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If the quarantined on the ship wore n95 masks properly, it’s likely the transmission and spread would have been reduced. Like I said, I doubt they were given n95 masks. Even if they were, there’s more involved than simply putting on the mask. They would need to be instructed in proper use and follow the instructions. 
 

3 hours ago, M2LR said:

That's why I don't get why people chose not to be evacuated. Yeah I understand that getting thrown together as a group is scary and will potentially expose you to the virus but clearly the Diamond Princess is not capable of being an effective quarantine. You basically are waiting for it to slowly spread to you. I would put on a N95 mask and any other PPE they could provide me and take my chances getting out and getting to a place that can actually host a proper quarantine.

I doubt they were handing out n95 masks. First because of cost. Second, I doubt there was any crew qualified to properly fit them to the cruisers. Third, none of those cruising would likely wear the n95 mask as it would need to be worn.

Cove balconies are the best.

10 minutes ago, WonderMan3 said:

 

Hand sanitizer will not help against coronavirus. Just make sure to wash hands with soap and hot water after playing in the casino (that should happen no matter what since there are plenty of other germs always floating around) and while playing don't touch exposed areas of your body where germs can enter (eyes, mouth, nose, ears).

Hand sanitizer does work against Coronavirus. Washing hands is likely better, but I’m not getting out of my chair to wash my hands.

N95 Mask and hand sanitizer. Stay away from anyone who coughes, sneezes, or looks sick.

Not sure if breeze gives cash, some carnival ships still give out cash. If you want cash, get chips. Then go to the craps table. On a come out roll, put 50% on the pass line, 50% on don’t pass, and amount to cover one of the bets on midnight. For $1000 free play chips, $500 on pass line $500 don’t pass and $20 on midnight. You'll likely make $980 cash if the 12 isn’t rolled. If 12 is rolled you’ll make $600, but lose the pass line bet, the don’t pass bet pushes. Then make a $250 pass and don’t pass with a $10 midnight bet. 
 

If you’re unsure, try smaller bets. Maybe $30 pass and don’t pass and $1 midnight to cover a 12. 
 

2&3 win don’t pass and lose pass and midnight bet.

7&11 win pass line on come out roll.

7 wins don’t pass line on other than come out roll. 
 

12 loses pass line on come out.

12 pushes don’t pass on come out.

I may have missed something, but this is a great way to convert free play to cash.

23 hours ago, blueskadoo said:

Hey everyone! We're planning to go on our first Elite cruise soon, and was wondering about the charging of casino credit to the card- where it gets charged to the sail and sign. Can you put multiple cards on file? Can you dictate to the casino what card to use? We don't want it to get dinged as a cash advance and we're trying to avoid applying for a line of credit so thought taking a few cards would be a good work-around. Any experience or tips appreciated.

 

Thanks

I’ve been on over 25 premier, ultra, and elite carnival cruises over the last two years. If you are one of the guests under those promotions the casino will allow you to charge up to $7500 per day on your sign and sail card. The casino fees of 3% are waived. It will not show as a cash advance because it is charged to sign and sail, same as any purchase you make on board. The charge will post to your card a business day or two after debarked. You can rack up some serious airline miles or cash back on longer cruises...

Anyone going? I’ve never been. I have three entries and am wondering if it’s worth it...

I usually get $1000 casino cash and free balcony room. I haven’t changed how I gamble, but the offers have sure dried up. My offers are free interior with no cash or an occasional $500 cash. 

Probably going to move to another cruise line in search of better offers.

I prefer the fun chips or cash over perks, but I’m already platinum. Elite is nice with a free excursion, free drinks anywhere, social internet, parking or airport transport, and free room service. It’s easily $500 plus in savings. Premier isn’t worth it. Ultra might be if you win a big prize, not the Apple Watch...

3 hours ago, AmazedByCruising said:

 

 

I would be playing Black Jack because some very easy rules make it a much better game than roulette. However, even American  roulette with 2 zeros on the wheel is just slightly worse than my offer, 5.26% for the house. If I'm not available, even roulette is an easy way to convert fun chips to money if you don't put in all your money at once. Yet, house rules might not allow betting on red and black at the same time. Why? I really haven't got a clue.

