Point System Unfair: Discussion

[Wrinks22]

Do any of you think its a little unfair that a person cruising during hurricane season in an inside cabin gets the same amount of points as someone sailing during peak season in a suite? I know on Cunard, suite guests get 2X the point. (Or is it HAL)

Or do you think a day at sea is a day at sea regardless of time/accommodation?

 

discuss.. :)

[cruisinJenF]

Seeing how its "Days" cruised and not "Points" I think it's completely fair.

[Ksea1961]

Being in the rental space business I know that the smallest square footage rentals generate the most profit. I know it is not an apples to apples comparison, but I tend to assume the same applies to cruise ship cabins, hotel rooms, etc.

So, I think the same points should be given for each cabin category. I do think they should factor in how much you spend at the bars, casinos, shops, etc., since they make a huge profit on those things. Maybe a combination of the two would be fair? Just my idea...

[chipq]

So, I think the same points should be given for each cabin category. I do think they should factor in how much you spend at the bars, casinos, shops, etc., since they make a huge profit on those things. Maybe a combination of the two would be fair? Just my idea...

 

I like that concept. Maybe earning one more day sailed for so much spent on board. That is very fair.

 

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[MrPete]

Do any of you think its a little unfair that a person cruising during hurricane season in an inside cabin gets the same amount of points as someone sailing during peak season in a suite? I know on Cunard, suite guests get 2X the point. (Or is it HAL)

Or do you think a day at sea is a day at sea regardless of time/accommodation?

 

discuss.. :)

 

Yup. 74 days in an inside room is equivalent to 74 days in a master suite.

 

Something's wrong.

[Mommzie]

Because it's counting by days, it's fair....if count was based on the amount of money that you spend on the cruise then it'll be different.

[klfrodo]

You mean I should get more points at a hotel if I stay in a suite rather than regular room?

Or more points if I fly first class rather than coach?

Or I rent a Caddy vs a Kia?

 

Sorry. It's standard industry wide.

And please stop with is it fair. Sounds like a kindergarden kid whining

[ItsAllAboutTheSass]

Here we go...pass the popcorn.

[gelo7]

You mean I should get more points at a hotel if I stay in a suite rather than regular room?

Or more points if I fly first class rather than coach?

Or I rent a Caddy vs a Kia?

 

Sorry. It's standard industry wide.

And please stop with is it fair. Sounds like a kindergarden kid whining

 

Bingo.

[Socref124]

It is more fair than number of cruises. It doesn't matter to us, we are going to sail based on the itinerary wether we are platinum, diamond or whatever they want to call it.

[WLHyatt]

The only fair method is no loyalty program at all. Then everyone pays for the service by what they can afford. I am glad to share benefits as no company is required to give them out.

[CRUZBUDS]

There must be a fair formula to please everyone ;)

 

[oldrailfan]

Fair - something you go to once a year when it comes to town...

 

I think the system in use now (days at sea vs. Number of cruises) is more reasonable than what they had previously. A person could go on 10 overnight cruises to nowhere and be platinum, while the person had to take longer, more expensive cruises because there was nothing else nearby took a lot longer to get there. Now you have to knock out x number of days to reach a given level, whether you do in with 35 overnighters or ten seven-day cruises. ( to get to Platinum for example)

 

I do appreciate that they set up the "grandfather clause." I had 8 cruises when they announced the new system, with 35 point-days, so I would have had to go a lot longer to Platinum status if they hadn't done something like that, and Carnival would have had a lot of P.O.ed customers like me that were just short of the old Platinum.

 

My grandkids were a little upset that they got set back to Red, but it makes sense...why should someone that has nine or ten cruises receive only the same "perks" as the new-b that is coming out for his second cruise?

 

As far as the more points for the higher-cost cabins? Naah... the criterion is number of days (nights?) sailed, not how much you spent. As others on this thread have noted, that's pretty much standard throughout the travel industry in hotels, etc., and the airlines and AMTRAK base their rewards on how many miles you have travelled, not which category of accomodation you have selected.

[deborahjo]

It is Carnivals system and they can do as they please. If you do not like it there are other cruise lines out there that will gladly take your money.

[happy cruzin]

Do any of you think its a little unfair that a person cruising during hurricane season in an inside cabin gets the same amount of points as someone sailing during peak season in a suite? I know on Cunard, suite guests get 2X the point. (Or is it HAL)

Or do you think a day at sea is a day at sea regardless of time/accommodation?

 

discuss.. :)

 

It's certainly more "fair" then when a cruise was a cruise was a cruise - regardless of the length. :rolleyes:

[ctop]

hey I have an idea.... maybe the people in the inside cabins should get extra points so they can afford all the extra perks the suites get... lol

[MrPete]

It is Carnivals system and they can do as they please. If you do not like it there are other cruise lines out there that will gladly take your money.

 

And give you 2 credits a night if you're in a JS or better.

[yogimax]

Here we go...pass the popcorn.

 

"Pass the popcorn" posts are a waste!

 

They add nothing of significance to the discussion!

[peepaw]

I kind of looked at it as a bonus. Like a payroll bonus. It is unearned but I am still responsible for the taxes. I am glad I got it.

I think I will go see how many inside cabins you can get in a suite.

[bellariddle]

I think any reward system is plenty fair because they don't have to offer it at all.

[deborahjo]

I think any reward system is plenty fair because they don't have to offer it at all.

 

Thank you. Well said

[swedish weave]

NCL changed their rewards to the point system a couple of years ago. They offer just what some of you are suggesting. Double for suites -- Extra points for booking nine months in advance -- etc !

[Tutankhamen]

Should not matter what kind of stateroom you book. The points/days towards platinum are part of the baseline products. Such as food in the dining room, food in the buffet, drinks at the bar and so forth. Why should one get more points for booking a suite? If one should get more points for the suite, why not a separate dining room? Why not a separate buffet? Why not a separate casino? The extra money paid for a suite is for the square footage and the few perks that Carnival offers.

[bellariddle]

Talking about separating everything brings to mind images of steerage class. I know that wasn't what anyone was suggesting, but the mention of separate casino, eating, etc just brings to mind the images from Titanic.

[bshow]

There must be a fair formula to please everyone ;)

 

 

Ha! What a great movie!