Are Some Diamond Perks Still Available?

[Djptcp]

We have't sailed on Carnival in a year and wondered if some of the onboard Diamond perks are still available? We are going on a 6-day Legend cruise in Jan. 2025. Is there still a Diamond cocktail party with officers? Is there still a Platinum/Diamond cocktail party? We have also experienced a Diamond luncheon - still there? I just read that the $25 casino cash since post-Covid is no longer available.

[ohioNCLcruiser]

4 minutes ago, Djptcp said:

We have't sailed on Carnival in a year and wondered if some of the onboard Diamond perks are still available? We are going on a 6-day Legend cruise in Jan. 2025. Is there still a Diamond cocktail party with officers? Is there still a Platinum/Diamond cocktail party? We have also experienced a Diamond luncheon - still there? I just read that the $25 casino cash since post-Covid is no longer available.

They either have a diamond lunch with drinks or a coctail party depending on how many diamond guests are onboard. You still get free unlimted laundry. The $25 casino cash recently has been discontinued. The Plat/Diamond VIFP cocktail party is still there but recently (at least on my ships) you get a glass of wine or beer on your way in but that is it. 

[BlerkOne]

18 minutes ago, ohioNCLcruiser said:

 The Plat/Diamond VIFP cocktail party is still there but recently (at least on my ships) you get a glass of wine or beer on your way in but that is it. 

I think that is only the XL ships. Otherwise, booze away.

 

I see the complimentary beverage is now up to $16 in value!

 

DIAMOND

• Diamond VIFP Club Sail & Sign Card
• Eligible to receive Members-only specials, offers, promotions or discounts which may be offered by CCL from time to time in its sole discretion (“Member Offers”). Member Offers may be subject to additional limitations, terms and conditions as may be identified by CCL at the time of offer.
• Member E-Newsletter
• Complimentary 1.5 Liter bottle of water. Redeemable at any bar, restaurant or stateroom
• Priority Check-in and Boarding. Subject to availability at port of embarkation. Priority boarding only available for initial embarkation at outset of Cruise.
• Invitation to the VIFP Party on 5+ day Cruises. Members will receive complimentary drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) at each VIFP Party. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed by adults of applicable legal drinking age.
• One (1) complimentary specialty coffee, soda or alcoholic beverage with a value no greater than $16.00 + gratuity at Seaday Brunch. On ships where brunch is not available, a complimentary beverage will be offered at Breakfast or Lunch in the Main Dining Room. Redeemable on the last day of the cruise. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed by adults of applicable legal drinking age.
• "Chocolate Delight" on 5+ day cruises  Please call room service to schedule delivery.
• Unique, collectible VIFP pin on every sailing. Redeemable at the Photo Gallery no later than two days before the end of the cruise.
• Priority Spa Reservations. Reservations must be made prior to 6:00 p.m. on date of initial embarkation. Member solely responsible for the cost of any and all treatments/sessions reserved by Member. Additional rules regarding use of Spa facilities and consent to treatments may apply.
• Priority Water Shuttle Boarding. Available only for ship-to-shore. Subject to availability at applicable ports.
• Complimentary Arcade credit for guests of Diamond Members who are under the age of 18. Benefit limited to $5 worth of Arcade credit per Diamond Member per Cruise. Diamond Members traveling with two or more children may redeem up to two (2) $5 Arcade credits per Diamond Member, provided that each child is limited to only one (1) $5 credit per Cruise. Additional rules regarding use of Arcade facilities may apply. No substitution for Members 18 years of age and older.
• VIFP logo gift on every sailing. Redeemable at the Photo Gallery no later than two days before the end of the cruise. Gift selected by CCL. Benefit subject to availability. No substitution if item is unavailable.
• Priority Guest Services assistance by phone on board.
• Priority line at onboard Guest Services desk.
• Priority Debarkation. Subject to availability at port of debarkation. Priority/Express Debarkation only available at final debarkation at end of Cruise.
• Guaranteed Main Dining time preference – Early or Late (for dinner only). Main Dining time requests must be made pre-cruise in order to receive benefit. Applies only to dining time requested in Main Dining Room. Does not apply to wait time when "Your Time Seating" is requested. 
• Priority reservations at Specialty restaurants. Requires minimum 24-hour prior notice. CCL does not guarantee that Member will receive requested reservation time. Member responsible for any and all costs associated with eating at Specialty restaurants, including without limitation, meal and beverage costs and gratuity.
• Complimentary unlimited wash and fold laundry service. Benefit limited to Diamond Member and guests traveling with Diamond Member.
• "A Special Invitation from the Captain." Benefit limited to Diamond Member and one guest once per Cruise, subject to Captain's availability and discretion. No substitution if Benefit is unavailable.
• Member's choice of one (1) of the following Benefits:
  1. One-time complimentary category-type upgrade on applicable booking. Upgrade varies by ship class and is subject to certain category restrictions and exclusions. Does not include upgrade from balcony to suite.
     OR
  2. One-time free passage for 3rd, 4th and 5th guest on one (1) Cruise. Benefit limited to cruise fare only. Benefit does not include, and Diamond Member will be responsible for any and all other associated fees, including without limitation, prevailing taxes, fees, port expenses, gratuities and/or fuel supplement, if applicable, for each guest.
• Benefit is redeemable by calling CCL’s Diamond Desk at 1(855)386-8437 only. The Diamond Desk is open Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST, and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST, Sunday CLOSED. Valid VIFP member number is required. Offer is applicable to new bookings only and subject to availability and occupancy restrictions. Offer is combinable with carnival.com published rates. Benefit is capacity controlled and subject to change without prior notice.
• Benefit must be redeemed within twelve (12) months after Member reaches Diamond level and Cruise must sail within twenty-four (24) months after Member reaches Diamond level.
• One-time complimentary dinner for two (2) at select Specialty Restaurant. Diamond Member will receive a coupon representing the Benefit and identifying participating Specialty Restaurant(s) after the Cruise in which Member qualifies for the Diamond Level. Benefit includes cost of two (2) cover charges for dinner. Benefit does not include gratuity or the cost of beverages. Diamond Member may make advance reservations on Carnival.com or onboard. If making reservations onboard, for all evenings other than the evening of embarkation, reservation must be made at least 24 hours in advance. Reservations not guaranteed. Member must present coupon to the Maître d’ or Host of the Specialty Restaurant onboard the ship. Not all ships feature a Specialty Restaurant. Please visit Carnival.com to confirm that a particular ship features a Specialty Restaurant.
• VIFP Club luggage tag set, presented once at Diamond level.
• Dedicated shoreside toll-free number to assist with booking Cruises or reservations on already booked Cruises.

[mz-s]

https://www.carnival.com/vifp/benefits

[BlerkOne]

The terms and conditions are what members should read occasionally.

 

https://www.carnival.com/vifp/terms-and-conditions

 

 

[Djptcp]

Thanks for your replies.

[lazydayz]

Thanks for posting the benefits.  Didn’t realize the one year booking deadline for upgrade or free extra guests.  I am going to have to plan and book our sisters cruise for next year.