Girlincube Posted August 8, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 8, 2021 It has been years since I cruised…. tips and tricks on how to enjoy the ship-Mardi Gras and not spend much. like… what are those free activities, food and/or just general tips to save $$ yes I know most of the boat is free, just asking for those seasoned frugal members who have some tips! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prismism Posted August 8, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Drink lemonade for the entire week. Avoid casino/funshops/excursions. Remove automatic gratuities. There ya go. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted August 8, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 8, 2021 The Mardi Gras has one full sailing under its belt and only a couple of people from Cruise Critic were on it so don't expect much for answers this is early on. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 8, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Buy 100 shares of ccl for the $100 obc, sell the ccl after the obc gets applied. Right now 3 pay restaurants are free for a limited time. Get a inside cabin. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdr69 Posted August 8, 2021 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Watch all of John Heald's videos on his page at the book of da faces. Plenty of things mentioned that are free. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidecat Posted August 8, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Check your VIFP deals and sail soon. I booked the 8/21 sailing at 41 days out, and the price I paid was comparable to a 5-day on an older ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlincube Posted August 8, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted August 8, 2021 Let me rephrase. I am booked for 8/14. Got a great deal. Just looking to see what others do to enjoy the freebies on the ship we will be on the ship the entire time- our toddler can’t get off except for bubble excursions…. And not sure we will book any Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommysoncruiser Posted August 8, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 8, 2021 30 minutes ago, Girlincube said: Let me rephrase. I am booked for 8/14. Got a great deal. Just looking to see what others do to enjoy the freebies on the ship we will be on the ship the entire time- our toddler can’t get off except for bubble excursions…. And not sure we will book any I understand that. We have bubble tours booked in amber cove and Nassau but we are staying on in Puerto Rico (for obvious reasons). We are going to explore the ship and have fun on the first port day. I have a 4 year old so we have the same dilemma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted August 8, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 8, 2021 47 minutes ago, Girlincube said: Let me rephrase. I am booked for 8/14. Got a great deal. Just looking to see what others do to enjoy the freebies on the ship we will be on the ship the entire time- our toddler can’t get off except for bubble excursions…. And not sure we will book any While you are waiting to board, go onto the HUB app, log in and then make reservations for any evening you wish to go to either Cucina or Chibang. You can only do this if you currently have YTD. If you have early dining because of your toddler, then you can only do it on a walk up basis after 730 each evening. The entire MDR menu is also available at either Cucina or Chibang in case you want to mix and match or in case you want lobster on specialty night. The breakfast MDR menu is also available each day at Cucina and a reduced buffet option is also available for breakfast each day at Pig & Anchor. Guy's has breakfast sandwiches available, as does the JavaBlue Cafe. Big Chicken has 3 breakfast options available till 300 pm each day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florida eagle Posted August 8, 2021 #10 Share Posted August 8, 2021 15 hours ago, Girlincube said: It has been years since I cruised…. tips and tricks on how to enjoy the ship-Mardi Gras and not spend much. like… what are those free activities, food and/or just general tips to save $$ yes I know most of the boat is free, just asking for those seasoned frugal members who have some tips! I have spoken to people on cruises and they never paid anything for gratuities and tips. And it did not bother them at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Girlincube Posted August 8, 2021 Author #11 Share Posted August 8, 2021 2 hours ago, SNJCruisers said: While you are waiting to board, go onto the HUB app, log in and then make reservations for any evening you wish to go to either Cucina or Chibang. You can only do this if you currently have YTD. If you have early dining because of your toddler, then you can only do it on a walk up basis after 730 each evening. The entire MDR menu is also available at either Cucina or Chibang in case you want to mix and match or in case you want lobster on specialty night. The breakfast MDR menu is also available each day at Cucina and a reduced buffet option is also available for breakfast each day at Pig & Anchor. Guy's has breakfast sandwiches available, as does the JavaBlue Cafe. Big Chicken has 3 breakfast options available till 300 pm each day. Thank you! I needed this! How do we make reservations at Emeril? Its not online now?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted August 8, 2021 #12 Share Posted August 8, 2021 2 hours ago, florida eagle said: I have spoken to people on cruises and they never paid anything for gratuities and tips. And it did not bother them at all. That's because they are card carrying members of the "me generation." They should walk out on the plank on the Mardi Gras on the sky course and have their cable snap. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted August 8, 2021 #13 Share Posted August 8, 2021 20 minutes ago, Girlincube said: Thank you! I needed this! How do we make reservations at Emeril? Its not online now?? You don't. It's a walk up venue with about a dozen tables adjacent. Breakfast is 5.00, desserts are 4.00, other items for lunch and dinner are 3.00-12.00 and seafood items are by the lb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarius traveler Posted August 15, 2021 #14 Share Posted August 15, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 12:27 AM, Prismism said: Drink lemonade for the entire week. Avoid casino/funshops/excursions. Remove automatic gratuities. There ya go. I get my tumbler and fill it up with the morning juice and let it chill in the fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarius traveler Posted August 15, 2021 #15 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Bring the packs of water and soda onboard they let you do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted August 15, 2021 #16 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Ship sailed yesterday, was gonna mention each adult can bring a bottle of wine or champagne, 750ml. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan58 Posted August 15, 2021 #17 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Carnival Cruise Nuts hello to all!!! My $.02 is to "Just Relax" enjoy the Voyage and let the Cruise Flow!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted August 15, 2021 #18 Share Posted August 15, 2021 7 hours ago, Sagittarius traveler said: I get my tumbler and fill it up with the morning juice and let it chill in the fridge. Really like that Guava juice. We do the same thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane0226 Posted August 16, 2021 #19 Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 8/8/2021 at 3:59 PM, SNJCruisers said: That's because they are card carrying members of the "me generation." They should walk out on the plank on the Mardi Gras on the sky course and have their cable snap. I double that, the gratuities are for the hard working stewards in our rooms. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sagittarius traveler Posted August 16, 2021 #20 Share Posted August 16, 2021 26 minutes ago, mrpayroll said: Really like that Guava juice. We do the same thing. Oh guava juice lol But yes got to be smart before they close the morning drink station lol. Also for drink hubby and I just buy pitchers to share . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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