HamSammie Posted March 28, 2016 #1676 Share Posted March 28, 2016 If you are like me I pay the balance off in full each month so it wouldn't really matter. Yes you can cancel the purchase. If you haven't yet change you credit card for your onboard account. Generally I do as well, but I have a bonus coming from work in June, so if I can stretch out $900 for Cheers + on-board expenses (probably another $500-$700 over a couple of months interest free, I might do that. ALready changed the credit card on account this morning :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted March 28, 2016 #1677 Share Posted March 28, 2016 If you are like me I pay the balance off in full each month so it wouldn't really matter. Yes you can cancel the purchase. If you haven't yet change you credit card for your onboard account. True, but the 0 APR over 18 months is a better deal than paying it all off in one statement... as long as you actually do pay it off by the time the promotion ends!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookwerm1980 Posted March 29, 2016 #1678 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Can you purchase the package on the 2nd day of a five night cruise? If so, how much would it be? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted March 29, 2016 #1679 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Can you purchase the package on the 2nd day of a five night cruise? If so, how much would it be? 49.95 pp, per night, so 49.95 x 4, plus 15% gratuity. (229.77) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
65stang Posted March 29, 2016 #1680 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) 49.95 pp, per night, so 49.95 x 4, plus 15% gratuity. (229.77) This price is incorrect now. The price of $49.95 is only if the package is pre-purchased. If you wait until you are on board the price is $54.95 per day plus the 15% gratuity. So 54.95 X 15% =$63.1925 per day X 4 days = $252.77. Edited March 29, 2016 by 65stang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anne76 Posted March 29, 2016 #1681 Share Posted March 29, 2016 My only concern right now is service...:eek: Do you have good service with Cheers? Like in the dining room, when you want a specific glass of wine?? Do you use it in the steakhouse??:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdfireman Posted March 29, 2016 #1682 Share Posted March 29, 2016 My only concern right now is service...:eek: Do you have good service with Cheers? Like in the dining room, when you want a specific glass of wine?? Do you use it in the steakhouse??:confused: Yes and Yes and remember those who tip a little extra get what they want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookwerm1980 Posted April 1, 2016 #1683 Share Posted April 1, 2016 49.95 pp, per night, so 49.95 x 4, plus 15% gratuity. (229.77) Thanks for the reply. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookwerm1980 Posted April 1, 2016 #1684 Share Posted April 1, 2016 This price is incorrect now. The price of $49.95 is only if the package is pre-purchased. If you wait until you are on board the price is $54.95 per day plus the 15% gratuity.So 54.95 X 15% =$63.1925 per day X 4 days = $252.77. Thanks for the reply. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrupke06 Posted April 1, 2016 #1685 Share Posted April 1, 2016 So for roughly the last year I have been gradually saving Carnival Gift Cards. My intention was to use that money to pay for the Cheers. With the new changes to Cheers, I have to pre-order or spend more on board. At this time, I cannot pre-order online and pay with gift cards. Does anyone know if I can pre-order and pay with gift cards by phone? I have talked to others on FB groups who said this was an issue, but nobody has talked to anyone from Carnival yet. If I can't, I can't. I'll just put that $$ towards something else onboard, but I'd like to use it towards Cheers as I can't see spending that much on anything else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHilla619 Posted April 1, 2016 #1686 Share Posted April 1, 2016 So for roughly the last year I have been gradually saving Carnival Gift Cards. My intention was to use that money to pay for the Cheers. With the new changes to Cheers, I have to pre-order or spend more on board. At this time, I cannot pre-order online and pay with gift cards. Does anyone know if I can pre-order and pay with gift cards by phone? I have talked to others on FB groups who said this was an issue, but nobody has talked to anyone from Carnival yet. If I can't, I can't. I'll just put that $$ towards something else onboard, but I'd like to use it towards Cheers as I can't see spending that much on anything else. Call Carnival, explain the situation, and ask nicely. They should be able to do it manually over the phone, and you'd get that $5 a day savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sternfanla Posted April 1, 2016 #1687 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I would just call Carnival yourself since no one has talked to them yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingbandmom Posted April 1, 2016 #1688 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I