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By pntnnc , May 31, 2016 in Carnival Cruise Lines

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Verizon gift cards are up and available....YEAH!!!!!

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I have 257,00 in Verizon points but I just don't see the big deal. You purchase the cards at a $10 discount but then have to pay interest on your credit card.

Alabaster Cruiser

Not if you pay your card off each month!

Kcruiser2014

Well, if you're gonna have to pay interest, don't buy. However, I pay off credit cards every month, pay no interest and use the gift cards to pay for my cruise and my sign and sail account, which would have used the same money I used to get the gift card. Booked a cruise today. Instead of paying $500 by paying carnival directly, I used a gift card I spent $450 on and saved myself $50.

cruizinisthebest

You don't have to use a credit card. You can use a bank debit card.

If you don't think the savings is worth it, feel free to keep not buying them so those of us who do have one less person to compete with in getting them. I've saved 10% on my last two cruises plus the ones I get for obc discounted.

LilDesertGirl

Sweet!!! Thank you! I just bought $500 worth for $450. I've tried many times, but they are always sold out.

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Your welcome... Also to those concerned about interest I just use my bankcard, have the money saved up and no interest. 50.00 discount for each 500.00 is money saved. Now if I could just get fttf all would be good!

keene state mom

Thank you OP ... I was able to get 2000 to pay off my cruse due next month, and the $ 200.00 savings will be put towards the tips It is a great deal if you have to spend the money any way near final payment.

luvs2beachit

Just got another $500 card. Thanks for the heads up! Between the discounted gift cards and the Amex promo last month have saved $350 on our July cruise!

Not a bad deal! Pay it off every month no interest charges.:D

Thank you! Just got some to help pay down my Vista cruise. Yeah!

tree.critter

I am having a heck of a time finding where these are available on Verizon's site. Can anyone post a link please?

Go to MyVerizon.com Then to My Rewards, Manage My Rewards

Just remember you have to be a Verizon customer. The $500 are sold out but the $100 were still available a few minutes ago.

Thanks so much for the heads up...my children's bar tab will be a little less shocking!

Kd_chocolate

Log into your Verizon Wireless account-->From your home page, click on "Redeem Now" under your VERIZON SMART REWARDS points (not sure how it looks if you haven't joined it yet; it's free to do and you always start out with points)-->Go to Gift Cards/Travel. You should see the Carnival gift card selections there along with the other Travel gift cards.

Like someone already mentioned, the $500 gift cards are sold out, but there are still $100 ones left so far.

msmith198025

Sold out as of now

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Everything About Buying Discount Cruise Gift Cards via AARP (Carnival, Royal Caribbean, & More)

There’s a way that you can purchase gift cards for Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Princess, and other cruise lines… all for a sharp 10% discount off their face value. This deal means you can save potentially hundreds of dollars off your next cruise.

That may sound too good to be true, but the offer is available through AARP, the popular senior interest group. There’s no catch or hoops to jump through, apart from being a member.

Even better, before you think you have to be an older American to join up and get these savings on cruise gift cards, membership is open to anyone . That means you can save no matter your age.

Still, there are some details you should know. That’s why I signed up for the AARP program myself to see exactly how things work. Here is how to sign up, purchase cards, and take advantage of the savings…

Overview of the AARP Cruise Gift Card Program

First things first, what exactly is the deal offered by AARP?

As an interest group with tens of millions of members across the country, AARP is known for its influence. For members, it also offers a number of benefits and perks.

The group’s website includes everything from insurance plans to car buying programs to credit cards to literature about topics in aging. But the site also has what it calls “AARP Rewards.”

Here, the group offers all sorts of deals from discounted magazine subscriptions to book deals to sweepstakes entries. One of the biggest groups of deals, however, is dedicated to discounted gift cards.

You’ll find specials for gift cards entailing everything from restaurants to grocery stores. All of them offer a discount off the face value. For instance, there are $25 gift cards to clothing store H&M for $23 — about 8% off the face value. Other options include discounted cards to AirBnB, Bass Pro Shops, Cabela’s and more.

Of all those discounts, it’s the cruise gift cards that seem to offer some of the best deals. Here, the cards are 8-10% off the face value . Given the cost of a cruise, that can save you potentially hundreds of dollars.

What Cruise Line Gift Cards Are Available?

