New "Platinum" perks/benefits?

[Avril]

I know there are probably about 2,000,000 threads on this topic already but this is a busy time for my job (I work for a car racing team) so I don't have the time or energy to look through them all, sorry about that!! :o

I'm Platinum (or at least, I was under the old system) and I was just wondering, what are the perks/benefits for "Platinum" or whatever they call it now) under the new system? I just hope I haven't lost VIP Embarkation, that's the perk I love most (soooo much fun being on of the 1st to board the ship)!! :D Can anyone tell me what the new perks/benifits are or is there somewhere I can find them without to much trouble (for some reason, I could never find the benefits before on Carnival's website)?

Also, will I still be considered Platinum or do I have to work towards (not that it's hard work) and look forward to getting there all over again? I remember before how far off it seemed and how hard it seemed to attain (but soooo worth it) and really don't want to go through that again!! :eek: Haha, I remember on my 9th Carnival cruise (it was on the Freedom - sad I remember that isn't it?) I had a suite as there were 3 of us and we knew we couldn't fit into a regular balcony cabin (or anything else), so we had VIP Embarkation. I was talking to a lady (Dawn, scary I remember that as well) in the VIP Waiting area when we were waiting to board the ship and we were talking about our cruise histories. She was (still is?) Platinum. I remember saying "I can't wait to be Platinum and get to do this every time" and Dawn said said "Next time", that's all and exactly what she said "Next time". It seemed soooo far off and such an incredible accomplishment. Love it (being Platinum hat is)!!!! :D Anyone else have any "Becoming Platinum" stories? Sorry, waaaaaa off track here!! :o

So, to try and get back on track here, what are the new "Platinum" benefits and will I still be considered Platinum? I was just on Carnival's website and according to that, I have 82 dys sailed.

Even though Disney was my 1st thought, I am looking at Carnival with my boyfriend and his daughter for our 1st cruise together so that's why I'm wondering. I'd love to make them feel like their getting the "Royal" treatment by being among the 1st to board!!!!

Thanks so much!!!! :D

And again, SORRY, I'm really good on going off on tangents/rants!!!!

[Randisoko]

There is a sticky at the top of the page that will tell you all you've ever wanted to know and more :)

[golfadj]

You need 70 points or 70 days to be platinum still but much more detal info in the sticky.

[firefly333]

In short, yes, still platinum

 

yes still vip embarkation and ebarkation.

 

some perks were lost.. no guaranteed dining time, now you are priority, you have to be dimaond now to get that.

 

free casino slot tournament is now buy one for $20 to get one free.

 

Laundry now limited to 3 I think .. never used it

 

A couple of other things I cant remember off the top of my head.

 

Only thing I mind is losing the slot pull free entry.

[Chigirlcruzin]

If you were platinum before, you will still be platinum regardless of how many days/points you have. In fact, they are even giving people until the end of 2013 to qualify for platinum the old way.

 

Platinum members lose the free slot tournament entry as it is now buy one get one. We also get bumped from guaranteed dining selection to priority. Finally, they limit the free laundry to 3 bags per 7+ day cruise per platinum member, 2 bags per sailing for shorter cruises. They laundry info may not be 100% accurate; I never send out my laundry so I didn't pay attention all that closely.

[Alliezona09]

Platinum VIFP Club Sail & Sign Card

Eligible to receive Member Offers, which may be subject to additional limitations, terms and conditions as may be identified by CCL at the time of offer.

One (1) complimentary specialty coffee, soda or alcoholic beverage with a value no greater than $9.00 + gratuity at Punchliner Comedy Brunch, Breakfast in Main Dining Room or Lunch in Main Dining Room. Alcoholic beverages may only be consumed by adults over the age of 21.

Member E-Newsletter

Invitation to the GPD Party on 5+ day Cruises. Members will receive complimentary drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) and hors d’oeuvres at each GPD Party. Only Members age 21 and over may receive alcoholic beverages.

