chewie139 Posted August 11, 2014 #26 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Mine was nearly $850 and hubby's was a little over $400. His was mostly drinks, mine was $400 in casino, 2 cartons cigs, and the rest drinks. I see from all the other replies where my money went. Glad to know someone won. While I was gambling one night, a lady hit a royal flush on one of the tv looking games. I didn't think it was ever going to quit making a noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristie64063 Posted August 11, 2014 #27 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Got the bill this morning under our door...womp womp womp. $566 We racked up $1200. I only paid on my CC $315!! Hello OBC and had some cash I won in the Casino that I put on it too. And a small refund from an Excusion we cancelled. What's really crazy is we aren't drinkers!! We had maybe 7-10 (total between my husband and I) alcoholic drinks. Although my 15 y/o had quite a few virgin Pina Colada's, lol. We spent about $500 in the Spa. :D Oh, and this didn't include gratuities ... we pre-paid. Edited August 11, 2014 by kristie64063 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medsed Posted August 11, 2014 #28 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We had prepaid tips and excursions, had a small OBC and walked away owing 36.11.....having a diabetic hubby who cannot really drink much keeps our on board spending waaaayyyy down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grog5 Posted August 11, 2014 #29 Share Posted August 11, 2014 $726. I budget $1000 for DW and I on a 7 or 8 day cruise so we were under budget. My philosophy - we are on vacation so let's have some fun. And we do! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted August 11, 2014 #30 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We prepay tips so for my husband and I our last cruise was right around $400 and that was pretty much all drinks and maybe a picture or two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincentharris Posted August 11, 2014 #31 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Too much Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghGirlee Posted August 11, 2014 #32 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Casino and smokes....NUFF said :eek:!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theriac Posted August 11, 2014 #33 Share Posted August 11, 2014 $1000 for 2 of us on a 6 day cruise. We bought bottomless bubbles, unlimited 4d theatre, cake at coffee shop, 4 shirts for $20, tips, 2 watches, 2 pairs of raybans, 3 jewerly sets, and a coupe drinks on board. Having said that we only bought a bunch of that stuff because I won over $2000 in the casino on roulette and slots, so really it was all free but had it not been we probably would have spent around $500 including tips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliCash Posted August 11, 2014 #34 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) For our first cruise (7 day & we both had bottomless bubbles) DW and I spent about $800 between the both of us. Mostly was on drinks and pictures. For our second cruise (7day & we both had bottomless bubbles) DW and I spent about $800...we had $200 of OBC, so we only ended up paying $600. It's nice to keep track of your balance from your room to make sure you don't go over what you're not comfortable with or if you close to going over budget. Edited August 11, 2014 by CaliCash Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1midsun Posted August 11, 2014 #35 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We usually think we are doing good if we stay around $1000 for the two of us on 7 or 8 day cruise. Tips and excursions are not in this $1000 as we prepay tips, and pre-book excursions. As a previous poster said we are on vacation!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muah3iluvzu06 Posted August 11, 2014 #36 Share Posted August 11, 2014 $750 (this includes tips), luckily $400 was OBC! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowflag Posted August 11, 2014 #37 Share Posted August 11, 2014 With an OBC of $60 my total came to $2.29 after paying gratuity and purchasing a bottle of eye drops in the gift shop. This was a solo cruise on 4 day Imagination. I'm frugal I suppose. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ncovert Posted August 11, 2014 #38 Share Posted August 11, 2014 On our last cruise (a four day trip) we were just over $100 after our pre-paid tips. On a typical seven day cruise we spend about $300 to $400 after our prepaid gratuities. Once we spent almost $700 but we were photo happy. For our upcoming cruise in Oct I have budgeted $550. (I plan on taking DW to the Chef's Table) Happy sailing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaNavy Posted August 11, 2014 #39 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Too much Ha! I can relate... But last trip was a 4-nighter, a little less than $200, including tips and a massage on special. I'm not a big drinker and brought my one bottle of wine on board. I also don't buy photos or very many souvenirs - after a certain number of cruises, I just wasn't that interested anymore, now it's maybe a fridge magnet or such. But next up will be my first B2B and a real Serious Vacation...;)...so who knows? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mzloolue Posted August 11, 2014 #40 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We don't spend much usually. Tips and a few drinks. Although we almost spent a lot at the shop on a piece of jewelry, but went back to get it and it was gone. I think they must have had it by mistake as it was much nicer than what they usually have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfinger Posted August 11, 2014 #41 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Got the bill this morning under our door...womp womp womp. $566 Shore excursions, tips, fun shops, cherry on top....hmmm...about $1300. Plus about $100 more spent in the ports. Edited August 11, 2014 by Badfinger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBubbs Posted August 11, 2014 #42 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Last cruise, I purchased $1000 in cruise cash, our final bill was around a $100, we did the steak house, chefs table, shopped, and spent about $500 in drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted August 11, 2014 #43 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) $96. (auto gratuities) less a small refund on the taxes and fees. This might be why I didn't get the free cruise offer. Carnival knows they're not bound to make any money off me. I did give out about $50. in cash as extra tips to my wait team and steward. Edited August 11, 2014 by cruise pup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4Tacos Posted August 11, 2014 #44 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We usually think we are doing good if we stay around $1000 for the two of us on 7 or 8 day cruise. Tips and excursions are not in this $1000 as we prepay tips, and pre-book excursions. As a previous poster said we are on vacation!! This is pretty much us. Our last was $750 on a 7 day. Two adults and two kids. Paid for owl jams one time, drinks, some virgin drinks for the kids, a couple if knick knacks in the fun shops. Tips are always prepaid. We have an 8 day coming up and I'm hoping to do cheers. We are also planning Steakhouse and probably two owl jams. Sent from my SCH-I535 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
losijon Posted August 11, 2014 #45 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Out last cruise was a four day and it came to about 300.00 for the wife and I which was an Ensenada wine tour, tips and a couple drinks and specialty coffees here and there. Doesn't include the extra tips for room service and room steward and any extra $$ while off the ship. ..................................................... Carnival Pride 7 day Mexican Riviera: September 2008 Carnival Inspiration 4 day Mexican Riviera: September 2013 Carnival Miracle 15 day Hawaii: coming October 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted August 11, 2014 #46 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I don't remember the exact amount but I do remember it was under $7.00 thanks to an OBC of $200 from my Visa rewards card. Of course I am talking about another cruise line here because that was my last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AidenandCasensMommy Posted August 11, 2014 #47 Share Posted August 11, 2014 We took my BIL on his first cruise. He was 21. He got very drunk in the casino one night and didn't even remember getting back to his room. He went to check his balance the next day and it was over $800. He had no recollection of what all he did, lol. He said he never wanted to cruise again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adriennerm Posted August 11, 2014 #48 Share Posted August 11, 2014 4-day cruise 2 adults $300. 3-day cruise 1 adult 2 children $220. 6-day cruise 2adults $800. That 6 day cruise final bill was a shocker lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peppe1019 Posted August 11, 2014 #49 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Hi all just got off the freedom wife and two children 6&9 1300 includes gratuities.. Won 800 in the casino so worked out great and we had a great time.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted August 11, 2014 #50 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Around $600 on our S&S card. I keep the charge on our Discover card to get the cashback reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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