Some of the carnival ships now have triple zeros...

58 minutes ago, AmazedByCruising said:

 

It does resemble cash a lot except for maybe 1%. If we ever meet I'll give you 95 cents per dollar Funplay, deal?

Deal. I gamble. I see people do stupid plays with the fun chips, like bet 1/2 on black and red on roulette. Why? 

To me, fun play is the same as cash. It’s treated as cash. When I win at the tables they give me my winnings in regular chips and trade the fun chips for regular chips. Not as in most land based casinos which will only give me the winnings and take the promotional chips.

Sometimes, depending upon the ship, they give out cash or fun play. I received $1000 cash for cruising and another $800 for the iPhone I didn’t want.

I have to wait until the 8th too.

Premier and ultra cruises are crowded. If you want to be around less people in the casino take an elite cruise or regular cruise.

Cove balconies are the best!

On 8/9/2018 at 9:57 PM, rebfan831 said:

 

I was on a Premier cruise in December 2017 on the Dream and they put my casino cash on my card and it had to be played. I was kind of surprised because my Carnival agent told me it would be cash. It was hard to share with my partner since my card had to be in the machine the entire time he was playing.

Some ships have the fun play chips, some give cash. As far as I can tell, it’s by ship. I only play table games.

I just got off another ultra cruise today. They still  have the apple gifts, but now offer cash instead of the gift if you want. For example they were giving $300 cash for the watch, $500 for the iPad, $800 for the iPhone 10xs, $1000 for the Mac book pro, $600 for the surface pro, etc.

My wife had the dice for nearly three hours and rolled all the numbers twice except the two on Her first roll. The second roll, after everyone passed their turn, she hit all the numbers except one. After dinner she came back and on that third roll, she hit all the numbers, but two.

I didn’t keep track of how many numbers she rolled. Was anyone on that cruise? If so, can you tell me how many times she rolled on that first roll? I’m thinking about 50-60 numbers, but not sure. Thanks in advance

37 minutes ago, Elaine5715 said:

.  Bouncebacks are usually not offered if you hacve another cruise booked UNLESS you have gotten their attention.  Boucebacks are also limited per cruise so only the top percentage on any given cruises get them.  I have seen people who have racked up 20,000 points by the second day.  You get a few of those folks on your sailing, they are going to get all the offers.  On the other hand, you could be sailing with a bunch of non gamblers and you end up being the big fish with 10,000 points at the end.  It is always a crapshoot...

I get the best offers through email. Lately the offers I’ve been receiving in the cabin on the last night of the cruise are a joke. 

For example, I was down about $30k in blackjack in one day on my last ultra cruise. That will give you an idea of how much I’m betting. The bounce back offer was $100 interior room and $100 credit. I showed my wife the card and tossed it in the trash.

On the other hand, my email offers are $1000 casino cash and free balcony. I get these emailed to me at least twice per month. I have 8 premier/elite cruises planned this year, six of those in the next three months. I went on 2 elites, 2 ultras, and 6 premier cruises last year.

i think you’re correct about the bounce back offers being better with less gamblers onboard. I’ve gotten the best bounce back offers when the casino is empty. Plus, with less gamblers I can always count on more comps during the cruise. On the ultra, elite, and premier cruises it’s like pulling teeth to get comped something.

23 hours ago, Paulras said:

What kind of gifts are given on Ultra cruises? Hopefully not a towel

Gold decks of cards, gold pins, and water bottles.

The last cruise I took, December 15,2018, my wife gambled a lot, but received no offers. My daughter didn’t gamble at all and is getting offers...of course, I’m getting offers like crazy. 

Its almost like there no rhyme or reason 

Cove balconies are the best.

I don’t like your time dining. 

Imo, the hub app is a must have.

FYI, Some elite cruises for April and May came online today.