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In theory they are supposed to. It has been my experience they do not give you double points for onboard purchases. I have called them on this several times and have never received a logical response nor have they changed the point total for me. A couple cruises ago I did not get any points at all for onboard purchases and Barclays says it is up to the ship to report it.

I think it has slowed down a bit but I do know someone who racks up about 4000+ points a trip...she has a ton of offers I do not get. As for the slot pulls...there is a famous you tuber who is a high roller who actually has a slot machine created in his caricature. His slot pulls in Vegas have $200.00-$500.00 buy in...kind of crazy but people do it...more than likely just to be a part of his online shows.

You think it is "not unusual" for 75 people to be in a cruise ship slot pull for $50.00 pp ??? I am going to have to check the exaggeration meter on that one... as that kind of a pull would be very unusual. To me, it seems you are trying really hard to make a point about your disdain for slot pull organizers and slot pulls in general. Most cruise ship slot pulls I have been in (or viewed) had about 10 to 30 participants with $20.00 or so entry fee. For the record, I was on 11 casino cruises the past year and currently have 4 in the hopper. I doubt anyone joins these pulls dreaming of getting rich...instead it is a fun way to meet people and spend your time....especially when your only other option is the basket weaving seminar or the Nassau port shopping show.

Well let's fact check your math. Every 5 dollars spent equates to 1 point. Typically, each player gets 3 five dollar max spins. This equates to a total of 3 points per player accrued on the organizers card. So assuming, as you say, "any decent size slot pool" equates to 50 people (which is actually a lot), the total amount of points accrued on the organizers card would total 150. Even if you add another complete round, the number of points is far short of any free cruise as you described.

Well I have a hundred (100) cruises if you want to brag...and I have met many who were happy after scrimping to be on their first cruise. As a matter of fact just last week while onboard I had some lady come up to me and say she wanted an omelet but couldn't afford it and I happily mentioned to her they were free. With my current position, I know first hand...yes...first hand...there are quite a few passengers who save for their cruise. There is no way the cruise lines will advocate to have the birth certificate rule changed as you propose. Next time you get off a ship watch how many people go through the birth certificate line in customs vs. passport. That should open your eyes. Well, then again, maybe not yours as you are desperately trying to work in the "they have to be birth certificate drunks with a drink package angle"

You pre-pay at number 1. You pay after on #5 and #6

It is just a horrible assumption on your part. Whether you believe it or not, there are quite a few passengers on each ship who saved (in some cases for years) to be on the ship and then they arrive with the bare minimum in ancillary funds. In some cases you will see these same people forced to remove tips, not because they want to but because they have to. Therefore, several hundred dollars in passports fees which are not a required expense is just not going to be an option. Secondly, I also believe the Cruise Lines would never promote the idea to only allow paid in full passengers to board who possess a certain cash threshold in their bank accounts. Never a good idea to "group think"

I sailed both 5 and 6 the past couple of weeks. I did not have a problem getting in the garage either time. 5 seems to fill up quick but they have an over flow ground parking right next to the garage they divert you to if necessary. This is the big problem...you pay when you leave and you must scan your ticket and then put in your credit card. When people do not have a ticket because they lost it then guess what...cars exiting have to wait and the line backs up. On Sunday it took almost 45 minutes just trying to leave the garage. Super frustrating. Even folks with their ticket seem to get confused and cause delay. I think one reason is when they scan their ticket a pre-recorded voice continues to say scan your ticket and people freak out. The trick is...scan your ticket, it beeps... and then the little display to the right shows what you owe...put in your credit card and then the gate opens once processed. Disregard the annoying voice trying to give you instructions because it is out of sequence.

You really seem to be hurt over the cabin perk for certain gamblers. I am pretty sure the bean counters have analyzed the data (of which you are not privy to) and the results are positive income. Looking at it from a somewhat different angle...would you rather sail with empty cabins or fill them with revenue generating passengers? I am sure there is a one off or two who may make out but in the end, however, statistics prove the casino always wins.

