vols_159 Posted September 16, 2013 #26 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I understand what you are saying but I still stand behind my feelings. I taught my kids to always say thank you, regardless of the gift. But most people asked what they wanted, so they were happy when they opened their presents. A shave kit for a boy is something that might be used by a boy. Imagine if your beloved grandmother had bought a shave kit for all the grand kids-including the girls, no matter their ages. That's what I think Carnival is doing with the hats. "We purchased lots of these hats to give to our Platinum and Diamond cruisers so we'll give them to all. It doesn't matter if they wear hats or not or have sailed multiple times and already have more than one each." Ccl is in a tough position they are trying to do something nice but whatever the gift is some are gonna love it some are gonna hate it.. I'm not sure any other cruise line gives a free gift I know ncl gives a free dinner for 2 at le bistro to each platinum member. So if you and the spouse are platinum you can go 2x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maritaysa Posted September 16, 2013 #27 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Does anyone know what the Miracle is giving? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted September 16, 2013 #28 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Does anyone know what the Miracle is giving?Don't know about now but last December it gave me gastroenteritis and I was confined in my cabin for 4 days. Not fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted September 16, 2013 #29 Share Posted September 16, 2013 If you want a hat, I'd be happy to trade mine for your Tervis Tumbler. I think the hat is very attractive. I guess I won't ever get one since I don't sail until December when they change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted September 16, 2013 #30 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Simple question why do people complain about a free gift? It's not exactly a free gift. It's a reward for consistently spending A LOT OF MONEY on one cruiseline. If you don't wear ball caps, they are useless to you. I have gotten some nice gifts and am hoping for a Tervis Tumbler. I don't wear ball caps. Don't know anyone in my family who would want a Carnival cap. Everyone I know that has gotten the Tumblers love them and want more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccruisequeen Posted September 16, 2013 #31 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Hoping I can trade a cap for a tumbler tomorrow on the Inspiration. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkfloydfan Posted September 16, 2013 #32 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Does anyone know what the Miracle is giving? maritaysa,They gave us ball caps on the Aug 27th sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted September 16, 2013 #33 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I think the hat is very attractive. I guess I won't ever get one since I don't sail until December when they change. Yes, it does look very nice on the shelf in the closet. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols_159 Posted September 16, 2013 #34 Share Posted September 16, 2013 It's not exactly a free gift. It's a reward for consistently spending A LOT OF MONEY on one cruiseline. If you don't wear ball caps, they are useless to you. I have gotten some nice gifts and am hoping for a Tervis Tumbler. I don't wear ball caps. Don't know anyone in my family who would want a Carnival cap. Everyone I know that has gotten the Tumblers love them and want more. I spend alot of money at Walmart but they don't give me a free gift.. Spend alot with my cable company car insurance power and water company.. All I ever get is a new bill every month Not even a thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maritaysa Posted September 16, 2013 #35 Share Posted September 16, 2013 maritaysa,They gave us ball caps on the Aug 27th sailing. Thanks for the info. So far, my favorite platinum gifts have been the backpack and the Tervis tumbler. I guess the cap can come in handy on bad hair days, especially on those mornings I want to walk around the ship first thing in the morning while the family is sleeping.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted September 16, 2013 #36 Share Posted September 16, 2013 I spend alot of money at Walmart but they don't give me a free gift.. Spend alot with my cable company car insurance power and water company.. All I ever get is a new bill every month Not even a thank you.. Our credit card gives us free gifts. We use our credit card for everything and hardly ever spend cash. We pay off off our bill every month. We earn points toward whatever we want. So far, we've cashed in points towards four cruises. We earn free hotel rooms and airline flights through those programs as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincinnatiKayte Posted September 16, 2013 #37 Share Posted September 16, 2013 i got binoculars '12 and a cooler in '11.. what is a tarvis tumbler? I have ugly polyester mens polo shirts from the blackjack tournament, a hat from 2nd place at something.... I really do not want a hat... I will donate it back to the ship, I don't want it so bad. No one I know will wear that hat. No. One. Not even my scarecrow. A cup would be nice, or anothe pin-- ppl really want those pins. Leaving Sat, for a B2B. I will check back in when