We just made Pinnacle on Freedom, end of June. Although they do not do an actual VIP event, they gave us a private party in the library. Captain, loyalty ambassador, cruise director, hotel director, and a couple of other officers were present. Photographer took pictures which they delivered to our cabin the next day. They made us a Pineapple Cake, gave us a bottle of champagne. It was very nice and they made us feel very special.
I went to the LA the day we boarded and she already had it in her notes that we were making Pinnacle on the cruise. We also earned our 10th crystal block on Freedom. Pinnacle benefits start once your points actually hit. I already booked our free cruise and now just have to wait for our actual Pinnacle package to arrive. They said it could take up to 3 months before we get it. Our next cruise is in a month on Freedom and we will get the Pinnacle benefits on that one.
Super excited to finally have made it.