DKane Posted June 16, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I was offered a free cruise last fall and my husband and I sailed in January 2014. Just got a call on Thursday night offering me another free cruise (3 to 4 days), or a 7-day cruise costing "next to nothing." I opted for the 7-day cruise for $120.00 and will be sailing next month, and yes, this one they admit is a casino promotion. On the free cruise in January, I hit a small jackpot of $5k and my husband says they are looking to get their money back:) Well they are not getting their money back but my sailing companion, my dear SIL, loves the casino even more than I do and I'm sure Carnival will absolutely love her. Today I received another call from another PVP asking if I was thinking of making some cruise plans. Bottom line is that I think a lot of folks will be getting these calls if they haven't already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noremacc Posted June 16, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I don't like to answer my phone if I don't know the number. Are these calls coming from an 800 or other toll free number? I thought I had read somewhere in the past they may come from a 305 Miami number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSEA Posted June 16, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I was offered a free cruise last fall and my husband and I sailed in January 2014. Just got a call on Thursday night offering me another free cruise (3 to 4 days), or a 7-day cruise costing "next to nothing." I opted for the 7-day cruise for $120.00 and will be sailing next month, and yes, this one they admit is a casino promotion. On the free cruise in January, I hit a small jackpot of $5k and my husband says they are looking to get their money back:) Well they are not getting their money back but my sailing companion, my dear SIL, loves the casino even more than I do and I'm sure Carnival will absolutely love her. Today I received another call from another PVP asking if I was thinking of making some cruise plans. Bottom line is that I think a lot of folks will be getting these calls if they haven't already. Sounds great! Enjoy. Question - the offer you got last fall, how was it made? Also by phone? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WindsorFred Posted June 16, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 16, 2014 I don't like to answer my phone if I don't know the number. Are these calls coming from an 800 or other toll free number? I thought I had read somewhere in the past they may come from a 305 Miami number? Same here, is the caller ID's "Carnival Cruise Line"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSEA Posted June 16, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 16, 2014 (edited) I don't like to answer my phone if I don't know the number. Are these calls coming from an 800 or other toll free number? I thought I had read somewhere in the past they may come from a 305 Miami number? This is exactly why I asked the question above. Carnival from area code 305 has been ringing my phone off the hook lately. I don't answer because I am busy and don't want to talk cruising right now. But if its an offer like DKane recieved, well then, I just might find the time to pick up ;) I know the 305 is from Carnival because occasionally a person leaves a voice mail about wanting to talk to me. I just figured it was a sales call. Edited June 16, 2014 by LSEA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc4125 Posted June 16, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 16, 2014 This is exactly why I asked the question above. Carnival from area code 305 has been ringing my phone off the hook lately. I don't answer because I am busy and don't want to talk cruising right now. But if its an offer like DKane recieved, well then, I just might find the time to pick up ;) I know the 305 is from Carnival because occasionally a person leaves a voice mail about wanting to talk to me. I just figured it was a sales call. Thankfully when I got the call, my PVP left a message saying that I qualified for a free cruise. Before calling him back I checked on line for any VIFP offers and saw these listed as Pack & Play rates. I booked an 8 day on the Breeze then he called the next day just to let me know that I can use the same rate for another cruise, so I'm doing my first Back to Back in August. I just couldn't turn down an offer that great. For those wondering, go on line & you will be able to see any offers you have. These are Casino offers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bingomamma19 Posted June 16, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 16, 2014 This is exactly why I asked the question above. Carnival from area code 305 has been ringing my phone off the hook lately. I don't answer because I am busy and don't want to talk cruising right now. But if its an offer like DKane recieved, well then, I just might find the time to pick up ;) I know the 305 is from Carnival because occasionally a person leaves a voice mail about wanting to talk to me. I just figured it was a sales call. Just go online at carnival-at the top of the site are categores--go to the "manage" tab and click VIFP CLUB --click on my offers---put your vifp number in (you can look it up there with your name and birthday if you dont know it). Look under special offers and it will list everything you qualify for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascott318 Posted June 17, 2014 #8 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I have 2 booked under this offer and it's still showing allowing me to still book more sailing through August. Port fees and taxes and $100 obc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catlady53 Posted June 17, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I have 2 booked under this offer and it's still showing allowing me to still book more sailing through