PeabodyNVL

I usually only play slots and prefer to bring cash and budget $200 a day. I don't want to charge to my cabin (credit card), so I can use the ATM in the casino if I need more ($4 service fee plus a $2 fee my bank charges for a foreign transaction). Works for me.

I don't drink a lot of alcohol, but on vacation I like soda. So that is all I really need a package for and it is reasonably priced on most of the cruise lines.

This past December I was on the Getaway in the Western Caribbean. This was an NCL Casinos at Sea complimentary cabin. I use to get upset that a "complimentary cabin" had a processing fee of $200 per person. However, they did give me a Drinks on Us card while in the Casino and one free pick from NCL's free at sea program. I have done one of these cruises with NCL for each of the past 5 years. The offer usually comes out in July-August and is usually good on selective ships and sailings through the following Spring. I really enjoy NCL's larger ships, the entertainment is great. They are, however, more aggressive in their nickel and dime tactics which can get annoying at times.

 

Bottom line is, I love to cruise, and the better the deals that I receive means that I can cruise more often. I hope Carnival returns to Pack N Play deals and NCL continues with their complimentary cabins. I have been doing 2 or 3 Casino cruises each year and hope they continue.