Priority Boarding. Subject to availability at port of embarkation. Priority boarding only available for initial embarkation at outset of Cruise.

Pin identifying CCL ship and year of Cruise provided on each Cruise.

Priority seating in Main Dining Room for dinner only. CCL does not guarantee that Member will receive requested seating time.

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.

Casino: Complimentary 2nd casino tournament entry with the purchase of a casino tournament entry. Member must contact the Casino Cashier to purchase initial tournament entry and obtain complimentary 2nd casino tournament entry, Member must be 18 years or older to participate in Casino tournaments and the 2nd casino tournament entry may be used for either a 2nd tournament or for a 2nd player at least 18 years of age. Limit one (1) complimentary casino tournament entry per Cruise per Platinum Member. No substitution for Members younger than 18 years of age. Additional rules regarding use of Casino facilities may apply.

Complimentary Arcade credit for guests of Platinum Members who are under the age of 18. Benefit limited to Five Dollars ($5.00) worth of Arcade credit per Platinum Member per Cruise. Additional rules regarding use of Arcade facilities may apply. No substitution for Members 18 years of age and older.

Complimentary Wash/Fold Service. Limit two (2) bags per Platinum Member on a 3 – 6 day Cruise and limit three (3) bags per Platinum Member on a 7+ day Cruise.

CCL logo gift item on each Cruise. Benefit subject to availability. No substitution if item is unavailable.

Dedicated Member Services phone number onboard.

Dedicated line at Guest Services Desk onboard.

Priority Debarkation. Subject to availability at port of debarkation. Priority/Express Debarkation only available at final debarkation at end of Cruise.

Priority Tender Boarding. Available only for ship-to-shore. Subject to availability at applicable ports.

Priority Spa Reservations. Reservations must be made prior to 6:00PM 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.

[firefly333]

We used to get two things each cruise, the little cakes like things and the things with shrimp and meat stuff, that I was always afraid to eat, no telling how long they sat out.

 

Now we get one chocolate delight.

 

I was hoping they would make the chocolate covered stawberries permanent I got last january. .. this is different.

[Avril]

Thank everyone!! :D Even though I'm still nbot happy with some things going on with Carnival, I'm still looking forward to sailing with them again!! :D

 

In short, yes, still platinum

 

yes still vip embarkation and ebarkation.

 

some perks were lost.. no guaranteed dining time, now you are priority, you have to be dimaond now to get that.

 

free casino slot tournament is now buy one for $20 to get one free.

 

Laundry now limited to 3 I think .. never used it

 

A couple of other things I cant remember off the top of my head.

 

Only thing I mind is losing the slot pull free entry.

 

Thanks!! :D Guarenteed dining was nice but priority is still pretty good (I do love ,my late dining which I am going to miss on my NCL cruise in December)!! SO HAPPY that I still get VIP EMbarkation!! :D I don't really care about anything else, no offence to anybody who does care but I don't see the big deal about getting your laundry done for free, I'd rather not worry about it and deal with it when I get home!! just me though.

 

If you were platinum before, you will still be platinum regardless of how many days/points you have. In fact, they are even giving people until the end of 2013 to qualify for platinum the old way.

 

Platinum members lose the free slot tournament entry as it is now buy one get one. We also get bumped from guaranteed dining selection to priority. Finally, they limit the free laundry to 3 bags per 7+ day cruise per platinum member, 2 bags per sailing for shorter cruises. They laundry info may not be 100% accurate; I never send out my laundry so I didn't pay attention all that closely.

 

Don't ever use the casino so don't care about that. You mean, we didn't have to do a B2B in December/January so my Mom could be Platinum before they changed everything? Oh well, we had a blast and I can't wait to do another B2B!! :D

[cathyz]

You need 70 points or 70 days to be platinum still but much more detal info in the sticky.

Actually, it's 75 days/points.

[Georgiagolfer]

Actually, it's 75 days/points.

 

You are correct.