NCTribeFan Posted November 4, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Yes, we've all whined about how impossible it is to figure out why some people get nice comps and others don't; why some get discounted cabin offers and some don't; why some get casino cash and some don't. Once upon a time I had a Player's Club rate and booked a cruise (just a regular cruise; not one of their special sailings). Once upon a time I actually received a gift basket plus water plus photo coupon. Usually, I get a whopping $25 casino cash. Hey, I'll take it! They don't HAVE to give me anything. I'm not a high roller. For some reason, though, I'm to receive the Premium Bon Voyage Package on my upcoming cruise. Really. No idea why this time is any different from the other recent cruises. Anyway, can someone tell me what I should expect to receive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beave8920 Posted November 4, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 4, 2013 We got one on our last cruise and it consisted of a plate of choc strawberries and a $10 photo coupon. In the past we also received a bottle of champagne and fruit basket, but not this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fkfad Posted November 4, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 4, 2013 We always receive a premium bon voyage package. It consists of a fruit basket, crackers, cheese, bottle of wine, a couple of bottles of water, a photo coupon, and a free drink coupon... For our last cruise, they decorated our room with the "Happy Anniversary" decorations -- it was really nice (and unexpected)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted November 4, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Free wine is nice! I got the basket on my 6-night Norfolk-Bermuda cruise on Glory in 2011. I actually gave the fruit away to another solo cruiser who was at my dinner table and I brought one of the big bottles of water home. I was driving, so that was fine (heavy in that carry-off bag, though!). I'm Platinum and never eat the plate of chocolates they bring, so I hope it's the wine & cheese basket. I'm booked for the steakhouse the first night, so should get comp wine there, too. Being that I'm sailing from San Juan and have the ability to board multiple times (with a bottle each time), I may end up not even needing to purchase a wine package! I can donate that money to the casino instead, you know, to show my appreciation! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celticd1 Posted November 4, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I am done with the casinos on Carnival. Those slots could not be any tighter. I refuse to give them any more of my money. I'm not looking to win big (although it would be nice) I just want to be able to play for a couple hours at a time without dropping hundreds of dollars. Oh well, my hubby will be happy anyway. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancogran Posted November 4, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 4, 2013 My last two cruises I've also received the $25 casino comp but last week, I received an email saying I qualified for the Premium Bon Voyage Package on our upcoming Freedom cruise. The email states the Premium Package will include a Cash 10 Photo Coupon, a Fruit Basket, a bottle of Fine Wine, and 2 bottles of Mineral Water. (this was taken right from the email). Enjoy it! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taecruise2 Posted November 4, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Anyone know what the current telephone number is to call and find out if you qualify for anything. The number seems to keep changing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted January 11, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2014 Anyone know what the current telephone number is to call and find out if you qualify for anything. The number seems to keep changing I sent an email to MBayona@carnival.com. He was on vacation and just got back on 1/7/14. I had sent the email the end of December and found out he was gone. Just received an email today from him stating we're getting the Premium Bon Voyage Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted January 11, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2014 (edited) I gamble a little every day, maybe $40 and usually leave with the same. Over our last cruise I maybe lost $100. I got an email after we booked our 1/18 cruise for $25 casino comp. I was surprised and happy to take it. Edited January 11, 2014 by kona_wahine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghGirlee Posted January 11, 2014 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I thought they did away with the Bon Voyage packages??? Guess they are making a come back.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted January 11, 2014 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2014 I thought they did away with the Bon Voyage packages??? Guess they are making a come back.... Last year we received cash - me $25 & SO $75. Previously, we received the Standard Bon Voyage Package. This time based on last year's B2B (considered one cruise), we'll be receiving the Premium Bon Voyage Package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joncorr3 Posted January 11, 2014 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2014 My wife got a free cruise for 2. Just had to pay taxes. But we upgraded to balcony and took the kids. Saving over 1000. Sent from my SCH-I605 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tullic Posted January 12, 2014 #13 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Anyone know what the current telephone number is to call and find out if you qualify for anything. The number seems to keep changing 866-672-2582 worked for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rena921 Posted January 12, 2014 #14 Share Posted January 12, 2014 Previously received: premium gift baskets, photo coupons, water, chocolate covered strawberries, champagne, drinks on us (me) etc. I have $100.00 casino cash for our cruise in March...don't know if they will give me anything other than that this time though....seems like the comps are getting stingy. I am hoping the deal with Penn National Gaming will help with that since we frequent their casinos locally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hancogran Posted January 21, 2014 #15 Share Posted January 21, 2014 We just got off Freedom this past Sunday (Jan. 19) and we received the premium basket which consisted of one 750 bottle of white wine, 2 large bottles of water, a $10 photo credit and a fruit/cheese basket. We enjoyed the cheese and crackers but let's face it, on a cruise how many people actually eat the fruit. We ended up leaving it for our room steward since you can't take it off with you when you're visiting ports. It's such a shame to waste all that fruit but what can you do:confused: We had a fantastic cruise and we DO appreciate the perks from the casino. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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