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On 3/6/2024 at 7:01 AM, Simon-t said:

It was also possible to book iceberg "safaris" by rib boat from the tourist information (we had an amazing trip seeing icebergs up close).

Could you just walk off the ship and find these?

 

 

On 6/28/2023 at 1:55 PM, coldinkansas said:

We stayed at Fort Conde last time in Mobile. You can leave your car with them and it is less than a 5 minute walk to the terminal. Drop off luggage at the terminal, go park at hotel and walk back over.  I think we paid in the $150 rang and I thought that was great considering we did not have to pay for parking at the port. Fort Conde is a beautiful B&B with nice rooms, a courtyard and a bistro across the street for dining.  Have Fun!!

I booked them for after the cruise during Mardi Gras!

I tried to search but didn’t find info. We are cruising out of Mobile 2/3/24. It is the start of their Mardi Gras season. I’m struggling to find a hotel that offers shuttle from the airport or to the port that isn’tsold out or $400/night. Any suggestions?

 Also after we’d like to stay a cooler days for Mardi Gras, looking for hotels on the parade routes under $300/night

For those that haven’t joined AARP yet there is currently a $9 annual membership deal. Remember you do not have to be a senior to join. Also I have not tried this coupon to know if it works but it says 20% off?

Get 20% Off On Your

AARP Order

Code: AARP2

1 hour ago, travelingtink said:

Ugh! Was about to purchase a few more cards since it’s payday but not happy with the 9% discount now. I don’t need very many, so joining AARP would only save a few bucks. I guess the eCard option makes it worth it though. 

Look for a discount to join. I’ve seen some googling before. One of my credit cards had an offer. Also a reward points sure I use

I haven’t seen a comment on this thread since 5/10. That is very abnormal. Has there been something and I’m not seeing updates for some reason?

2 hours ago, Organized Chaos said:

 

I know a couple that recently booked their first NCL cruise. Long-time Carnival cruisers, never cruised with anyone else, but they were on the Celebration last month and had their worst ever Carnival experience. One bad cruise isn't going to turn them off to Carnival completely, but it did get them to look elsewhere for the first time. They looked at other lines and the price was right on an NCL Hawaiian cruise, so they went for it. I think it isn't until Sept., but I'm eager to hear how they like it.

We cruised NCL in 2012 and it was just ehhh. We tried them again last October in the Mediterranean. It was outstanding. Loved everything about NCL. However my stepdaughter and family did NCL Caribbean in January and it was horrible. Horrible service, food, everything

 so who knows

Carnival $100 & $500 regular gift cards are back:  https://allstaterewards.com/searchresults/carnival/text

Physical Carnival cards are back $100/$500

https://allstaterewards.com/searchresults/carnival/text

We are trying out Celebrity. The gift cards on Allstate & AARP state they can only be used on new bookings and can not be used for onboard expenses. Has anyone had any experience with using gift cards on Celebrity?

On 12/30/2022 at 12:45 PM, ski_mom said:

Thanks - we're doing an Alaska cruise this summer.  The Spirit runs Tues-Tues and that really doesn't work well for our schedules, so we're going on the Encore, so just trying to think of any discounts we could get with it!

 

Besides the small rooms you will love NCL. I will be cruising them more now that Carnival has declined. 

On 12/30/2022 at 8:33 AM, ski_mom said:

I've taken advantage of the Carnival discount with AARP and All State for a number of cruises now!

 

Is there anything like this for Norwegian cruises?  Or even any stores that see their gift cards?

No I haven’t been able to find NCL gift cards. I’ve been looking for a few years.

On 12/27/2022 at 6:45 PM, NCteacherlovescruising said:

How far is the port?

It really depends what area Up are staying in. Large City. We stayed at Hotel Colon in Gothic Quarter. It was incredible. It was about 15 minute ride

9 hours ago, NanoGirl21 said:

Regular mailed gift cards are not on ALL STATE website this morning  (11/29/2022).

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No Carnival at all 😱

On 11/19/2022 at 10:06 AM, I_AM_GROOT said:

I haven't gotten any emails at least a year now. Don't know why, both options have been selected.

Me too

Have you cruised already? We used Magic Bay Tours. It was the highlight of the entire cruise 

4 hours ago, tw67 said:

You might have just been really lucky!  I still only got 50 points for logging in and lost both rounds of scratch off!  I will check again tomorrow!!

Me too

On 2/17/2022 at 10:31 AM, caripoo said:

Hands down The Majestic

Does it have a roof top terrace?

Carnival e-cards are back on the site

Looks like e-cards have gone away again

9 minutes ago, tw67 said:

I wanted to prepay my gratuities for an October cruise.  It gives me the option on the Carnival site now, but only gives me credit card or paypal.  Has anyone found a way to do it with the gift card?  I am sure I can call my travel agent to do it, but wasn't sure if anyone has found a way.

 

Terry

I had to have my TA do it

16 hours ago, Calnev1 said:

The Carnival offer of a $35 statement credit for $100 of spend is back on some Chase credit cards.  My wife has the offer on her Chase Sapphire, and I have it on my Chase Freedom.  Good until the end of April.

Awesome! Off to look

Best Western San Pedro has a free shuttle to port, and free breakfast. 
it does not have a free airport shuttle though

E-gift cards are gone from the site

3 hours ago, Calnev1 said:

Allstate now has Carnival egift cards up in all three denominations:  $100, $500, and $1000.

Only e-cards. I need $100 gift cards to wrap