Rare mkcurran Posted September 29, 2023 #1051 Share Posted September 29, 2023 1 hour ago, balcony bound said: For me it's not enjoyable to go on a premier or elite cruise. I get the invites, then avoid those cruises. I enjoy my time in the casino but I really don't enjoy it when it's overly crowded. I hear you! I actually cancelled a cruise because they turned it into an Elite cruise. And it was one I wanted to go on very much. But after accidentally booking a premium earlier this year...never again. I like to play, I like to move around, I like not having smoke blowing in my face. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 29, 2023 Author #1052 Share Posted September 29, 2023 40 minutes ago, balcony bound said: And here I thought I was in the minority with that - guess not! Nope, I invest 10x my bet and move on. So If I'm playing $2 a spin, once I have lost $20 I'm done with that machine. That $20 does not last too long these days. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted September 29, 2023 #1053 Share Posted September 29, 2023 8 minutes ago, bobbismith said: I got a good offer. Balcony and DOUE, OBC. Not an elite. The elite cruise benefits looks great. But wow they have to spend alot. I don't spend a ton. Just around the amount of full price cabin and cheers. I just spend my money in a fun way. Lol Excuse my lack of education on the gambling "thing" and gambling cruise offers. Am I interpreting your post correctly; you gamble close to the amount a cabin would cost and cheers pkg and in turn you get comped a room? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 29, 2023 Author #1054 Share Posted September 29, 2023 16 minutes ago, bobbismith said: I am so glad I played enough last cruise to upgrade to Drinks everywhere. My sister and I would have been miserable. We will stay up late and get our machine time in. How are machines at 11 pm? Still very busy. Elite would be nice, but I don't have the bankroll to qualify for that. I would be happy to just get DOUE. Even if my cabin wasn't comped, DOUE would be a game changer. Unfortunately I've mostly moved on from spending money in Carnival's casinos so I probably won't ever see my offers include that. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 29, 2023 Author #1055 Share Posted September 29, 2023 7 minutes ago, mkcurran said: I hear you! I actually cancelled a cruise because they turned it into an Elite cruise. And it was one I wanted to go on very much. But after accidentally booking a premium earlier this year...never again. I like to play, I like to move around, I like not having smoke blowing in my face. That sucks. Hopefully you will be able to find that itinerary again and it not turn into a casino cruise. But....the nicer itineraries usually do. Carnival just can't fill them with their average clientele. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbismith Posted September 29, 2023 #1056 Share Posted September 29, 2023 26 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said: Excuse my lack of education on the gambling "thing" and gambling cruise offers. Am I interpreting your post correctly; you gamble close to the amount a cabin would cost and cheers pkg and in turn you get comped a room? Yes. My slot machine budget is less than 2k on a typical seven day cruise. I always tip well for every drink, buy photos, eat at steakhouse, use spa and carnival excursions. I know it is not proven but I believe my overall spending behavior helps me get offers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogladyrider Posted September 29, 2023 #1057 Share Posted September 29, 2023 14 minutes ago, bobbismith said: Yes. My slot machine budget is less than 2k on a typical seven day cruise. I always tip well for every drink, buy photos, eat at steakhouse, use spa and carnival excursions. I know it is not proven but I believe my overall spending behavior helps me get offers. Thanks....since I am not a gambler, but I have no problem with those that are, I can not imagine feeding any slot machine or table $2k, but to each his/her own how you choose to spend your $$$ is your choice, I can't imagine what Elite cruisers spend. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbismith Posted September 29, 2023 #1058 Share Posted September 29, 2023 10 minutes ago, Hogladyrider said: Thanks....since I am not a gambler, but I have no problem with those that are, I can not imagine feeding any slot machine or table $2k, but to each his/her own how you choose to spend your $$$ is your choice, I can't imagine what Elite cruisers spend. Remember that about 40% of the time I come out even or leave the ship with more funds than my slot machine budget. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 29, 2023 Author #1059 Share Posted September 29, 2023 Meatball sandwich to end the evening. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 29, 2023 Author #1060 Share Posted September 29, 2023 I'm back in the room now and hopefully I can fall asleep OK tonight. We will lose another hour tonight making us five hours ahead of Eastern time with just one final hour to go before matching Barcelona time. Good night everybody 😴. 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JandPB Posted September 30, 2023 #1061 Share Posted September 30, 2023 4 hours ago, jam19872016 said: No chance of getting a drink if I need to be actively playing. I did not see a single machine without a body at it. Not feeling people-y right now so I'm sitting outside semi secluded listening to the waves crash against the ship. This is a great way to spend an evening. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1062 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Good morning. Ship time is 1039. I slept well last night so maybe my body is adjusting to the toke changes or maybe I was just wore out. I'm gonna hold off until lunch to eat since it's almost that time. Gonna get some walking in first. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1063 Share Posted September 30, 2023 -2.8, not likely too much movement this morning. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1064 Share Posted September 30, 2023 8 hours ago, JandPB said: This is a great way to spend an evening. I might try it again tonight it was very nice once everyone went away. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1065 Share Posted September 30, 2023 My mom has been hunting ducks. We are tied again 19-19 guess I need to get looking. 3 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1066 Share Posted September 30, 2023 She's found another duck. Lunch menu 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1067 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Croquettes 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Shoes2Go Posted September 30, 2023 #1068 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Thank you for your review! We’re boarding Freedom when it gets to Port Canaveral. Would you, please, share with us the current Executive Chef and Hotel Director? They change so often now. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1069 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Mojo pork. Pincho de tortilla. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1070 Share Posted September 30, 2023 13 minutes ago, 2Shoes2Go said: Thank you for your review! We’re boarding Freedom when it gets to Port Canaveral. Would you, please, share with us the current Executive Chef and Hotel Director? They change so often now. Thank you! I've met them a few times but I'm terrible with names I'll get back to you with their names. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1071 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Basque burnt cheesecake. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1072 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Lunch was OK. I'm not big on Spanish food. I'm not sure how authentic any of it was though. I had to Google pincho de tortilla to see what it was and I got pictures of a quiche type dish. What I was served was scalloped potatoes with onion rings and a tomato sauce. Grabbed a coffee and some Seabourne literature. They actually have Future Cruise Consultant on-board this trip. My mom has expressed some interest. She is going to have to go solo they are wayyyy out of my price range. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1073 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Had to come get some cake before the buffet closed. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1074 Share Posted September 30, 2023 On 9/27/2023 at 4:28 PM, TinkLoverSam said: I want to ask you to attend activities when I see the daily activities... OOH Knitting go check it out and see if anyone is actually knitting! or Oh that lecture (Sea Turtles!) looks interesting! Just checked in on knitting. There was a group of four ladies knitting and socializing. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jam19872016 Posted September 30, 2023 Author #1075 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Today's activities. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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