.  This Premier was kinda boring and the casino was packed.  The cruise cash was nice to have... it made our cruise free but in the end, our cruise was far from free.  Will we do it again?  I don't know.  Our next cruise will hopefully be a non Premier.

     

     

     

     

     

    Anyone on a Premier cruise recently?

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Very sad to hear this.  We are on the upcoming Premier on the Spendor.  We had a lot of fun on our last Premier on the Miracle (2017) so that’s why I was excited to be able to sail on this one.  We took a Premier on Princess last year and it wasn’t much fun so I was really hoping this was going to be better.  The crowds are crazy though and It’s hard to get on a good machine.  

    New Carnival AMEX Offer!

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Sailor Taylor,

     

    We have used the AMEX offer on NCL twice so it’s possible.  I haven’t seen RCCL though.  We have used the Princess offer to purchase OBC only but this new Carnival offer seems to have more restrictions.  Would still love to hear back from anyone that has tried.

     

    Thanks!

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    New Carnival AMEX Offer!

    in Carnival Cruise Lines

    Posted

    Hello,

     

    Has anybody had any luck using this offer to purchase cruise cash?  I saw a few earlier comments from people doing so but I don't remember them coming back to say if it was a success or not.  Our cruise is in 2 weeks so I would love to take advantage of the offer instead of purchasing more AARP gift cards.

     

    Please share your experience if you used this offer on something besides a regular payment.

     

    THANK YOU!

     

    Best Strategy for Elites Purchasing Medallion Net?????

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    Hi,

     

    I asked this same question a few weeks ago and it was suggested that we wait until we board.  Actually, I think it was Astro Flyer and Idahospud that helped guide me so THANK YOU!

     

    We just got off of the Caribbean Princess on Saturday for 7 days and I was so glad we waited.  Original price on-line was $59.99 and then it had gone up to $69.99.  They also added a 4 device plan for $14.99 a day for about $104.

     

    Signed in first day and my offer was $35 for one device or $70 for the 4 device plan.  I had to give up my free minutes but that was fine.  We only ended up using 3 devices because DH was being stubborn but our 20 somethings loved having fast and unlimited internet.

     

    Thanks again!

    Tina

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    Medallion Net Plans

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    VaCruzers and idahospud,

     

    Thank you both for answering my question.  Seeing the screen details and flyer really helps.  It seems like we should wait and purchase on board.

     

    ehogan..... the Elite minutes are alive and well, if that’s all you want.  We sailed on the Royal in March and it was really fast and we managed just fine with the free minutes.  This trip on the CB, we’ll be sailing with our internet sucking kids so I’m just trying to figure out which plan is better and compare costs.  It would be great if they could just share but easier said than done!

     

    Thanks again!

    Tina

     

     

    Medallion Net Plans

    in Princess Cruises

    Posted

    Hi VaCruzers,

     

    I have a question about the Caribbean Princess internet.  As soon as the ship sailed on the 14th, Princess raised the on-line 7 day package from $59.99 to $69.99 but they also added the 4 device plan as well for $104 or something like that.  We are a family of 4 so we’ll probably go with the 4 device plan (although DH wants to make the kids detox LOL!) but we should have the Elite discount so I was curious about how much they are charging Elite’s for the 4 device plan on board.  Everybody keeps saying it’s cheaper to buy on board and get our discount on the first day but I also get nervous about surprises that could raise prices if we don’t buy the “discounted on-line rates” in advance.  I just wish they had Elite on-line rates so there wouldn’t be a question.

     

    Thanks,

    Tina

    Princess Casinos Not Timely Paying their Portion of Comp cruises

    in Cruise Casinos

    Posted

    Hi CalLuvsCruisingTo,

     

    I’m happy to hear that you finally were able to print your luggage tags.  We are still waiting for our cabins to be paid.

     

    We just got off of the Royal Princess a few weeks ago and my husband and I both received bounce back offers from the casino before we left.  They were left under our door but fairly close to departure time.  Unfortunately, we won’t be able to use the offers because we have other cruises booked already and no more vacation time but it’s nice to be asked.

     

    Tina

     

     

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