wanderingjew

When Arnold Donald first took over, there was a press release where he stated that he wanted to combine loyalty programs. We see what happened to that!

 

Now RCI is a different matter, as they have less cruise lines. Thus, being "Elite" on Celebrity, I joined the RCCL C&A society and instantly became "Diamond", and I have yet to sail them!

 

Now let's look at this to extremes. Let's say you are "Platinum" on CCL, and I am Platinum on Cunard. What level would you expect to be on Cunard, and don't even think of saying "Platinum". I'm not a snob, and not bragging, but on my over a dozen Cunard cruises including 3 TAs, I have probably spent as much as over 30+ CCL cruises. One alone was $15,000, and not in a suite either. Thus, some can view it not just as "points", but $$$$$ spent.

 

Frankly, I would resent a CCL Platinum to become Platinum on Cunard.

If you want to try the upscale CCL brands, then just go on them, and if you like them, then continue to establish your points.

 

Now, if I went on CCL, based on my Cunard status, I would expect to become Platinum instantly! However, the reverse will not work.

 

I do not understand how some "perks" will get someone to try another cruise line in the family, especially if that line costs 2-4++ times more, and with Cunard, demands proper evening dress (bring a suit or tux, guys).

 

RCI is one thing, but I do not see this happening with Carnival.

 

Nomex suit on! :D

My last crossing on QE2 I was forced to pay an extra $6 because they had the nerve to move me from a MO to a QO LOL:D

It doesn't sound horrible at all. It's factual.

 

You wouldn't be happy that someone could be collecting economy air miles and then think its ok to exchange them for a business class flight would you.

I usually fly as cheap as possible but accumulated enough miles to fly First to Australia for free

Hotels also combine their loyalty programs as well as some rent a car companies. It would be great if Carnival Corp would do it.

So does the BRILLIANT RCCL :D

No.

 

Closest is Park Cafe, open until 1am or 2am.

To quote my WEF John Heald "That would be BRILLIANT" LOL :D :D :D

Does it have a 24 venue like the Promenade cafe?

just another example of Carnival's "race to the bottom". There has been, over the past several years, a steady decline in services. Rather than asking for, they would have done better, if passengers would have declined services.

Carnival used to be cheapest and the best value

definitely not the best value

not necessarily the cheapest

"I DON'T sail Carnival because it's cheap" :mad: :D :p

Does anyone have a scan?

Is t still available in moderno?

Do they still deliver it to the cabins on last night?

I love when people blow off the savings as no big deal. Means one person less out there trying to get them. They can go ahead and keep paying full price. Me i'm going to enjoy the savings as much as I can. The points are free and at the hunt is fun. It's actually gotten easier as of late.

The only problem with this deal its on CCL LOL :D

I am also interested in this and would love to know about how much it will cost to go to Puerto Plata and if any of the Taxi's take credit card.

I have not seen a Credit Card machine in any cab in Puerto Plata I usually sit in the front seat i always pay in pesos but cabs accept dollars

Taxi is 35 each way for 1-5 passengers I saw the prices yesterday

The MDR will now be called >>>>>>Mickey D's

They would have to IMPROVE the FOOD in MDR to do that LOL :D

Hasbro is a sorry excuse for "entertainment" even one night. It could be a sea day afternoon for families maybe, but having seen it once, I'll not waste my time again. Carnival's entertainment cutbacks are my #1 frustration with the line.

That & lousy food in MDR

Does anybody know how do you get your UBP sticker?

This is just our opinion, but my husband and I compiled a review of our RC Oasis of the Seas cruise two weeks ago on our blog. We usually sail Carnival, so much of this review compares Oasis to our recent experiences on Carnival, particularly the Breeze (which we sailed in 2013 and 2014). Hope it's helpful!

 

http://ourbarbiedreamhouse.blogspot.com/2015/09/review-of-oasis-of-seas-versus-carnival.html

Oasis = Buick

CCL= Yugo

:D :D

Yes, not a large base. But the same person popping up in each thread about a cutback to say 'Well, it doesn't matter to me, and it sucked anyway, it shouldn't matter to you, they are a for profit business, yadda yadda yadda' doesn't help. If people don't care they are welcome to state their opinions, but to continually reinforce them in such a way as to downplay the opinions of others who are impacted certainly isn't going to help anything.

 

Do *I* like lobster? No. Does my wife? yes. Do we regularly go out for lobster? No. Hardly ever. It's a cruise tradition / cruise treat. Carnivals making the experience more like Motel 6. Well, at Motel 6 they leave the light on for you. I guess this is more like Motel 5.

Motel -6 :D

it won't be long until they stop serving them on all cruises!:( they are seeing all these remarks that people don't care.

Exactly within 3 months Mr Bluster will post " Due to the success of the BRILLIANT no lobster on the 5 days or less cruises, we will not serve Lobster Tails for free.

Cheers Mate" :D

The cost of the lobsters are minuscule in the grand scheme of food costs and it looks as though other "specials" are being substituted that isn't exactly cheap food. Good heavens...you can get those same rubbery lobsters at "red lobster", they don't taste that good there, either.

As does the piece of shoe leather that CCL calls Prime Rib :D :D

We are in St Thomas on the Carnival Liberty. All passengers were evacuated off the ship at 11:45 am. We do not know what is going on.

How much damage was done?

CCL has their best beards working on it :D :D

Because they are near the elevator shafts?

If private Carnival would have no responsibility. Hope nobody got hurt.

Dave thanks for the offer. Lets see what 2016 brings:)

No problem just have stu IM me and will take you to great fish restaurant just west of the pier

If private Carnival would have no responsibility. Hope nobody got hurt.

If you go to Amber Cove when I am there I will show you around with novia and no problem with the taxi i use him a lot :D