At the time of this article, there are a total of five different cruise lines with gift cards available via AARP. The available lines include:

• Royal Caribbean
• Celebrity Cruises
• Holland America

Combined, these lines represent roughly 100 cruise ships offering trips just about anywhere in the world. In other words, no matter if you want to sail the Caribbean or Australia, the Mediterranean or Alaska, you can do it while saving some serious money.

What Sort of Discount is Offered?

At the time of this writing, each cruise line on the AARP list of offers had two denominations of cards offered: $100 and $500.

Each card is offered at an 8-10% discount. So in general the $100 gift cards sell for $90 via AARP and the $500 cards sell for $450 .

So if you were to purchase a cruise costing $2,500, you could buy five of these cards for $2,250, saving yourself $250 off the purchase.

Here are the current discounts by cruise line:

• Celebrity: 10% off
• Royal Caribbean: 10% off
• Princess: 8% off
• Carnival: 10% off
• Holland America: 8% off

Do I Have to Be an AARP Member to Buy?

Of the five different cruise lines that have gift cards on the AARP website, four of them — Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Holland America and Celebrity — specifically state they are for “Members Only.” Holland America doesn’t make that distinction.

For Holland America, you should be able to register for a free AARP account to purchase. However, I haven’t tried doing that. Given that most lines require a paid membership (which starts at only $12), it’s best to sign up that way.

I’m Not Over 50 Years Old. Does That Mean I Can’t Get the Discount?

No! While AARP is known for being an interest group for older Americans, anyone can join, no matter their age. We were personally able to sign up for a membership and then access all the gift cards with no issue despite being under 50 years old.

Where Do I Go to Buy the Gift Cards?

So where exactly do you go to get your card? If you don’t yet have an AARP account, first you’ll need to register. If you sign up, expect a $12 per year charge. That’s a small price to pay for the ability to save up to 10% off your cruise.

If you’re already registered with AARP, follow these steps to find the gift cards:

• Visit AARP.org
• Click “AARP Rewards” in the menu at the top
• Click “Login” at the top right of the next page and then enter your email/password
• Once signed in, look for the drop down menu on the Rewards page. Select “Redeem” and then “All Rewards”
• Scroll down until you see the heading “All Rewards”. Enter “cruise” in the search box to bring up all the discounted cruise gift cards

I’ll admit that it was a little confusing on how to find the discounted cruise gift cards at first. When creating a new account like I did, I suggest that once you register, go ahead and sign out, then close your browser. Then re-open the browser and sign back into AARP. When I signed up, it seemed to not recognize my new account at first.

Is There a Limit on How Cards Many I Can Buy?

Yes. Each gift card will come with restrictions on how many are able to be purchased at once. The “Premium” items like Carnival gift cards had a limit of 25 per month. The non-premium cards had a lower limit of just five gift cards per month.

If you are headed on an expensive cruise, it may be that you have to purchase over multiple months to get all the gift cards you need.

Are There Special Restrictions on Using the Cards?

Before you buy the cruise cards, you’ll definitely want to read through all the fine print that’s provided on the AARP website about their use. Each cruise line seems to have different rules regarding usage.

For instance, Royal Caribbean only allows you to use the card for a new reservation. And you have to book the cruise, pay a deposit, and then email in a copy of the gift certificate to apply to your remaining balance.

Lines like Princess and Carnival are more lenient on when and where you can use the card, but it’s still smart to understand the rules about the cards before buying. You can find the terms on the AARP site before purchasing.

Can I Use These Cards For Myself?

Absolutely. Like other gift cards, the cruise cards don’t have anyone’s name attached. You can use them like cash. So if you want to buy them as a gift for someone, you can do that. Or if you have a cruise coming up and want to use the discount to save money, you can do that too.

Are the Gift Cards Physical or Digital?

If you’re wanting to purchase these as a gift, then you should know that the discounted cards are actually digital. According to the fine print on AARP, each of these is “fulfilled as a digital gift code.”

You will receive the card via email. One thing to note is that it can take several minutes before the cards arrive in your inbox.

Are the AARP Discount Cruise Cards a Good Deal?

If you’re looking for a deal, it doesn’t get much better than this. With no strings attached, hoops to jump through, or other headaches, you can essentially get 10% off the cost of your cruise by buying these gift certificates and then using them to pay for the trip. So a $2,000 cruise becomes $1,800 just with buying the cards through AARP.

