Has CARNIVAL lost their mind?!?!?! | My Carnival Players Club Offers

Hey everyone! Chris here with Cruising on Comps. In this video, I'm sharing my current casino offers from the Carnival Players Club and we are going to take a deep dive to see if I'm saving any money by using a casino offer vs. traditional pricing. And, I'll even tell you how much money I "lost" to get these offers.
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[@cruisingoncomps]

Many of you have asked about total points for the 3 cruises. The total amount was roughly 16,000 for all 3 combined with roughly $40,000 coin-in. For those of you not familiar with the term "coin-in" that the is amount I cycled through the machines, not the amount I took out of pocket. This post is doing far better than I had ever hoped and it is becoming difficult to keep up with the comments and questions (keep them coming-I really appreciate it and will answer as best I can) so I thought it best to answer this most common question here. Thanks again! Y'all rock!

[@joethecomputerguy1]

I only book the last minute $100 solo cruises. I gamble next to nothing. I've been on 20 in the last 2 years. Works for me

[@cruisingoncomps]

Those deals are hard to pass up for sure. I wish I lived closer to a port and I would certainly take advantage as you have. Thanks for watching!

[@mclovin2k12]

Hey what's up Joe, how do u receive the $100 solo cruises if u don't mind me asking? 😊

[@joethecomputerguy1]

@@mclovin2k12 On the website in my account under offers.

[@joieb340]

Cruising to Hawaii in September for a total of $500. Not bad for a 15 day cruise for hubby and I. Casino offer includes drinks anywhere.

[@cruisingoncomps]

Now that's what I call a deal! I'm jealous of the Hawaiian cruise! It's on the bucket list for sure. Hope y'all have an absolute blast!

[@bobbear4437]

OK I'll agree with the OBC and casino play coming off your bill, but the cheers not for us, cause we aren't drinkers and usually just get bottles of water in the casino! Can't believe people are paying $4000 for what's really a balcony! But if those numbers make you feel better, go for it! Another benefit or cost depending how you look at it is on Elite cruises you get free parking, or a free ride to and from the airport if you drive! The cost of getting to and from the port, whether its flying/taxi to port or driving/parking at the port is an added expense!

[@cruisingoncomps]

I'm not much of a drinker myself but it is a good way to illustrate value for those that are. The thing I like about cheers is any and all drinks are included.....milkshakes....yummy! And 100% agree about Elite cruises. Those additional expenses add up quick! Thanks for watching!

[@ertted1295]

@@cruisingoncomps i had some friends i worked with on a SunCruz casino boat they were married. before they started working with suncruz they worked in the casinos on ncl and carnival lines. that drink package the real cost is already built into the amount your paying for the room as on the books your room is compt as free for marketing to get higher rollers on the ships. as they make more money off you losing on the tables then all the food,rooms and drinks. just like a normal casino. your not really getting anything free. when you go back thru your wins and losses for each trip your losing. if your winning the cruse lines wont send out offers like this to get you on the boat they want to cool you off and hope to get you back when you lose. and on the ship your a captive gambler for how ever many days the trip is. nothing free buddy.

[@mdduet]

Good info. I think the best info for comps is not just total bankroll but the amount of daily time spent in the casino. Casinos look at total amount wagered, how much per bet per spin and total amount of time you gave them in play. That's why their point, Players Club, system is so valuable. They know that the longer you stay even if you get a few wins they will come out on top.

[@cruisingoncomps]

You are correct! I'm working on a video that will come out hopefully within the next month that goes over the formulas used by casinos to rate the value of a player. I can't be certain this is the formula used by Carnival but, based on past experience with brick and mortars, it certainly seems to be the case. Spins per hour x average bet x odds is the general rule used by most and my experience with Carnival seems to suggest the same. Still doing research on that one as a lot of it is leading to anecdotal evidence. Thanks for watching!

