Gypsywych

Ok so I went with the ecards since like the rest of you I didn't want $1800 floating around in never never land..especially since they won't have a name on them..I ordered one for $1000 and had it sent to me..it arrived almost as soon as I clicked buy...1st an email telling me that it was purchased and the 2nd giving me a link to the actual ecard...worked well...went back into the system and I ordered an ecard for $800 which would complete the balance owed on our Oct cruise...this time the 1st email took a bit of time...chalked that up to the system being overloaded with all of us ordering cards..:D the confirmation said I had paid $800 so I was ok with waiting for the 2nd email...that arrived about 10 mins later...oh goodie..It's done...no problem...WRONG!!!! I opened the link to the ecard and it was blank :eek: .no $$ amount and no pin #...I immediately got on the phone to Carnival...got a guy who was really hard to understand and he certainly wasn't understanding me or my dilemma..finally after much back and forth he gives me a card number over the phone..ok where is my pin#..he doesn't have that..ok so who does? Obviously they gave me a pin # on the first link so I must need it ..so he says CORPORATE has to investigate it and they'll get back to me...time frame?...whenever they can was the reply...soooooooo tomorrow afternoon I'll apply the $1000 card to my balance and see if I need a pin..if I don't I'll just go ahead and apply the $800 also...if I do need a pin you can bet your bippy that I'll be back on the phone to Carnival and I won't give up till I get a pin..stubborn Irishman that I am...or should I say woman..:D

Let us know how it works out please

Yes, went to Guest Services while onboard in January and put our gift cards toward our balance.

Thanks! :)

So, I just ordered a 500 dollar e-mail gift card. I checked out and have recieved an e-mail for the 500 dollar card. I have not seen any confirmation or mention of the 50 dollar promotional card... when should I see this? Did I miss something during my order process?

From the Carnival website (I read it twice... because for some reason, I just never completely trust terms and conditions.)

Fathers' Day Promotion

Offer: Buy a $200 Carnival Gift Card between June 4 and June 16 and get an additional gift card valued at 10% of the value on the gift card purchase. View Full Terms and Frequently Asked Questions.

Offer Details:

To qualify for the promotion, the value of a gift card must be $200 or more. If the purchaser meets this qualification, they will receive a separate promotional card sent to the purchaser valued at 10% of the value on the gift card purchase. If the purchaser orders multiple gift cards valued at $200 or more, they will receive one promotional gift card for each qualified gift card ordered. (They will not receive a promotional gift card for any individual gift card purchase that is less than $200, even if the value of the total order is over $200.)

The dollar value of the promotional gift card is dependent upon the value placed on the purchased gift card. Examples - If the value of the purchased gift card is $530, then $53 will be put onto the promotional gift card. If the value of a qualified gift card is $222, then $22.20 will be put onto the promotional gift card.

The purchaser of digital qualified cards will receive a digital promotional card(s) sent to the purchaser's email address.

The purchaser of plastic qualified cards will receive a plastic promotional card(s mailed to their billing address via USPS.

The promotional cards will be delivered separately from the purchased gift cards. Purchaser should receive promotional cards within 10 business days.

Promotional cards are subject to promotional cards terms and conditions.. Complete terms and conditions available at carnival.com/giftcardterms.

Promotion ends at midnight, June 16, 2014

Totally stupid question, I know....

but you can just use these like applying cash @ guest services onboard, yes?

:o

You know the bartender ignored you because you had a soda card? Really? Did he tell you that or did you just imagine that from the way he looked at you? The buffet serves full breakfast until 11:30a every day on every ship. When people make statements that are not true or have vivid imaginations you have to question the validity of these reviews. Sorry if you don't agree.

Question all you like, but suggesting the guy is lying is just wrong. I repeat, just because it didn't happen to you doesn't mean it didn't happen.

While I have been very disappointed in the evolvement of Carnival over the last couple of years, I think your review is a "plant". Breakfast never closes in the buffet at 9:30a, I have never had a bartender in 26 cruises on Carnival make me feel bad that I was using a soda card, I have never seen or experienced a event host who was not enthusiastic (in fact too much so sometimes). I could go on but I get the feeling this review of yours is some kind of vendetta or hoax. I am not a Carnival cheerleader, actually just the opposite!! But your review was a bit over the top and less than believeable.

Gee, I've had only 5 cruises with a 6th coming up... and I've had a bartender ignore me for 15 minutes because I was holding a soda card, and grumble while he filled my drink order. I've also seen the breakfast buffet start being broken down before 9:30am, leaving only 1 section plus an omelet station open. Carnival crew people are human and have bad days. It's impossible for every single staff member to be UP and perfectly chirpy 24/7.

Stuff happens dude. Just because it didn't happen to you doesn't make it untrue, or a 'plant'.

