leafsnation Posted May 19 #1 Share Posted May 19 Will Carnival honour and match loyalty levels with the other cruise lines that fall under the Carnival Corporation umberela? Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted May 19 #2 Share Posted May 19 No. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted May 19 #3 Share Posted May 19 1 hour ago, leafsnation said: Will Carnival honour and match loyalty levels with the other cruise lines that fall under the Carnival Corporation umberela? Bob No, but its something they should do. If I choose to try another line, I would be more willing to try Princess if I got some sort of recognition, but now I'm looking at Celebrity or Virgin more because if I'm starting over, I'm starting over with a new line that will reciprocate. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rainbowflag Posted May 19 #4 Share Posted May 19 No, and they are missing the boat 😞 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsnation Posted May 19 Author #5 Share Posted May 19 We are 4 star on Holland and only done three short on Carnival. Have three more on carnival only as my wife gets amazing deals through the casino. It should be between lines as all corporately owned . I should send an email to investor relations for the board to vote on LOL Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsnation Posted May 19 Author #6 Share Posted May 19 I just sent an email to investor relations! LOL Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCDragonfly Posted May 19 #7 Share Posted May 19 That's how hotel programs work. Marriott will give you credit whether you stay at Courtyard or Ritz-Carlton. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted May 19 #8 Share Posted May 19 22 minutes ago, DCDragonfly said: That's how hotel programs work. Marriott will give you credit whether you stay at Courtyard or Ritz-Carlton. Not a fair comparison. All of the hotels use the same program. The different cruise lines under the Carnival Corp umbrella all have different programs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCDragonfly Posted May 19 #9 Share Posted May 19 They could also do like the airlines, with separate programs but credit for flights with others in the same alliance. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrinaLC Posted May 19 #10 Share Posted May 19 MSC matches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGuy75219 Posted May 20 #11 Share Posted May 20 2 hours ago, 1025cruise said: Not a fair comparison. All of the hotels use the same program. The different cruise lines under the Carnival Corp umbrella all have different programs. You completely missed the point. Carnival Corporation is leaving money on the table by not incentivizing VIFP members who want to move up to a higher class of cruise line to go to, example, Princess or Holland. Without some incentive, all other things equal, that member is just as likely to try Celebrity or Virgin. The major hotel brands get this. If I'm a Bonvoy member who usually stays at Fairfield Inns but am looking for a better experience, being able to keep some Bonvoy benefits at for example a Marriott encourages me to stay in the Marriott hotel portfolio vs. going, for example, to a Hilton. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted May 20 #12 Share Posted May 20 2 hours ago, TrinaLC said: MSC matches. Not as much as they used to. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted May 20 #13 Share Posted May 20 26 minutes ago, DallasGuy75219 said: You completely missed the point. Carnival Corporation is leaving money on the table by not incentivizing VIFP members... I truncated your post, so forgive me. To my answer. Carnival does not care to more than a casual level about their past guest program. Consider the chess set, Nike hat, wrist slap bracelet, fanny pack and more. My first cruise was on the Mardi Gras from Miami in 1976. My wife and I made diamond last year and scattered thirty-six cruises, most from your and my home state here in Galveston. The decline in value of status accelerated in a post-Covid cruise world. After a five night trip on the Breeze in November 22 we finally gave up after sixteen years of Carnival exclusive. We have sailed on the Quantum to Alaska last June and the Icon in March. There is no comparison. None. We got a balcony on the Icon for under 4 grand with insurance and gratuities. Our next is Europe in 2025 (pending good outcomes on chemo for me) on the Independence. By comparison we tried the Jubilee from here for a 7 nigher and it was higher. Carnival is happy that we have aged out. They thrive on Blue and Red cards spending money. I'll stop now, most will disagree, but at age 65 the funnel folks don't need me. . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGuy75219 Posted May 20 #14 Share Posted May 20 2 minutes ago, BallFour4 said: Carnival does not care to more than a casual level about their past guest program. My post was about Carnival Corporation, not Carnival Cruise Line. My point was that Carnival Corporation should care about incentivizing VIFP members who are over Carnival Cruise Line to branch out to other Carnival Corporation brands rather than competing brands. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallFour4 Posted May 20 #15 Share Posted May 20 14 minutes ago, DallasGuy75219 said: My post was about Carnival Corporation, not Carnival Cruise Line. My point was that Carnival Corporation should care about incentivizing VIFP members who are over Carnival Cruise Line to branch out to other Carnival Corporation brands rather than competing brands. Got it. I was quick on the trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted May 20 #16 Share Posted May 20 7 hours ago, vwrestler171 said: No, but its something they should do. If I choose to try another line, I would be more willing to try Princess if I got some sort of recognition, but now I'm looking at Celebrity or Virgin more because if I'm starting over, I'm starting over with a new line that will reciprocate. Need to hurry with Virgin - their match is expiring Princess still counts cruise days OR number of cruises toward loyalty levels. Who else does that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsnation Posted May 20 Author #17 Share Posted May 20 HAL counts cruise days and an extra point for every $300 spent on board. NCL counts a point a day. NCL move up fast and have the best perks of any cruiseline I have seen. bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlerkOne Posted May 20 #18 Share Posted May 20 Forgot to add Princess gives double cruise days or number of cruises if solo, and a boost if in a full suite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoperDK Posted May 20 #19 Share Posted May 20 2 hours ago, leafsnation said: HAL counts cruise days and an extra point for every $300 spent on board. NCL counts a point a day. NCL move up fast and have the best perks of any cruiseline I have seen. bob Other cruise lines do extra points for suites or singles. What perks does NCL offer that makes you think that they have the best perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsnation Posted May 20 Author #20 Share Posted May 20 NCL Latitudes Rewards | Cruise Loyalty Program Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted May 20 #21 Share Posted May 20 1 hour ago, RoperDK said: Other cruise lines do extra points for suites or singles. What perks does NCL offer that makes you think that they have the best perks. i like that NCL offers discounts based on your level. various % off of purchasing photos, shore excursions, spa,etc. its a small discount but it is something 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoperDK Posted May 20 #22 Share Posted May 20 11 minutes ago, leafsnation said: NCL Latitudes Rewards | Cruise Loyalty Program 8 minutes ago, shof515 said: i like that NCL offers discounts based on your level. various % off of purchasing photos, shore excursions, spa,etc. its a small discount but it is something Thanks for the input. I still feel that my RCCL perks are better, especially when combined with the casino program, but to each their own. I may venture back to NCL one day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leafsnation Posted May 21 Author #23 Share Posted May 21 We are saphire and get the two specialty meals and laundry and wifi and a few other perks No reply from carnival. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasGuy75219 Posted May 21 #24 Share Posted May 21 1 hour ago, RoperDK said: I still feel that my RCCL perks are better, especially when combined with the casino program, but to each their own. ☝️This!☝️ Free drinks in the casino + 5 free drink vouchers is practically a free drink package, at least with the way I spend my time on a cruise. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailaway Posted May 22 #25 Share Posted May 22 It is a bit frustrating. I have cruised NCL, Princess, Royal, Carnival, Virgin, Hal...and I still have to pay for laundry lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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