August. Port fees and taxes and $100 obc. I've booked two also and was able to upgrade to balcony for a little more. This casino offer I just couldn't refuse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctcruising Posted June 17, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I received a offer for a free cruise and one week later my wife received one. We trashed them both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascott318 Posted June 17, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I received a offer for a free cruise and one week later my wife received one. We trashed them both. We will miss you ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascott318 Posted June 17, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 17, 2014 I've booked two also and was able to upgrade to balcony for a little more. This casino offer I just couldn't refuse! I upgraded to Balcony for July ,but inside for August . May change ,who knows ! Really doesn't matter to us as long as we are on there. Little sleep ,and shower ,that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted June 18, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I don't like to answer my phone if I don't know the number. Are these calls coming from an 800 or other toll free number? I thought I had read somewhere in the past they may come from a 305 Miami number? The called ID said Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted June 18, 2014 Author #14 Share Posted June 18, 2014 I received a offer for a free cruise and one week later my wife received one. We trashed them both. Guess you are not cruise lovers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DKane Posted June 18, 2014 Author #15 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Sounds great! Enjoy. Question - the offer you got last fall, how was it made? Also by phone? Thanks. The offer last fall was a letter from Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstAlto Posted June 18, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 18, 2014 No free cruise for me :(- now I need to figure out why I continue to torture myself by opening these free cruise posts !! :confused: Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audcc77 Posted June 18, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 18, 2014 No free cruise for me :(- now I need to figure out why I continue to torture myself by opening these free cruise posts !! :confused:Jane I'm with ya, sista. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pe4all Posted June 18, 2014 #18 Share Posted June 18, 2014 No free cruise for me :(- now I need to figure out why I continue to torture myself by opening these free cruise posts !! :confused:Jane Same! But I consoled myself by booking 2 NCL cruises instead!:p:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstAlto Posted June 18, 2014 #19 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Same! But I consoled myself by booking 2 NCL cruises instead!:p:D Oh wow - that is great !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmowan8485 Posted June 18, 2014 #20 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Just checked and SURPRISE!!! no offer.. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinm Posted June 18, 2014 #21 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Just go online at carnival-at the top of the site are categores--go to the "manage" tab and click VIFP CLUB --click on my offers---put your vifp number in (you can look it up there with your name and birthday if you dont know it). Look under special offers and it will list everything you qualify for. I just found out my PVP account is screwed up! I tried to find mine and it says it doesn't know me. Funny, they new about the cruise I took more than 10 years ago when I sailed last. Guess I need to talk with my PVP ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddylover Posted June 19, 2014 #22 Share Posted June 19, 2014 Same! But I consoled myself by booking 2 NCL cruises instead!:p:D LOL.....we did the same.....booked 2 RCI cruises to console ourselved too!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstAlto Posted June 19, 2014 #23 Share Posted June 19, 2014 LOL.....we did the same.....booked 2 RCI cruises to console ourselved too!!!!! Oh my gosh - the Jewel and Allure are great ships !!! Way to branch out !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Sam Posted June 19, 2014 #24 Share Posted June 19, 2014 I would be thrilled with a free cruise. I answer 305 area calls in hope it is Carnival with a deal. But free would be good too. Love Carnival. Always feel welcomed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladydarcy1 Posted June 19, 2014 #25 Share Posted June 19, 2014 (edited) I got my first ever free cruise offer today. It was from the casino. I got an email from the player's club offering me a free suite for one of 3 cruises. The email called the cruise an "Elite player's club cruise." I have seen and been offered "Premier casino cruises" before--never free, but at a really reduced rate. Went on one of those once and had a blast. Any way, this offer had a whole bunch of perks listed the premier cruise didn't normally have. The offer also said it was limited to 30 guests and the cabins would be awarded on a first response basis. Both my mom and I got the email, but the offer did not show up under the "My offers" section of carnival's web site. After calling carnival to verify it was legitimate, we called the number listed in the email and we both lucked out and were each one of the 30 for the 10/4/2014 sailing on the Sunshine. I am so excited!!!! My office however, is going to kill me. I am going on the Liberty on 9/13/14 and after that sailing, I am going to turn around and fly back to Florida 11 days later for another cruise. Edited June 19, 2014 by Ladydarcy1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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