CruiseAM Posted June 13, 2014 #226 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Here is the fine print on the cards: "Carnival Gift Cards can be used on almost anything: towards the purchase of a Carnival cruise, activities/shore excursions, and redeemed onboard toward the Sail & Sign account for gifts, drinks, and fun. Using your gift card is easy but do not share this email, as it is the same as cash." The cards I purchased indicate "This e-card does not expire." The promotional cards state "This is a promotional gift card and the card expires on 6/13/2015." That is why I applied the promotional cards first to the balance of my booking. Thanks Cathysue62 for the "fine print"!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahwahoo2006 Posted June 13, 2014 #227 Share Posted June 13, 2014 This is great, thanks for posting! I just got a $400 gift card to pay off the balance of my October cruise. Can't complain about $40 free for some DODs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzinPenny Posted June 13, 2014 #228 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Has anyone found out if you get double points on the Carnival credit card for purchasing the gift cards? I'm just short and could use the double points. Thanks, Penny:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gremlinbangles Posted June 13, 2014 #229 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yes you do get double carnival points on ur credit card. Mine are already there.[emoji1] Sent from my SCH-I545 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leedm Posted June 13, 2014 #230 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Does anyone remember the Future Cruise Certificate ? That was a much better deal for your money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEOWSMURPHY Posted June 13, 2014 #231 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Has anyone found out if you get double points on the Carnival credit card for purchasing the gift cards? I'm just short and could use the double points. Thanks, Penny:) Yep....I bought $1800 to pay off my cruise and received 3600 points..win win all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzinPenny Posted June 13, 2014 #232 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yep....I bought $1800 to pay off my cruise and received 3600 points..win win all the way around. Thanks so much. I love the savings, we're just applying all to the cruise. We have had no price drops for our Breeze cruise on Jan. 3. This promotion is a nice help. We did the Dream this past Jan, and had 4 price drops throughout the summer, hope they start coming along for the Breeze. Penny:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRANNYOFSIX Posted June 13, 2014 #233 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Yes, thank you to the OP of this. I paid off our September cruise this week using these gift cards. Saved almost $250 with the bonus cards! Our final payment is due in a month and I was going to wait until closer to pay it off, but couldn't resist this bonus. We bought a gift card in the amount to pay the final payment for our September cruise..........final payment is due next month...........we're with you......we couldn't resist this bonus either!!! Happy cruising in September!!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freckle53 Posted June 13, 2014 #234 Share Posted June 13, 2014 We bought a gift card in the amount to pay the final payment for our September cruise..........final payment is due next month...........we're with you......we couldn't resist this bonus either!!! Happy cruising in September!!!:) Same to you! Summer just got here and I hate to wish it away already, but I am getting excited for September! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Mist Posted June 13, 2014 #235 Share Posted June 13, 2014 This promo is just like getting a price drop but without the paperwork! I'm delighted that the OP posted this! Got $300 gift card to use on my b2b's this September! That will go towards my Cheers package! Roll on September! :):beer::):beer::) Freedom b2b Sept 2014 Splendor Jan 2014 Breeze Sept 2013 Imagination Sept 2013 Triumph Sept 2008 Pride Sept 2007 Miracle Sept 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisyroo87 Posted June 13, 2014 #236 Share Posted June 13, 2014 We have a cruise booked in January 2016. I was wondering if we can use the promotional gift card to pay off some of the balance or does the cruise have to take place before June of 2015? Thanks for the help in advance!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
305diva Posted June 13, 2014 #237 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Does anyone remember the Future Cruise Certificate ? That was a much better deal for your money Mom used her last one for our upcoming Sept cruise. Those were a GREAT deal! