VASOXFANN Posted May 7, 2017 #26 Share Posted May 7, 2017 (edited) With all due respect, if one requires 6 months just to cover the deposit, how can one expect to be able to afford the cost of the cruise ? That was pretty rude, not to mention ignorant of how to use reduced deposits for one's benefit :rolleyes: For example, one may pay the lowest possible deposit then have the remaining time to accrue discounted gift cards to pay the balance INTEREST FREE. This method has saved us hundreds of dollars (gratuity and drink $) on our cruises, but keep looking down your nose and paying full price up front. Edited May 7, 2017 by VASOXFANN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firsttimecruizer7563 Posted May 7, 2017 #27 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hello, can you please tell me where on Carnival site did you find the pay pal? Thanks I was wondering the same thing, then I noticed that Carnival now accepts Pay pal (formerly Bill Me Later). I booked my cruise and my down payment is $300 and I now have 6 mo no interest to pay it off. For me it works as I did not have the full down payment at this time, but I did not want to lose the cruise at the great rate I was offered. Keep in mind you have to pay the balance off by the 6 mo to benefit from the no interest for 6 months. I hope this has helped you in finding another way to take a great cruise. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzlover7 Posted May 7, 2017 #28 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hello, can you please tell me where on Carnival site did you find the pay pal? Thanks The option was there for me when making my initial booking. At the point of deposit, there were a few tabs to select from. Credit card, gift card, and pay pal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzlover7 Posted May 7, 2017 #29 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Hello, can you please tell me where on Carnival site did you find the pay pal? Thanks Firsttimecruizer check out Carnival Cruise Line News, online. That's were I discovered that they now accept PayPal. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted May 7, 2017 #30 Share Posted May 7, 2017 That was pretty rude, not to mention ignorant of how to use reduced deposits for one's benefit :rolleyes: For example, one may pay the lowest possible deposit then have the remaining time to accrue discounted gift cards to pay the balance INTEREST FREE. This method has saved us hundreds of dollars (gratuity and drink $) on our cruises, but keep looking down your nose and paying full price up front. That's why I like the low deposits. I use the discounted gift cards and I don't always have them on hand when I book so the lower the deposit, the bigger my savings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hftmrock Posted May 7, 2017 #31 Share Posted May 7, 2017 also keep in mind that if you do the $50 deposit and you see a lower rate, if the $50 deposit sale is no longer happening, you will have to suddenly pay the full deposit if you take advantage of the lower rate Just something to remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmeliaAtSea Posted May 7, 2017 #32 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Thanks, i'll check that out. Seems like a good deal with 6 mos no interest. A Google search shows last time Carnival had the 50 deposit was Sept of '16 and January of this year....so hopefully it's due to come around again soon. I booked our cruise in March/early April of this year with the $50 deposit. When I first started looking, it was $250 pp, but within a few days the $50 sale began. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfr70 Posted May 7, 2017 Author #33 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I booked our cruise in March/early April of this year with the $50 deposit. When I first started looking, it was $250 pp, but within a few days the $50 sale began. I'm going to have to start checking daily then so I don't miss it. Seems like they roll it out every couple of months or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted May 7, 2017 #34 Share Posted May 7, 2017 I'm going to have to start checking daily then so I don't miss it. Seems like they roll it out every couple of months or so. Or you can just come here daily. I think someone usually posts it here when they have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cfr70 Posted May 7, 2017 Author #35 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Or you can just come here daily. I think someone usually posts it here when they have them. Thanks. I'll keep an eagle eye out for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidecat Posted May 7, 2017 #36 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Or you can just come here daily. I think someone usually posts it here when they have them. Also, you can always check out the "Today's Deals" link on Carnival.com, which will outline the promotions (usually there are several) that are available that day. Sent from my eye phone using Forums FFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted May 8, 2017 #37 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Man o man, some folks on here are just WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY to sensitive. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 8, 2017 #38 Share Posted May 8, 2017 How often does this sale come around? And is there anywhere you can go to get alerts so you don't miss out? Just keep checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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