[@steveborbell3421]

Great video and just subscribed. I get alot of offers for interior rooms free and occasionally get balcony rooms. Need to grab them quickly since they go fast. Get the drinks and fun play as well. Love the perks and makes cruising more affordable since regular pricing has gone up. Going on the Jubilee in November from Galveston. Great channel and look forward to more. 👍

[@cruisingoncomps]

Thanks for the sub! Much more to come! Feel free to share any topics you'd like to see discussed in future videos.

[@TheDawgfathasBBQ]

Good info. The problem I have is I keep getting offers for ports nowhere near me. Our home port is Galveston yet we get offers for Miami and LA. C'mon Carnival!!!

[@cruisingoncomps]

I can relate. Unfortunately my closest port is a good 7-8 hour drive. Not gonna lie, I'm strongly considering moving closer! LOL. Thanks for watching!

[@diamondpearlgem7589]

If I fly to a cruise, I do a back to back .

[@cruisingoncomps]

I've yet to do a B2B but it's certainly on the bucket list!

[@sistahthompson4581]

Wow, first off I think it’s cool that you follow his page. Because I followed your page lol. Second, LA and Florida are always going to have a lot more offers because there are so many ships that cruise from there. Galveston’s availability is always a little weird. Every time we consider there, we end up leaving from New Orleans instead. The timing is just always off. 😢

[@JamesFrye-d1f]

Thanks for the video i am glad i found this channel. Do you have any vids that go through what you look for before you sit down at a machine ?

[@cruisingoncomps]

I don't at the moment but I will be cruising at the end of August and plan to do a full casino tour and will isolate certain machines in the video that I look for. Stay tuned and thanks for the comment! Much appreciated.

[@edalexander7157]

I went on a 4 day cruise and got 13,800 points playing craps and only got an oceanview room with drinks in the casino--really wanted at least a balcony....good news is my buddy got a balcony with free drinks on the whole ship for free---he had 10,000 points playing craps with me the whole time--i have no idea how they figure these comps..

[@cruisingoncomps]

There's a ton of variables involved, many of which the cruise companies keep under wraps for obvious reasons. The awesome thing is though, you'll be cruising on a comp! Thanks for watching!

[@SM-DK]

Great info. Any idea of coin in spent on those ‘23 cruises?

[@cruisingoncomps]

Roughly $40,000. My total bankroll for all three combined was only about $3500. The last two cruises I booked on a Hot Streak with $1200 FunPlay and actually never touched my own money on either cruise. Certainly uncommon but gambling can be good to us sometimes. 😁

[@GRANDPRIXDUVAL]

my problem is i dont play slots and carnival rewards the slot players WAYYYY better than table players

[@cruisingoncomps]

I used to play tables exclusively but it's so incredibly hard to get rated properly. I still play Blackjack at my local casino but on cruises I usually just play slots the majority of the time simply because of the accurate points. Plus, that auto-shuffler and 6/5 hurts my soul! Thanks for watching!

[@user-fk6st4wi3u]

I haven't been on a Carnival cruise in more than 7 years and I still get offers for a free suite and $1000 free play, free drinks and onboard credit:) One of these days I need to go again :) And our bankroll was only $2000 for the trip.

[@cruisingoncomps]

Do it! Can’t beat free money! Thanks for watching!

[@stevesnellgrove1518]

You should definitely book a cruise in the larger ships,, Mardi Gras, Celebration or jubilee.. they are really nice and offer so much more restaurants than the older smaller boats you last took !.. it is truly like night and day .

[@cruisingoncomps]

It's definitely in the plans. I have several friends that are responsible for getting me into cruising that have been on the larger ships and echo what you have said. I'm looking forward to it!

[@SpaceCadet86d]

How long did it take to get your updated offers after the end of your cruise? Great video and thanks for the information!

[@cruisingoncomps]

I received a "bounce back" offer at the end of the cruise but I recommend ignoring that one, it's usually not that good. My best offers started showing up about 2 months after the end of the cruise on the Carnival website. That's the best place to look to see all of them. You'll get emails (as long as you opt in-I would recommend that) and mailers as well but the website is the best place to find them. Thanks for watching!

