Ultra Casino Cruise Offers Are On The Way!

[TravelBluebird]

Just now, tradercj said:

Are all prizes and drawings for both people in the room or just one person? Mostly curious about the ULTRA drawing if it would be just me or both of us. Thanks!

 

ULTRA drawing is only for the person who received the offer.  However, gifts were given to both of us, and we both had lanyards; he was able to attend the welcome party with me as well. Also was told that if my husband gambled 100 points he would be included in the daily drawings. That said, I need to clarify if that is 100 points each day or just at the start of the cruise—he’s not a big gambler, so did not get 100 points each day, and in any event, I never saw his name go by on the “spinner” that selects names for the in-casino drawings and games, although I saw my name go by several times.

[vandercapellen]

1 hour ago, TravelBluebird said:

Curious—did anyone get access to booking the Carnival Ultra cruises PRIOR to March 19th?

I got March 21st. I'm not as special, I guess.

Edited March 15 by vandercapellen

[TravelBluebird]

12 minutes ago, vandercapellen said:

I got March 21st. I'm not as special, I guess.

 

I got March 21st as well. But it makes sense to offer their biggest gamblers first crack at the special event cruises—just hope there are some good dates left by the time we can book!

[dallasdan]

My offer is March 19 with free room, no free play.  My DW offer is discounted room rate with $500 free play March 21.  

[pe4all]

Again -  have no idea why I was given an earlier date.

[Prometheus1]

Mine was 18 or 19th but have deleted already. Will post when it comes in on 18th or 19th. The Premiers and Ultras  just seemed very crowded in the casino so I don't even consider them any more. Going to try my first Elite this summer so will see how that goes 

[TravelBluebird]

6 minutes ago, pe4all said:

Again -  have no idea why I was given an earlier date.

 

From this thread I think you gamble about double what I gamble, so it makes sense the “bigger” gamblers get to choose dates first. It’s like when I had my store; If I had a special weekend for my customers, there would be a Friday night pre-event for my BEST customers so I could keep them the MOST happy.  😀

[UGACamper]

I must be in the minority in liking a crowded casino!  Lively atmosphere, machines going off everywhere!  I think it adds to the fun!

 

DH has early access on 19th and I can book 21st - we are hoping to be able to book two rooms on our offer so our niece and nephew can come along!

 

Are Ultra codes bookable more than once?  Elites we can use each code 3 times.

[May1cruiser]

Last ULTRA was packed. The elite last April, was not so packed. I am still a small fish with some of those players hitting 50K points and up! I cannot and will not keep up with them. 

[pe4all]

4 hours ago, TravelBluebird said:

 

From this thread I think you gamble about double what I gamble, so it makes sense the “bigger” gamblers get to choose dates first. It’s like when I had my store; If I had a special weekend for my customers, there would be a Friday night pre-event for my BEST customers so I could keep them the MOST happy.  😀

Again - my measly 6,000 points is nothing near what I have seen people get in just one day.  I sat next to someone who had 22,000 points by the beginning of the 2nd sea day.  She said she was in the casino all night.  I can't imagine what their budget is for the week!  I have seen people with 80,000 to 110,000 by the last night of the 8 day cruise.  This is the first Ultra I have ever gotten - and it doesn't say what kind of cabin it is. 

Edited March 15 by pe4all

[TravelBluebird]

4 hours ago, UGACamper said:

I must be in the minority in liking a crowded casino!  Lively atmosphere, machines going off everywhere!  I think it adds to the fun!

 

DH has early access on 19th and I can book 21st - we are hoping to be able to book two rooms on our offer so our niece and nephew can come along!

 

Are Ultra codes bookable more than once?  Elites we can use each code 3 times.

 

To an extent I agree! I did like the fun of the crowded casino on my last Ultra. I like the party atmosphere, and getting to know some of the other people on the cruise.  On the Premiere on Jubilee, however, I could barely get a machine I liked to play, which was not fun.

 

My last Ultra offer I could book up to EIGHT Ultra cruises (!) I just checked the email from that one (see below)  Unfortunately couldn’t take advantage at that time.  This time I’m ready! 