And since you can still shop around and buy your cruise how and when you want, you can buy the cards, and then wait for a deal that looks good to you. The only difference is instead of paying full price, you get a discount.

I’ve personally bought and used cards for a Carnival cruise. Applying the cards on the payment page was simple, and I had no issues.

If you plan to cruise one of the lines offering the cards, we see no reason not to take advantage.

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how do you use the digital codes for carnival? i dont see anywhere on my cruise page to enter it

When it comes to the payment screen, there should be a spot to enter a gift card number.

I have done this for 4 Carnival cruises. It works great. I had no problem purchasing them and redeeming them when booking my cruise. I used USAA travel service to book all of my cruises and they accepted my carnival gift cards over the phone for payment. I saved 10% and it was easy.

On your payment page click on gift card, enter the card number, the pin and the amount you want applied to the card. I have done this multiple times. Good luck and happy cruising.

Unfortunately, the discount for the Princess Cruises gift card has gone from 10% to 8%. I asked AARP about this, and they said that the discount amount is up to Princess, not AARP.

Travel insurance will not reimburse payment towards a cryise paid with a gift card should you need to cancel for any reason.

No place to add gift card online for payment. Called gift card #, they can’t add it no place on cruise personalizer. So exactly hiw are yiu redeeming Princess gift for cruise payment.

AARP Rewards (and thus access to gift cards) is only available to US residents. Wish I’d known this before joining AARP (which you can do as a Canadian).

Go online and chat. I just did it and cancelled my membership and got reimbursed. Same problem you had.

Warning: The AARP site does not support Safari, only Chrome. Mac users, I just saved you half an hour, you’re welcome. I left them lots of feedback.

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Cruise line gift cards: Where to buy them, how to spend them

I f you're racking your brain to come up with the perfect gift for your cruise-loving family member or friend, consider buying them a gift card or certificate from their favorite cruise line.

Cruisers will appreciate a gift they can use toward purchasing their cruise fare or splurging on a beverage package, specialty restaurant or spa treatment. Don't rule out the first-timers on your list; you can help them fund their first foray into cruising or surprise them with something extra to make their upcoming trip special.

If you're a cruiser, you may also want to purchase a gift card for yourself, especially when you can find a deal. AARP sometimes offers digital gift cards for cruise lines like Princess, Holland America, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean at a savings of up to 10%.

Gift cards purchased with Target's RedCard receive a 5% discount. You can also look for Black Friday sales on Disney gift cards at Sam's Club and other promotions offered through the cruise lines or retailers.

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Not every cruise line offers gift cards, and some have alternative ways to help pay for a portion of someone else's vacation. However, if you're in the market for cruise line gift cards, read on to find out which seven lines offer them, where to buy them and how to use them.

Holland America Line

Holland America offers gift cards in denominations between $5 and $2,000 that are available to buy on its website. You can either purchase a physical card to send enclosed with a personal message or choose a digital version that the recipient can open online with personalized audio and photos.

The line offers one or two sales a year that feature an added perk, such as a $100 bonus card with a $1,000 purchase.

You can use the cards to pay for cruise bookings, pre-cruise expenses or onboard charges covering specialty dining, beverages, shore excursions, spa treatments, gratuities and other purchases. They can also be used to buy Holland America's "Have It All" bundle, which includes a beverage package, shore excursion credit, Wi-Fi and specialty restaurant meals.

Holland America's gift cards are also available at online retailers, including Amazon, Target and Walmart, in preset amounts. Certain banks feature credit card programs where you can redeem points for the cruise line's gift cards. If you prefer to shop in person, you'll find gift cards in stores such as Target, Publix, Kroger and Giant Eagle.

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Gift cards are only available in U.S. dollars. Gift cards are activated upon receipt, and they cannot be resold. In addition, buyers cannot purchase an aggregate amount exceeding $10,000 in one day.

Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises also offers gift cards on its website in denominations between $5 and $2,000. Buyers can personalize the line's eGift Card with photos and audio for the recipient. Princess Classic Gift Cards arrive by mail, with free shipping on cards over $100. Expedited shipping is also available.

You can use Princess gift cards to pay for your cruise, including fares with the Princess Plus and Princess Premier all-inclusive packages .

Recipients can also settle part or all of their onboard bill with gift cards at the end of the cruise at the passenger services desk. That means gift cards can essentially pay for meals in specialty restaurants, shore excursions, spa treatments and other onboard splurges.

