Bingo is apparently included now?

[Carnival_Brides]

Found this on another group.

 

Apparently, Bingo is now included in the cost of cruises. Does anyone know when this starts/ed? I've only played twice on all of my cruises, but I'd consider it if it were included now.

 

http://www.carnival.com/domain/explore/onboard/activities/bingo.aspx

 

Screenshot of the page:

Edited October 22, 2014 by Carnival_Brides

[Surfwench]

Found this on another group.

 

Apparently, Bingo is now included in the cost of cruises. Does anyone know when this starts/ed? I've only played twice on all of my cruises, but I'd consider it if it were included now.

 

http://www.carnival.com/domain/explore/onboard/activities/bingo.aspx

 

I seriously doubt that. The whole ship would be showing up to grab a card! It was $20.00 to play all previous cruises.

 

:eek:

[Carnival_Brides]

I apparently misunderstood. The actual game is included in the cruise, but you still have to pay for the cards. Is anyone else confused by CCL marking it as "included"?

Edited October 22, 2014 by Carnival_Brides

[vlynn]

I was on the Pride just 10 days ago and it was NOT included.

 

The link you provided does say it is though...strange!

Edited October 22, 2014 by vlynn
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[SkyMaster]

I too, find it VERY difficult to believe that BINGO might be included in the price of my cruise. That's a HUGE money maker for the line, and there are lots of folks who are anxious to pay the $20 or so for a chance to win. I'd bet that it was a mistake by someone in the marketing department. :eek:

 

"SKY"

[Swampbaby]

I apparently misunderstood. The actual game is included in the cruise, but you still have to pay for the cards. Is anyone else confused by CCL marking it as "included"?

 

I personally feel that it is very misleading but know it was $20 to play last cruise.

[sanmarcosman]

Nice try ;)

[INCHARGE]

Found this on another group.

 

Apparently, Bingo is now included in the cost of cruises. Does anyone know when this starts/ed? I've only played twice on all of my cruises, but I'd consider it if it were included now.

 

http://www.carnival.com/domain/explore/onboard/activities/bingo.aspx

 

Screenshot of the page:

 

I see why you thought that, because under cost, it states "Included." I'm sure you are not the only one that thought that. It needs to be fixed, pronto. :)

[vlynn]

It also states all the bars are "Cost Included" which is funny. Maybe they mean that there is no entry fee to the location. Kind-of stretching the meaning of cost included.....:rolleyes:

[Carnival_Brides]

It also states all the bars are "Cost Included" which is funny...Kind-of stretching the meaning of cost included.....:rolleyes:

 

Should have been the first sign something was hinky. I thought I had missed a major announcement or something. It surprised me that they would include Bingo when they're sinking the rates to get people onboard because I know it's a revenue stream for the company.

Edited October 22, 2014 by Carnival_Brides

[theriac]

This reminds me of a guy at a renaissance festival who kept yelling to everyone, "FREE SODA, CUPS $5"

[kona_wahine]

Yeah, right. That's a huge money maker for them, plus where would the prize $ come from?

[RuthlessBoss]

I see why you thought that, because under cost, it states "Included." I'm sure you are not the only one that thought that. It needs to be fixed, pronto. :)

 

It's misleading at first, but reading into it, the "included" is really meaning it's part of "the fun". It never says included in the cruise price.

 

I agree that ad needs to be corrected.

[vlynn]

It's misleading at first, but reading into it, the "included" is really meaning it's part of "the fun". It never says included in the cruise price.

 

I agree that ad needs to be corrected.

 

I read into it and I don't see why this would be the reason they have bingo listed as Cost Included but for activities like Carnival Live, Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, Internet Cafe they have listed correctly as For a Fee. I would hope this is just an error on their part otherwise they are being misleading period. Unless I am missing something, which is always possible. lol. :)

[AZmike480]

I don't believe that any cruise lines would make a revenue generator free to its guests. I'm guessing that it was wishful thinking when you first read this. :D

 

AZmike480

[YorN]

BINGO has even a bigger markup than alcohol. No way would that ever become free.

[hlb76]

I noticed today it said Thrill theater included just like the BINGO and thought to myself.. bet not:o

[snorkelman]

Watching bingo without a card is as free as watching the art auction without bidding.

[andy.capitan]

Watching bingo without a card is as free as watching the art auction without bidding.

 

Baloney. You can drink champagne at the art auction.

[RuthlessBoss]

I see why you thought that, because under cost, it states "Included." I'm sure you are not the only one that thought that. It needs to be fixed, pronto. :)

 

In checking all the other activities from karaoke, to the atrium, they all list as included. So, although we hoped it was included with the fare, it's just like all the others about it just being available as being included in the fun.

[mintsugarcube]

this reminds me of a guy at a renaissance festival who kept yelling to everyone, "free soda, cups $5"

 

love it!!

[CookieShip]

It also says for all ages, I think you have to be 18 to buy the cards, so errors all around.

[mapsmith]

http://www.carnival.com/domain/explore/onboard/activities/bingo.aspx

 

When you click on the link. At the far right. It will show "Cost for a fee"

[CruizinMama1026]

1. Has anyone ever won at BINGO here? Is it $20 a person?

 

2. They have free Champagne at the Art Auction? How did I not know about this :p

[DANCING GRANDMOMMY]

I was on the Pride just 10 days ago and it was NOT included.

 

The link you provided does say it is though...strange!

It no longer said included when I clicked on the link. It now says fee.

 

Do you think Carnival monitors this website?