TNcruising02 Posted May 9, 2022 #1 Share Posted May 9, 2022 I know that Carnival has been running a lot of specials for quite awhile. We cruised on the Mardi Gras this year with a free cabin special. We upgraded to the lido deck and only paid $38 for the two of us, plus taxes and fees. We are cruising at the end of January 2023. I had been going over deals from time to time and ran across an amazing deal for an ocean suite. We are paying $592.50 per person for an ocean suite on deck 15 on the Celebration January 29th cruise. The total, including taxes and fees, is $1,477.72. We also have a $98 credit and will apply for the stockholder's credit. We are so excited and have never cruised in a suite. We don't spend much time in our cabin, but this deal was too good to pass up. What is your amazing deal? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Illbcruzn4life Posted May 9, 2022 #2 Share Posted May 9, 2022 Thats awesome. I sm looking at the Celebration for oct 23 and the havana inside cabins cost more than that. Congrats. You did good 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted May 9, 2022 Author #3 Share Posted May 9, 2022 33 minutes ago, Illbcruzn4life said: Thats awesome. I sm looking at the Celebration for oct 23 and the havana inside cabins cost more than that. Congrats. You did good 😊 I had a promo show up in the list of promos when I logged into my account and I only saw that cheap rate for that one particular cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowogo Posted May 9, 2022 #4 Share Posted May 9, 2022 So mine is a recent Casino offer, $412 after taxes for an Extended Balcony on the Spirit with $100 OBC for a 6 night cruise to Alaska at the end of June. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JP350 Posted May 9, 2022 #5 Share Posted May 9, 2022 2 hours ago, TNcruising02 said: I know that Carnival has been running a lot of specials for quite awhile. We cruised on the Mardi Gras this year with a free cabin special. We upgraded to the lido deck and only paid $38 for the two of us, plus taxes and fees. We are cruising at the end of January 2023. I had been going over deals from time to time and ran across an amazing deal for an ocean suite. We are paying $592.50 per person for an ocean suite on deck 15 on the Celebration January 29th cruise. The total, including taxes and fees, is $1,477.72. We also have a $98 credit and will apply for the stockholder's credit. We are so excited and have never cruised in a suite. We don't spend much time in our cabin, but this deal was too good to pass up. What is your amazing deal? I don't want to sound like a newbie, but is a free cabin special an upgrade or a free cabin. Also how did you cruise for $38 plus taxes and port fees. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wikoffclan Posted May 9, 2022 #6 Share Posted May 9, 2022 After my March solo cruise on Valor out of New Orleans, I got an offer that worked out to be only $100 more to move up to an Ocean Suite from a balcony. Our Ocean Suite on the September 10th Carnival Valor 5-day cruise for 2 is $753.72 - includes taxes and fees. Never had a Suite before. Will be a surprise for DH. (That's about the same price we paid for our first cruise in 2008. An aft OV cabin on the Riviera deck on a 5 day cruise in September aboard the Holiday out of Mobile :-) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted May 10, 2022 #7 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I just got off the Sunshine, it was $20 + tax/fees for an inside for a 5 day including casino DOU. I could have cruised for not much more to Alaska this month, but I couldn't make that work on short notice (as much as I would have liked to). I think total I paid right around $400 for a 5 day cruise after all taxes and gratuities, and didn't spend a dime on drinks during the entire cruise. I was happy as a clam. So far that's the best deal I've yet taken advantage of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted May 10, 2022 Author #8 Share Posted May 10, 2022 47 minutes ago, JP350 said: I don't want to sound like a newbie, but is a free cabin special an upgrade or a free cabin. Also how did you cruise for $38 plus taxes and port fees. I got a promo for a free cruise on specific cruises. I chose the Mardi Gras. It was for a free inside cabin on a lower deck. I called and changed to a cabin on the lido deck and it was only $19 per person to change. I haven't seen any free cruise promos lately though. For awhile Carnival was running some really amazing deals so that they could get vaccinated people to fill up the ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
siestakeys04 Posted May 10, 2022 #9 Share Posted May 10, 2022 We received a vifp offer and my family booked 4 cabins for 1661 for 7 days Mardi Gras Christmas cruise. We each got a balcony on deck 10 one of the larger balconies similar to 10416. Celebrating ds college graduation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsSweetie Posted May 10, 2022 #10 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Mine is on upcoming Alaska cruise on Spirit - $100pp for balcony room + $100pp OBC, which equals free room - paying only port fees & taxes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowogo Posted May 10, 2022 #11 Share Posted May 10, 2022 10 minutes ago, ScottsSweetie said: Mine is on upcoming Alaska cruise on Spirit - $100pp for balcony room + $100pp OBC, which equals free room - paying only port fees & taxes. Those Carnival Spirit offers for this summer are wonderful. Paying a ton more for excursions (Even with taking advantage of the mistake on the spa sale this weekend) than I am for the fare. And going right after the summer solstice for it which is great. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare SRQbeachgirl Posted May 10, 2022 #12 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I'm currently mulling over an offer for 5 days in October on Paradise out of Tampa for $298pp in an outside cabin. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare csoud68 Posted May 10, 2022 #13 Share Posted May 10, 2022 (edited) My wife and I are in spa suite 17293 on the celebration in feb 2024..b4 insurance it's $1900. I felt good about that deal until now...lol Edited May 10, 2022 by csoud68 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AQW Posted May 10, 2022 #14 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I'm sailing solo on a 12-night Scandinavian/Baltic cruise, in an 8K extended "bowling alley" balcony, for $550. The taxes, fees, and port charges ($290) were more than the cruise fare ($260). 