CasinoCruzGirl

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Had some random cas rep call me out of the blue and say I have great offers for you. I picked a cruise 5 day Bermuda in feb she said ok an oceanview for you both only $938. I was like you think this is a great offer? No thanks.  A couple weeks later I called back and asked what I could get on the exact cruise - comp forward facing haven penthouse. Total $520 for both. Discrepancies ya think? Lol

I know when I sail NCL out of Manhattan there’s a minimal tax added to my folio when in port. Anyone know if that applies to royal port in Bayonne nj 

I can’t find it either

Hi Everyone,   Question; is OBC that is issued to you spendable at your discretion; i.e., can I use it in the casino or for grats?  Thank you.

I’m not giving up my YC so I guess I’ll have them take it overnight to charge

thanks for the information 

Hi we booked a YC interior and am wondering if they have handicapped accessible interior YC suites. I use a scooter so wondering. On my other cruises on other lines I either get a HC room and can bring my scooter in to charge or if I’m not in HC room I have someone take it at night and deliver it back in the morning. 

On 8/28/2022 at 7:51 AM, tomahawk246 said:

If you get a note from your doctor. Stating  that you can’t drink alcohol and you can’t have carbonated drinks one person will be allowed to purchase. 

You don’t need a doctors note. There are 4 in our cabin. 2 people drink alcohol 2 of us don’t. We bought 2 alcohol beverage packages and 2 of the ones that have soda, coffee, etc. wasn’t a problem at all

Just booked a comped YC msc cruise for next year. Can’t wait to try the casino and YC. We have a fabulous host who got this for us. 

On 8/10/2022 at 9:26 AM, Enviros said:

We currently have a JS booked for a UK sailing in Sep 22, along with the normal 2 x Ult drinks package.  I am looking at bidding on a number of upgrade options, some of which come with the UDP included.  The question is simple.  If I win an upgrade that includes the drinks package can I cancel or does this happen automatically?  Second question what upgrades include the drinks package?

We bid on a 2 bed ATS star class from a crown loft suite sky class. Had originally paid for our gratuity which is included in star class and our gratuity was returned to our cc and yes we got everything star class has I,e. Beverage package, dining package, gratuities and of course a genie

we are again in a crown loft and just bid on the 2 bed ATS wondering if lighting can strike twice 

Our best was a comp crown loft suite on RCI for 4 of us we paid $145 each. We then bid on a 2 bedroom ATS minimum bid of $500 ($1000 divided by 4 was $250) this was star class so included gratuities for all 4, beverage package for all 4, WiFi for all 4, specialty dining for all 4. And of course our amazing genie which comes with star class.  Total pp for this was $395 pp once in a lifetime deal for this cruise. The suite was awesome 

Does anyone know if you can take a mobility scooter on the ferry in Bermuda?

On 5/10/2022 at 8:48 PM, Bailey & Sophie said:

 

On our cruise next March, I signed up to participate in the slot pull. Never done one, not a gambler.

I do think I will use my own card tho when it comes to my turn. 

What can I purchase with my 4 points? Looking for suggestions.😁

Is this a joke or are you serious?

17 minutes ago, brillohead said:

I thought the points were per dollar, not per button-press?

So a $20 buy-in with 50 people would be $1000, so 1000 points, no?

My last few cruises have had 1-3 slot pulls organized, with at least one of them being a $100 buy-in. (Not sure how many people participated, because I don't gamble with anything other than the free $8 that Royal gives me each cruise.)

With the current casino offers, I think you get a free cruise at 1500 points... doesn't take many high-dollar slot pulls for the organizer to get a free cruise (or two!).

It’s 1 point for every $5 through so for a $20 slot pull it’s 4 points

1 hour ago, tdtanc said:

I could be swayed one way or another but Im still lauging at casinocruzgirl's photo with all the cash!! If anyone is right on this subject its her!! 🙂😛

Lol

It’s always the organizers card. Lots of work goes into it. If your so concerned about your 4/5 points run your own slot tournament.  It is not unethical it’s how it should be

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On 3/14/2022 at 4:53 PM, jezabel80 said:

Thank you for your review.  It gave a a good insight  on what to expect in the Haven.  Do all Haven  rooms have tubs,  not walk in showers?  Did you find the tub hard to get in and out of?  If you are familiar with the tubs in Club Balcony Suites on the Jewel class ships, are they the same height?   Thanks

Yes they all have tubs but some have separate walk in showers which is a big benefit for me 

We also are cruising on 2/27. I asked a crew member on board the getaway about mask situation and smoking. He said cruises STARTING March 1st it will apply to not our cruise. 

Do we have to get a PCR or can it be an antigen test before cruise. Is it 96 hours before or within 96 hours of cruise. I realize we will also be tested at the pier. Thanks 

I read the same post you did. She said “fleet wide” I’m wondering if this includes the newer ships that have the enclosed smoking casino section 

On 7/18/2021 at 9:15 AM, HighlandBoy said:

Yes it was per person, after the refunds for gratuities, deluxe package and the unlimited dining we had already bought and add in the voom we now get it worked out about £50 more than we paid originally for the JS we were in. It was our 26th wedding anniversary on the day we boarded so decided to try for the RoyalUp and was delighted to get it.

Makes perfect sense. 2 years ago we were in a crown loft suite (4 of us) and bid minimum bid of $500 pp for first two guest total bid of $1000 which was $250 pp and we were on a comp for crown loft paying only port fees and taxes we ended up winning our bid for a total of $345 pp fo squa theatre 2 bedroom. Once you include the beverage package, dining package, WiFi, gratuities our cruise was basically free. Once in a lifetime cruise. We just bid last week on our upcoming cruise again we will see how it goes this time 

You think not allowing smoking in Atlantic City is not hurting them then your really in a bubble. I’ve been down there twice since they reopened.  There were many smokers outside smoking who said they won’t come back because of the non smoking and non drinking in casino. 

6 hours ago, louv2000 said:

If we win our bid from Sky class to Star class do we get our pre-paid gratuities automatically refunded?

Yes. I had prepaid from sky loft to ATS and was refunded back to my cc

1 hour ago, dleahy4444 said:

I don’t blame you. I have sort of the reverse situation.  I also accepted a casino comped room on the Symphony but through club Royale I would have to pay over 2k to upgrade from the comped JS to a grand suite.  So I’m saying no thank you to that and hoping to get a offer to bid for less through Royal Up. Thanks for your post, I was wondering if they would still give you an opportunity to bid via Royal Up if you were in a comped room, so I see that it is possible 

We were comped a crown loft suite on Allure ($95 pp) invited to bid. We bid on ATS 2 bedroom and won $500 pp bid (that was between 4 people) deal of a lifetime and so was that cruise