[@SpaceCadet86d]

@@cruisingoncomps Ok thanks for the update. I got the "bounce back" one too. Agreed, it seems to be only ~$150 off the total cost of the cabin. I earned 2,400 points on a 4 day cruise and only lost $300 so curious to see what I get. I'll update here once I get new offers.

[@juneyoung5503]

Lucky Lenny 🎉

[@cruisingoncomps]

Without a doubt! I will say this, I've been gambling for years and the amount of luck I've had on a cruise ship far exceeds the luck I've experienced with land based casinos. Small sample size but so far so good! Thanks for watching!

[@Jackwan1]

You only showed 2023 results but not all years results. Since 2023 you were on casino offers as well. Most ppl I spoke to said you pay for it in a casino deals. Now, Leo, a friend on a recent cruise won 17,000$ on a 3 card poker session. But he was lucky

[@cruisingoncomps]

The 3 cruises I show are actually the only 3 I've been on, all in 2023. I booked the first cruise with a casino offer I obtained by doing a status match with my MGM status. The other two cruises were booked with offers obtained after that first cruise. Please understand, I'm just as surprised as anyone by these offers. I've been utilizing casino offers in Vegas for years and with an even bigger bankroll, I've never received offers even close to the value I've gotten with Carnival.

[@jasonbeeler1155]

Knowing how many points on each of the cruises would be way more valuable than win/loss

[@cruisingoncomps]

Perhaps. I was gearing this more towards folks that tend to believe you have to lose a lot of money to get comps. I ended up with about 16,000 total points, or $40,000 coin-in, over the 3 cruises.

[@JJ-uq8ys]

cool breakdown, congratulations 😄

[@cruisingoncomps]

Much appreciated! Thanks for watching!

[@julieanngaleano7172]

How do you get the offers for a balcony or suite? I'm getting offers but just for an interior room. I typically book an aft balcony.

[@cruisingoncomps]

There are quite a few things that go into the offers they extend, many of which they keep a very tight lip about. To be honest, I’m just as shocked as anyone in regards to the suite offer. I’m by no means a high roller.

[@jcook1144]

Great info! I'm just getting ready for my first cruise! Looks like your math is incorrect on your table games winning. Should be 170.00.

[@cruisingoncomps]

Yeah, someone pointed that out in an earlier comment. I'm not sure what Carnival did on that one. I just took a screenshot from the email they sent me and didn't even notice. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video. And, HAVE A BLAST on your cruise. You're gonna love it!

[@brianmcelroy9916]

Enjoyed the video. Thanks for sharing your casino offers. Suites and balconies, very nice! Recently sailed Carnival out of NYC. My first time. It was a 10 day cruise and ended up playing 20+ hours of craps. Averaged $125 a roll. For this particular sailing, I was considered a "high roller" at the table. I know there were other players that spent twice as many hours playing craps as myself, but at lower betting $ amounts. I get a little tired after standing several hours straight. I think my total casino points for the sailing was @6K. My bounce-back offers from Carnival included comped oceanviews and interiors with free play from $100 to $200. Drinks in casino only, not across entire ship. I booked one of the offers and will go back on Carnival in the fall.

[@cruisingoncomps]

I'm glad to hear you got an offer and would encourage you to keep an eye on "My Offers" on the Carnival website as you'll likely get even more offers through that in the coming weeks. I love Craps but was always too intimidated to play at my local casino. It can be stressful....lol. I played quite a bit on my last cruise though and had a blast. Much more laid back atmosphere. Thanks for watching and best of luck on your upcoming cruise!

[@susanweeres7915]

Just curious, is the "free cruise" considered taxable income? I'm not referring to the amount you win in the casino but the actual cabin.

[@cruisingoncomps]

I'm by no means a tax professional but, as far as the offers, no, the free cruise is not considered taxable income. It's simply just a deeply discounted cruise fare. Any applicable port fees and taxes still have to be paid by the cruiser but that's it. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@jlawrence0181]

Retired CPA here. No, it is not taxable. However, all winnings are taxable for US citizens.

