Save 10% on Carnival Gift e-Cards through Verizon program

[bambilin]

Cruise cash is use or lose, BUT you can cash out at the casino. Any money left from actual gift cards is refunded in another gift card, but if you buy cruise cash with a gift card then cruise cash rules apply. Just make sure you don't buy too much cruise cash. If you have anything left over, cash out at the casino otherwise you will lose it.

 

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Thanks! I guess the rules changed or someone was just nice to me on my Dream cruise a few years ago. They gave me a gift card back with balance. Sorry if I gave you bad info!

 

 

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[cruizinisthebest]

Thanks! I guess the rules changed or someone was just nice to me on my Dream cruise a few years ago. They gave me a gift card back with balance. Sorry if I gave you bad info!

 

 

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It's all confusing. No harm. We brought a bunch of gift cards for use onboard. I purchased cruise cash with about half of them. I'll load the rest as gift cards as needed.

 

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[Organized Chaos]

So the gift cards will no longer be available on Verizon site?

They introduced a new rewards program, called Verizon Up. From what I've read, it's active now, so you can go to their site and see about signing up. Not sure if Carnival cards are still available. Here's what they say about the new rewards system...

"Sure, we’ve got amazing once-in-a-lifetime experiences and front-row tickets, but we’ve also got tons of good stuff like Apple Music, Uber rides, sports gear, coffee and more. No points or levels required. Get one credit for every $300 you spend on your Verizon Wireless monthly bill. 1 credit gets you 1 reward. And some don’t even need a credit. It’s that simple."

 

The article I read says that if customers want to sign up for Verizon Up, they are also forcing you to sign up for Verizon Selects, with no apparent way to opt out of that, as of right now. This is what they say Verizon Selects does...Verizon Selects tracks “information about your wireless device and how you use it – including web addresses of the sites you visit, similar information about apps and features you use, as well as device and advertising identifiers.” So if you're concerned about privacy, that's definitely something to consider.

[bar1068]

They introduced a new rewards program, called Verizon Up. From what I've read, it's active now, so you can go to their site and see about signing up. Not sure if Carnival cards are still available. Here's what they say about the new rewards system...

"Sure, we’ve got amazing once-in-a-lifetime experiences and front-row tickets, but we’ve also got tons of good stuff like Apple Music, Uber rides, sports gear, coffee and more. No points or levels required. Get one credit for every $300 you spend on your Verizon Wireless monthly bill. 1 credit gets you 1 reward. And some don’t even need a credit. It’s that simple."

 

The article I read says that if customers want to sign up for Verizon Up, they are also forcing you to sign up for Verizon Selects, with no apparent way to opt out of that, as of right now. This is what they say Verizon Selects does...Verizon Selects tracks “information about your wireless device and how you use it – including web addresses of the sites you visit, similar information about apps and features you use, as well as device and advertising identifiers.” So if you're concerned about privacy, that's definitely something to consider.

 

Any idea if these "deals" are for Verizon wireless customers only, or can us lowly Fios customers get in on the deals now?

[LibratPDX]

They introduced a new rewards program, called Verizon Up. From what I've read, it's active now, so you can go to their site and see about signing up. Not sure if Carnival cards are still available. Here's what they say about the new rewards system...

"Sure, we’ve got amazing once-in-a-lifetime experiences and front-row tickets, but we’ve also got tons of good stuff like Apple Music, Uber rides, sports gear, coffee and more. No points or levels required. Get one credit for every $300 you spend on your Verizon Wireless monthly bill. 1 credit gets you 1 reward. And some don’t even need a credit. It’s that simple."

 

The article I read says that if customers want to sign up for Verizon Up, they are also forcing you to sign up for Verizon Selects, with no apparent way to opt out of that, as of right now. This is what they say Verizon Selects does...Verizon Selects tracks “information about your wireless device and how you use it – including web addresses of the sites you visit, similar information about apps and features you use, as well as device and advertising identifiers.” So if you're concerned about privacy, that's definitely something to consider.

 

Also, their current rewards program expires November 1st and the points are NOT transferrable........so use them while you can!

[Organized Chaos]

Any idea if these "deals" are for Verizon wireless customers only, or can us lowly Fios customers get in on the deals now?

This is what they have to say in their FAQ:

 

Who's eligible for Verizon Up and how do I enroll?

It's easy to enroll in Verizon Up:

• Have an active Verizon Wireless account in good standing.
  
  
• Be on a standard monthly plan, such as the new Verizon Plan (including Unlimited), The Verizon Plan or MORE Everything®, and America's Choice plans.
  
  

So it doesn't look like it includes anyone without a wireless plan.

[bar1068]

Makes sense. Thanks.

 

 

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[Galleon1234]

Can anyone tell me if the AARP points for carnival cards are going away also? Thanks

[cruizinisthebest]

Can anyone tell me if the AARP points for carnival cards are going away also? Thanks

No. There hasn't been any word of other reward programs changing.

 

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[notes21]

When I sign in , it is saying SmartRewards will end 11/1/17 and you can redeem points until then or until things are gone. There are still carnival cards available now

[notes21]

Sorry to repost what others had said; I missed that someone else had already given the end date for the current program.

