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surfjock27

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  • Location
    Crystal River, Florida
  • Interests
    Tampa Bay Lightning, Amusement Parks, The Tampa Bay Rays, Wine, Shopping, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers
  • Favorite Cruise Line(s)
    Carnival & Royal Caribbean
  • Favorite Cruise Destination Or Port of Call
    San Juan, Puerto Rico

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  1. You can use the Starbucks app while in airplane mode, since it’s just utilizing the barcode. Just make sure to have money preloaded, because you won’t be able to add money without WiFi. Also, keep in mind what without WiFi, it won’t have the updated amount that you have left on your account, so you’ll need to keep track of that. If you start with $50 on your account and use $10, just remember you have $40 left because your account will continue to show $50 until you’re connected to internet and it updates. Lastly, you CAN use any giftcards on your account and you will collect stars. However, you CANNOT redeem stars. Hope this helps. 🙂
  2. BJ and Roulette! My name is Steven, if I see you, I’ll introduce myself. 🙂
  3. I was on 2 months ago and the craps minimum was $10, with only one table in the casino. It was a madhouse around that table, all 7 days.
  4. Today is my last day also and it’s going to draaaaaaaaag! We are driving down from Tampa Bay tomorrow to spend a few days down there prior to the cruise. Safe travels.
  5. I’m assuming you’re on the Celebration, based on the post title. If so, see you there! 🛳️☀️🌴🍹
  6. I was just in Nassau and we took a cab, $10pp if 4 or more, $15 a person if less, each way. Highly recommend this. I also second the post above mine, Daquiri Shack!! Their mango is out of this world!!
  7. I have two, one directed towards the cruise line and one towards fellow passengers. I understand that most cruise lines limit the time between drinks, when on the drink package. However, those other cruise lines do not have a limit as to how many drinks you can consume in a day. With Carnival, it is 15 a day, so waiting between drinks shouldn't matter. I understand they do it to cut down on people sharing packages, but people are going to share regardless, with only 15 in the allotment. If I want a floater on the drink, having to wait is frustrating. I also understand that you can tip extra and get the floater, but it's still the policy. The other is impolite smokers/vapers. I am seeing people vaping more and more around the ship, in non smoking areas, even while sitting at bars sometimes. Come on people! In addition, I enjoy the casino and sometimes the better machines are in the smoking section, and I have no issue sitting beside someone who smokes, but be polite about it. Don't turn to me and blow smoke right into my face, simply because you don't want someone sitting beside you. The rules also state that you can smoke in the casino when "actively gambling", not just because you don't want to walk up to smoking section, but would rather occupy a machine to smoke, while not using it. </rant>
  8. I have the Carnival credit card through Barclays and I cruise on Celebration next Sunday (10/22). On 9/25/23 I redeemed enough points for $200 of OBC. The email I received said it would be delivered on 10/10/23, so I assumed it would go to my Carnival account then. I called yesterday because it was not showing on my account and they told me to give it until 11:59pm. Today (10/11) it's still not on my account. I called Carnival and they do not see it either. I just called Barclays and they are saying that the OBC will not be available until the day I sail, 10/22. Is this accurate? I was hoping to use the OBC towards my internet package for the week, which I get cheaper by purchasing pre cruise. Has anyone redeemed their points through Barclay, and have insight on this? Thanks in advance. :)
  9. I am recently Diamond and see there is a 30% discount on the Deluxe Beverage Package, when purchased onboard. I’ve always seen the packages sold for BOGO 1/2 off on embark day. My question is, will the 30% come off the BOGO 1/2 off price or the base price? If the base price, which is a better savings? (I know I get 4 free a day, but I am trying to find my best route)
  10. I’m new to Diamond and was curious if the 4 free drinks a day can be used in Coco Cay? Thanks in advance.
  11. I was on Mariner as Emerald and debarked on Saturday. During this cruise I became Diamond. I’m back on Mariner this Friday, but my status has not updated on the site yet. I’d like to forego purchasing the beverage package and use my 4 free drinks a day, so I called C&A to see if there is anything that can be done to expedite the change, and was told “no, it can take up to 30 days.” Has anyone experienced this, where you cruised before your status changed? Is there any way around this, because as I said, I’d like to utilize the diamond perks and not have to purchase the package for 8 days? Thanks in advance.
  12. I booked Mariner this Friday, in a JS. Due to the last minute booking, the earliest check in was 1:30pm. It’s my understanding that the JS comes with “priority embark.” Does that mean I’m able to get on any time, or is there just a dedicated line at 1:30pm? Lastly, is priority debarkation an option with JS, for self assist? Thank you in advance.
  13. I’m on this sailing also, and although I really want to make Bermuda, life and safety come first. ❤️
  14. Thanks for all of the advice! I booked Mariner on 9/15. I’m excited for the new ship and Bermuda! I’ll update everyone when I get back. ❤️
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