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted May 10, 2022 #15 Share Posted May 10, 2022 5 hours ago, TNcruising02 said: What is your amazing deal? Jack squat. Have cruised Carnival 20 times, have 7 more booked into 2024. Never get the deals that are geography controlled like the west coast deals on the Panorama or Radiance or even ones that are promotional centered like the RU 1-2-3 codes for Cheers. And don't get me started on the give aways to the gamblers. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted May 10, 2022 #16 Share Posted May 10, 2022 30 minutes ago, AQW said: I'm sailing solo on a 12-night Scandinavian/Baltic cruise, in an 8K extended "bowling alley" balcony, for $550. The taxes, fees, and port charges ($290) were more than the cruise fare ($260). Who do you have pictures of at Carnival to get a rate of 260 for a bowling alley balcony, for a solo, as well? Should be well over 3K. 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYrunner Posted May 10, 2022 #17 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Just booked the Carnival Magic sailing out of NY to Bermuda this Summer for $320pp for a balcony. Not nearly as good of a deal as some mentioned above, but still a great value! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted May 10, 2022 #18 Share Posted May 10, 2022 7 hours ago, SRQbeachgirl said: I'm currently mulling over an offer for 5 days in October on Paradise out of Tampa for $298pp in an outside cabin. Not a deal for that length of cruise on October on an old ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tallnthensome Posted May 10, 2022 #19 Share Posted May 10, 2022 7 days on the new Carnival Jubilee for four people in an extended balcony for August 2024 out of Galveston $1711. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mondello Posted May 10, 2022 #20 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I had a recent offer for an "Island Hopper" cruise, free cabin for 23 nights when they move Spirit back to Australia. Seattle/Hawaii/Fiji/Sydney. They were even kicking in a little OBC. Alas, I had to pass, although I was tempted to turn in my retirement papers and go solo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare KmomChicago Posted May 10, 2022 #21 Share Posted May 10, 2022 9 hours ago, SRQbeachgirl said: I'm currently mulling over an offer for 5 days in October on Paradise out of Tampa for $298pp in an outside cabin. This is more like normal off season pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmarie424 Posted May 10, 2022 #22 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Nine day out of Dover to Norway inside cabin $200 deposit applied as onboard credit. So basically only the $172 in port fees. Plus free drinks in the casino. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdr69 Posted May 10, 2022 #23 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Here are some of my deals. Got more deals than i got time to sail lol. Jackpot Deal: Up to a FREE* Balcony Room + $200 FunPlay® credit + Drinks On Us! included while playing in the casino Book by July 5, 2022 Exclusive Carnival Players Club® offer Excludes taxes, fees, port expenses and deposit Available on a limited selection of sailings of up to 5 nights Reserve your cruise with a non-refundable deposit of $200 per room and get $200 to spend on board Jackpot Deal: Up to a FREE* Ocean View Room + $200 FunPlay® credit + Drinks On Us! included while playing in the casino Book by July 5, 2022 Exclusive Carnival Players Club® offer Excludes taxes, fees, port expenses and deposit Available on a limited selection of sailings Reserve your cruise with a non-refundable deposit of $200 per room and get $200 to spend on board All in Australia – Free* Interior Room Book by July 5, 2022 Free* Interior Room. Excludes taxes, fees, port expenses and deposit Drinks On Us! included while playing in the casino. Terms apply Available on select Carnival Australia sailings through June 30, 2024 Premier Cruises Australia: Free* Interior Room + More! Book by July 5, 2022 Free* Interior Room. Excludes taxes, fees, port expenses and deposit $250 AUD FunPlay® credit Drinks On Us! included while playing in the casino for you and a companion. Terms apply Available on select Carnival Australia sailings through June 30, 2024 Premier Cruises: up to $900 off with Casino Rates + $200 FunPlay® credit + Drinks On Us! included for you and a companion Book by June 27, 2022 Exclusive Carnival Players Club® Premier Cruises offer Invitation Only: Available on select Premier sailings Up to $900 off with Casino Rates $200 FunPlay® credit Drinks On Us! included while playing in the casino for you and a companion. Terms apply Plan Now, Play Later: Free* Interior Room + $250 FunPlay® credit + Drinks On Us! included while playing in the casino Book by July 5, 2022 Free* Interior Room. Excludes taxes, fees, port expenses and deposit $250 FunPlay® credit Drinks On Us! included while playing in the casino. Terms apply Reserve your cruise with a non-refundable deposit of $200 per room and get $200 to spend on board Available on a wide variety of sailings 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eli_6 Posted May 10, 2022 #24 Share Posted May 10, 2022 Best deal I got was zero cruise fare (just paid taxes, port fees, and tips) on a lido deck room with a window that looked out towards the front deck of the ship that was considered an inside room. We are cruising to Alaska in a couple of weeks where we paid about $2k for a suite and $600-something total (including port fees, taxes, etc.) for an inside room. But lately my deals have dried up. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Eli_6 Posted May 10, 2022 #25 Share Posted May 10, 2022 I am super jealous of those of yall basically getting offers for almost free Europe cruises. I want to know how yall get those! Is it through the casino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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