You cannot use the gift card to pay for land excursions as part of a cruisetour, flights booked through Princess or gratuities.

Related: The ultimate guide to Princess Cruises ships and itineraries

You can find Princess gift cards in grocery stores like Kroger, Harris Teeter and Giant Eagle and online at retail sites such as Amazon, Target and Best Buy.

Gift cards are only available to residents in the U.S. and Canada. Classic Gift Cards cannot be mailed to Canada, so Canadian residents should choose the eGift Card option.

Buyers are limited to a $10,000 online aggregate purchase in one day and a maximum of five transactions a day. Anyone can use the gift card since there's no name on the card.

Carnival Cruises

Carnival Cruise Line 's online gift cards are customizable from $100 up to $1,000. You can purchase a physical card that's mailed and even have it wrapped and delivered in a tin for an additional $1.99 (for up to five cards). If you prefer, you can choose an e-gift card that's sent to the recipient online.

The gift card can be used toward a cruise booking, pre-purchased shore excursions or spa treatments. You can also apply it to beverage packages and gratuities. If you'd like to use the card as an onboard credit, you must go to the guest services desk or Sail & Sign kiosk to apply the gift card as payment for your onboard bill once you're on the ship.

Related: Cruise onboard credit: What it is, where to get it and how best to use it

Carnival's gift cards are available in over 9,000 retail outlets, including Best Buy, Walmart, Kroger, Albertsons, Lowe's, Safeway, Winn-Dixie and Publix. You can also purchase gift cards on board Carnival's ships. You can buy as many cards as you'd like, but there is a maximum online transaction of five gift cards at one time.

All gift cards are in U.S. dollars and not accepted on ships using a different onboard currency. You can transfer the gift card to another user since there are no names on the cards.

Disney Cruise Line

Gift cards for Disney Cruise Line are sold online at shopdisney.com in preset amounts, from $25 to $500. You can choose from over 60 Disney designs of physical gift cards and have them shipped, or you can send a themed eGift Card.

Gift cards are also sold at Walt Disney World Resort, Disneyland Resort and Disney retail locations throughout the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada. If you're purchasing them in person, you can load them for any amount from $15 to $1,000. The cards are reloadable with as little as $5 and up to $1,000. They can be reloaded at any location that sells the gift cards. That option is not available online.

Related: 11 ways to save money on a Disney cruise

Use Disney gift cards to purchase a cruise, shore excursions, merchandise on the ship and other onboard expenses. You can also spend the cards at Disney-owned properties, like Disney's Vero Beach Resort; on trips or cruises with Adventures by Disney; for Disney on Broadway; and at retail stores and other Disney businesses.

You'll also find them in preset amounts at retailers like Target, Walmart and Best Buy.

Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Cruise Line ended its gift card program in 2021, but you still can send gifts to cruisers in the form of an onboard credit or spa credit. Onboard credit is available in $25 increments up to $100. Mandara Spa certificates are offered in amounts of $25, $50 and $100.

To send the gift, you'll need to know some personal information, including the birth date of the recipient or the reservation number for the booking. You can order the gift of onboard credits on Norwegian's website.

CruiseFirst certificates are another gift option. These advance purchase vouchers can be used to pay for cruises of six days or longer and are valued at double the price. For example, you'll pay $150 for a certificate worth $300. You can transfer these vouchers to another person as a gift without a charge.

You can purchase up to 10 certificates per person at a time, and they can only be applied to new reservations on voyages scheduled at least 120 days out from the purchase date of the certificate. Only one certificate can be used per sailing — and there are a few other restrictions. These vouchers expire within three years of the purchase date.

Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean is another line that uses a gift certificate program rather than gift cards. Certificates are available in the following U.S. dollar increments: $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000, $1,500, $1,700 and $2,000. These certificates must be redeemed at least 10 days before the cruise.

Use them to pay the cruise fare, with some restrictions, or apply them toward onboard credit to cover specialty dining, beverage packages, spa treatments, gift shop purchases and other items. If you want to apply the gift certificates as payment for expenses on the ship, you'll need to redeem them online 10 days before the sailing date. They cannot be used for government taxes, fees, gratuities or casino play.

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Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity Cruises has an online store where you can purchase onboard credit to celebrate someone's birthday, honeymoon, anniversary or other memorable occasion while on their cruise.

