Lizstar319 Posted August 11, 2014 #126 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Just purchased $700 worth for our cruise that leaves Saturday! I did it in 3 separate transactions (one for me, Mom and sister), was holding my breath each time I clicked submit :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kona_wahine Posted August 11, 2014 #127 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I'm going to buy some to pay for the new cheaper cheers program. Win, win!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpstateCruizer Posted August 11, 2014 #128 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I wish this was offered before I had switched to straight talk! I'm betting I had quite a few points accumulated. Now that I no longer have verizon wireless I can't access my old account :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted August 11, 2014 #129 Share Posted August 11, 2014 While I would love the e-cards for our upcoming cruise, my husband is convinced this is all a ploy to get us stuck in a marketing bonanza. Have any of you had issues with more unsolicited marketing calls after signing up? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xowendyxo Posted August 11, 2014 #130 Share Posted August 11, 2014 While I would love the e-cards for our upcoming cruise, my husband is convinced this is all a ploy to get us stuck in a marketing bonanza. Have any of you had issues with more unsolicited marketing calls after signing up? Thanks. Phone calls, no. Emails? Yes, but I just unsubscribe to them and hope I don't get anymore. Not a huge deal, imo. Sent from my SCH-I545 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn6743 Posted August 11, 2014 #131 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Also can not use them as OBC or for any services.... Only to pay for cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mishka422 Posted August 11, 2014 #132 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Also can not use them as OBC or for any services.... Only to pay for cruise Not true. You can present them at guest services to create obc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jc822 Posted August 11, 2014 #133 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) Not true. You can present them at guest services to create obc I second this post. I just bought some of the egift cards and they say right on them "to redeem towards activities/shore excursions or onboard gifts, drinks and fun, print and bring this e-card to the Guest Services desk on board your cruise ship so it can be credited towards your Sail and Sign account. Edited August 11, 2014 by jc822 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shibby sails Posted August 11, 2014 #134 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Just ordered some today and got them immediately in an email. Cruising Saturday. Will apply to S&S account Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DareTooDream Posted August 12, 2014 #135 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Also can not use them as OBC or for any services.... Only to pay for cruise I think that applies to the "Cruise Cash" that is offered along with the egift card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCTribeFan Posted August 12, 2014 #136 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Just bought $200s worth. :D Now I have $200 + $500 from the June promo, the $20 + $50 bonus cards from that offer, and another $200 from Verizon. So, basically, $90 in "free" money. I really don't like to prepay for things, but when I can get a benefit, why not? it's not like my money's earning any interest sitting in my account, right? ;) I have final payment this week for 11/1 cruise, then final payment a month later for the 11/29 cruise. And another year before the balance is due on the Bermuda cruise. By the time that's due, I should have earned enough credit card points to redeem for additional cash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosesgt Posted August 12, 2014 #137 Share Posted August 12, 2014 I tried last week to buy some of the E Gift cards and they were sold out. Tried again yesterday and got 500.00 for 450.00. Awesome deal. I'll probably buy some Carnival dollars to book our next cruise. Hope this program lasts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANJOSEGAL Posted August 12, 2014 #138 Share Posted August 12, 2014 (edited) Does anyone know if I purchase a few e-cards can I apply them to various bookings like my kids bookings once on the ship? Yvonne Edited August 12, 2014 by SANJOSEGAL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa0719 Posted August 12, 2014 #139 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Did anyone know that you cannot use them to book a cruise thru a TA. I am referring to the egift cards that I thought were exactly the same as you book thru Carnival. When you book thru Carnival direct you can use with TA, but these one's say you can't . . . . hmmmm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANJOSEGAL Posted August 12, 2014 #140 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Did anyone know that you cannot use them to book a cruise thru a TA. I am referring to the egift cards that I thought were exactly the same as you book thru Carnival. When you book thru Carnival direct you can use with TA, but these one's say you can't . . . . hmmmm I recently had a situation where I bought some Carnival Dollars on a similar program as Verizon's. I tried to apply them to my son's booking yet since he was booked through a TA we could not use them. It does state that on the actual certificates I just hadn't noticed. Luckily we had a few other booking that were actually made through a PVP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted August 12, 2014 #141 Share Posted August 12, 2014 May I ask which source? Sorry for delay. :o Been away. TGI Friday's Stripes XTRA . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richfret Posted August 12, 2014 #142 Share Posted August 12, 2014 Did anyone know that you cannot use them to book a cruise thru a TA. I am referring to the egift cards that I thought were exactly the same as you book thru Carnival. When you book thru Carnival direct you can use with TA, but these one's say you can't . . . . hmmmm Yes and No! I purchased a cruise while on a cruise. When I got home, I added a TA to the account as I had been told on the ship that I could do. During the gift card program, I purchased a gift card for $200 and got the $20 promotion gift card. A few days later I purchased a $1,000 gift card and got the $100 promotion gift card. I advised the TA of the transactions and they applied all gift cards to the cost of the cruise leaving a $500 final payment balance. Carnival accepted all gift cards and the TA sent me a statement confirming pricing and clearly shows the $500 final payment. Maybe they have changed the program guidelines since my transactions but all my gift cards were accepted by Carnival. My plan is to wait and see if there are any price drops and apply those to the $500 final payment. If none occur, I plan to purchase another gift card through the Verizon Program (effective to 11/1/2014) to pay off the final payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykiddiewinks Posted August 14, 2014 #143 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Anyone know if there is a limit to how many you can buy and redeem towards a cruise? I have just bought 1 x$100 to "try it out" and would like to buy more to pay off our December cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xowendyxo Posted August 14, 2014 #144 Share Posted August 14, 2014 Anyone know if there is a limit to how many you can buy and redeem towards a cruise? I have just bought 1 x$100 to "try it out" and would like to buy more to pay off our December cruise. I just bought and applied my 6th $100 certificate a few minutes ago. I plan on going until I pay my next cruise off :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mykiddiewinks Posted August 14, 2014 #145 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I just bought and applied my 6th $100 certificate a few minutes ago. I plan on going until I pay my next cruise off :) I think I will just do 2 or 3 at a time incase I hit a limit, I can always use any extra once on board. Please come back and let us know if you reach a limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xowendyxo Posted August 14, 2014 #146 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I think I will just do 2 or 3 at a time incase I hit a limit, I can always use any extra once on board. Please come back and let us know if you reach a limit. I bought 5 the first time, I had a little extra money so I bought one today, then I plan on buying a few more next week. I am only going to buy a few at a time at this point...of course I can always put them towards another cruise, but I would like to pay this one off first! :) I will let you know if I hit a snag anywhere. I am so excited about this promo...I'm saving $130 on paying off my cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetodayteachtomorrow Posted August 17, 2014 #147 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just used them on-board they worked great! Worth my original headache that they originally caused. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swetra Posted August 17, 2014 Author #148 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just used them on-board they worked great! Worth my original headache that they originally caused. Sent from my iPhone using Forums So glad they worked out well for you. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANJOSEGAL Posted August 17, 2014 #149 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Just used them on-board they worked great! Worth my original headache that they originally caused. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Fantastic thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharona211 Posted August 17, 2014 #150 Share Posted August 17, 2014 What do they do with any overage on the S$S account if it was accumulated with gift cards? We don't really drink and usually book our excursions privately, wondering if they would cut us a check for any overage or we'd end up with a partially used gift card with a lower balance... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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