 

 

[TravelBluebird]

25 minutes ago, pe4all said:

Again - my measly 6,000 points is nothing near what I have seen people get in just one day.  I sat next to someone who had 22,000 points by the beginning of the 2nd sea day.  She said she was in the casino all night.  I can't imagine what their budget is for the week!  I have seen people with 80,000 to 110,000 by the last night of the 8 day cruise.  This is the first Ultra I have ever gotten - and it doesn't say what kind of cabin it is. 

Edited 15 minutes ago by pe4all

 

Ahem, I’ll admit to also peeking at the point totals of my neighbors while playing the slots. That said, 80,000 to 110,000 points on a 7 day cruise? WOW.  They should give you an entire floor of the ship for free if you are spending that much gambling!  (for those who do not gamble, 1 slot point is equal to $2.50 in play, so if you have 110,000 points, that means on just that cruise, the person has put $275,000 through the Carnival casino slot machines. In 8 days! 

[UGACamper]

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[Elaine5715]

On 3/15/2024 at 1:07 PM, pe4all said:

Again -  have no idea why I was given an earlier date.

I also got the March 19 access offer and my play is similar to yours.

[Elaine5715]

On 3/15/2024 at 11:18 AM, TravelBluebird said:

Curious—did anyone get access to booking the Carnival Ultra cruises PRIOR to March 19th?

Nope,  the ECHO players got March 19 dates

[pe4all]

1 hour ago, Elaine5715 said:

I also got the March 19 access offer and my play is similar to yours.

My offer was for a free interior.  We are balcony snobs - lol.  I know we can always call to see what the balcony would cost, but truthfully we do better with the other casino offers.  This gives us $200 free play, $200 obc, free drinks for me and a companion only in casino.  My other offers give the same stuff, but DOU all over - just for me though, which I prefer because my dd and dh get DOU in casino for their offers.

[UGACamper]

Agree that our other casino offers are better.  Holding out for new Elite offers hopefully dropping in late April or May.

[cynt]

My DH received the ULTRA offer and we can book today. Unfortunately the dates don't seem to work for us. 

[Elaine5715]

50 minutes ago, pe4all said:

My offer was for a free interior.  We are balcony snobs - lol.  I know we can always call to see what the balcony would cost, but truthfully we do better with the other casino offers.  This gives us $200 free play, $200 obc, free drinks for me and a companion only in casino.  My other offers give the same stuff, but DOU all over - just for me though, which I prefer because my dd and dh get DOU in casino for their offers.

Same.  Seems a common theme even with those who typically get more perks.  The humblebrags will start soon with the more lucrative offers.  

[TravelBluebird]

1 hour ago, pe4all said:

My offer was for a free interior.  We are balcony snobs - lol.  I know we can always call to see what the balcony would cost, but truthfully we do better with the other casino offers.  This gives us $200 free play, $200 obc, free drinks for me and a companion only in casino.  My other offers give the same stuff, but DOU all over - just for me though, which I prefer because my dd and dh get DOU in casino for their offers.

 

Another “balcony snob” all day. I think Carnival knows they can offer me free interiors all day long, but when I book, I’ll pay the extra for a balcony.  I also have better offers, but still would like to book an Ultra towards the end of this year or next year. Fingers crossed on the dates.

[TravelBluebird]

1 hour ago, cynt said:

My DH received the ULTRA offer and we can book today. Unfortunately the dates don't seem to work for us. 

 

Ah, bummer.  Were lots of dates available, and were any available for 4th quarter this year?

[dallasdan]

my casino offers are better than the Ultra offer.  Ultra offer is free interior no free play.  My regular offer is free balcony with freeplay and drinks everywhere.  Why would I do an Ultra cruise?

[Frank12]

1 hour ago, TravelBluebird said:

 

Ah, bummer.  Were lots of dates available, and were any available for 4th quarter this year?

Venezia 10/6/25, Vista10/18/25, Celebration 11/9/25, Pride 11/16/25, Celebration 12/7/25.

Also Mardi Gras and Magic in early 2026.

[cynt]

1 hour ago, TravelBluebird said:

 

Ah, bummer.  Were lots of dates available, and were any available for 4th quarter this year?

 

Look at @UGACamper post above. They listed the ULTRA cruises. 

[HolySpearit]

Well shoot, we don’t “go live” til the 21st but based on those dates I’m not sure when we’d go….was hoping for 2025z We already have the 8 day Horizon booked next fall. Maybe we need a preview in April

 

edit: just saw the later dates. Hmmmm 🤔

Edited March 19 by HolySpearit