Gift certificates are available in $25 increments. These certificates can be purchased online if you know the recipient's reservation information, or you can call Celebrity's Store Customer Support team to place an order.

Note that gift cards cannot be used to pay shipboard charges, including gift shop purchases, casino debts, shore excursions or gratuities.

You can also give specialty dining certificates for $45 each. If the amount charged is less than that, the remaining sum will be applied to the passenger's onboard account.

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The CMI Sales Director will be responsible for maintaining and developing business for Carnival Cruise Line through any means outside that of normal trade (travel agency) channels.   This includes but is not limited to; assigned incentive accounts, new charter opportunities, gift card or pre-paid loyalty companies and any direct group opportunities focused on the corporate or incentive market.             

Essential Functions:

• Develop and foster relationships with existing accounts via regularly scheduled in person sales calls and maintaining detailed records of all contacts. Utilize and maximize budgeted sales opportunities 
• Identify new accounts via lead generation and networking.  Converting these to sales of MICE, charter and B2B pre-paid loyalty business while reporting and tracking progress in approved CRM. 
• Follow up on all leads provided by Carnival within 24 hours and continue those leads through sales process/final execution of program
• Represent Carnival at industry events as well as requirements for accounts.  Support CMI team as needed with ship site inspections. 

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• Minimum Education:  Bachelor’s degree
• Discipline/Major:  Business, Marketing, Hospitality, Communications
• Required Certifications:  CIS, CITP, CMP, or other industry designations preferred     
• Required Years and Area of Professional Experience:  5 Years of Sales Experience       
• Critical Professional Related Technical/Computer Skills:  Computer skills required including Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Other Requirements: Must be able to travel up to 70% of time, including weekends.     
• Preferred Experience & Type:  Direct, Supplier or Incentive Sales
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:  Contract negotiations, relationship building, must be comfortable public speaking, strong written and verbal communications, time management skills, self-starter and driven to succeed, understanding of the MICE market preferred, enjoys networking with the ability to close sales

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Standard:  These decisions are those that are repetitive decisions on a recurring basis and are commonly related to daily activities. They are relatively simple, relying on historical data and previous solutions. Examples are: reordering of standard office supplies, handling transactions.   

Physical Demands :  Must be able to remain in a stationary position at a desk and/or computer for extended periods of time.  May need to stand for long periods of time.

Travel:   More than 50% with shipboard travel likely.  More than 50% non-shipboard travel likely.

Work Conditions:   Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.  May be required to work a different shift.

The range for this role’s salary $75,900-$90,000.  Offers to the selected candidates will be made on a fair and equitable basis, taking into account specific job-related skills and experience. 

At Carnival, your total rewards package is much more than your base salary. All non-sales roles participate in an annual cash bonus program, while sales roles have an incentive plan. Director and above roles may also be eligible to participate in Carnival’s discretionary equity incentive plan. Plus, Carnival provides comprehensive and innovative benefits to meet your needs, including:

• Cost-effective medical, dental and vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program and other mental health resources
• Additional programs include company paid term life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) plan that includes a company match
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How the cheapest interior and balcony cabins on Carnival's new cruise ship compare — and why the pricier one is worth it

Carnival's new Carnival Firenze  cruise ship set sail in late April.

Its interior cabins are $160 cheaper per person than the ones with balconies.

The cramped balcony stateroom is worth the additional cost.

I finally realized that my parents are, in fact, always right. Unfortunately, learning my lesson took a stint in a windowless cabin on a Carnival cruise .

In mid-May, I found myself stuck on a four-night Carnival Firenze cruise with my family. I was there for work — they were there to enjoy the sun. And that they did, as they luxuriated in a cabin with a balcony while I was stuck in a drab, windowless dungeon.

Never again will I think of my parents as 'snobby' for wanting the more expensive accommodation (sorry, Mom and Dad).

My parents, occasional cruisers, have always preferred staterooms with balconies. After my stint in the ship's interior accommodation, I now understand why balconies are the most popular cabin category.

For Firenze's cheapest itinerary in 2024 — a four-night roundtrip voyage from Long Beach, California, to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico — a dual-occupancy interior cabin starts at $359 per person.

Ones with balconies command a minimum of $519 per person.

That's a $160 difference — and well worth the extra cash.

Carnival Firenze, the company’s newest vessel, set sail in April.

But that doesn't mean it's a brand-new ship.

