Carnival Gift Cards question

[Dave_&_Lisa]

Has anyone used a Carnival gift card or cards for their onboard account? If so have you had any issues? Do you present them up front or at the end of the cruise?

 

Any info would be greatly appreciated and thank you in advance.

 

:)

[Nuff_Said]

You will need to supply some sort of payment option at the beginning otherwise you will not be able to purchase anything on board the ship, whether that's in the way of a credit card, gift cards or cash.

 

 

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[firemanbobswife]

Use them all the time. I set my account up as cash and have them applied at check in. You can also do it via self service kiosk or Guest Services.

[Dave_&_Lisa]

You will need to supply some sort of payment option at the beginning otherwise you will not be able to purchase anything on board the ship, whether that's in the way of a credit card, gift cards or cash.

 

 

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Thank you. I know you have to supply form of payment up front, which we always do, but have never used a gift card also. Just not sure how it worked with the gift cards. Thanks again.

 

:)

[Dave_&_Lisa]

Use them all the time. I set my account up as cash and have them applied at check in. You can also do it via self service kiosk or Guest Services.

 

Thank you very much for the info.

 

:)

[firemanbobswife]

Thank you very much for the info.

 

 

 

:)

 

 

You're very welcome

[pcvtmom]

On our last cruise, we were unable to have them applied at our check-in. However, we stopped by Guest Services and it was done quickly! LOVE those Verizon 10% off cards!

[Dave_&_Lisa]

On our last cruise, we were unable to have them applied at our check-in. However, we stopped by Guest Services and it was done quickly! LOVE those Verizon 10% off cards!

 

Yes.....we have the 10%off with Verizon and AARP. Love it! Thanks for the info.

[psppcojeff]

We also often use them... especially by getting them for 10% off. Never an issue... except some kiosks don't accept or recognize them as was the case last week during our cruise... but no biggie. The guest relations folks will help.

[simplelife]

We had to go to guest services - the kiosks would not take them because a signature was needed.

 

 

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[firemanbobswife]

We had to go to guest services - the kiosks would not take them because a signature was needed.

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It's hit or miss for some folks. I was able to use the kiosks before. I don't think a signature has anything to do with it as you can even add cash there without one.

[MMastell]

We just went to Guest Services on the second day and had them applied. Be aware that it may take one or two days for the credits to show up on the interactive TV. If they aren't there after two days then go Guest Services to make sure they are applied. The Guest Services account is more up to date, in regard to account credits, than the Interactive TV.

 

They will give you the gift card/e-certificate back. Hold on to it in the event the credit did not go through. They will be able to reapply it if you still have the card or certificate.

 

Take care,

Mike

[singbluesilver1]

We had enough in gift cards last cruise to buy cheers for both of us for a 11 day cruise

 

FYI carnival ones are easier to add then visa ones

 

 

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[Jenhem31]

We use them every cruise and have never had an issue applying them at check in in Miami, Port Everglades, or Port Canaveral.

 

 

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[ncdebe]

What are they and how do you get them??

[Dave_&_Lisa]

Thank you all very much for the info!

 

:)

[Dave_&_Lisa]

What are they and how do you get them??

 

They are gift cards that you can get in denominations from $25.00 up to $500.00. If you have Verizon you can get them at a discount on their website and also the AARP website if you have that. If not, I know they sell them at Lowes for sure and other retail chains.

[ohiowilly]

We initially set up our S+S account with a credit card.

 

I collect and build up Carnival AARP gift cards, at a discount of 10%, prior to our cruise, and use them to partially pay for the cruise fares.

 

When I get on-board, I wait until some of our charges start to appear on my S+S account, then deposit gift cards against those charges, using the self-serve kiosks. I find that it is much easier than waiting in the GS lines that tend to form.

 

We also keep track of our S+S account, either via tv, or via printout from the kiosks. Mistakes do occur, and on occasion, I've had to have charges removed that were not ours - not a big issue.

 

The Gift cards are very easy to use, IMO, and as long as I can save $ by using them, I'll definitely continue.

[skewsus]

What are they and how do you get them??

 

http://www.plane2port.com/10-off-carnival-gift-cards-on-aarp-org/

[rjrice1]

Wonder if you can use it in the casino after putting it towards your sea pass.

[njcruisefan]

Hello can someone tell me where to find the carnival discound cards on aarp website.

i am an aarp member but i cant find them

[firemanbobswife]

Wonder if you can use it in the casino after putting it towards your sea pass.

 

Yes

[Can'tWait2SetSail]

I believe you have to earn points on the rewards for good (easy peasy, just do quizzes daily). I don't think you have to be a member. Once you have 1000 points you can buy a $100 gift card. They are in the Rewards catalog under travel.

[rjrice1]

thank you ..:)

 

 

Yes

[rjrice1]

You can do little quiz to earn extra points.. very interesting topics too.