Never give Carnival your Debit card!

Carnival Horizon Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 19

Overall rating:

3 out of 5
Carnival Horizon

6 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 08, 2023

Ship: Carnival Horizon

Cabin number: 1201

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

While on the cruise I received a note on my receipt when I tried to get a drink on my drink package using my sign and sail card stating that I had a balance of $4.17 in Port taxes that needed to be paid prior to me receiving any drinks. I went to customer service to resolve the issue. The line was an hour wait. So, someone suggested using the kiosk (there are only 2 on the boat). I waited about 25 minutes in line only to discover the kiosk would not accept two different credit cards. But it was more than willing to accept my debit card. Problem resolved! Not so fast! One of the Bartenders/Servers decided they wanted to give themselves 2 changes for $96 as a gratuity without my authorization. I tried to contact Carnival about the issue. But their process requires you to email to the abyss called questcare@carnival.com and you cannot speak to a person. But if you want to book a cruise they are more than willing to answer the phone. I tried to go through my bank which by the way Truist is the worst ever since the takeover of BB&T. But that’s my issue. Lesson learned the $192 hard way is: NEVER, EVER give Carnival your debit card or this will happen to you!!!!!

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Go to Pig nd Anchor. Only place to have a real good time

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

3 out of 5

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

2 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

2 out of 5

Cozumel, Mexico

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
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10 Comments

Sogmoore     10 months ago

Thanks for sharing

mikeAtuttle    1 year ago

Thats why we get the cheers package

byhisgrace    1 year ago

Thanks for your review. Sorry about the debit card issue

cortneyb    1 year ago

to add.... that's what the $96 sounds like imo. they mention this on their website as well as the hub app and fun times. or are just trying to stiff the staff that waited on you hand and foot

cortneyb    1 year ago

are you sure the $96 isn't the gratuity they recommend leaving the staff for all their hard work during the week?

kdlady    1 year ago

I never use my debit card when I travel!

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody    1 year ago

Interesting

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your experience.

natelorip    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing. That is the reason I always check the final bill before we leave the ship.

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