Firenze had initially joined the fleet of another Carnival Corp brand , Costa Cruises, in 2020 with plans to launch in China — that is, until the COVID-19 pandemic.

Carnival Cruise Line then acquired Firenze and its sister ship, Venezia, in 2022 to grow its US footprint amid "strong interest in people wanting to sail with us," a Carnival spokesperson told Business Insider.

But my interior cabin looked more like an ancient motel than a four-year-old ship.

The spokesperson said Firenze underwent a two-month refresh to "install the Carnival Fun Italian Style Concept."

This Italianized vision came as a photo of Florence, Italy, behind my bed, half covered by pillows. It's for the best — the print looked misplaced, unnecessary, and tacky.

At least it matched the color palette of the equally ugly carpet.

The furniture was functional, but that doesn’t mean it was pretty.

The gray chaise clashed with the bafflingly ugly yellow and red carpet, while the faux marble and wood side table looked as cheap as my fare.

Thankfully, I have no gripes about the desk and closet. Both were sizable and looked like ones I've seen on more expensive and modern cruise ships.

'Expensive' and 'modern' could be the antithesis of my bathroom. It was a total eyesore.

The yellow and red tiles would've been better suited in a McDonald's. But no design crime was bigger than the lack of designated storage units.

The only shelving came preoccupied with tissue boxes and toilet paper rolls, an unnecessary amenity given that my cabin attendant cleaned and restocked my room daily. I would've rather had one less spare toilet paper roll if that meant I could keep my skincare products inside the bathroom instead of out on the desk.

On the bright side, the bathroom and bedroom felt surprisingly spacious for 150 square feet.

Unbeknownst to me, Carnival had put me in one of the ship's accessible, wheelchair-friendly accommodations. As a person without physical disabilities, this meant the shower — a curtain surrounding floor drains — was one of the largest I've had at sea.

Back in the living room, I could've starfished on the floor without hitting any furniture.

Complaints about its appearance aside, the room was large and almost perfectly functional — easily worth its $90-a-night price tag.

But without any natural light, the dated, dark, and mismatched furniture made my cabin look more like a drab hospital room.

Think I'm being dramatic? One look at my parent's balcony cabin will prove my point.

Some of the furniture in my dungeon and their breezy hotel room at sea looked identical.

But the light-filled room and less hideous carpet made the chaise and side table feel more at home.

Unfortunately, nothing could've saved the still misplaced-looking photo of Italy.

However, no amount of natural light could've saved the stateroom from feeling cramped.

The cabin is 72 square feet larger than my interior one. But don't expect to starfish here: The narrow layout and furniture didn't leave much room to spare.

Our four-person family could comfortably lounge in my interior room. Four people inside the balcony cabin required flexible maneuvering around each other and the furniture.

The tiny bathroom made the one in my interior accommodation feel palatial.

Yet, despite being much smaller, the extra shelving — noticeably deprived of excess paper products — made this bathroom more functional.

But the tight layout is worth it for the private outdoor space and light.

The ocean breeze and view provided the perfect backdrop for my parent's peaceful early mornings.

Meanwhile, my early mornings were spent in a dingy, liminal space-like bedroom, never fully sure of the exact time. I felt like a gremlin who lived in perpetual darkness, only reminded that the sun had, in fact, risen when I stopped by my family's bright cabin.

Seeing my mom lounge around with the balcony door cracked open, reading some documents without turning the lights on, was enviable.

A quiet outdoor space is especially important on a ship like Carnival Firenze.

The vessel is loud and rowdy, as is expected of a Carnival cruise. I struggled to find a quiet, relaxing lounge that wasn't overwhelmed by screaming children, screaming adults, or poorly mixed music.

Our cabins were the only truly quiet spaces on the ship. And I'd much rather read a book on a balcony with ocean views than in a dreary, dark interior stateroom.

I should probably add an asterisk next to 'truly quiet spaces.'

The interior and balcony accommodations did share one terrible similarity: ultra-thin walls.

Rowdy passersby could be heard clearly from inside both rooms. The neighbors' TV and late-night conversations constantly woke my dad up. (Maybe my interior cabin wasn't so bad after all.)

But, like I said, I'd trade a gloomy stateroom for a balcony and the chance to eavesdrop on my neighbors.

As usual, my parent's decision to book a balcony instead of an interior cabin was the way to go.