I get home in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted September 16, 2013 #38 Share Posted September 16, 2013 i got binoculars '12 and a cooler in '11.. what is a tarvis tumbler? I have ugly polyester mens polo shirts from the blackjack tournament, a hat from 2nd place at something.... I really do not want a hat... I will donate it back to the ship, I don't want it so bad. No one I know will wear that hat. No. One. Not even my scarecrow. A cup would be nice, or anothe pin-- ppl really want those pins. Leaving Sat, for a B2B. I will check back in when I get home in October. You will still get the Platinum pin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted September 16, 2013 #39 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Ccl is in a tough position they are trying to do something nice but whatever the gift is some are gonna love it some are gonna hate it.. I'm not sure any other cruise line gives a free gift I know ncl gives a free dinner for 2 at le bistro to each platinum member. So if you and the spouse are platinum you can go 2x But is this just a 1 time thing? The CCL Platinum gift is for each cruise after reaching that level, not just 1 occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiagolfer Posted September 16, 2013 #40 Share Posted September 16, 2013 i got binoculars '12 and a cooler in '11.. Least favorite gift we have received as Platinum. We gave ours to the grandkids. Next least favorite was the pen/pad set. Not sure what DW did with these. But, a gift is still a gift, and feel lucky if I receive something I'll actually use.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincinnatiKayte Posted September 16, 2013 #41 Share Posted September 16, 2013 oh no, they give you stuff, every time.. cakes or berries, and paper and cocktail parties... it seems to me, there is a surprise everyday... but i stand by my initial statement, the PINS drive people kah-ray-zee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crzynurs Posted September 16, 2013 #42 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Just off the Freedom. Platinum gift was the Nike hat. Hubby kept his hat and I traded mine for a tervis tumbler. They were very nice about it. Also got the platinum pins with Carnival Freedom and 2013 on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted September 16, 2013 #43 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Everyone got the Tervis Tumblers on the Carnival Dream, on the August 31 and September 7 cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dandsfranklin Posted September 16, 2013 #44 Share Posted September 16, 2013 Do the gifts vary depending on the length of the cruise? I'll be Platinum on my next cruise. It's a 4 day cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols_159 Posted September 17, 2013 #45 Share Posted September 17, 2013 [/color] But is this just a 1 time thing? The CCL Platinum gift is for each cruise after reaching that level, not just 1 occasion. Not that I'm aware of. Every cruise as platinum I could be wrong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txmom11 Posted September 17, 2013 #46 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I have three of the tumblers. Love them. One is on my desk at work, DH has confiscated another, and the last one is for when I go in the pool at home. If we get hats in December, I'll put them in DH's car for when the top is down, or wear them when we walk in the rain. DH can never have enough caps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
platinum.wannabe Posted September 17, 2013 #47 Share Posted September 17, 2013 I don't care what gift I get. I just want some of those Carnival Tervis Tumblers to add to my collection of Carnival glasses I already have even got some real glass ones in my bar from past cruises when they still used glass. Wonder if Carinval sells them. You can often get them on eBay. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlendaleCruiser Posted September 17, 2013 #48 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Do the gifts vary depending on the length of the cruise? I'll be Platinum on my next cruise. It's a 4 day cruise. I believe you only get gifts and pins on cruises 5+ days long. My hat will go to the first person who wants it or to Goodwill if I can't trade it for a Tumbler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted September 17, 2013 #49 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Do the gifts vary depending on the length of the cruise? I'll be Platinum on my next cruise. It's a 4 day cruise. I believe you only get gifts and pins on cruises 5+ days long. Length of cruise does not matter as far as gifts. I sailed a four-day cruise with my mom back in June and received a Tervis Tumbler and pin. There are no Past Guest parties on cruises under five days days, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted September 17, 2013 #50 Share Posted September 17, 2013 Ccl is in a tough position they are trying to do something nice but whatever the gift is some are gonna love it some are gonna hate it.. I'm not sure any other cruise line gives a free gift I know ncl gives a free dinner for 2 at le bistro to each platinum member. So if you and the spouse are platinum you can go 2x We received really nice tote bags and coupon booklets on our SECOND Royal Caribbean cruise and great umbrellas and coupon booklets on our third RC cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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