[@robertpinsky9230]

You mentioned win/loss, but the real question points. How many points did you get on those three cruises to get a free suite offer. I am guessing it would take at least 1000 points a day, but I don't really know.

[@cruisingoncomps]

Great question! I ended up with right around 16,000 points all together which translates into about $40,000 coin-in. Seems like a lot but I got really lucky on the last two cruises that allowed me to continue playing for quite some time. The average points per day would be 1600. Thanks for watching!

[@team24s]

@@cruisingoncomps That's the information people need. I'd find a way to add that in your next video pertaining to casino comps

[@cruisingoncomps]

I agree. I had considered adding it to the end of this video but it seemed to be getting too long in the tooth so I didn't. I'm working on a video about how the casino places value on players and I will be incorporating it into that. Thanks for the comment and thanks for watching!

[@matthewhelmuth4927]

25k points i get suite offers, balconies with drinks everywhere. Gambled 3000.00 I have 15 offers of at least a balcony. several elite offers. One booked gor Nov, and June of next year. I got 6 hand pays and just kept racking up points knowing I would likely lose it all. Up 4000.00 at one point but only had arouns 8k points at the time.

[@cruisingoncomps]

@@matthewhelmuth4927 I bet that was a fun run! Best of luck on your upcoming cruises. Do it again! Thanks for the comment!

[@perrywilliams3640]

Good information. The problem I find is once I book the offer is removed from my offers.

[@cruisingoncomps]

That's not good. I haven't personally encountered that but I did have a situation where it didn't show up on the landing page but did show up in the booking area.

[@dnarobo]

Just call 'em. They will find re-use the best code. They will even take your desired cruise and price it thru all offers you have available.

[@MakeupQueen-nx1ul]

I’ve only got “free” interior rooms with drinks activity playing at the casino. Usually gamble $1-1.5k at the casino ended up with 3k points or so. This year I’ve been on 5 cruises what am I doing wrong? lol I’ve never been offered better deals but people who gamble less than me seem to get better deals should I stop gambling as much to see if they send me offers to “ reel “ me back in?

[@cruisingoncomps]

There are quite a few variables that go into an offer, many of which the cruise lines keep hush hush for obvious reasons. However, there is a general formula that most casinos use to provide a foundation for offers and I believe Carnival at least uses a large portion of that formula. I'll have a video coming out on the channel next Friday (7/26) going over all of that and I encourage you to stay tuned. I think you've got a good bankroll but maybe just need to make some tweaks to how you are gambling. In any casino it's not as much about "how much you gamble" as it is about "how you gamble how much you gamble" if that makes sense. As with anything, there are no guarantees but the info I'll be sharing certainly won't hurt. Thanks for watching and for the comment! Much appreciated!

[@MakeupQueen-nx1ul]

@@cruisingoncomps thanks for your reply! Yes, I agree with you know one really knows the “formula”. Funny my first cruise ever with carnival was march’23 I only brought $200-300 to gamble with hit for $900 major walked away with the win, the next day I got a last minute free interior room offer jumped on it booked for a 7 day panorama. Got super lucky with a spa room! Had a blast and been hooked ever since. I will be platinum next year so I’m hoping for better 😆 thanks again for your insight! Definitely will be subscribing and watching your new video ! Leaving for a cruise next week 🚢 happy cruising friend !

[@cruisingoncomps]

Believe it or not, my very first cruise ever was in Feb of 2023! I've been gambling for well over 20 years and got deep into how to "play the system" with comps in land based casinos, especially Vegas during that time and I've found that a lot of the same information applies to cruising. Plus, cruising is just it's own special type of fun! Enjoy your cruise!

[@paulras01]

How many points did you earn on those cruises?

[@cruisingoncomps]

All three combined was roughly 16,000 points total and $40,000 coin-in. Thanks for watching!

