Does anybody know how many Carnival Seamiles it takes for a free cruise?

Question

Does anybody know how many Carnival Seamiles it takes for a free cruise?

Answer 1

I just copied/pasted the info from their website below.  You might get a better view of it all if you follow the link.  The first number after the cruise description is the number of points required for an interior cabin.  The second is the number of points needed for an ocean view cabin.

Cruises on Carnival Cruise Lines

Cruises Interior Ocean View

3 or 4 Day Bahamas or Baja California 30,000 35,000

4 Day Weekend or 5 Day Bahamas or Western Caribbean 40,000 45,000

6 Day Caribbean 45,000 58,000

7 Day Caribbean 50,000 65,000

7 Day Mexican Riviera 60,000 75,000

8 Day Caribbean or Mexican Riviera 65,000 80,000

Cruise Discounts

3 - 5 Day Cruises

Minimum of $75 off 10,000

Minimum of $150 off 25,000

Minimum of $350 off 50,000

6+ Day Cruises

Minimum of $125 off 10,000

Minimum of $250 off 25,000

Minimum of $500 off 50,000

Upgrade - Interior to Ocean View Stateroom

3 - 5 Day Cruise 20,000

6+ Day Cruise 30,000

Land Resort

Resort Stays

4 Night Resort Stay 50,000

7 Night Resort Stay 70,000

Resort Discount

$75 Discount on Resort Stay 10,000

$250 Discount on Resort Stay 25,000

$500 Discount on Resort Stay 50,000

Air Travel

$25 Air discount 5,000

Answer 2

It depends on where you want to go and for how long. We have used miles for our last 3 trips and got them at a good time. If you see the trip advertised with less points thru Carnival you must contact them within so many days prior to leaving to get your miles credited back. I can't remember it might be 90 days prior.

Answer 3

If you don't have a SeaMiles card yet, consider opting for a Capital One No Hassel Rewards card, expecially if you fly to your destination.  I love the No Hassel air option, but you can also exchange points for a 1% cash back credit (once you hit 10,000 points) or other great retailer cards.  I checked into the sea miles card, because I usually cruise Carnival, but I didn't think the perks were that great.