Past Guest Programs: Carnival, Celebrity, NCL, and RC

[maxamuus]

Might be time to update this with all the new changes coming down the pike.

[Buffettfan 225]

We need a sticky for "Tom-n-Cheryl Comparisons". Thank you for all the information.

Thanks for the hard work and time to post this. Great job.

[marym933]

Since this thread was started almost a year ago, NCL has now gone to the "days sailed" system.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

On an NCL cruise as we speak... though they will be kicking us off the ship in the morning... :(

 

If anyone else cares to add in/update, that would be great -- I have not had the time lately!

 

Tom

[cruiseaholic777]

Princess has a great rewards program. Plus they are a better cruise line than RCCL, Carnival and NCL. Celebrity is still a step above these lines including Princess. ;)

[DGP1111]

Since this thread was started almost a year ago, NCL has now gone to the "days sailed" system.

 

Here's a link to the "latest & greatest" concerning NCL's Lattitudes Program:

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http://www2.ncl.com/latitudes-rewards/rewards-points-and-benefits

 

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On an NCL cruise as we speak...

 

OK, you . . . back to the casino now . . . March!! :D

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[sunshine002]

Free laundry is outstanding. Two suitcases have now become one.

 

If they set up special platinum lunch with officers for platinums would be nice benefit and would not cost them anything as they are feeding us anyway.

 

I went to a special lunch with Officers on my last RCCL cruise. (my cabinmate had the perk and I was a guest) It was the best meal I had on my 2 week cruise in the MDR.

 

I can't agree more with you!

[sunshine002]

Thanks for all the great info comparing the different programs.

[Greatescapes]

OP Thanks for the hard work putting this together!

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

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OK, you . . . back to the casino now . . . March!! :D

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I wish I hadn't, but admit that's exactly where we headed next....

 

At least EVERY time we book through the Casinos at Sea department (NCL), not only do they give us a great discounted fare, but have nice (unlimited) complimentary drink cards for each of us (and only I play) waiting in our cabin at embarkation!!

 

(hint... the drinks ended up being anything but "free")! :eek:

 

Tom

[LUV CRUSIN]

I wish I hadn't, but admit that's exactly where we headed next....

 

At least EVERY time we book through the Casinos at Sea department (NCL), not only do they give us a great discounted fare, but have nice (unlimited) complimentary drink cards for each of us (and only I play) waiting in our cabin at embarkation!!

 

(hint... the drinks ended up being anything but "free")! :eek:

 

Tom

 

Tom:

We are platinum with Carnival. I have cruised only one time with NCL (L.A. to Miami repo.) several years ago. I played in casino. Would we be able to book through Casinos at Sea department? If so how?

Thanks,

Sarah

[golfadj]

(hint... the drinks ended up being anything but "free")! :eek:

 

Tom

 

I think that is why they are free.

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

Tom:

We are platinum with Carnival. I have cruised only one time with NCL (L.A. to Miami repo.) several years ago. I played in casino. Would we be able to book through Casinos at Sea department? If so how?

Thanks,

Sarah

 

It never hurts to ask!

 

HERE is a link to their webpage - just give them a call (expect a wait).

 

Let me know what they say!

 

Tom

Edited May 29, 2012 by Tom-n-Cheryl

[jsjjkelly]

Wow!! Thanks for doing all this! This is definitely a thread to bookmark!!

 

With all that's been going on, it's great that you did this for all of us!!

 

Shawn

[LUV CRUSIN]

It never hurts to ask!

 

HERE is a link to their webpage - just give them a call (expect a wait).

 

Let me know what they say!

 

Tom

 

Tom:

 

Thank you very much for the Link. We will check this out! We are not alcohol drinkers, but do enjoy the non-alcoholic frozen mango marguerites we always get in the casinos of the Carnival ships. ;)

 

Also just wanted to say we enjoy both you and Cheryl's posts. Thanks for all the info. you always provide.

 

Sarah :)

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

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Also just wanted to say we enjoy both you and Cheryl's posts. Thanks for all the info. you always provide.

 

Sarah :)

 

Thanks. I think that helping others is goal for most of us on here -- save a few (troublemakers) exceptions!!

 

Tom

[moxie99]

his blog just a short while ago - looks like lots have been worrying over nothing...

[donstan]

Rccl & Celebrity can,t be beet on there loyalty programs .With 10 cruises on either one you get the free cocktail hours and internet minutes. The cocktail hours are the best,you get to meet so many nice people other than your dining table mates.

[donstan]

Rccl & Celebrity can,t be beet on there loyalty programs .With 10 cruises on either one you get the free cocktail hours and internet minutes. The cocktail hours are the best,you get to meet so many nice people other than your dining table mates. DONSTAN

[donstan]

We LOVE the THREE HOURS of free internet which we get on Celebrity thanks to their past guest program (that's between the two of us).

 

Tom

Rccl & Celebrity can,t be beet on there loyalty programs .With 10 cruises on either one you get the free cocktail hours and internet minutes. The cocktail hours are the best,you get to meet so many nice people other than your dining table mates. DONSTAN

[fergusonvt]

Since this thread was started almost a year ago, NCL has now gone to the "days sailed" system.

 

And they factor in the type of cabin booked and how far in advance you booked it.

[halos]

:eek:

It totally scares me that this thread is from nearly a year ago, because I feel like it's yesterday that you first posted it. :eek:

[kerrytens]

And they factor in the type of cabin booked and how far in advance you booked it.

Don't forget the extra points you can get if you book during a latitudes event too. Lots of ways to move up the NCL ladder:D

[Dave85]

Rccl & Celebrity can,t be beet on there loyalty programs .With 10 cruises on either one you get the free cocktail hours and internet minutes. The cocktail hours are the best,you get to meet so many nice people other than your dining table mates.

 

Agreed, although now the 10 cruises comes with an asterisk as RCI has moved to a "days sailed" format as Carnival soon will.

 

Cruising comes down to value, and despite the base rate typically being more expensive, the fact that RCI gives me $225 off my balcony cabin up front just for being a Diamond member knocks the pants off what I get from Carnival for being platinum. The open bar beneifts in the Diamond Lounges (on the ships that have them) are just icing on the cake.

 

I prefer Carnival's price and RCI's ships. When the past guest benefits start to even level the playing field on price / value, RCI wins. I was really hoping Carnival would improve their program rather than water it down... but if I've made the decision to book a Carnival cruise I'm thankful for whatever they're giving me as a Platinum.

Edited June 6, 2012 by Dave85

[cruisercrazy69]

I also looked at HAL, Disney,Costa & MSC the only cruise program that doesn't give cruisers an every cruise extra perks is the BRILLIANT CCL program