GAMOM4 Posted November 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I was on the Carnival Paradise from October 14-19th ..... on October 29th I was sitting in line at the donut shop at 10:00 a.m. on the 29th of October when I got a call from my PVP asking if I was interested in a free cruise ... I answered the phone because his number is in my phone .... I said ÿes: thinking it would be in a month or so ....and he told me it was leaving the next day ..... if it would have been out of Miami or Fort Lauderdale I would have turned it down .... but when he said Jacksonville (which is about 4 hours at the most from my home) I just could not say no .........I put it on facebook that I had won a cruise and did anyone want to go with me ...... most people are thinking a scam ... but it was my 20th cruise and I knew it was for real .... my cousins wife got in touch with me ... and she wanted to go ... had all the right paperwork!!!! So I actually won a free cruise and I don't use the casino at all!!!!!!! We just had to pay $73 a piece taxes and port fees ....... got a 5 night cruise .... paid tips onboard (I always do this in advance ... but with less than 24 hours notice ... no time to do that!) Free cruises do happen!!!! And not only to casino players! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted November 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted November 16, 2017 So how good were the donuts :D ? Seriously congrats ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAMOM4 Posted November 16, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted November 16, 2017 So how good were the donuts :D ? Seriously congrats ;) We got Maple Bacon donuts!!!!! I had never had one before (I am not a donut fan) .... but I LOVED these!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted November 16, 2017 #4 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I also got one of those calls from my PVP. Sadly I couldn't go because I was going on Glory the next week and couldn't get 2 weeks of vacation in a row. Mine was out of Baltimore to the Bahamas. They occasionally get them to give to their clients for just port fees. I guess you could say you "won" it although there was no contest involved, just a good PVP :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted November 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted November 16, 2017 What an awesome surprise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAMOM4 Posted November 16, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I also got one of those calls from my PVP. Sadly I couldn't go because I was going on Glory the next week and couldn't get 2 weeks of vacation in a row. Mine was out of Baltimore to the Bahamas. They occasionally get them to give to their clients for just port fees. I guess you could say you "won" it although there was no contest involved, just a good PVP :D. That is the reason I don't like to say "won" .... you are right .... I have always heard these come from playing the casino which I never do ... but I have referred over 60 people that have booked cruises ....so maybe that helped! I am so excited to tell everyone about cruising!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted November 16, 2017 #7 Share Posted November 16, 2017 We got Maple Bacon donuts!!!!! I had never had one before (I am not a donut fan) .... but I LOVED these!!!!! Finally someone who enjoys a bit of humor on these boards :cool: Usually I fall asleep reading here ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted November 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2017 That is the reason I don't like to say "won" .... you are right .... I have always heard these come from playing the casino which I never do ... but I have referred over 60 people that have booked cruises ....so maybe that helped! I am so excited to tell everyone about cruising!!!!! I'm sure that had something to do with it :)! I never get casino offers, either and it figures the time when I could have cruised for almost free, I couldn't go :loudcry:. What kind of nonsense is that?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAMOM4 Posted November 16, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I'm sure that had something to do with it :)! I never get casino offers, either and it figures the time when I could have cruised for almost free, I couldn't go :loudcry:. What kind of nonsense is that?! I know!!!! I bet in 50 years I never get a chance again that I can actually take! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted November 16, 2017 #10 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I know!!!! I bet in 50 years I never get a chance again that I can actually take! Congrats! Maybe someday I'll get lucky and be able to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGNewton Posted November 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Sweet deal! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keys2Heaven Posted November 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Hey, a 5 night cruise for < $200 + tips for 2 people sounds close enough to "free" for me. Congrats! Working with a TA, we don't get calls like this unfortunately! And, no way we could go, since we are in the middle of the country and would have to fly no matter what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted November 17, 2017 #13 Share Posted November 17, 2017 I just got an almost free one too a few days ago Offer from the casino from last week. 8 day Vista 4J big corner cabin for $454 . With $200 obc and to my surprise I booked with my Amex and they gave me the $100 statement credit somehow even though it wasn't quite $500. $154 for 2 ! Can't wait Sent from my ZTE A2017U using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted November 17, 2017 #14 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Maybe I need to get a PVP. I live just two hours from JAX and love to sail from there. In fact I'm sailing from there on Dec. 11. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted November 17, 2017 #15 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Congratulations on your good fortune! Enjoy your cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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