Editorial Summary
The creator discusses his decision to stop cruising with Carnival Cruise Line for the time being, despite being only 66 days away from achieving diamond loyalty status. This decision stems from a negative experience regarding casino policies and transaction fees. He explains that Carnival charges table players a 3% fee to access funds through their shipboard accounts, a fee that is not applied to slot players. After attempting to navigate this fee, he felt poorly treated by staff and found the rules to be poorly documented. In contrast, he highlights his recent experience with Princess Cruises, noting that they offer clear casino reward structures and do not charge fees for room charges made at tables or slots. He concludes that while he still enjoys certain aspects of the Carnival brand, such as new ships and specific crew members, he is choosing to vote with his wallet by spending his money with cruise lines that offer more transparent and equitable casino experiences.
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Creator's Key Takeaways
I'm giving up on this loyalty chase and I'm probably giving up on Carnival for a little bit.
I was trying to avoid paying the 3% fee that they charge table players to access money through their shipboard account.
Consumers vote with their wallet and I'm voting against that fee.
I'm taking a break because of a stupid casino fee.
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