I thought the OP's review was pretty fair. He mentioned what he liked, what was good and what was bad. He didn't slam Carnival.

Thanks for the info folks. I really appreciate it! :)

I actually used my cruise to help me quit smoking. I smoke my last cigarette before leaving the house. That as the last in my pack. I figured from guessing that there would be no smoking anywhere except maybe on an area in the top decks.

 

I did not like having to walk through the casino that was clouded in smoke to get to other areas. I would actually avoid it and go up one floor walk across and come back down and back track to avoid it. It bothered me the amount of smoke in there.

 

I didn't go to any of the clubs. I don't dance.

 

But good news out of the trip was I am now 5 weeks without a smoke and feel pretty good. Smoked for 12 years, and with the new baby on the way and hitting 30 I felt it was a great time to quit.

Congratulations! X 3!!

They aren't allowed in the Kids Club or in the Crew Quarters.

That's about it.

Their S&S card will be flagged as under 21 so they shouldn't be able to drink anywhere.

Okay. I'm ready for the onslaught. Dear God Carnival , I just read smoking is allowed in all dance clubs, God help me. So I can't go there , all the boards have commented about the interesting boat layout so I have to go thru smoke filled areas to easley navigate , last year on the Glory I had a great time but missed so much .... How difficult would it really be to go and smoke out the side of the boat where is is allowed and have at least 1 dance club non smoking...:confused: I have already resigned myself to no balcony but it would be nice to be able to enjoy the boat, and no don't refer me to a more restrictive cruise line, I want affordable just like everyone else..can't it be 50/50 no smoking in major transit spaces.....I have many friends who do smoke, they have no problem going to a different area, not one of them would have a problem with restrictions okay flame away I am ready

Smoking is only allowed on non-Spa balconies, sections on one side of the ship outside, the smoking section in the casino, a dance club and a jazz club...... but you want 50/50.

Okeydokey.

From FB:

 

 

MORE ANNOUNCEMENTS - WINTER 2015/2016 ITINERARIES...

Today we announced that our newest and largest ship to date, Norwegian Escape, will homeport year-round at PortMiami, the cruise capital of the world, sailing an Eastern Caribbean itinerary.

Along with the previously announced move of Norwegian Epic sailing year-round from Barcelona, the line’s 2015/16 winter deployment includes its return to South America cruises, a larger Jewel-class ship sailing to the Mexican Riviera, as well as the addition of Port Canaveral, Florida as a seasonal homeport.

 

“Norwegian Escape’s arrival to Miami coincides with Norwegian Epic’s year-round Europe deployment, demonstrating the balanced approach we used to develop our winter 2015/16 deployment and ensuring that we had a varied offering of premium destinations that would be exciting to our guests,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian’s chief executive officer. “Much of this deployment was designed based on feedback from our guests and travel partners, and we know they will be happy with the changes and enhancements we have made.”

Norwegian Escape

Our newest and largest ship to date, at approximately 163,000 gross tons and 4,200 passenger berths, Norwegian Escape will join the fleet in October 2015. Beginning November 14, 2015, Norwegian Escape will offer seven-day Eastern Caribbean sailings from her year-round home port of Miami cruising to Tortola, British Virgin Islands; St. Thomas Vermaelens, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Nassau, Bahamas. The ship will boast all of exciting and innovative features found on Norwegian Breakaway and Norwegian Getaway, plus a number of new spaces and interactive experiences that are yet to be announced.

“PortMiami looks forward to welcoming Norwegian Escape in 2015—the ship will be a fabulous addition to our fleet,” said PortMiami Director Bill Johnson. “We are thrilled that this impressive vessel will make her debut at PortMiami-- the Cruise Capital of the World—and will be the third Norwegian Cruise Line ship to homeport here year round.”

Europe

 

As previously announced, the 4,000 passenger Norwegian Epic will offer Europe itineraries from her new year-round homeport of Barcelona, Spain. From November 29, 2015 through April 7, 2016, Norwegian Epic will set sail from Barcelona on 10-day Canary Islands & Morocco itineraries, and 10, 11- or 12-day Western Mediterranean itineraries.

 

 

Caribbean

Miami’s Ultimate Ship, Norwegian Getaway, will continue to sail year round from Miami on a new seven-day Western Caribbean itinerary departing every Sunday starting November 15, 2015. Ports of call include Norwegian’s private island Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.

Guests cruising to the Caribbean from the Big Apple can cruise on board Norwegian Breakaway or Norwegian Gem. Norwegian Breakaway, the ship that brings the best of NYC out to sea, will return to the Southern Caribbean during the fall and winter offering four 12-day Southern Caribbean itineraries: November 29, 2015; and January 3, 17 and 31, 2016. Ports of call on this sun-drenched itinerary include: San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Tortola, British Virgin Islands; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; and Basseterre, St. Kitts.

