Scurvy Seadog

I lost about $1K on the Magic in June, but I walked off the Sunshine in January with a little over $8K in winnings. I guess I won't complain. :)

The Magic casino still has some of the older machines you mentioned.

On my last cruise slots opened again about 2 weeks before the departure date. You still have hope. :)

Well...bye! :cool:

115 days to go...

From Carnival's website:

Bringing Liquor and Beverages Onboard - Embarkation

Guests are prohibited from bringing water, sodas and other non-alcoholic beverages onboard that are packaged in bottles.

A small quantity of non-alcoholic beverages (i.e., sparkling water, sodas, juice, and milk) packaged in cans or cartons may be brought onboard on embarkation day and must be in the guest's carry-on luggage. A small quantity is considered a maximum of 12 sealed, unopened cans/cartons of 12 ounces each or less per person.

Guests are prohibited from bringing alcoholic beverages on board with the following exception:

At the beginning of the cruise during embarkation day only, guests (21 years of age and older) may bring one 750 ml bottle of sealed/unopened wine or champagne per person in their carry-on luggage.

A $15 USD corkage fee (a charge exacted at a restaurant for every bottle of wine served that was not bought on the premises), per 750 ml bottle, will be charged should guests wish to consume their wine or champagne in the main dining room, steakhouse or bar.

All liquor, beer, other forms of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages outside of the exceptions referenced above are strictly prohibited in both carry-on and checked luggage and such items will be confiscated and discarded and no compensation will be provided.

Bottled Water

We know some of our guests are accustomed to bringing on their own supply of bottled water so as part of this policy we have significantly reduced the pricing for (purified) bottled water which will be conveniently delivered directly to your stateroom. Once onboard, the purchase is non-refundable; guests may take home any unopened bottles.

Pricing is as follows:

$3.99 USD for a 12-pack of bottled water (16.9 fluid ounce per bottle) for pre-cruise purchase. Please visit The Fun Shops at http://www.carnival.com/FunShops/in-room-beverages/water to place your order before your cruise to ensure we have an ample supply onboard.

$3.99 USD (plus gratuity) for a 12-pack of bottled water (16.9 fluid ounce per bottle) for purchase onboard by contacting Room Service.

Those are part of the buffet.

Just got off the Magic yesterday. Going back in 124 days! 😀

Miss my time in Canada. Don't miss the winters. 😀

Where can I get some poutine, smoked meat and Tim Hortons in South Florida? :D

3 days to go!

Follow the rules.

Sounds like OP wanted a special exemption from the rules and is upset because it wasn't granted. Oh well. Follow the rules.

I'm not complaining since all of my casino offers have been $0 + port fees/taxes. :D

You only get away with it until you get caught. Play stupid games...win stupid prizes.

My first cruise was on the Conquest out of Miami in 2014. It was a Western Caribbean run stopping in Cozumel, Belize, Roatan and Grand Cayman. I believe she sails out of Port Everglades now.

I'm guessing that those who find cruising stressful have never actually been in a stressful situation. Try fighting a fire at sea, taking enemy fire in a combat zone or working in a prison and then get back to me. ;)

Since 2014: 7 cruises...7 post-cruise surveys.

46 days until Carnival Magic (Eastern Caribbean) and 165 days until Carnival Magic (Western Caribbean).

There are also the very very experienced CCL cruisers who sail in "non-revenue" cruises (family rates, family of crew, casino freebie promos, Some FAMs etc) that might literally have dozens and dozens of cruises, but, because they were booked on a non-revenue rate, they do not count towards VIFP status and thus, despite their extensive experience, are not diamond or platinum... But cruising with a ship full of everyone who "knows it all" would be tedious! (To avoid those crowds I guess we could just do what newbies usually do since all the plat/diamond guests will be doing what they usually do to avoid the newbie congestion)

Not sure why you're getting this information from. All 8 of my casino freebie promo cruises have counted towards VIFP status.

I've done both ships and both itineraries. I prefer the Magic over the Conquest, but the Southern itinerary is better. I'd take the Southern itinerary.

I hit a little over 50K steps on my last 8 day cruise in January. I also averaged around 120 floors each day, but then I always use the stairs instead of the elevator. My Fitbit Charge uploaded all the data when I got back to Port Canaveral.

But of course. :)

On the Carnival website:

1. Click Manage tab (top of page)

2. Click VIFP Club tab (top of page)

3. Click My Offers tab (left side of page)

The last offer expired on 04/05, so I would expect the next one to come out very soon.