coolson_2000 Posted February 17, 2014 #1 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Has anyone else got one of these? Other than it's only valid on select dates and you still have to pay port/fuel fees, what's the catch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Motorcycle Girl Posted February 18, 2014 #2 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No catch! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pansieFL Posted February 18, 2014 #3 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Good news for those of us still waiting! LOL there is hope yet! Congrats and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty66 Posted February 18, 2014 #4 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Has anyone else got one of these? Other than it's only valid on select dates and you still have to pay port/fuel fees, what's the catch? We got one today also. When we called we were told that we would have to sit thru a 90 minute presentation. It's basically another timeshare sales tactic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolson_2000 Posted February 18, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Mine was branded by Carnival. Why are they doing timeshare? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D4 Posted February 18, 2014 #6 Share Posted February 18, 2014 How did you get mail today? It's a USPS holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted February 18, 2014 #7 Share Posted February 18, 2014 We got one today also. When we called we were told that we would have to sit thru a 90 minute presentation. It's basically another timeshare sales tactic. Then what you received was not the letter everyone else is talking which is coming directly from Carnival. No catch.....and NO timeshare....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted February 18, 2014 #8 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) I thought there was no mail today due to the holiday. So maybe this is not a new round of letters. Edited February 18, 2014 by winddawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolson_2000 Posted February 18, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Well since I haven't got the mail in a week, I technically got the letter in the mail today. The postman may have put it in my box a different day. ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tlsearay Posted February 18, 2014 #10 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No catch. Booked mine last week. I am so excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downrunner Posted February 18, 2014 #11 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No catch! not only did we receive a written notification from Carnival but our PVP called us as well. We just booked our free Alaska cruise and upgraded from inside to oceanview for $35 each. Doesn't get any better than that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigerdadky Posted February 18, 2014 #12 Share Posted February 18, 2014 There is no catch. You pay port fees and taxes and for an upgrade if you don't want an inside cabin. We are sailing on the Dream May 29th on our free cruise, with our balcony upgrade of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elliair Posted February 18, 2014 #13 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Has anyone else got one of these? Other than it's only valid on select dates and you still have to pay port/fuel fees, what's the catch? How can it be "free" if you have to fork out money to pay port fees and tips and it's for an inside cabin? I get better offers from hotels in Vegas and Reno and I don't even have to gamble. And yes I received an offer for the so called "free cabin." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyncoya Posted February 18, 2014 #14 Share Posted February 18, 2014 I thought the mail didn't run today? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
restasured Posted February 18, 2014 #15 Share Posted February 18, 2014 How can it be "free" if you have to fork out money to pay port fees and tips and it's for an inside cabin? I get better offers from hotels in Vegas and Reno and I don't even have to gamble. And yes I received an offer for the so called "free cabin." The cruise is FREE, not the port fees and tips. Wish having to be concerned about not getting a 100% free cruise without paying even parking for my car was all I had to comment on. How many stops do those hotels in Vegas and Reno stop at, and in which countries? Geezz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruz4evr Posted February 18, 2014 #16 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) We also received a letter from Carnival last week and it is legit. There's an entire thread on this, here's the link. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1988194 Edited February 18, 2014 by cruz4evr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted February 18, 2014 #17 Share Posted February 18, 2014 (edited) No catch but there will probably be tax implications for the full cost of what you would have paid for the cruise. Something to think about. Edited February 18, 2014 by awhcruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keishashadow Posted February 18, 2014 #18 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No catch but there will probably be tax implications for the full cost of what you would have paid for the cruise. Something to think about. Since I just processed my return, I was in a tax frame of mind when the letter was received. I posed the question to CCL rep I spoke to when calling in to verify the letter's authenticity and her supervisor. They indicated there would be no miscellaneous 1099 form to follow. This is not to be confused with a sweepstakes and there is no need to report, let alone determine, the fair market value of whatever cruise is selected:) Additionally, when purchasing trip insurance thru insuremytrip, it was indicated that as long as I'm paying 'something' it's not considered free. There was no need to indicate the 'rack' rate of the cruise in determining the total cost of the policy, only the fees I paid. Yes, they had the answer ready. Had said I was the third person to call that morning with same question.;) Was nice to catch a break there too & still be able to purchase the same coverage we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah@Sea Posted February 18, 2014 #19 Share Posted February 18, 2014 How did you get mail today? It's a USPS holiday. :confused: was going to ask the same thing! Maybe just checking or opening mail today??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted February 18, 2014 #20 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No catch but there will probably be tax implications for the full cost of what you would have paid for the cruise. Something to think about. Are the "free cabins" offered from Casino ? When I get free rooms, meals and shows in AC or Vegas I didn't know there would be tax implications. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaMomof4 Posted February 18, 2014 #21 Share Posted February 18, 2014 We got one today also. When we called we were told that we would have to sit thru a 90 minute presentation. It's basically another timeshare sales tactic. Shorty66 - I received one of the letters you are speaking of also. I do believe it is something completely separate from what others are talking about here. I looked over mine and then threw it away because I saw the 90 minute timeshare declaration. I sure hope it was something different! We just returned from a 5 day on the Fascination that we booked about 12 days before sailing so I'm really hoping we will get "that letter". Before last week we hadn't cruised since October, 2012. Still keeping my fingers crossed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted February 18, 2014 #22 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Works the same with airline vouchers. They don't cover the extras either. How can it be "free" if you have to fork out money to pay port fees and tips and it's for an inside cabin? I get better offers from hotels in Vegas and Reno and I don't even have to gamble. And yes I received an offer for the so called "free cabin." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhcruiser Posted February 18, 2014 #23 Share Posted February 18, 2014 This is very useful information. DH is a CPA so I couldn't help but wonder.. Since I just processed my return, I was in a tax frame of mind when the letter was received. I posed the question to CCL rep I spoke to when calling in to verify the letter's authenticity and her supervisor. They indicated there would be no miscellaneous 1099 form to follow. This is not to be confused with a sweepstakes and there is no need to report, let alone determine, the fair market value of whatever cruise is selected:) Additionally, when purchasing trip insurance thru insuremytrip, it was indicated that as long as I'm paying 'something' it's not considered free. There was no need to indicate the 'rack' rate of the cruise in determining the total cost of the policy, only the fees I paid. Yes, they had the answer ready. Had said I was the third person to call that morning with same question.;) Was nice to catch a break there too & still be able to purchase the same coverage we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted February 18, 2014 #24 Share Posted February 18, 2014 Has anyone else got one of these? Other than it's only valid on select dates and you still have to pay port/fuel fees, what's the catch? You and most everyone else. Watch out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzface Posted February 18, 2014 #25 Share Posted February 18, 2014 No mail today or yesterday... I call pot stirrer.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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