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1 hour ago, kwokpot said:

That's the way to do it on EVERY cruiseline. We almost always never had extra onboard charges (yes,we are THOSE kind of cruisers) other than gratuities and casino slot charges. So there would be no charges that a casino host could 'wipeout',which technically they could do without notifying you. That's when,like you,on the last day we asked if we gambled enough for us to get some spending money to buy some souvenirs from the onboard shops. The casino hosts,on every cruiseline,will give us the exact amount we can spend,and then we go to the shops and buy stuff. A couple of years ago on a family Christmas cruise my husband,on the last day of the cruise had accumulated enough comps that he gave everyone in our family, 9 of us, $70 each to spend in the shops. It was a happy surprise to everyone in the family! 

They also comped my wife and I for cherry on top for the grands

Just my two cents worth. I always tip either at the outside bars, or casino, which after they

get to know me, always have a drink really quick, they appreciate it, as any one else would, lets them know they are doing a good job, so if I tip a dollar or two, after 15, if I hit that mark, it is only 15 to 30 dollars extra, but the service was great. 

9 hours ago, jimbo5544 said:

Did not know they had shrimp in buffalo…..

thought just buffalo wings.

stuffed mushrooms

5 hours ago, FredZiffle said:

I have to wonder if anyone would notice or care if an ordinary Joe with no status dropped their carryon in their cabin.

honor system, which we don't really seem to have anymore

my PVP was able to get us a balcony on the Horizon on our April 13 2024 sailing, we booked 10 days before the cruise, so they can sometimes find rooms if you cannot, I was not able to see any when I tried to book.

16 hours ago, nydney1 said:

That looks like a Casino offer?

 

Do you spend much time in the casino?

about an hour or two on seadays, probably an hour on port days. 

We keep getting the same offers, did not tell a soul we will not be cruising anymore, but keep getting offers, guess we spend alot in the casino. lol 

1 hour ago, Colorado Beach Bum said:

Seems like every cruise is now a premier, ultra or elite.  We usually just book a regular casino offer and every time it’s been one of the hosted events.  

hope not on my next cruise, tired of hearing matilda the cash cow, hott hott hott hot seats, and where are all my elite cruisers, 

Premiere, get to see Matilda the cow

2 minutes ago, weezal said:

I’m only going by earning on slots, which is 1 point for $2.5 coin in

Just off the Horizon this past Sunday, spent about 3k, and earned 5500 points on slots,

received a ocean view room offer, and doue.

3 hours ago, tw67 said:

I loved the Horizon! I am curious about the area right near the port in La Romana. When I was there a few years ago they were doing construction on what looked like it would be a port area very similar to Amber Cove. I am curious if you could give me an update on it. 
 

I am looking forward to your review!

I was on the cruise, just got back Sunday, I did go to the new area they just finished, It is a mini me of Amber cove, except there is no splash zone for kids, other than a small pool they can use. the umbrella's are like amber cove, ask for one, but have to pay for it, restaurant is open, swim up bar in pool is open, so will have many that partake, but not many that will do a bathroom break. Not as many chairs like amber cove, so it will be a rush to get a spot. so recommend be on of the first ones off if you want a chair. clean bathrooms,, It is nice, just small, ask me anythig you want about it, and I will try and answer.  

4 hours ago, jedi bobs said:

The one perk I wish they would change is the free drink at seaday Brunch, it clogs up Brunch with DImond/Plat all wanting there free drink. It would be alivated by making that free drink be good at any bar/any time.

diamond luncheon with the captain, free drinks all around, seen people order 5 to take back to their rooms,  I just ordered 3, one for each hand and one that I drink lol

6 hours ago, RoperDK said:

Carnival's loyalty program is nothing special.  People cruise on Carnival because they like the Carnival product.  Diamond on Carnival is nothing like Diamond, Diamond + and especially Pinnacle on Royal. If Carnival added another level above Diamond, then they would have to offer upgraded amenities that would go against the business model that everyone is the same and no one is more important than a first timer.  Sure, we get benefits, but they aren't eye opening.    

thought we were vifp's

sent out underwear, received extra's, so if anyone were missing any I received them 

Took our grandson for his school spring break in march. We were on the Vista, 6 days, we

went to half moon cay, amber cove, and grand turk, Grandson loved the ship, skyride, rope course, and I Max theater, half moon cay was a beach day, amber cove, did the pool, and

he done the zipline at the port, and pool day at grand turk. My two cents worth.

where at?

If I can remember right, on the top left should say priority under 21 . 

he can go with you thru priority line, just took a cruise with our grandson, his third, and my wife and I are diamonds, and he was able to go with us.

31 minutes ago, Saint Greg said:

How do you know what sewage tastes like?

does it taste like chicken?

We sailed on the Vista in March with our 14yr old grandson, he had only a birth certificate, He was able to walk off with us, not wait but maybe 2 or 3 mins. 

It did go on sail once, it was 20% off, right after covid.

most people will pay 14.00 dollars for a fufu drink with an umbrella, so water should be fine, in

MHO.

checked mine, and they are stll showing.

3 hours ago, CruzerDeb said:

I’m breaking all of my self-imposed rules, anyway. In an effort to sail as cheaply as possible as a solo cruiser in June, I’m letting Carnival pick my inside cabin (never allowed this before and I’ve only sailed inside on 2 prior cruises out of 11); I’m also flying in the DAY OF the cruise instead of the day before. Please pray for me! 😱🛳️

hopefully not an obstructed view inside cabin.