[@majek7777]

How much did you take to spend at the casino for all three cruises? How long each day did you spend in the casino?

[@cruisingoncomps]

On the first cruise I had $250 of FunPlay and $200 of OBC I used. I took $1500 cash. On the 2nd and 3rd cruises I had $1000 of FunPlay and $200 OBC each and had taken $800 cash for each for a $2000 total bankroll but never actually got into my own money. I had some incredible luck on those two with a couple of handpays and some additional bonuses in the $700-900 range that just kept happening. As far as time spent, because of the success I was having I played heavier than usual. An average of about 5 hours per day with the sea day (these were 3 or 4 day cruises) having the heaviest play.

[@AprilSullivan-p5k]

How long are my points good for. Will I have them on my next cruise. I’ve got 1500

[@cruisingoncomps]

Unfortunately, Carnival does not carry over points. Your points go back to zero after each cruise.

[@Selena-gz9ts]

What if we are in AA and don't drink? Seems like you only benefit if you drink.

[@cruisingoncomps]

The cheers package also includes Sodas, Zero-Proof frozen cocktails, energy drinks, specialty coffee, hot tea, 500 ml bottled water and other non-alcoholic beverages. I'm not much of a drinker myself but trust me, it's a huge value even if you don't drink alcohol. Thanks for the comment!

[@Big_Gregg_B]

I'm on the vista right now. I've dropped $600 in the casino and they haven't even said thanks for playing, much less offered me anything. They even tried to get me to kindly change rooms because it's a handicapped room, though they booked me in this room, and now somebody else needed it apparently... not even asking me if I needed it.

[@cruisingoncomps]

Sorry to hear about the cabin issue. I will say, to my knowledge the casino and cruise operations are ran as separate entities while on board. If you don’t mind me asking, how many points have you accumulated?

[@Big_Gregg_B]

@@cruisingoncomps unfortunately not a lot. I'm at 175. And $600 in the hole.

[@cruisingoncomps]

Ouch, with 175 points off that play I'm assuming you are playing table games? Getting comps through tables is tough simply because the floor cannot see every bet and will only give you a rating when they periodically come around. I love table games but rarely play them on the cruises because of this. Machines are very precise. 1 point for every $2.50 wagered (1 point for every $5 on Video Poker). For example, if you had fed that $600 into a machine and lost on every single spin, you'd still have more points than you currently do. Play what you enjoy though, it's your money. Hopefully your luck will turn around!

[@Big_Gregg_B]

@@cruisingoncomps thank you for the response. I appreciate it.

[@KraftyKraftchak]

Playing slot machines you need 10,000 points for a dinner comp, then a meal or other type comp every 10,000 points. Around 7,000 points they’ll send you a bottle of wine to your table for dinner

[@MikeSmith-ot8ow]

I just went on Carnival for the first time a few months ago I reached the 1000 points on the slot machines and overall probably lost about 2k booked agin and only got a 25 on board credit do I need to keeping playing more to get better offers bc I really want to take a cruise every 5 months and willing to loose 2k every time go

[@cruisingoncomps]

Did you see the offer via the Carnival website or by another avenue? Also, what types of gambling did you do? Tables, machines or a combination of the two? I would have to guess a good bit was tables? Carnival gives 1 point per $2.50 cycled through the machine but tables are incredibly difficult to get an accurate rating. If you have an opportunity to let me know I can give better advice. Thanks!

