Carnival "on us" drink program

this should be automatic .chatting to the supervisors and being a tool playing $25 per hand at blackjack,this does not help at all

 

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Well, 16 cruises back to back would indicate to most people that I either have a load of money (in which case, I wouldn't cruise on Carnival) or worked on the ship. As a former Casino Host, I was simply trying to help you out.

Perhaps I'll keep the information to myself and let you pay for your drinks!

To anyone else, I'm happy to give you whatever information can.

Whether or not you agree with the policy, it is what it is. Don't shoot the messenger!

It is $2.50 per point on slots and $5.00 per point on video poker, not $2.00 per point...stated in the Ocean Players Club info.

I am assuming you are referring to points for cash back in the OPC. The 'on us' program is a trial in certain casino's only within the CPC. The points, ratings and benefits differ slightly to those in the OPC. For example, Companion Cards are not issued even when the points qualify for one under OPC. Depends on the Casino Manager also, on occasion there were cruises that had no 'on us' in operation. It's a step in the right direction for Carnival and good if you can qualify. Just don't "Get Caught" getting drinks for friends, I turned a blind eye, but I saw many cards pulled from people.

It is amazing that people are willing to spend a good amount of money to get free Drinks don't you realize this is just a way to get people to spend their money but if that is what you want to do well that is up to you. Besides the drinks are not really free because you have to spend money to get them. Have fun

There are gamblers and there are non gamblers. My mother has a gambling budget of 10.00, so when she has lost that in under 5 minutes she is done with the casino. She is a non gambler. I am a gambler. I have a considerably bigger gambling budget. But a budget I have, and I consider that money spent on what is "entertainment" for me. I have a daily budget so I dont blow it all in one day. When it is gone, I go do something else for the evening. In all of my 7 cruises, I have never once gone over my gambling budget, and on a couple of occasions have walked away on the last evening with a profit. If I get free drinks great, if not I still stick to my routine. I think it all boils down to if you are a gambler or not. JMHO:)

I've reached 1,500 points on the first night on my last two cruises. Imagine my disappointment when I found out on the Carnival Glory they weren't participating in the program yet. On the Carnival Pride- it was better. As other's have said you have to be in the casino and a server has to take your drink order. Over the course of a 7 day cruise- the servers got to know me and my wife-so about 50% of the time she had her drinks comped too. I pay $1 machines- primarily wheel of fortune. The only downside on the Pride was it was a trip to Bermuda- so the casino was closed for three days. Great program.

I've reached 1,500 points on the first night on my last two cruises. Imagine my disappointment when I found out on the Carnival Glory they weren't participating in the program yet. On the Carnival Pride- it was better. As other's have said you have to be in the casino and a server has to take your drink order. Over the course of a 7 day cruise- the servers got to know me and my wife-so about 50% of the time she had her drinks comped too. I pay $1 machines- primarily wheel of fortune. The only downside on the Pride was it was a trip to Bermuda- so the casino was closed for three days. Great program.

I know this is an old thread but that is how I get the card too. $1 wheel of fortune. Adds up quick because they payout is reasonable on those machines. $100 keeps you playing for a long time in most cases.

HI all, I know this is an older thread but I have a question...hopefully someone can answer. Last cruise I was on I was approached by the casino host to tell me I had earned drinks on us. I was surprised because I didn't know this was even a "thing" lol. The question: how do you know how many points you've earned? Is it on the slot machine? I don't remember seeing it so just wondered how do you keep track of your points earned? Thank you!

HI all, I know this is an older thread but I have a question...hopefully someone can answer. Last cruise I was on I was approached by the casino host to tell me I had earned drinks on us. I was surprised because I didn't know this was even a "thing" lol. The question: how do you know how many points you've earned? Is it on the slot machine? I don't remember seeing it so just wondered how do you keep track of your points earned? Thank you!

It's displayed on the slot machine, on the screen near where you insert your S&S card.

Thank you Dallas!