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swetra

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My PVP said that I can't use the egift cards as down payment - that a credit card is required to secure the reservation. Has this been the case for you all?

 

Not for me. I used only e-gift cards to make my booking and then also to pay it off. The only issue I came across is I had to call Carnival to make my deposit payment since I had to use multiple e-gift cards and the website would only let me enter 1 card. I called Carnival and the rep took my six $100 e-gift card numbers over the phone and applied the whole $600 for the booking deposit. Never had to give my credit card to Carnival for the booking.

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I ordered a gift card from this program and was surprised it had my son's name on the gift card.

 

My eCertificate through Verizon does NOT have any name on it. The email is of course addressed to me but the certificate itself, while having a place I could add a message, only shows the eCertificate number and a pin number. All I did was type in the eCertificate number and it credited to my cruise. I plan on several more that I could use as deposit if I book while on a cruise as there is no expiration date.

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My eCertificate through Verizon does NOT have any name on it. The email is of course addressed to me but the certificate itself, while having a place I could add a message, only shows the eCertificate number and a pin number. All I did was type in the eCertificate number and it credited to my cruise. I plan on several more that I could use as deposit if I book while on a cruise as there is no expiration date.

 

Did I read that I can apply some of these e-cards to our account once on the ship?

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can i ask were you get these gift cards from...:confused::confused::confused::confused:

 

Verizon wireless smart rewards. Just sign up then shop for gift cards with the points you accumulate. You should get a bonus amount of points when you sign up. Must be a verizon customer though.

 

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Question?? If I buy the GIFT CARDS I can buy cruise cash before the cruise?? I just paid for my cruise using the E-Certs. Its my understanding the "E-CERTS" have to hand carried and applied on board. I was hoping to not have to spend anytime at the pursers desk if possible.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

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When I do my on-line check-in, I just mark the "Cash Account" and don't put any of my credit cards on file. As soon as we get on board we go to GS and apply the gift cards to our account. We normally put $100.00 at a time and just watch the account on the TV or the kiosk. Nice with that 10% discount now;)

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Did I read that I can apply some of these e-cards to our account once on the ship?

 

Question?? If I buy the GIFT CARDS I can buy cruise cash before the cruise?? I just paid for my cruise using the E-Certs. Its my understanding the "E-CERTS" have to hand carried and applied on board. I was hoping to not have to spend anytime at the pursers desk if possible.

Any help is appreciated.

Thanks

 

Yes, you have to visit Guest Services to have them applied to your account as on board credit. Keep in mind only eGift cards can be used for onboard credit, Carnival Dollars cannot!

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Yes, you have to visit Guest Services to have them applied to your account as on board credit. Keep in mind only eGift cards can be used for onboard credit, Carnival Dollars cannot!

 

Thanks...that's what I figured. Now for the million dollar question. If I apply 700$ in E Certs and I only use 600$ worth...WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LEFT OVER??

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Thanks...that's what I figured. Now for the million dollar question. If I apply 700$ in E Certs and I only use 600$ worth...WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LEFT OVER??

 

From what I have read, you forfeit the moolah.......so I would only give them $500 worth to start and then apply the others as or if needed!

 

If you Google "Carnival eGift Cards" their website has all the details......

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I bought 10 $100 e cards for my 08/24 cruise on the Dream for $900, $100 saved. Brought them to guest services (having FTTF sure helped there) and had them applied to my account. Already had a $75 OBC, SO HAD $1075 credit to start out. Had our Cheers for 2 at $603 and our tips for 4 at $336 so still had $136 credit to play with. Worked out great. Will be investing in some soon to deposit my 2015 cruise.

 

 

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If you find near the end of your cruise that you still have money left in your account, go to the casino, load the amount you have left into the machine (after you have set up your sail and sign for the casino), play one pull on the slot, push the cash out button and go to the casino cage and cash out. Simple

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Thanks...that's what I figured. Now for the million dollar question. If I apply 700$ in E Certs and I only use 600$ worth...WHAT HAPPENS TO THE LEFT OVER??

 

We used a gift certificate on our July cruise and I ask guest services this question and they said we'd get a check back after we got home. But what we did, was just go to one of the kiosks and withdrew the cash. Much easier than going the casino route if you don't already frequent the casino.

 

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If you find near the end of your cruise that you still have money left in your account, go to the casino, load the amount you have left into the machine (after you have set up your sail and sign for the casino), play one pull on the slot, push the cash out button and go to the casino cage and cash out. Simple

 

Does this incur the 3% service charge I've seen mentioned?

 

We used a gift certificate on our July cruise and I ask guest services this question and they said we'd get a check back after we got home. But what we did, was just go to one of the kiosks and withdrew the cash. Much easier than going the casino route if you don't already frequent the casino.

 

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Does this incur the 3% service charge I've seen mentioned?

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Thanks for the hot tip OP. Bought 29 hundred dollar e gift cards. Normally I am a staunch opponent of letting Carnival hold my money but at 290 dollars savings they can hold it this time :D!

 

You're welcome. Glad you could take advantage of the Verizon offer. I've bought over $3k in e-gift cards myself. :D

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