[@MikeSmith-ot8ow]

I reached 1000 points on the slots but overall I lost 2k in the casino even tho it was my first carnival cruise and how do u know if u have any casino comps will it tell u on the website going on the freedom in October and want to take one every 5 months and willing to loose 2 to 3k every time any advice

[@cruisingoncomps]

To find your offers go to Carnival.com and sign in. Where you see your name in the top right area, click on it. Select "My Profile" and the "My Offers". This will take you to all of your current available offers. The first advice I would give is if you have 2k-3k to spend, just pay for the cruise fare outright. Chasing comps is a risky proposition when you are gambling close to what the cruise would cost anyways. Having said that, if you're in a position where you are willing and can afford to lose that amount in the casino, this would be my strategy... Take at least 50% of your bankroll, 75%-100% if you are willing, and play only slots with that amount. I would start by trying locate games such as Triple Stars, Double or Triple Diamond, Pinball, etc. with the lowest denomination possible. These will be the "3-Reel" types of machines. You'll need to max bet on any machine that allows it with one exception I'll get to in a moment. For example, if you are playing Triple Stars and it's a $1 machine but is five lines you need to play all five lines, or $5 per spin. Same with Pinball which you'll need to play at $3 per spin to be eligible for the maximum amount of bonus spins (5) if you hit the bonus. However, if you are lucky enough to find a single line Double or Triple Diamond machine, even if max bet is 2 credits, or $10 per spin, just play single credit at $5 per spin. Most likely you'll have a pay table what will be equal (1 credit one amount / 2 credits double that amount) throughout the board with exception to the top prize. Don't let this matter. These machines are about the lowest in volatility you'll find on a cruise ship and will give you the best option to stretch out your bankroll, thus giving you the ability to gain the maximum amount of points. Seek out some KZbin videos of play on these machines to get familiar with them so you'll know what to look for. Once onboard, before you go to play in the casino pay it a visit and walk around to see what your options are. The more of these types of machines you can find the better. Once you have them located and are ready to play I would start at $100 in and play until you either double it or hit zero, whichever comes first. Then, move to one of your other selections. Keep doing this and you'll be surprised how many points you'll rack up. Keep in mind, slots are (normally) the worse odds in a casino but on a cruise ship, with exception to just a few table games, you don't have much of an odds advantage over slots as you normally would on land. Think automatic shuffler and 6/5 on blackjack tables. That's a considerably higher house edge than 3/2 eight deck shoe. The other issue with tables is it's just so incredibly difficult to get rated properly. Slots track points to the penny so you'll get the proper amount of points. Tables you just won't. The last piece of advise is, I wouldn't venture over $5 per spin, no matter your bankroll size. In fact, I would try and stay even lower if you are lucky enough to find some .25 cent 3 reel machines. Betting higher amounts is just going to eat your bankroll faster, unless you get lucky. Again, the objective is to stretch that bankroll for as long as possible so you can generate the maximum amount of points. I hope this helps. Good Luck and again, if you just want the cruise, I would just pay for it out of pocket. But, if you have the money and you enjoy gambling and you can afford to spend 2-3k on your cruise, the above would be my personal approach.

[@MikeSmith-ot8ow]

Thanks a lot and I played slots just one and only one it’s called huff and more puff and was betting anywhere between 3 to 7 a spin but I did find my offers thank u so much

[@cruisingoncomps]

@@MikeSmith-ot8ow Huff and more Puff is super fun to play but on the very very high end of volatility. It'll eat a bankroll quick! Good Luck and glad you found your offers.

[@roxannelyson7715]

I'm not seeing the taxes and port fees that each passenger is charged, even freebie rooms. How much is that cost?

[@cruisingoncomps]

Port fees, taxes, insurance and gratuities totals $383.12 for the example in the video. Thanks for watching!

[@campusx4195]

Your math is a bit flawed. You should not add in the OBC since this is money you are spending to gamble anyway. Yes, the cheers package makes sense because that is a tangible expense, the OBC and Free Play are soft expenses that you would not be out of pocket. Your table win amount is also incorrect based on the numbers you show.

[@cruisingoncomps]

I see what you mean, however, the reason I've included it is because I deduct that amount from the bankroll I take on board. For example, if my original bankroll were $1000, I only take $600. Good catch on the table win amount. That came straight from Carnival and I didn't even notice. I think they're off by $100 on the Sep 29-Oct 02. I don't remember blackjack treating me that well...lol. Thanks for watching!

