BookDragon Posted February 20, 2018 #1 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I surprised my husband with a cruise for his 50th birthday. I really want this to be a special experience for him because he deserves it! So if your wife/gf/significant other got you something, which would you prefer? Cruise cash to spend how you want or a Fun Shop purchase (which item) to already be in the room? Oh & I already paid for the excursions & we already have a steakhouse reservation. Thank you for your help! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfaerie Posted February 20, 2018 #2 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Cruise cash! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted February 20, 2018 #3 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Considering they add on 15% BS “Delivery fee” to whatever you order from the Fun shops now with few exceptions, I would do general Cruise Cash. Then he can pick what he wants in the gift shops, Cherry On Top, etc. or he can use it for the casino or anything else onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
You Me & the Sea Posted February 20, 2018 #4 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Cruise cash!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted February 20, 2018 #5 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Cruise cash !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalesFromTheCrib Posted February 20, 2018 #6 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Considering they add on 15% BS “Delivery fee” to whatever you order from the Fun shops now with few exceptions, I would do general Cruise Cash. Then he can pick what he wants in the gift shops, Cherry On Top, etc. or he can use it for the casino or anything else onboard. If you pre-order I don’t think that’s the case. I ordered some things online for our cruise next week and don’t see any delivery fee, just the item prices. But maybe I’m mistaken FWIW, we did both. I ordered $25 bar cash, a bottle of wine, bon voyage cake, and some specialty popcorn and the total was around $75, which I thought was reasonable Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted February 20, 2018 #7 Share Posted February 20, 2018 If you pre-order I don’t think that’s the case. I ordered some things online for our cruise next week and don’t see any delivery fee, just the item prices. But maybe I’m mistaken FWIW, we did both. I ordered $25 bar cash, a bottle of wine, bon voyage cake, and some specialty popcorn and the total was around $75, which I thought was reasonable Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes they add on the 15% if you order ahead of time. Water, Cruise Cash, Internet, Cheers and B.B. not included (the last 2 have 15% gratuity added in already). It started recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalesFromTheCrib Posted February 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Yes they add on the 15% if you order ahead of time. Water, Cruise Cash, Internet, Cheers and B.B. not included (the last 2 have 15% gratuity added in already). It started recently. Interesting! I never caught that, I’ll have to look closer at my bill Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted February 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Interesting! I never caught that, I’ll have to look closer at my billSent from my iPhone using Forums It started in January. https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1354/~/the-fun-shops-gift-orders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picomullet Posted February 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 20, 2018 That's correct. Just ordered water, sodas and juice and it was added on. Not on water but all other items! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted February 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 20, 2018 I surprised my husband with a cruise for his 50th birthday. I really want this to be a special experience for him because he deserves it! So if your wife/gf/significant other got you something, which would you prefer? Cruise cash to spend how you want or a Fun Shop purchase (which item) to already be in the room? Oh & I already paid for the excursions & we already have a steakhouse reservation. Thank you for your help! :) Why not both? You only get to celebrate a special occasion like a 50th birthday on a cruise once.If there's something you see on the Fun Shop's web site that you think he'd like, go ahead and order it. And there are so many possibilities to spend cruise cash on the ship. A couple of cocktails. Some goodies from the Cherry On Top shop. A shirt from the ship's gift shop. Etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalesFromTheCrib Posted February 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted February 20, 2018 It started in January. https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1354/~/the-fun-shops-gift-orders Ahh that would explain it. I ordered before then. Thanks! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted February 20, 2018 #13 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Ahh that would explain it. I ordered before then. Thanks!Sent from my iPhone using Forums You’re welcome. I figured you might have. Aren’t you glad you did? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalesFromTheCrib Posted February 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted February 20, 2018 You’re welcome. I figured you might have. Aren’t you glad you did? Yes definitely! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookDragon Posted February 20, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted February 20, 2018 Thank you all for the suggestions!!! I’ve decided to just go all out and do both! It’s a milestone BDay, so might as well go for it! Thanks again!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted February 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted February 21, 2018 First off, you are an awesome wife. You already booked the cruise, steakhouse, and excursions. I would be estatic with that already. From there, it depends on your husband's preference. If the missing piece is alcohol, would he rather have a bottle, or would he want to buy drinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookDragon Posted February 21, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted February 21, 2018 First off, you are an awesome wife. You already booked the cruise, steakhouse, and excursions. I would be estatic with that already. From there, it depends on your husband's preference. If the missing piece is alcohol, would he rather have a bottle, or would he want to buy drinks? Thank you Joebucks! He totally deserves it & more! I think he would like to buy drinks instead of a bottle. I’ve been showing him pics of different drinks folks share in their reviews. And we’ve got a Carnival drink bucket list going! I also saw some nice bar glasses in the Fun Shops that I can see him drinking his Crown in at home. I think those would make a nice souvenir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
me-shel Posted February 21, 2018 #18 Share Posted February 21, 2018 I love the idea of the bar glasses. My DH got a Red Frog pint glass onboard and it's one of those things that makes him happy every time he pulls it out of the cupboard to use it. And he jokes if it breaks we'll just have to book another cruise to replace it. ;) Lucky guy to have you spoiling him, have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted February 21, 2018 #19 Share Posted February 21, 2018 Thank you all for the suggestions!!! I’ve decided to just go all out and do both! It’s a milestone BDay, so might as well go for it! Thanks again!!! By any chance are you familiar with the 10% off Carnival gift cards? You can get them through AARP & Allstate by earning points and then redeeming those points for a 10% discount. So, a 500.00 card will cost you 450.00 plus points and a 100.00 will be 90.00 plus points. I've gotten about 10,000 worth, saving 1,000 in the long run. Do a search on here for the specifics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BookDragon Posted February 21, 2018 Author #20 Share Posted February 21, 2018 And he jokes if it breaks we'll just have to book another cruise to replace it. HaHaHa! Love it! By any chance are you familiar with the 10% off Carnival gift cards? Oh yes, I got all over that when I first read about the gift cards on CC! I’ve saved quite a bit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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