 

Norwegian Gem will offer 10-day Eastern Caribbean cruises from New York from October 10, 2015 through April 11, 2016, cruising to San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands. This new itineraryprovides a full day in San Juan, Puerto Rico, giving guests more time to explore this flavorful island or experience its world famous El Yunque rainforest.

 

Cruising from Tampa, Norwegian Star will offer one six-day Western Caribbean Sailing on October 19, 2015 followed by a series of seven-day Western Caribbean cruises through April 10, 2016. Norwegian Star will be the first ship in Norwegian’s fleet to visit the line’s new destination in Belize: Harvest Caye. In addition,

Norwegian Star will visit ports of call including Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Cozumel, Mexico.

 

Cruisers looking to depart from New Orleans can sail on one of

Norwegian Dawn’s seven-day Western Caribbean itineraries. Departing every Sunday from November 15, 2015 through April 24, 2016, Norwegian Dawn will visit tropical ports of call including Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; Costa Maya, Mexico; and Norwegian’s all new destination in Belize, Harvest Caye.

 

Norwegian Jade repositions from Europe to Houston, Texas and will sail seven-day Western Caribbean cruises. From November 14, 2015 through April 9, 2016, guests will have the opportunity to visit Cozumel, Mexico; Roatán, Bay Islands, Honduras; and Norwegian’s brand new destination, Harvest Caye, Belize.

 

Also returning to the Caribbean from Europe, Norwegian Spirit will offer alternating seven-day Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral every Saturday from November 21, 2015 through April 16, 2016. Norwegian Spirit’s Eastern Caribbean itinerary visits Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Tortola, British Virgin Islands. The ship’s Western Caribbean itinerary will include stops in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; and Norwegian’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas.

South America

 

Norwegian Sun will return to South America for the first time since 2010, sailing 14-day South American voyages between Santiago (Valparaiso), Chile and Buenos Aires, Argentina from November 2015 to April 2016. Ports of call include Puerto Montt, Chile; Puerto Chacabuco, Chile; Punta Arenas, Chile; Ushuaia, Argentina; Stanley, Falkland Islands; Puerto Madryn, Argentina; and Montevideo, Uruguay. Guests on board will also enjoy a scenic cruise through the Chilean Fjords, Strait of Magellan and around Cape Horn.

 

Panama Canal

Guests who would like to experience the Panama Canal without disembarking in a different port will have the opportunity to embark on a round-trip Panama Canal voyage from Miami on board Norwegian Pearl. Offering alternating 10- and 11-day Panama Canal cruises from November 9, 2015 through January 1, 2016 and March 18, 2016 through April 8, 2016, guests will visit Oranjestad, Aruba; Cartagena, Colombia; Colón, Panama; and Puerto Limón, Costa Rica.

Norwegian Pearl will also offer a 17-day Panama Canal voyage from San Francisco to Miami on October 1, 2015. Ports of call include Los Angeles, California; Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; and Cartagena, Colombia.

 

Norwegian Jewel will offer two 15-day Panama Canal voyages from Los Angeles to Miami on January 3 and January 31, 2016 and two 13-day Panama Canal voyages from Miami to Los Angeles on January 18 and February 16, 2016. Ports of call on the 15-day itinerary include Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Huatulco, Mexico; Puerto Chiapas, Mexico; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; daylight transit of the Panama Canal; Cartagena, Colombia and Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Guests cruising on the 13-day itinerary will visit Cartagena, Colombia; Puntarenas, Costa Rica; daylight transit of the Panama Canal; Huatulco, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.

 

Mexican Riviera

For the first time, Norwegian will base a Jewel-class ship in Los Angeles for the winter season. Norwegian Jewel will sail 22 seven-day Mexican Riviera itineraries from October 4, 2015 through April 24, 2016, visiting ports of call including Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlán and Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

 

Norwegian Sun will also offer three 11-Day Mexican Riviera sailings in October 2015 from San Diego, California. Ports of call include Manzanillo, Mexico; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; Mazatlan, Mexico; La Paz (Pichilingue), Mexico; an overnight in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and Ensenada, Mexico.

Bahamas and Florida

 

Norwegian Breakaway will offer seven-day Bahamas & Florida itineraries from New York City from October 25 through November 22, 2015, from December 13 through 27, 2015 and from February 14 through April 17, 2015. Ports of call include Orlando & The Beaches (Port Canaveral); Norwegian’s private island, Great Stirrup Cay; and Nassau, Bahamas.

 

Repositioning Cruises

Norwegian Cruise Line will also offer a host of repositioning cruises during the 2015/2016 fall and winter seasons. Norwegian Escape will offer a 10-Day Transatlantic from London (Southampton) to Miami, Florida, on October 29, 2015 giving guests 10 days to explore and discover all of the exciting dining and entertainment that will be found on board the line’s beautiful new vessel.

