NoName Posted October 9, 2016 #1 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I am platinum with both Carnival and NCL. I didn't realize the status match is treated differently between the two lines, so I sent in my status match paperwork from Carnival. I was matched to "gold". I have since read that if I had used NCL, I would have been "black". Any chance that I can get this fixed? I have filled out another application and sent in my information on NCL, but it is has been a week and I haven't heard anything back yet. The first time I did it, it only took 3 days. Advice? Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted October 9, 2016 #2 Share Posted October 9, 2016 I would call. It doesn't hurt to try, but I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gtaylor Posted October 10, 2016 #3 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I don't know for certain, but I read somewhere here on Cruise Critic (may have been on the Carnival or NCL forums) that you only get one shot for status match. Good luck. gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danbee46 Posted October 10, 2016 #4 Share Posted October 10, 2016 My wife and I are Diamond on Royal Caribbean and Elite on Celebrity. MSC upgraded us to Black, the highest level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
casofilia Posted October 10, 2016 #5 Share Posted October 10, 2016 We were looking at MSC and decided to apply, it was an easy way to get their Black from NCL Platinum. Go for it if you are just thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarolnLarry Posted October 10, 2016 #6 Share Posted October 10, 2016 We are Princess Platinum and got MSC gold on status match. Got no points credit on two 7 day back to back on MSC so we assume they are catching up with what the status matched us up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted October 10, 2016 #7 Share Posted October 10, 2016 We were looking at MSC and decided to apply, it was an easy way to get their Black from NCL Platinum. Go for it if you are just thinking. I agree! As far as "you only get one shot for status match", that was the thought, however, you must book a cruise within 3 years of signing up for the status match. I'm Platinum on NCL and matched to Black on MSC but, if after my first cruise, I don't cruise again until after May 2019 (yeah right) I will lose the Black status. It has the date right on the document for Black status. It's a "come on" for sure and it leaves a bad taste in some loyal MSC cruisers and I sure can't blame them but, if it means that MSC grows and improves it's product, perhaps it'll be worth it for everyone. JMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted October 10, 2016 #8 Share Posted October 10, 2016 I am platinum with both Carnival and NCL. I didn't realize the status match is treated differently between the two lines, so I sent in my status match paperwork from Carnival. I was matched to "gold". I have since read that if I had used NCL, I would have been "black". Any chance that I can get this fixed? I have filled out another application and sent in my information on NCL, but it is has been a week and I haven't heard anything back yet. The first time I did it, it only took 3 days. Advice? Kim If you have only applied for yourself and if your partner has their own status on another line try applying with their membership to try to get black? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted October 10, 2016 #9 Share Posted October 10, 2016 Yes, it's a come on, but effective. After the match cruise, you are as one cruise with MSC. No extra perks, but now you know about the line, and it's up to you if you want to continue. Without the status match, would you even consider MSC? If you stayed as black or whatever, then the people that EARNED the status would really revolt, and rightfully so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted October 11, 2016 Author #10 Share Posted October 11, 2016 MSC emailed me back and said "Only one status match..sorry". I have emailed again explaining I hadn't known that NCL and Carnival would be matched differently......so now i wait again....but not holding my breath:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoName Posted October 11, 2016 Author #11 Share Posted October 11, 2016 If you have only applied for yourself and if your partner has their own status on another line try applying with their membership to try to get black? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I thought of that as well....but my husband only cruises 1/2 as much as me. He is only gold on both. Thanks for the thought! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mscdivina2016 Posted October 11, 2016 #12 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Yes, it's a come on, but effective. After the match cruise, you are as one cruise with MSC. No extra perks, but now you know about the line, and it's up to you if you want to continue. Without the status match, would you even consider MSC? If you stayed as black or whatever, then the people that EARNED the status would really revolt, and rightfully so. Are you sure? My Daughter who is sailing this weekend has also booked the Seaside and her booking shoes her as Black also. You mean to tell me that after the 1st cruise in a few days she takes on Davina, they will strip the Black status off her Seaside for 2018? I was under the impression that you lose the status if you don't sail again within 3 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare graphicguy Posted October 11, 2016 #13 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Are you sure? My Daughter who is sailing this weekend has also booked the Seaside and her booking shoes her as Black also. You mean to tell me that after the 1st cruise in a few days she takes on Davina, they will strip the Black status off her Seaside for 2018? I was under the impression that you lose the status if you don't sail again within 3 years I think you're right. I believe she continues "Black Card" status for 3 years, at least (cruise again and the clock resets for upgraded status). I'm Platinum Status on NCL and they mapped me to "Black Card" on MSC. Sailing in the YC this coming Saturday. Pretty excited to see how that experience works out given I've been sailing in the Haven on NCL recently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare All-ready2cruise Posted October 11, 2016 #14 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I guess there's no point arguing since our first cruise is in a few months and so time will tell. If it only lasts the 1st cruise, oh well, we'll still keep our Seaside cruise since the status match isn't the reason we booked MSC anyway. Having said that, if we continue to hold the Black card I will continue to enjoy it's benefits for as long as they allow me to. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nikkiw60 Posted October 11, 2016 #15 Share Posted October 11, 2016 Our first cruise showed as black and our status for the 2nd cruise is still showing as black? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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