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Yikes! You’re making me not want to go to the deli. Which I do a lot. We’re sailing in 3 weeks and if she’s still there and has an attitude such as this, I will give her a second chance. Then I will simply smile at her, find an officer and fix the problem. Forget that noise. I’m not dealing with that all week.

True that, sista. 😁

When is the Diamond lunch and how do you get invited?

Curious what your idea of a killer deal is.

I already use a VPN when I work from home. I have to “ approve” the connection when it sends something to my cell phone. So, are you saying that that itself is secure enough?

Yes. I went on 7 cruises in 2022, some of which were alone. I can’t recall how many in 2023 but in 2024, now that I’m back to living in the Midwest, I have 4. My boss accommodates my cruise addiction so long as I get the work done. I leave on a whim, sometimes inconveniencing other people. Nobody tells me when to go on vacation and I do what I wish. In my mind, it’s a small price to pay if the cruise is to the Bahamas or Caribbean. Now, if it was to Hawaii or somewhere else, that’s a different animal.

I use Cisco VPN when I work from home. While cruising, I just send things over email but I am curious about how “secure” it is to actually hook up to our server at work. It’s one thing to have an email be viewed by someone who’s not supposed to see it, but to have our server exposed because I’m working from a cruise is absolutely not an option. Our IT company has said that he doesn’t believe it is secure. He thinks I’d need to buy something extra. Thoughts? Did you do/buy anything special to be sure you’re secure?

I think Royal adds them daily. Carnival adds them all at once as a line item a few days prior to the end of the cruise.

Welp, I received it and it’s a big nothing burger. As most have said here, my other offers far exceed this Ultra. I went on an Ultra on the MG last year just because I had not been before. I ended up spending a lot for my room, and the same is true with today’s Ultra. I just don’t feel that unless you get a free room that it’s worth it.

Hmm. So much for receiving Ultra. Mine is supposed to arrive today but I see nothing in my email or in my offers. Not that I will likely get anything worthwhile based on the comments here so far, but I was a little curious. Anyone else receive this Ultra offer who was supposed to receive one today?

Oh. OK. I hope it’s there. The last 2 cruises our cabin was not finished being cleaned or a card to get in the cabin even at 1:30 pm. Thanks for the info.

Sorry but I’m raising this feed from the grave for just a minute. I’m turning diamond on my next cruise in May. I called the Diamond desk to inquire about the free steakhouse dinner. The woman who answered the phone sounded like I woke her from a nap and told me to just wait until I got on board. Or book it, pay for it and go to guest services for a refund. Ugh. I said ok. I had this in my shopping card for 1 day to see if I liked the atmosphere of the steakhouse and now they’re booked. Now I’m hearing you can’t get reimbursed. So I guess I will try to set something up immediately upon boarding. But I don’t think I’ll have the steakhouse paper, right? What are the chances of me getting a 5:30 booking on the first night?

Thanks. Well, I already have a couple Premier offers. I went on an Ultra on MardiGras last year and was not impressed. I keep hearing about Elites. I don’t think I gamble enough though. 😞

Pfft. Nope. I’ve never had use for a debit card. Ever. Always paid credit; always paid it off each month. I just only buy things I need. Like gambling and cruises. 🙂 Always reaped the benefits of cash back, free airfare, etc. Again, before I give up all hope, I’ll wait and see what happens in a few weeks. Come on Elite! 🤞

Yes. I just did that on Sunshine. And a bottle of wine.

I don’t know. Who? Who is likely to spend spend spend? Who would use a debit card when you get a lot more benefits from using a credit card?

Good for you! $9 a spin … That’s what this nice southern belle woman was doing next to me and she was doing VERY well. She said she won $2,600 the prior evening. This was on the Sunshine. When I was up $500 on the machine, that’s when I decided to spin the $9 button and that’s when I eventually worked my way up to $1400 winnings.

I’m not sure I agree with this. There has to be something which triggers people to begin to get free cruises at some point in time. I would think that it would be points. Time will tell. I already have lots of free interiors and ocean view offers on many itineraries. I’ve had these for months and they expire in May. If Carnival sends me anything substantially worthwhile within the next few weeks due to my triple casino points from last cruise, then I’ll try to remember to report back. I’m praying for an Elite.🤞😎

Oh. The tables scare me. I cannot count. I have the math version of dyslexia. Maybe I’m spending more than I think I am.😂 I just do slots, so maybe that’s why I get free cruises. They are interiors or ocean views, but better than nothing.

$1000 or 1000 points? On slots?

I usually have about 2-3000 points in a 5-7 day cruise. I have lots a free interiors with drinks in casino for me and companion with some free play$. I don’t spend anywhere near $2k. For the last 2-3 years I’ve been sailing free interiors. I have no clue why. I have 4 more pending. I think I usually gamble $700-ish. My companions and DH don’t gamble much or drink. My last cruise for 6-days was a week ago. I was doing well in the casino on the slots and while I spent $200 of free play and $300 of my money, I racked up 7,000 points 😳 which was huge for me. I ended up with $1,400 in winnings. I’ve spent less and won less and ended up with a free room envelope on my door on debark morning. I’m hoping because of my higher than usual points, I might get better offers. I thought that was the whole purpose of having the points. Does anyone have a guess if/when one receives additional offers after returning home? I’ve already received the standard play, repeat offer which was worthless.

Pfft. My 2nd carnival cruise was through a “cruise manager” in a well-to-do suburb. We booked a hotel room the night before, a penthouse grand suite for our anniversary with our kids across the hall in an interior cabin. She gave us a big nothing. I’m turning diamond in 2 more cruises. 😂 Now I just book my own through my PVP who is great.

And so be it. The place where these ladies went should be held accountable. If not, then it will happen again and again if there are no repercussions. Perhaps being more selective in their hiring practices would be the way to go. 🤷‍♀️ Just sayin’ …

The 2 women went to Pirates Cove as an independent excursion. I can’t see how Carnival will be held liable because it was independently. That’s not to say that it would not have happened just the same if they had been on the Carnival excursion. In which case, only then would Carnival be liable. This may be an unpopular opinion, but if it were me, I’d get a Bahamian lawyer and totally sue Pirates Cove. It sounds like the bartenders were the ones who did it. And I think each only had 1 drink. We are going to Freeport in a few weeks. We are toying with the idea of taking a taxi to Grand Lucayan Resort. In the US, if one goes to a restaurant or bar then that establishment is responsible for all invitees. The invitees should have a reasonable expectation that they will not be drugged by that establishment. I hate that this happened to them. Hopefully they can get justice.

Helping ones self on the buffet is certainly more germy than picking up a little bowl of Chex mix.