I just got off the NY Eve sailing on Freedom and it was embarrassing. For instance on the big night they had a "special" menu. The main entrée was called jumbo shrimp and it came on a big plate with 4 tiny shrimp on a skewer with tomato sauce dribbled around it...no sides...nothing. So I ordered the chicken parm...same thing...burnt piece of over cooked breading with a wafer sized piece of supposed chicken hidden inside it and no sides. Even the normally awesome pizza was bad on this ship. I have been on 11 cruises the past year and this was taking dining cut-backs to a whole new level. As far as the ship goes...two sections of shattered glass...one in the buffet across from the quick sushi station and the other in the gym. Filthy carpet. Minimal lighting...the ship is super dark throughout. I think they have given up on this ship since the fire. I would not be surprised to hear it will be taken out of the fleet along with a few others they have already mentioned.

They make money on your money when you give it to them. Even if you give it to them for 1 day...they draw interest on it...Not You....

Don't get caught up thinking Carnival is doing everyone a favor by giving you ample time to pre-pay before the announced large gratuity price increase. Every dollar they collect in advance goes in their pockets to improve their bottom line. Just another corporate gimmick to show shareholders a boost in income prior to the next quarterly shareholder meeting.

There are a lot of laws in different laws in foreign countries which will land you in the pokey...some more bizarre than others (by American views)...the cruise lines "usually" try to make passengers aware of these prior to going ashore. For a simple example, in some countries you can not wear camo clothing.

I simply made reference to the poster you chastised with your incorrect statement of ZERO tolerance for drugs. In addition I mentioned nicotine as a drug...which goes against your ZERO tolerance statement. The fact of the matter is the poster was correct. When MJ becomes legal federally and globally...and it is well on its way...maritime law will adjust.

He is distorting what has been said. The topic was about passengers smoking MJ not crew. He was wrong to chastise the poster who said MJ will soon be federally legal in the US. The fact is Alcohol is a drug and so is nicotine and they are both tolerated by maritime law and as MJ continues to become legal...maritime law will adjust as well. This is reminiscent of his failed muster drill stance.

I have noticed an uptick in the smell as well. I have had a situation before when a couple sat on their balcony every day smoking and then spraying Lysol. I don't know which smell was more annoying but today, with all the edibles currently on the market, there really is no need for someone to sit and smoke the stuff.

Zero tolerance for drugs? Alcohol is a drug, and a highly addictive one. Specifically, It is classified as a Central Nervous System (CNS) depressant. When the US and Europe make marijuana legal, the cruise industry (maritime law) will modify their rules similar to how they have for alcohol.

The ring is moving at a good clip and it is well forward of the boat...if someone did throw it...my question is why if the boat is empty? It just seems out of place to me.

I saw a 60 minutes (or similar) with interviews ...it wasn't pretty. Let me guess you were on the Concordia?

In the first video, did anyone else notice the life ring floating by? Evidently someone threw it in forward of the ship...

Concordia? You can't be serious...outside of the fact the Captain bailed out first...the crew was in disarray...multiple accounts of passengers taking over because crew did not perform. In addition multiple people just jumped in the water and attempted to swim ashore.

Yes...this will work...I simply choose the ship I am looking to check in for under browse our ships and then it takes you straight to the booking. No need to reboot or any of that stuff.

Packages extended automatically at 50 percent off for the day. if you do not want to pay 50 percent off u have to call guest services to cancel.

4 night cruise with 2 stops was original itinerary. Only issue I have is there were 6 ships impacted and ours was the only one who did not get a port replaced. Captain said none were available …not so sure about that….Cozumel usually takes all comers and allows tenders when pier slots are filled. I think because the ship is not at capacity, burning all the fuel to Cozumel would just be more of a revenue loss. So much for the theory you have to visit a foreign port. Obviously there is an exemption available.

Letters left in mailbox outside cabin door. Ask your room steward for it or go to front desk.