fig414 Posted August 3, 2012 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Yes, they don't seem earth shattering on paper. I'm sure other lines have different perks that some feel are better. I've seen all the posts about "we should get this" or "we should get that". Points well taken. Our experience with VIP is that all the little things add up to make our cruise a lot nicer. No one puts a gun to your head to sail on a particular cruise line. It's all about the little things, at least to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky13elec Posted August 3, 2012 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Hey I'm happy to be on a cruise. The extra's are nice but I would still cruise without them. The perks must work 'cus i've only cruised Carnival since 2004. Seven more to go 'til 25 milestone. WOOHOO!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassyredhat Posted August 3, 2012 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm happy with anything I get, although I must admit, priority boarding and disembarkation are the perks I would be really glad to have. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 3, 2012 #4 Share Posted August 3, 2012 We have given Carnival a lot of business over past 5 years and they have said thanks with the perks they offer. If anyone does not like that all I can say is cruise more and dont complain that I get what I have earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder315 Posted August 3, 2012 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I totally enjoyed the platinum perks I received the 2nd week of my B2B in July. Looking forward to enjoying them again in Oct and next June. Thank you Carnival!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vidimom Posted August 3, 2012 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Companies don't have to give us anything but it's wonderful that Carnival appreciates their Platinum/Diamond guest. We love the VIP boarding probably the most and tend to cruise with Carnival more since we made Platinum 4 years ago because of the Perks. Other companies offer perks, maybe better, but when you add the difference in the cost of the cruises, I will stick with Carnival:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micro yaya Posted August 3, 2012 #7 Share Posted August 3, 2012 well said everyone #19 in two weeks, and between platinum and stockholders, we are two happy cruisers :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawaiibound24 Posted August 3, 2012 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2012 We became Platinum on our last cruise and are taking anouther one in January. The VIP boarding in New Orleans was wonderfull. The free laundry is also a nice perk and, even though they now limit it, it is still worth $20 or more per person. Since Carnival is the only line we are VIP, we would have to find a really good reason to go somwhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted August 3, 2012 #9 Share Posted August 3, 2012 DW and I have been Platinum for a good while, and are thankful for the little perks, primarily VIP embark/debark, and laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy Geegitz Posted August 3, 2012 #10 Share Posted August 3, 2012 The little perks are nice. But you have a few platinum people on here that cry like a baby if Carnival forgets something or they are not first in line. Big Deal! If I get something great. If I don't.. I feel I have a great deal on a fabulous vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted August 3, 2012 #11 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Carnival owes past guests nothing, but a few think they are special and entitled to more. They aren't. In any event, the program is subject to change with or without notice, for any reason or no reason at all, so get out and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Gail & Marty sailing away Posted August 3, 2012 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Some perks are nice to get ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topo Gigio Posted August 3, 2012 #13 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm not platinum yet (2 more to go) so I eventually will get there, but one perk I will never use is the free laundry. Washing your clothes with other peoples. No thanks! I prefer to put $2 in a washing machine on the ship and have control of my clothes. The other reason is that I hate when my clothes go in the dryer. What I will definitely use is dry cleaning though, but don't think that is a perk on Carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e150club Posted August 3, 2012 #14 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Carnival lets us bring on wine,soda & water thats a perk for everyone even first timers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailerina Posted August 3, 2012 #15 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Mentality of some people is that they are owed something. You can go to McDonald's every day for 10 years.....only think you are getting is unhealthy :p A day cruising is better then a day of no cruising. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ~ sign the awesome Gailerina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gailerina Posted August 3, 2012 #16 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Carnival lets us bring on wine,soda & water thats a perk for everyone even first timers. Like! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk ~ sign the awesome Gailerina! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USNUZULOOSE Posted August 3, 2012 #17 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I haven't even come close to getting any perks. My perk is if I get to sail:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted August 3, 2012 #18 Share Posted August 3, 2012 Carnival lets us bring on wine,soda & water thats a perk for everyone even first timers. Yeah, that is available to anyone, whereas some lines don't allow this. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted August 3, 2012 #19 Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm at Diamond Level on Royal Caribbean, Bronze on Norwegian and at the red level with 4 points to get to gold on Carnival. While perks are nice I think that just being able to afford a cruise is perk enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nybumpkin Posted August 3, 2012 #20 Share Posted August 3, 2012 We don't cruise for the perks - we sail on Carnival because it suits us well. The QM2 is on my bucket list, but that's probably after the kids stop cruising with us - too expensive. Having said that, we enjoy the priority boarding and the laundry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halos Posted August 4, 2012 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I don't need or require perks either....I just want a great cruise. That being said, when you don't want or need or expect something and you get it, it's really awesome and makes your cruise THAT much more great. expectations met is very good...expectations exceeded is priceless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipty2 Posted August 4, 2012 #22 Share Posted August 4, 2012 We have given Carnival a lot of business over past 5 years and they have said thanks with the perks they offer. If anyone does not like that all I can say is cruise more and dont complain that I get what I have earned. I totally agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocs1985 Posted August 4, 2012 #23 Share Posted August 4, 2012 We have given Carnival a lot of business over past 5 years and they have said thanks with the perks they offer. If anyone does not like that all I can say is cruise more and dont complain that I get what I have earned. LIKE as I am also platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted August 4, 2012 #24 Share Posted August 4, 2012 I don't need or require perks either....I just want a great cruise.That being said, when you don't want or need or expect something and you get it, it's really awesome and makes your cruise THAT much more great. expectations met is very good...expectations exceeded is priceless. Come on CC, give us a "Like" button. LOL:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreCruiser Posted August 5, 2012 #25 Share Posted August 5, 2012 We have yet to sail as Diamond on Carnival (we go 9/2) so can't judge the new system. We will miss the fun farewell party. The perks for Diamond plus on RCCL are more substancial for us (free open bar from 5:00p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) among other things, on 15 or so of their newest ships. But their price is higher so there is an offset. We appreciate the perks on both lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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