Norwegian Spirit will offer a 16-day Transatlantic voyage from Barcelona to Orlando and the Beaches (Port Canaveral) on November 5, 2015. Ports of call include Funchal, Madeira; St. John’s, Antigua; Basseterre, St. Kitts; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands.

Norwegian Star will sail a 13-Day Transatlantic voyage from London (Dover), England, to Tampa, Florida, on October 6, 2015 visiting Ponta Delgada, Azores and Miami, Florida.Norwegian Jade’s 16-Day Transatlantic from Barcelona, Spain to Houston will set sail onOctober 29, 2015 and ports of call include Funchal, Madeira; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Miami, Florida.

 

Norwegian Dawn will sail a 14-Day Caribbean Adventure from Boston, Massachusetts, to New Orleans on October 30, 2015. Ports of call include San Juan, Puerto Rico; Kralendijk, Bonaire; Willemstad, Curacao; Oranjestad, Aruba; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico.

 

For a shorter repositioning cruise option, Norwegian Jewel will offer a five-day Pacific Coastal cruise from Vancouver, British Columbia to Los Angeles, California on September 29, 2015 visiting Victoria, British Columbia and Astoria, Oregon.

Norwegian Pearl will also offer a Pacific Coastal cruise, a three-day itinerary from Vancouver, British Columbia to San Francisco, California on September 28, 2015, visiting Astoria, Oregon.

 

Open for Sale

Norwegian Escape’s itineraries will open for Travel Partners to book groups on March 19, for Latitudes Rewards Members on March 25 and to the general public on March 26, 2014.

The remaining winter itineraries will be open for Travel Partners to book groups starting April 8, for Latitudes Rewards Members on April 15 and to the general public on April 16, 2014.

We were so excited to see the 15 day itineraries thru the Canal on the Norwegian Jewel. They were exactly what we wanted. I have a group of 12 who were ready to book. (Family and friends, I am NOT a travel agent.) Now we find out that there are no such itineraries for Jan/February 2016. The Norwegian Jewel is scheduled to do Mexican Riviera cruises those months.

So disappointed and no one at NCL seemed to even know anything about the mix up.

OBC should show up in the "invoice" section in your cruise documents online. If you don't see it there call your PVP.

Edit: OBC shouldn't show up under "My billing"

I just didn't go far enough. :) Thanks!!

I booked with my PVP, paid my cruise off a couple of days ago online.

My OBC shows up on the receipts that were mailed to me. It does not show up online under my billing. It does show my zero balance.

Is this a problem?

It's aggravating, frustrating and enough to drive you to a travel agent!

On the plus side, if you don't like the answer you do get, you can just keep calling back til you get the one you want. :rolleyes:

Carnival phone customer service is the absolute pits.

I'm a cool 96 lbs I don't know what you are insinuating.

Where did I mention your weight? The post was about not wasting food. :rolleyes:

Yes I don't like wasting.

Maybe put less on your plate next time? You can always go back for seconds if you are still hungry. We all have to do our part! ;)

Hi we're cruising out of Jax in September.

We're booked at the Hampton Inn for $71 a night (non refundable rate), and we are parking at the new VIP cruise parking lot on the other side of the interstate from the port.

type in

http: // www dot cruise parking jacksonville dot com

It's $45 for your cruise, in a secure lot with a free shuttle. We haven't tried it yet, but it's owned by the same company that also has an airport parking lot.

It made me nervous to leave my car in an open hotel parking lot on a main road so close to the airport.

It doesn't matter to us who's voice it is doing the gold sale advertisement over the intercom.

:rolleyes:

I know carnival has several concert cruises going on this year. Has anybody seen anything about if they will be having them again next year????

 

 

Cruise fan

The concert cruises are just beginning, so I'm sure Carnival will be making a decision after they see how well they are received.

We had an oceanview (E26). It was very convenient to everything - one reason we like smaller ships. Service all around was fantastic.

Thank you :)

What type of cabin did you have?

How was the service?

Not all buffet stations will be open at dinner because as you say, most people go to the MDR. You will find at least 3 different types of meats or fish and a carving station and plenty of vegetables in some type of sauce. The salad station is usually set up completely and fresh. The pizza kiosk and the deli are usually open.

Have a great time!

I'm sorry...

Do you mean the buffet on the lido deck?

You can check in, get your passes and check right back out if you don't plan on walking back to the Comfort Suites before returning to the ship.

I have always wondered how many times CS sells the same room every day :)

I'd have given them (and the people on the Splendor) $250000 each and had them sign waivers as they got off the ship. In addition to the repayment of cruise fare and airfare.