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingOcean Posted June 13, 2014 #238 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I just bought a gift card but when I went into my booking and applied it it never asked for the pin number just the card number. Is this normal? It says the payment was accepted. Sent from my HTCEVODesign4G using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2trvlnow Posted June 13, 2014 #239 Share Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) I just bought a gift card but when I went into my booking and applied it it never asked for the pin number just the card number. Is this normal? It says the payment was accepted. Sent from my HTCEVODesign4G using Forums mobile app Yes, this is normal. I applied 1 online and it worked the same way. I also called and applied 2 more and the representative didn't ask for the pin either, just the card number. I couldn't find a way to do all 3 at the same time, that's why I called. They were the promotional cards, so I wanted to use them first. I have 2 cruises that have final payments due in the next 7 months. I plan to use the cards on them, but I am waiting to apply the cards until closer to the due date in case there are any price drops that might reduce my balance. Sharon Edited June 13, 2014 by luv2trvlnow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseLady Posted June 13, 2014 #240 Share Posted June 13, 2014 You can use both gift cards to pay on any cruise no matter the sail date. And yes it is normal to not ask for the pin number. They didn't ask on any of my payments and everything went through just right. I didn't have my thinking cap on and didn't use my promo GC first, but knock on wood, I haven't missed a cruise yet and I don't plan on missing this one. So hopefully I have nothing to worry about. $170 credit on my S&S to start off sounds like a lot of DOD already paid for.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising mawmaw Posted June 13, 2014 #241 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Bought some gift cards to pay off my September cruise that needed to be paid by July 1st anyway and snagged myself an additional $122 to put towards my OBC account :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pjnc Posted June 13, 2014 #242 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Afternoon all Has anyone besides me purchased actual gift cards? I did earlier in the week got two e-mails that they were sent the next day. Today I got the bonus card but not the one I actually purchased. Do they come the same day? Think I will wait until the middle of next week to see if it arrives. If not first call to Carnival second to Discover. Thanks for any replies pat murrells inlet, sc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted June 13, 2014 #243 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Afternoon all Has anyone besides me purchased actual gift cards? I did earlier in the week got two e-mails that they were sent the next day. Today I got the bonus card but not the one I actually purchased. Do they come the same day? Think I will wait until the middle of next week to see if it arrives. If not first call to Carnival second to Discover. Thanks for any replies pat murrells inlet, sc Pat, I did also. Mine all came in the mail today. I bought a $1000 and a $300. The promos each came separately ($100 and $30) and the other two came in the same envelope. I just paid off our cruise and have $380 extra to put on our S&S card. Easy $130 extra dollars the way I look at it. Certainly wouldn't have accumulated that much in interest to wait to pay off our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotch Mist Posted June 13, 2014 #244 Share Posted June 13, 2014 My cruise is less than the amount on my gift card - does the remainder stay on the card or do I lose it? Think I will have $300 left..... was hoping to use this balance towards my s & s account! Freedom b2b Sept 2014 Splendor Jan 2014 Breeze Sept 2013 Imagination Sept 2013 Triumph Sept 2008 Pride Sept 2007 Miracle Sept 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted June 13, 2014 #245 Share Posted June 13, 2014 My cruise is less than the amount on my gift card - does the remainder stay on the card or do I lose it? Think I will have $300 left..... was hoping to use this balance towards my s & s account! Freedom b2b Sept 2014 Splendor Jan 2014 Breeze Sept 2013 Imagination Sept 2013 Triumph Sept 2008 Pride Sept 2007 Miracle Sept 2006 Just go to GS on board and apply the balance to your S&S acct. I think you can do it at the kiosks onboard also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razz29 Posted June 13, 2014 #246 Share Posted June 13, 2014 My apologies if this has already been asked. Anyone know if the gift cards can be used to book a cruise while on a cruise? I've never booked a cruise this way but was planning to while cruising next month. Would be great if I could use the gift card and promotional card to do this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrennies Posted June 13, 2014 #247 Share Posted June 13, 2014 I am planning on purchasing enough gift cards for my small casino habit...like $800 or so. My understanding is that after I apply the gift card to my account, I can use my S&S account to purchase "chips" in the casino. My question is this, will I have any trouble cashing out my chips? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stateroom_Sailor Posted June 14, 2014 #248 Share Posted June 14, 2014 My cruise is less than the amount on my gift card - does the remainder stay on the card or do I lose it? Think I will have $300 left..... was hoping to use this balance towards my s & s account! You only lose the bonus card within a certain time frame, but for a September cruise you'll be fine either way. You can use your remaining balance on board, but I don't think you can add it to your s&s account beforehand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PittsburghGirlee Posted June 14, 2014 #249 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Got a $500.00 e card and 2 hours later, received the bonus $50.00 e card. Easy Peasy[emoji106][emoji106] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted June 14, 2014 #250 Share Posted June 14, 2014 My plastic cards came today, and my e-cards came through a couple hours after placing the order. Great service from Carnival! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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