ccNVcpl Posted April 28, 2005 #1 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Just reading the new Currents magazine, and it mentions use of new Gold & Platinum Sign & Sail cards for past cruisers. Has anyone recieved one of these yet? Any reaction to the concept? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip2cruise Posted April 28, 2005 #2 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Just reading the new Currents magazine, and it mentions use of new Gold & Platinum Sign & Sail cards for past cruisers. Has anyone recieved one of these yet? Any reaction to the concept? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=3609243&postcount=15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigDoug Posted April 28, 2005 #3 Share Posted April 28, 2005 We received gold cards on our Legend cruise in March. We got a lot of "welcome back" from the crew. It is a nice touch. Not worth much but a nice touch. Now if gold or platinum status got you a drink discount, that would be something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted April 28, 2005 #4 Share Posted April 28, 2005 According to the Article it is not supposed to be done until SUmmer of 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip2cruise Posted April 28, 2005 #5 Share Posted April 28, 2005 According to the Article it is not supposed to be done until SUmmer of 2005 They have been testing it on several ships since Jan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnifique1908 Posted April 28, 2005 #6 Share Posted April 28, 2005 According to the Article it is not supposed to be done until SUmmer of 2005 Actually the article said that gold was already being used, and platinum would be phased in this summer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted April 28, 2005 #7 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I didnt get one in February. Wonder what ships its being done on-- Bet it will be on the Liberty when she floats out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbatschke Posted April 28, 2005 #8 Share Posted April 28, 2005 The gold cards were used for past guests on our Glory cruise last week. We also got a lot of "welcome back" responses from the crew, it beat the past guest party as far as I'm concerned. I thought it was a nice touch that had zero cost to Carnival. Someone's been thinking in Miami....:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Litewait Posted April 28, 2005 #9 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Cruised on the Spirit, April 2-10, 3rd cruise and no gold card for me. Cruising a weekend thing in Sept. maybe then... Happy Cruising, Donna Elation 2002 Ecstasy 2003 Spirit 2005 Paradise 2005 Conquest 2006 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowball Posted April 28, 2005 #10 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Sounds like that will be an easy way for them to make sure that only actual "past guests" are allowed entry into the past guest party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelizePlease Posted April 28, 2005 #11 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I got a gold card when I was on the Legend 3/27-4/4...and we still got invites to the "Past Guest" party that they were collecting at the door. I didn't get any "Welcome Back" greetings...but that didn't bother me one bit. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bardgal Posted April 28, 2005 #12 Share Posted April 28, 2005 This is something they've been doing on Princess for sometime now. 2-5 cruises you're gold, 6-15 you're platinum and 16+ you're Elite (I think the cards are black). With each come perks... The best thing about Platinum is you get free internet access. Elite - you get a one time comp minibar setup, daily hors' dourves, and free dry cleaning like in the suites, 10% off in the shops, and all the other perks of gold & platinum of course. It's nice touch and I'm glad that Carnival is doing this. (It would be better if Carnival would do the perks as well....) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JrMafia90 Posted April 28, 2005 #13 Share Posted April 28, 2005 I didn't get my Currents yet. Also, I will be on the Valor in August, do you think they will be having them by then? Did anybody on the Valor get a card like this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BelizePlease Posted April 28, 2005 #14 Share Posted April 28, 2005 This is something they've been doing on Princess for sometime now. 2-5 cruises you're gold, 6-15 you're platinum and 16+ you're Elite (I think the cards are black). With each come perks... The best thing about Platinum is you get free internet access. Elite - you get a one time comp minibar setup, daily hors' dourves, and free dry cleaning like in the suites, 10% off in the shops, and all the other perks of gold & platinum of course. It's nice touch and I'm glad that Carnival is doing this. (It would be better if Carnival would do the perks as well....) :D This would be nice...but without the perks...what's the point? Unless they are working on doing something like this in the future? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaaa Posted April 28, 2005 #15 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Was on the Valor 3/27 didnt get the gold card. Oh well, maybe next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popcorngal Posted April 28, 2005 #16 Share Posted April 28, 2005 When word of gold S&S cards first hit these boards, I researched this back in February, directly with Carnival. You can check out the thread on Past Guest Perks. I was told that the cards were being rolled out fleetwide on a ship by ship basis. Also, they are looking into adding special perks for past guests, but nothing had been decided for sure yet. Perks would be nice, but not if it means they are going to up their prices to compensate!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleP Posted April 28, 2005 #17 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Yup, I got the gold card back in January. It makes you feel kinda special. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peggisue Posted April 28, 2005 #18 Share Posted April 28, 2005 We sailed the Triumph April 9-16 and we received a gold card; got a lot of "welcome back" greetings from the crew members...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaMM Posted April 28, 2005 #19 Share Posted April 28, 2005 Yup...had a gold card on the Triumph last week. They did not look at the sign and sail for the past guest party - simply took the invitations. Many of the crew said welcome back or asked what ships I'd been on etc. I thought it was nice. But I really don't mind that there are no "perks"...it would be nice, don't get me wrong BUT I sail Carnival because I like the atmosphere. I will continue to sail Carnival when a "Fun Ship" is what I want. Regardless of the past guest perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCalgirl Posted April 28, 2005 #20 Share Posted April 28, 2005 At least they are recognizing that people are repeat customers, that is a start. I will enjoy the "welcome back" salutations, but will also eagerly await the potential future perks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sea_u_onboard Posted April 29, 2005 #21 Share Posted April 29, 2005 What about the Conquest? Anyone get the gold card? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjfnme Posted April 29, 2005 #22 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Yes!! I want to know about the Conquest too! This is number 7 on Carnival for us..we're working on that Platinum!! I had another question also..on the off chance that they do have the gold cards but you do not receive one for some reason...do you think you can notify them of the error so that you still get invited to the past guest reception? We've had it happen before and was wondering how it would work since the cards are supposed to serve as the invitiations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tef43 Posted April 29, 2005 #23 Share Posted April 29, 2005 the cards are supposed to serve as the invitiations? Not correct. The invites are still delivered to your cabin. Otherwise, how would you possibly know where and when? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaMM Posted April 29, 2005 #24 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Yes!! I want to know about the Conquest too! This is number 7 on Carnival for us..we're working on that Platinum!! I had another question also..on the off chance that they do have the gold cards but you do not receive one for some reason...do you think you can notify them of the error so that you still get invited to the past guest reception? We've had it happen before and was wondering how it would work since the cards are supposed to serve as the invitiations? They still gave out invitations to the Past Guest Party on the Triumph. We used the invites to get in and were never asked to see our card. Additionally, one of the other CC members on our sailing had not received a gold card. It was kind of odd because his wife and son who he had sailed with before DID receive gold cards. He did go to the Pursers desk and they switched him from the standard card to the gold card. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SxyEbnyFem Posted April 29, 2005 #25 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Personally, since there aren't any perks, I don't care what color my S&S card ends up being. I am just thankful to be on the ship! :D Happy sailing, T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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