scameron7 Posted September 13, 2014 #1 Share Posted September 13, 2014 A few months ago (June/July) Carnival had a special promo for gift card purchases. Buy a gift card get another for 10% of the value. I took advantage of this deal and was wondering if anyone knows how often carnival does this promotion? It's a great deal...We're travelling in November on the Carnival Breeze and hoped this promo would be offered again before November. Any ideas?#excited Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deb2172 Posted September 13, 2014 #2 Share Posted September 13, 2014 If you have a Verizon rewards account you can buy e-gift cards with your points. They are 10% off. I have bought $700 worth for $630 and 7000 points. It is a great deal when you get on board you can apply them to your sign and sail account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 13, 2014 #3 Share Posted September 13, 2014 First time I've ever seen that offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckinMama Posted September 13, 2014 #4 Share Posted September 13, 2014 If you have a Verizon rewards account you can buy e-gift cards with your points. They are 10% off. I have bought $700 worth for $630 and 7000 points. It is a great deal when you get on board you can apply them to your sign and sail account. Same here! I've been buying a couple here and there when I have a little extra on payday. I've racked up $400 in gc's since July, saving money in the long run. I plan on continuing until I have enough for the cheers package (who says you can't pre-pay your cheers package?!? ;) ), and a couple hundred more for pics and bingo. Super excited about this, and my budgeting brain LOVES it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
christyran1228 Posted September 13, 2014 #5 Share Posted September 13, 2014 A few months ago (June/July) Carnival had a special promo for gift card purchases. Buy a gift card get another for 10% of the value. I took advantage of this deal and was wondering if anyone knows how often carnival does this promotion? It's a great deal...We're travelling in November on the Carnival Breeze and hoped this promo would be offered again before November. Any ideas?#excited Sent from my iPad using Forums I'm hoping for this, too ... since I'm not a Verizon customer. I'm kinda mad at myself for not taking advantage of this the first time. Sent from my SPH-L720 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scameron7 Posted September 13, 2014 Author #6 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Great idea if your a verizone customer, however; I live if Canada ....no verizone for us! Boo! Wondering again, whether anyone knows whether Carnival typically offers the same deals over again. in this case, but a gift card get another for 10% of the value? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evanAction Posted September 13, 2014 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Just bought $500 for $450 and 5000 points this morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted September 13, 2014 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Great idea if your a verizone customer, however; I live if Canada ....no verizone for us! Boo! Wondering again, whether anyone knows whether Carnival typically offers the same deals over again. in this case, but a gift card get another for 10% of the value? Sent from my iPad using Forums I would like to know as well. This is not a thread about the Verizon Rewards program gift cards but the Carnival Gift cards purchased directly through Carnival offer: buy one-get the second for 10% of the face value of the card. Anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scameron7 Posted September 13, 2014 Author #9 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Thank you, I agree GC purchased though carnival....not verizone. :) Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted September 13, 2014 #10 Share Posted September 13, 2014 When offered in June/July, I bought $1000 in GC's. I then paid on my cruise and now have $100 to put down as OBC. :D As far as I know, this was the first time I have ever seen this offer. Of course I could be wrong and if so, please someone, let us know and then I will keep an eye out for the next offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted September 13, 2014 #11 Share Posted September 13, 2014 When offered in June/July, I bought $1000 in GC's. I then paid on my cruise and now have $100 to put down as OBC. :DAs far as I know, this was the first time I have ever seen this offer. Of course I could be wrong and if so, please someone, let us know and then I will keep an eye out for the next offer. Do you recall how you learned about the offer? I'm hoping an email blast went out but you never know ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scameron7 Posted September 13, 2014 Author #12 Share Posted September 13, 2014 @reitredgram, I did the same thing! :) ...now if it could happen one more time I could build a bigger OBC....(fingers crossed) Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted September 13, 2014 #13 Share Posted September 13, 2014 Do you recall how you learned about the offer? I'm hoping an email blast went out but you never know ;) The first I heard about the offer was on this sited. Specifically on the this Carnival message board. Certainly not advertised anywhere. Once again, thanks to all who do their bit to keep us all informed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted September 13, 2014 #14 Share Posted September 13, 2014 First time I had ever seen that promotion as well. I have also been purchasing mine via Verizon;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlisa Posted September 14, 2014 #15 Share Posted September 14, 2014 It was a Fathers Day promo and it was the first time I have ever heard of such a promo. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beyond2k Posted September 14, 2014 #16 Share Posted September 14, 2014 I bought $1800 in gift cards back in June during the promotion, paid off my cruise with them, used my Carnival credit card and got the points for it towards my $200 OBC and got $180 in gift cards from the 10% for OBC. A good deal all the way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnival_Brides Posted September 14, 2014 #17 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The Father's Day promo was the first time that Carnival has ever had the 10% back deal. It hasn't popped up again, but it'd be lovely if it did. We were able to take advantage of it and used it to pay off our Thanksgiving cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksy8384 Posted September 14, 2014 #18 Share Posted September 14, 2014 We used it to pay off two already booked cruises and then booked another and paid most of it off with the 10% bonus. Hopefully they will offer it again. We also have Verizon so will probably take advantage of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted September 14, 2014 #19 Share Posted September 14, 2014 It was a Fathers Day promo and it was the first time I have ever heard of such a promo. Sent from my iPhone using Forums The Father's Day promo was the first time that Carnival has ever had the 10% back deal. It hasn't popped up again, but it'd be lovely if it did. We were able to take advantage of it and used it to pay off our Thanksgiving cruise. You are right. I had forgot about it being the fathers day promo. Maybe next year. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lola61 Posted September 14, 2014 #20 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Just bought $700 worth of gift cards for $630, thanks Verizon, never knew I even had reward points. So Cheers package just got cheaper :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stateroom_Sailor Posted September 14, 2014 #21 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Fingers crossed for Black Friday! Next time I'm going to have the Sam's Club Mastercard for 3% off travel, which is pretty handy for cruising expenses in general. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackbeltmba Posted September 14, 2014 #22 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Just a dumb question, can these verizon cards be used to pay for the cruise itself or just the other things like excursions and cheers? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted September 14, 2014 #23 Share Posted September 14, 2014 Just a dumb question, can these verizon cards be used to pay for the cruise itself or just the other things like excursions and cheers? Sent from my iPhone using Forums There is a huge thread you can search for Verizon Rewards here on Cruise Critic with lots of information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted September 14, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 14, 2014 The Father's Day promo was the first time that Carnival has ever had the 10% back deal. It hasn't popped up again, but it'd be lovely if it did. We were able to take advantage of it and used it to pay off our Thanksgiving cruise. That's the first time I've ever heard about this kind of promotion. One of gals from our cruise last January messaged me about the email she received which I did not receive. I then went into the website and found the offer. Bought $1400 so I got $140 extra for OBC. Paid off both of our January B2B cruises & still have $600 left for future cruises or I can put it on our S & S card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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