[SNJCruisers]

When I sign in , it is saying SmartRewards will end 11/1/17 and you can redeem points until then or until things are gone. There are still carnival cards available now

Currently available are 100.00 in plastic version, as well as 100.00 and 500.00 in email version. Just snagged 500 x 5, which won't be used till 2020 or 2021 when the new LNG ships come out. Edited August 4, 2017 by SNJCruisers

[pntnnc]

I have two questions, first what is the difference with the egift? I have only actually gotten plastic ones in mail. Do they go in sail & sign the same way? Also I have a small cruise cash. If I also load gift cards how does the ship know to pull the coffee shop purchases from cruise cash so I dont lose it? It was a promotion from my credit card. Thanks so much

[cruizinisthebest]

I have two questions, first what is the difference with the egift? I have only actually gotten plastic ones in mail. Do they go in sail & sign the same way? Also I have a small cruise cash. If I also load gift cards how does the ship know to pull the coffee shop purchases from cruise cash so I dont lose it? It was a promotion from my credit card. Thanks so much

Plastic and electronic cards work the exact same way. No difference at all other than one is in a card and the other is a paper ecard sent to your email address. Both have the card # and pins.

 

Non refundable onboard credit, which is what cruise cash is, is always used first. The system does it automatically. Followed by refundable obc, then cash/gift cards, then credit cards. That's the order the system uses.

 

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[pntnnc]

Thank you!

[azjim66]

I just bought a few ecards through Verizon and had a similar question. We plan on using the ecards for the cheers program. I plan on buying them in increments in the coming weeks for our cruise in October. I could apply them to my carnival account as cruise cash as I purchase them and apply to cheers once on board or I guess I could wait until I have enough to cover the cheers program completely then just apply all of them towards cheers (with cheers being slightly cheaper if you purchase in advance). I haven't used ecards prior so was wondering what you all do I have already made the final payment. Thanks!

 

 

Yes you can. You go to the Fun Shops section online and you can purchase Cruise Cash. I did this for my upcoming Vista cruise.

 

 

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[SNJCruisers]

I just bought a few ecards through Verizon and had a similar question. We plan on using the ecards for the cheers program. I plan on buying them in increments in the coming weeks for our cruise in October. I could apply them to my carnival account as cruise cash as I purchase them and apply to cheers once on board or I guess I could wait until I have enough to cover the cheers program completely then just apply all of them towards cheers (with cheers being slightly cheaper if you purchase in advance). I haven't used ecards prior so was wondering what you all do I have already made the final payment. Thanks!

If you used a TA, contact them or if you booked through Carnival directly, call them. Either way, have the Cheers program applied to your booking and then pay it off with the ecards that you purchase. By doing it this way, you'll save the 5.00 + 15% per day by purchasing Cheers ahead of time. Remember that you can also use the ecards for gratuities, specialty dining and any other on board purchases.

[cruizinisthebest]

I just bought a few ecards through Verizon and had a similar question. We plan on using the ecards for the cheers program. I plan on buying them in increments in the coming weeks for our cruise in October. I could apply them to my carnival account as cruise cash as I purchase them and apply to cheers once on board or I guess I could wait until I have enough to cover the cheers program completely then just apply all of them towards cheers (with cheers being slightly cheaper if you purchase in advance). I haven't used ecards prior so was wondering what you all do I have already made the final payment. Thanks!

Cheers is cheaper if you buy it online in advance. So wait until you have enough in gift cards and then buy it. There's no limit on how many cards you can use per transaction.

 

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[cruizinisthebest]

Doesn't matter whether booked on your own or through an agent. Pre purchases of cheers, excursions, etc. is available to anyone booked. I use a TA and buy my own stuff online.

 

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[winddawn]

They introduced a new rewards program, called Verizon Up. From what I've read, it's active now, so you can go to their site and see about signing up. Not sure if Carnival cards are still available. Here's what they say about the new rewards system...

"Sure, we’ve got amazing once-in-a-lifetime experiences and front-row tickets, but we’ve also got tons of good stuff like Apple Music, Uber rides, sports gear, coffee and more. No points or levels required. Get one credit for every $300 you spend on your Verizon Wireless monthly bill. 1 credit gets you 1 reward. And some don’t even need a credit. It’s that simple."

 

The article I read says that if customers want to sign up for Verizon Up, they are also forcing you to sign up for Verizon Selects, with no apparent way to opt out of that, as of right now. This is what they say Verizon Selects does...Verizon Selects tracks “information about your wireless device and how you use it – including web addresses of the sites you visit, similar information about apps and features you use, as well as device and advertising identifiers.” So if you're concerned about privacy, that's definitely something to consider.

 

I remember reading these same rules about Verizon Rewards back when it first started.

[Organized Chaos]

I remember reading these same rules about Verizon Rewards back when it first started.

The article I read referenced that this was a part of the Smart Rewards system. The difference between now and then is, back then they gave customers the option to opt out of the Verizon Selects program that collects all of that data. This time, as far as anyone can tell, you're forced into it with no way to opt out.

[azjim66]

Thank You! Sounds like a good plan!

Cheers is cheaper if you buy it online in advance. So wait until you have enough in gift cards and then buy it. There's no limit on how many cards you can use per transaction.

 

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[azjim66]

Thanks!

 

If you used a TA, contact them or if you booked through Carnival directly, call them. Either way, have the Cheers program applied to your booking and then pay it off with the ecards that you purchase. By doing it this way, you'll save the 5.00 + 15% per day by purchasing Cheers ahead of time. Remember that you can also use the ecards for gratuities, specialty dining and any other on board purchases.

[lovebears]

Patiently waiting for more gift cards to be posted

 

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[13cheermom]

Kinda wondering if they will replace them again? Since Verizon is ending their smart rewards program 11/1/17 there has been a run on all the Carnival cards in the past week. As well as their other gift cards which seem to be selling out. So am wondering if they will be restocking any of the cards at this point? I went ahead and bought about $3,000 worth last week just incase to pay off next years cruise.