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Do you know if the cabin doors are magnetic?

It's been a while since I cruised on Carnival.  My last cruise I was able to put my room card in the slot machine and download cash to gamble with.  They didn't charge to do this.  They did charge a fee if you got chips at the table.  Is this still the same now?

Does anyone know if you can still down load money from the slot machines at no charge?

On 6/29/2019 at 2:29 PM, Wezzie & Mike said:

Going on our first "Ultra Cruise". 

Vista 11/09/2019 leaving Galvestion.

Any other gamblers booked from this board.

and yes I know about the Roll Call boards.

 

offer wasn't all that great

500 off cabin rates

250 OBC

DUI (casino only)

Don't miss out on the tournament for slots.  I did a Gateway and only 7 people come to the tourney.  Top six were in a spin off and the prizes ranged from $500 to $50.  One cruiser told me she just did not want to get up at 10 am to go.  I won $150 which helped with my loses.  As for DUI, we walked into the casino asked for drinks without playing and got them to go to dinner.

1 hour ago, RandomUser123 said:

What does a nudist wear to formal night in the MDR? 

If you read about this up coming cruise clothing is required in the MDR.  As for the cruise director he will be jumping from Miracle to this cruise.  He is a great CD. Frankie "The Tank"

2 hours ago, ShakyBeef said:

I have done this on my last three cruises on Carnival Pride in which we were in the same Ocean Suite each time.  I leave behind my used-but-not-used-up battery-operated tealight candles.  I buy them new for each cruise, use them as nightlights in the bathroom, and then, at the end of the cruise, I leave one of them behind, in the same place that I left the previous trips' candles.  I write "ShakyBeef" and the year on it in Sharpie, then place right next to the previous ones. 

 

I did this in February 2013, September 2016, and November 2017.  In 2014, we stayed in an Aft Wrap Vista Suite, and I didn't leave a candle there.  But we have stayed in this same OS at least four times, and on our second or third time in what we think of as "Our Suite", I decided on a whim to play this little game. 

 

I decided to do so based mainly on the amount of filth and debris and trash left in various places from previous passengers.  I don't care what anyone says, those cabins do NOT get cleaned properly (at least not anywhere near my standards of "clean") between guests.  So I wondered how long does this crap build up, and how long would it be before something I leave would be removed?  The place I chose to leave my candles is one of the places that I clean on every cruise, on Embarkation Day.  But it is obviously not a spot that any Room Steward cleans even once a year.🤢   

 

When I placed the November 2017 candle (our most recent cruise in "Our Suite"), the 2016 and 2013 candles were still there (and one of them still worked).

So where did you leave them?

18 hours ago, Chervil said:

That's a fun idea!
Also, maybe explain what it is in case anyone finds it!

For that matter, post date it and say that if you find this, it proves time travel is real!

That would be funny in any hotel room.

I would leave it under the fake carpet in the safe.  I am always picking that up looking for my ring which seems to fall under it.

On 6/26/2019 at 1:33 PM, Warm Breezes said:

Going on Sensation in October.  How was the food and entertainment on this ship?

 

I was on Sensation June 17th and then Miracle June 23.  The food was better on Miracle.  Entertainment was about the same on both ships.  

On 7/4/2019 at 7:28 PM, Sailor Taylor said:

That's the same card that gives me the offer. 

 

That "big box store" always charges a cancellation fee right, even when you book a refundable rate with that cruise line?  I don't like that.  

I don't think they charge a fee.  The rate was $300 cheaper than my casino rate because it was a buyer's choice.  So let's hope I don't have to cancel.

On 7/4/2019 at 5:49 PM, DallasGuy75219 said:

It will depend how it posts as a final transaction.  Qualifying transactions post to my AMEX as with the merchant as "CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE RSVR" or "CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES RESERVATION".  

 

If you purchased Cruise Cash through the Fun Shops, those have always posted to my Carnival MC (I've never used AMEX for Fun Shops purchases) as "CARNIVAL- THE FUN SHOP".  I'm pretty sure the AMEX offer is triggered by charges from Carnival Reservations, not just Carnival.

 

I've always gotten an email from AMEX thanking me for participating in the promotion within minutes of making a qualifying transaction.  Did you get an email?

So How did you purchase the cruise cash to get it to show up as reservation?

Do you know what was to be included in the Cloud 9 level?  I can't find that on the site.

I was on Sensation 6/17 and Miracle 6/23.  I had no problems with the butter and only asked once for a straw and I think I did it just because not that I need the straw.

Anyone know how to sell our seat in the tournament?

1 hour ago, Living_life2019 said:

A COMPLIMENTARY PRECRUISE GIFT AND A WELCOME GIFT IN YOUR CABIN

 COMPLIMENTARY PARKING OR LOCAL AIRPORT PICKUP AND DROP-OFF

 PLATINUM PRIORITY CHECK-IN AND LUGGAGE DELIVERY

 AN UPGRADE TO VIFP® PLATINUM STATUS FOR YOUR WHOLE CRUISE

 FREE DRINKS ON US! EVERYWHERE ON BOARD THE SHIP

 A COMPLIMENTARY SHORE EXCURSION WITH AN EXECUTIVE CASINO HOST

 OTHER PERKS AND SURPRISES

 

 

 

Wow!!!!!!!!! That is an amazing offer.  I'd be book that!

You can take cash out on the slot  machines with no extra 3percent charge.  The room charge just says entertainment.  They'll charge you extra for chips.

I booked a cabin on a deck with rooms above and below, but did not realize there was a door to the walking deck right next to the room and the crews party room was across the hall.  Between people slamming the deck door and crew going in and out it was a very loud room.  I would have been better off above a bar.

The only time I saw anyone turned away from the dining room was when my mom tried to wear just her bathing s in the main dining room for breakfast.

I emailed them too.  I can't wait to hear since this will be my first Getaway cruise.

Does Sensation still have "Let it Ride"?

In port, the casino is totally shut down.  They say you have to be gambling to get the free drink.

So early seating so we can make it to the Snowball drawing is better.

Which dining time is best for the drawings in the casino for Premier/Getaway Cruise?

I am wondering if the Getaway has the party the first night.

I think I made a mistake not taking the $500 ob credit.  I booked the Getaway and now I am reading you don't get much.  Should I change my booking?