[@hogsrgr8]

Good video, Are you sure drinks are included throughout the ship? I booked one a couple of weeks ago and it explicitly says”while playing in the casino”? Matter of fact everything under my offers says that

[@cruisingoncomps]

There are two types of "drink packages" that come with casino offers. The standard is what you are receiving which is drinks in the casino while actively playing. The second is drinks included all over the ship. For my first 3 cruises I only received drinks while in the casino and some of my offers also only include drinks while in the casino.

[@hogsrgr8]

@@cruisingoncomps thank you.

[@letsfallasleepletsfallasleep]

Came here to say something similar, while I understand he should have said it differently he still is paying $583 with $400 to gamble and and free drinks for the whole time worth another $600 . But it’s still costing you $583 regardless.

[@James-ql8bo]

😂 To get this offer they have calculated over your past cruises that they now more than likely you will spend much more than what they are offering. Which is a WIN WIN for them. They offered me $2000 on board credit before because they knew they would still make money. They aren't giving you anything.

[@cruisingoncomps]

That's not necessarily how comps work. Casinos use a general formula (spins per hour x average bet x odds) to determine value of a player. It's not really based on wins/loses but more on coin-in. The reason I use win/loss in the video is to show folks that you don't have to lose to get comps. All 3 cruises shown were booked with casino offers with the first being done through a status match. Additionally, on the last two I received $1200 of FunPlay/OBC and never touched my own bankroll. Over time will it even out? Perhaps. I view gambling as an entertainment expense and I can assure you I'd never lose over $11,000 gambling. I'd walk away way before that happened. But, as I mention in the video, everyones experience will be different. That's gambling. Thanks for watching.

[@TwoWao]

I guess I missed it. But I didn't hear you say WHAT you did to get offers! Where's the data? Even spending loads of time in the casino and losing most of the bankroll, the best I've gotten is an ocean view.

[@cruisingoncomps]

I'm thinking of working that into a future video but to answer it here I ended up with about 16,000 total points, or $40,000 coin-in, over the 3 cruises. There are a multitude of factors that go into offers, unfortunately many of which aren't known to anyone but Carnival. I was a new cruiser to Carnival and there are opinions that could be at play. Having said that, I've been gambling for years and the system, at least from my experience, does have many similarities to that of land based casinos. Spins per hour x average bet x odds. I stick to the lowest volatility machines I can find and that helps stretch out my bankroll vs. playing high volatility machines.

[@TwoWao]

@@cruisingoncomps Thank you for this explanation.

[@stevesnellgrove1518]

I have gambled a lot more than you( thousands more ) and was never offered anything but a balcony room until this month when they finally gave me an ocean suite with all the other extras included you received .. I don’t see how that’s possible ?

[@cruisingoncomps]

I'm just as surprised as anyone when it comes to my offers. I've got many ideas of why things like this happen that I'll be sharing in future videos. Thanks for watching!

[@stevesnellgrove1518]

Hey never mind .. I listened again and now understand this was a suite for one .. mine is for two costing the same as you but for myself and my wife etc etc .. now I feel a lot better 😂.. like your channel by the way and just subscribed !

[@cruisingoncomps]

No worries at all! Thanks for the subscription, it means a lot!

[@josephmoran2006]

The drinks on us is only while you’re playing in the casino, so you truly can’t compare that $577 cheers package to that offer.

[@cruisingoncomps]

There are two types of drink offerings with the casino offers. One is the offer you are referring to which is only while actively playing in the casino. The other, which is shown in the screenshot of my offer, is drinks everywhere onboard the ship.

[@josephmoran2006]

@@cruisingoncomps i stand corrected. I need that offer!

[@kiiren25]

You get free drinks playing in the casino?! Is it a certain amount and certain drinks?

[@josephmoran2006]

@@kiiren25depends on your status or offer with Carnival. I was playing craps for about 6 hours one day and had a bunch of drinks and when I left, I checked my count of drinks left on my Cheers package with a bartender and still had all my drinks. So, they really are on the ship.