MCazer Posted April 9, 2019 #1 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Have never sailed Carnival before. But after attending the Farewell show for Kathie Lee on this past Friday, we were surprised with a free 4 Night cruise on Carnival. Kathie Lee used to be their spokesperson, so Carnival gave everyone in the audience a free cruise for two! We should be sailing this June on the Sunrise, and I’m very excited, as I see that she is being retrofitted right now. We will be buying a drink package. But is there anything else I need to know? Mostly sail on Royal and Celebrity, so not familiar at all. thanks! 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PekingeseLady Posted April 9, 2019 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2019 WOW!!! Congratulations! Just wanted to say "How very exciting for you". Have a Fantastic Cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted April 9, 2019 #3 Share Posted April 9, 2019 That is so cool, congratulations! I'm sure you will like Carnival. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadmoney Posted April 9, 2019 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Good for you. Enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelplus Posted April 9, 2019 #5 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Not to burst your.bubble but there have been scams gong around. Be very careful that it's legit. Congrats on winning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted April 9, 2019 Author #6 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, travelplus said: Not to burst your.bubble but there have been scams gong around. Be very careful that it's legit. Congrats on winning. I was literally sitting in the audience at the Today show and had Kathie Lee Gifford announce it, not 25 feet away from me on live tv. So it’s safe to say it’s legit! The photo is screen shots of my sister and I from me DVRing it at home! 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted April 9, 2019 Author #7 Share Posted April 9, 2019 6 hours ago, tonit964 said: That is so cool, congratulations! I'm sure you will like Carnival. I have been looking at images of cool slides and restaurants and all new upgrades. Very cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachbum53 Posted April 9, 2019 #8 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Is this your first time to go on a 4 day cruise? If so, you'll soon notice that it's a slightly different atmosphere than what you'd have on a 7 day. There will be some people trying to cram as much activity as they can into 4 days, and others that will want to just relax and enjoy 4 days off from their everyday lives. Don't try to participate in everything on board. Pick and choose carefully, or you'll wear yourselves out. Enjoy your cruise, and take a little time to relax. Hope you have a good cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted April 9, 2019 #9 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Lucky you! Hope you have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted April 9, 2019 #10 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Congratulations. You will have a great time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudninecat Posted April 9, 2019 #11 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Congratulations! 😎 4 days is not hardly enough for me so I would be looking to add the cruise right behind or before it for a b2b. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schazzy Posted April 9, 2019 #12 Share Posted April 9, 2019 You won't like Carnival at all, in fact, I'll do you a favor and take that cruise off your hands for you. Seriously though, congratulations! I'm sure y'all will have a great time! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebOinKC Posted April 9, 2019 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2019 That is awesome! Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st4our25th Posted April 9, 2019 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Congratulations! What a blessing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted April 9, 2019 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2019 I saw the show and it is interesting to hear from an audience member who won a cruise. There must have been much excitement in the studio that day ! Enjoy ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyStar Posted April 9, 2019 #16 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, cloudninecat said: Congratulations! 😎 4 days is not hardly enough for me so I would be looking to add the cruise right behind or before it for a b2b. I think this is an excellent idea. Especially if you have to pay your airfare to get to the cruise. Make it worth your time and money. Don't forget to pay taxes on your cruise. #AccountingNerdInTheHouse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SandiLynn Posted April 9, 2019 #17 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, cloudninecat said: Congratulations! 😎 4 days is not hardly enough for me so I would be looking to add the cruise right behind or before it for a b2b. I totally agree. We took one 5 day the first time we took our son and I was so depressed it was over so quick. Have a great time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beacha Posted April 9, 2019 #18 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, MCazer said: I was literally sitting in the audience at the Today show and had Kathie Lee Gifford announce it, not 25 feet away from me on live tv. So it’s safe to say it’s legit! The photo is screen shots of my sister and I from me DVRing it at home! Great photo! I was watching that day. It was a wonderful show. Love that Carnival did this! Have a great cruise. We are sailing Sunrise soon and can’t wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antmaril Posted April 9, 2019 #19 Share Posted April 9, 2019 Congratulations! Have a great cruise. I will be on the Sunrise in September. Can’t wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted April 9, 2019 Author #20 Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, LuckyStar said: I think this is an excellent idea. Especially if you have to pay your airfare to get to the cruise. Make it worth your time and money. Don't forget to pay taxes on your cruise. #AccountingNerdInTheHouse I live in New York, and we sail from NY! So no airfare! Yay taking a Bermuda cruise! Edited April 9, 2019 by MCazer 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted April 9, 2019 Author #21 Share Posted April 9, 2019 2 hours ago, cloudninecat said: Congratulations! 😎 4 days is not hardly enough for me so I would be looking to add the cruise right behind or before it for a b2b. Yes, I agree, but we are sailing on Celebrity Constellation in October from Rome, and just don’t have the money or vacation time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted April 9, 2019 Author #22 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, MJSailors said: I saw the show and it is interesting to hear from an audience member who won a cruise. There must have been much excitement in the studio that day ! Enjoy ! It was crazy exciting, and we were in the front row and the camera just panned right in front of us, as we were losing our minds! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted April 9, 2019 Author #23 Share Posted April 9, 2019 1 hour ago, LuckyStar said: I think this is an excellent idea. Especially if you have to pay your airfare to get to the cruise. Make it worth your time and money. Don't forget to pay taxes on your cruise. #AccountingNerdInTheHouse Oh, they don’t let you out of the room without filling out the paperwork for the 1099! No “real” free cruises! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCazer Posted April 9, 2019 Author #24 Share Posted April 9, 2019 3 hours ago, beachbum53 said: Is this your first time to go on a 4 day cruise? If so, you'll soon notice that it's a slightly different atmosphere than what you'd have on a 7 day. There will be some people trying to cram as much activity as they can into 4 days, and others that will want to just relax and enjoy 4 days off from their everyday lives. Don't try to participate in everything on board. Pick and choose carefully, or you'll wear yourselves out. Enjoy your cruise, and take a little time to relax. Hope you have a good cruise! Yes, I have, and totally doing the relaxation cruise. We did a Bermuda cruise two years ago, so no surprises. Will just be enjoying a totally new environment having never sailed Carnival. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJSailors Posted April 9, 2019 #25 Share Posted April 9, 2019 A cruise to Bermuda is icing on the cake for you and your sister ! Bermuda is our favorite vacation place. My DH and I have enjoyed many cruises and resort stays there. Bon voyage ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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