Unless you're on an ultra-strict budget, it'll be worth the additional cost. A little sun and fresh air can go a long way for your sanity, especially on a ship where silence and peace are an upcharged luxury.

Read the original article on Business Insider

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Save 10% on Carnival Gift e-Cards through Verizon program

By swetra , August 3, 2014 in Carnival Cruise Lines

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I just noticed this and thought I would pass it on.

I'm a long time Verizon Wireless customer and have recently been notified about their new Verizon Smart Rewards Program. It basically allows customers to accumulate points based on a variety of factors. I just logged in to check out the details of the program and saw many different options to use your points, one of which is purchasing gift cards.

Carnival was listed as one of the gift card options. You can use some of your Verizon Smart Rewards' points for a 10% discount on your purchase of either a $50 or $100 CCL electronic gift card.

By the way, they also had an option for purchasing CCL certificates but I'm unsure about the details of using those certificates since they could have restrictions.

I don't work for them, so I can't really answer questions regarding the program. if you are a Verizon customer like I am, just log into your on-line account and check into it. I did have to register for the program to get all the information but they offered an extra 5,000 bonus points for signing up. With the bonus and the other options specific to my account, I started out with over 40,000 points as soon as I signed up.

It only cost 1,000 of your points for the 10% discount on a $100 CCL e-gift card. It cost 500 points for a 10% discount on a $50 CCL e-gift card.

The program also offers some travel discounts on hotels, etc., using some of your Verizon Smart Rewards' points.

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Cruise offers cannot be combined with any cruise line credits, coupons, discounts or offers, including low fare guarantees. Points will be forfeited and no refunds or credits will be honored if any other offers are applied to this booking. Cruise cancellation and refund policies along with cancellation fees, if applicable, vary by travel supplier. For an overview of information for respective cruise line cancellation policies, please click on the More Info option on the cruise page. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to be familiar with the penalties assessed for cancellation. If you make partial payment only, it is your sole responsibility to make the final payment in a timely fashion or be subject to penalties and/or cancellation. Cancellation charges subject to change without notice. Due to the nature of this program, these Terms and Conditions supersede any information obtained by contacting the cruise line directly.

Note this: Cruise offers cannot be combined with any cruise line credits, coupons, discounts or offers, including low fare guarantees. Points will be forfeited and no refunds or credits will be honored if any other offers are applied to this booking. Cruise cancellation and refund policies along with cancellation fees, if applicable, vary by travel supplier. For an overview of information for respective cruise line cancellation policies, please click on the More Info option on the cruise page. It is the sole responsibility of the passenger to be familiar with the penalties assessed for cancellation. If you make partial payment only, it is your sole responsibility to make the final payment in a timely fashion or be subject to penalties and/or cancellation. Cancellation charges subject to change without notice. Due to the nature of this program, these Terms and Conditions supersede any information obtained by contacting the cruise line directly.

I believe those conditions may apply to booking the discounted cruise on their site or possibly using the certificates. The electronic gift cards work exactly like the ones I bought from Carnival in June. I already placed an order today for several of these cards via the Verizon Rewards Program and received the e-cards immediately from CCL immediately via email.

wow tx for the heads up. we are n the process of buying a $100 gift card a month for our Feb cruise. this will be like $70 free dollars!

No problem. :) I already bought mine today. Just waiting now for them to become validated. The digital ones take longer for some reason. Just like the ones I bought from Carnival back in June. I will probably be able to apply these new ones as payment for one of my cruises in the morning when I call Carnival directly with the e-card numbers.

Wow, thanks for the heads up! I signed up and have over 31,000 points. We are on the Freedom in December and final payment is coming up.

We still owe $300 on the cruise so can I buy 3 and redeem them all at once?

Also wondering if I can buy a couple and apply them to my sign and sail when we get onboard?

Wow, thanks for the heads up! I signed up and have over 31,000 points. We are on the Freedom in December and final payment is coming up.   We still owe $300 on the cruise so can I buy 3 and redeem them all at once?   Also wondering if I can buy a couple and apply them to my sign and sail when we get onboard?

They are regular Carnival e-gift cards so you should be able to use the same as if you ordered them off the CCL website.