called Carnival and you are not able to use gift cards to pre-purchase Cheers. I do hope that they will change this, their profit does not change, it is just a convenience for it's customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted April 1, 2016 #1689 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) I called Carnival and you are not able to use gift cards to pre-purchase Cheers. I do hope that they will change this, their profit does not change, it is just a convenience for it's customers. That is frustrating for sure. I don't sail until October so hopefully the checkout changes by then. Edited April 1, 2016 by cmukid87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmarie424 Posted April 1, 2016 #1690 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I called Carnival and you are not able to use gift cards to pre-purchase Cheers. I do hope that they will change this, their profit does not change, it is just a convenience for it's customers. Their profit does change as they have to pay the retailer a commission and a fee to the company that distributes the gift cards. But they should still let them be used. If it were me I'd apply the cards to my S&S account then move the money to a casino account on a slot machine and cash it out. Kind of a pain but at least you'd get the Cheers! at the cheaper price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted April 1, 2016 #1691 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Their profit does change as they have to pay the retailer a commission and a fee to the company that distributes the gift cards. But they should still let them be used. If it were me I'd apply the cards to my S&S account then move the money to a casino account on a slot machine and cash it out. Kind of a pain but at least you'd get the Cheers! at the cheaper price. It's not a cash vs card thing, though. It's when the program is purchased. If purchased before you board, it is $5 cheaper/day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paiken Posted May 15, 2016 #1692 Share Posted May 15, 2016 A fellow cruiser turns 21 on the 4th day of our 8 night cruise. Do you think Carnival will allow him to buy the Cheers Card on his birthday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dore Posted May 15, 2016 #1693 Share Posted May 15, 2016 A fellow cruiser turns 21 on the 4th day of our 8 night cruise. Do you think Carnival will allow him to buy the Cheers Card on his birthday? Nope, since Cheers must be purchased within the first two days of the voyage. (Second day for cruises from NY, TX, and AL ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pops, Esq. Posted May 15, 2016 #1694 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I called Carnival and you are not able to use gift cards to pre-purchase Cheers. I do hope that they will change this, their profit does not change, it is just a convenience for it's customers. Can still use gift cards to buy once onboard, but, as you noted, it's more expensive on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdggal1980 Posted May 16, 2016 #1695 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Does anyone know if Carnival has plans to allow for the option of paying for Cheers when you originally book? Meaning having a box to check to add it in (like you would when prepaying gratuities)? Just a thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dore Posted May 16, 2016 #1696 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Does anyone know if Carnival has plans to allow for the option of paying for Cheers when you originally book? Meaning having a box to check to add it in (like you would when prepaying gratuities)? Just a thought... Probably not in the plans, but that's just my opinion. Two totally different systems - the booking system and the Fun Shops/Excursions systems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdggal1980 Posted May 16, 2016 #1697 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Probably not in the plans, but that's just my opinion. Two totally different systems - the booking system and the Fun Shops/Excursions systems. That makes sense; I hadn't even considered that! Thanks for your input :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Dore Posted May 16, 2016 #1698 Share Posted May 16, 2016 (edited) That makes sense; I hadn't even considered that! Thanks for your input :) It would be nice (and smart from a financial standpoint) - but I find CCL systems to be totally antiquated. When they did the VIFP conversion a few years ago, it was a total disaster for weeks. I'm honestly surprised they managed to incorporate the Cheers! purchase into the Fun Shops without major issue. Edited May 16, 2016 by Steve Dore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paynete Posted May 19, 2016 #1699 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Are martini tastings covered by cheers program? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookbug53 Posted May 19, 2016 #1700 Share Posted May 19, 2016 Are martini tastings covered by cheers program? No. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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