I just tried to enter my e-card#s as payment for one of our cruises but the website wouldn't take them yet, which is kind of normal for digital cards unless you wait a day for them to go through the system. I was a little anxious so I just called Carnival directly and they processed them for me with no problem and sent me a confirmation of my payment for my booking as well. :)

So.... If you can't get the e-cards to process as payment as quickly as you'd like on the CCL website just call Carnival directly and they can do it for you. :D

I just tried to enter my e-card#s as payment for one of our cruises but the website wouldn't take them yet, which is kind of normal for digital cards unless you wait a day for them to go through the system. I was a little anxious so I just called Carnival directly and they processed them for me with no problem and sent me a confirmation of my payment for my booking as well. :)   So.... If you can't get the e-cards to process as payment as quickly as you'd like on the CCL website just call Carnival directly and they can do it for you. :D

Thanks for the update. It seems like it is safe as it is coming from Verizon and I doubt they would scam their own customers.

Yes, completely safe. I just wanted to let everyone know that they worked. :)

I just bought one and it is exactly like the egift cards you can buy on Carnival's site . . . except its 10% cheaper . . . I bought one to check it out but will be buying multiple ones for sure!

Thanks, we just bought $500. I will try and apply them tomorrow. Considering buying a few more.

Wow! I'm going to check this out right now!

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Thank you for the info!!!!

You're welcome. I'm glad others are able to benefit from this deal too. :)

Be careful of signing up for that rewards program please.

If you read what you were signing up for, you noticed that it also signed you up for Verizon Selects. That gave them permission to troll through your web browsing on both that computer and your smart phone in order to send you personally targeted advertising.

Giving up that much information to my phone company just doesn't sit right with me.

Be careful of signing up for that rewards program please.   If you read what you were signing up for, you noticed that it also signed you up for Verizon Selects. That gave them permission to troll through your web browsing on both that computer and your smart phone in order to send you personally targeted advertising.   Giving up that much information to my phone company just doesn't sit right with me.

From what I read, you can contact them afterwards to opt out of that part of the program. You can discontinue participating in that portion of the program or set your preferences at any time by visiting http://www.vzw.com/VerizonSelects.

I did read that and also read that I can opt out at any time. I know I am being targeted all the time anyways. I have been looking to buy a few very specific things lately and have noticed that when I log onto my computer lately there are advertisements specifically targeting me based upon what I have been looking at.

I don't know if this will work for me. It says can not be booked by a ta and I always use a ta (family)

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I like that the gift cards don't expire. We have 46,000 points and I honestly couldn't find anything to use them on. This is terrific. I'll use as much as I can for our next cruise. Hopefully it will be an in going thing.

Are you looking at the gift cards or the cruise dollars?

You could always get the gift cards which can be applied to your sign and sail account for tips, drinks shore excursions.....

This is the link that Verizon refers you to for terms and conditions. There is also a telephone number that you can call with questions.

http://www.carnivalgiftcards.com/

Thanks a lot for this post!

Thanks for the info!:D

Thank you for posting this, I had no idea! If I purchase the e-gift cards, how do I apply them to my sign and sail account? Do I have to wait until we are onboard to do that?

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Double Cruise Credits for Captain’s Circle Guests with Princess Cruises’ New Loyalty Accelerator Program

Program fast tracks loyalty tier advancement for guests sailing with princess plus/premier packages between august 1 and december 1, 2024.

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FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (June 20, 2024) – Everyone loves to move up the ranks in travel loyalty programs for better rewards, and Princess Cruises today announced a new Captain’s Circle Loyalty Accelerator program that offers guests double the cruise credits with the purchase of the inclusive Princess Plus and Premier Packages.

Princess guests sailing with a Princess Plus or Premier Package on voyages embarking between August 1 and December 1, 2024 will receive double the cruise credits to fast track them closer to their next loyalty tier.

“Princess Premier and Princess Plus are the best way to experience Princess and offer the best value in the vacation business,” said John Padgett, Princess Cruises president. “The Loyalty Accelerator Program gives our most valued guests even more reasons to sail with our industry-leading bundles.”

The Captain’s Circle program features four levels:

• Gold: After the first cruise and includes early booking offers, members-only onboard event and access to the onboard Circle Host.
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Guests booking Princess Plus or Princess Premier add popular amenities like WiFi, beverages, specialty dining, desserts, fitness classes, crew gratuities and more at an even greater savings of up 65% when the inclusive package amenities are purchased separately.

More details on this exclusive Loyalty Accelerator limited-time offer can be found here: https://www.princess.com/en-us/cruise-deals-promotions/double-the-love .

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