Specific VIFP ????

[seb1104mom]

We have 54 VIFP on carnivals website and it says we need 21 more points to get to platinum however there's a yellow banner saying we need only 2 more cruises to advance to platinum. Which is it?. Anyone please clarify. Cause it appears to me we need to take at least 2 7-day cruises or am able to get into the platinum club another way. Thank you!

[Georgie562]

We have 54 VIFP on carnivals website and it says we need 21 more points to get to platinum however there's a yellow banner saying we need only 2 more cruises to advance to platinum. Which is it?. Anyone please clarify. Cause it appears to me we need to take at least 2 7-day cruises or am able to get into the platinum club another way. Thank you!

 

 

Looks like you have 8 Carnival Cruises under your belt.

If you complete 2 more sailings before 12/31/13 then you will become platinum. Unless of course you earn your 21 points before that.

 

http://www.carnival.com/loyalty/termsandconditions.aspx

[RuthlessBoss]

Take two short 3 or 4 day cruises and you are there;)

[Georgie562]

We have 54 VIFP on carnivals website and it says we need 21 more points to get to platinum however there's a yellow banner saying we need only 2 more cruises to advance to platinum. Which is it?. Anyone please clarify. Cause it appears to me we need to take at least 2 7-day cruises or am able to get into the platinum club another way. Thank you!

 

 

Where do you see that banner?

I currently have 7 cruises total but I don't see a banner advising me I only need 3 more cruises.

[seb1104mom]

Where do you see that banner?

I currently have 7 cruises total but I don't see a banner advising me I only need 3 more cruises.

 

It's right under my cruises, just above the history of your cruises.

[seb1104mom]

That's what I was planning on doing taking 2 5/6 day cruises but the points system threw me off and I don't want to take them if carnival is going by points cause ill never make it (21points) by 12/13.

[maryred]

Where do you see that banner?

I currently have 7 cruises total but I don't see a banner advising me I only need 3 more cruises.

 

The grandfathering for the old platinum system was limited to those that only had 2 or less cruise to reach their 10. For those of us that needed more I was just told by my PVP that if I did my 4 more before the end of Dec I could contact the VIFP coordinator to request that I be up graded to the Platinum status.

[maryred]

That's what I was planning on doing taking 2 5/6 day cruises but the points system threw me off and I don't want to take them if carnival is going by points cause ill never make it (21points) by 12/13.

 

If you can get those 2 cruises completed prior to Dec 31st, 2013 they will automatically credit you w/ Platinum status as if they were still doing the old system. No need to worry about the 21 days, they will just be added to the number of days till you reach Diamond status.

 

You may not receive your Platinum S&S at the dock check-in but the loyalty coordinated should be able to rectify the situation, make him/her your first stop after arriving for the start of your tenth cruise. Bring any documents like a print out of your VIFP profile page to support the proof this is the 10th time you boarded a Carnival ship. If you're doing a B2B talked to Guest Services before the end of the first leg to make sure you are all set up to start the second leg as a Platinum.

[serene56]

why spend the money taking two cruises to make you platinum. will be cheaper just to'purchase the FTTF program

[RuthlessBoss]

why spend the money taking two cruises to make you platinum. will be cheaper just to'purchase the FTTF program

FTTF doesn't do laundry,:cool:

[alabamaprincess]

FTTF also doesn't get you chocolate covered strawberries and tervis tumblers.

[maryred]

FttF will not provide you these perks either:

- Priority Main Dining Room and Specialty Restaurant reservations

- Priority Spa reservations

- Priority tender boarding (ship to shore only)

- Priority debarkation

- Unique, collectible ship and year specific pin received on each sailing

- Carnival logo gift on every sailing

- Casino: Buy 1 tournament entry, get 1 free

- Complimentary Arcade credits (valued at $5; guests under 18 only)

- Complimentary beverage at Punchliner Comedy Brunch (on ships where brunch is not available, complimentary beverage at breakfast or lunch in Main Dining Room)

[Susiecruisey]

Where do you see that banner?

I currently have 7 cruises total but I don't see a banner advising me I only need 3 more cruises.

 

 

You will only see that banner if you are 2 or less away. Its to try to intoce you to get those 2 this year. But by all means of you do take 3 you will be there as well

[francina]

What is Fttf?

[TrinaLC]

The grandfathering for the old platinum system was limited to those that only had 2 or less cruise to reach their 10. For those of us that needed more I was just told by my PVP that if I did my 4 more before the end of Dec I could contact the VIFP coordinator to request that I be up graded to the Platinum status.

 

Where do you see that? (That it only applies to those with 2 or more?)

 

We need 3, are sailing next week and doing a B2B in October.

 

Will we have a hassle making plat?

[near the beach]

As long as you have 10 cruises buy December 31st of this year you will become a platinum level cruiser. It doesn’t make any difference of the length of the cruises.

 

 

After December 31st you will need 75 days at sea to become platinum.

[serene56]

Where do you see that? (That it only applies to those with 2 or more?)

 

We need 3, are sailing next week and doing a B2B in October.

 

Will we have a hassle making plat?

 

 

you need 10 finished cruises before the end of 2013.

According to your past sailings that will give you 8.

check your past guest history

[Alliezona09]

FttF will not provide you these perks either:

- Priority Main Dining Room and Specialty Restaurant reservations

- Priority Spa reservations

- Priority tender boarding (ship to shore only)

- Priority debarkation

- Unique, collectible ship and year specific pin received on each sailing

- Carnival logo gift on every sailing

- Casino: Buy 1 tournament entry, get 1 free

- Complimentary Arcade credits (valued at $5; guests under 18 only)

- Complimentary beverage at Punchliner Comedy Brunch (on ships where brunch is not available, complimentary beverage at breakfast or lunch in Main Dining Room)

 

These are what you get with FTTF~ and priority tender is included~

Priority Security, Check-in and Express Boarding

Bypass lines and have exclusive security screening lanes. If you arrive after general boarding has begun, you may bypass the general boarding line and board via the Faster to the Fun lane. The quicker you are on the ship, the quicker you get to hold a frosty drink.

 

First Access to Stateroom

Your stateroom will be ready for you as soon as you board so you can relax or freshen up for all the fun you are about to have.

 

Express Luggage

Your luggage will be expedited to your stateroom so you can unpack and don your cruise attire first!

 

Guest Services

Quickly have any of your questions answered or requests addressed as you will have a dedicated phone and line at Guest Services.

 

Dining Reservations

Priority Main Dining Room and Specialty Restaurant reservations

 

Tender Priority

You will have priority tender from ship to shore (multiple departure times may be possible) so you can explore ashore as quickly as you want to.

[Alliezona09]

What is Fttf?

 

Faster to the Fun program~ It's only a a few ships right now~ here's a partial list~

Carnival Imagination

Carnival Liberty

Carnival Destiny

Carnival Valor

Carnival Ecstasy

Carnival Sensation

Carnival Dream

Carnival Triumph

Carnival Magic

you buy it for $49.95 listed under excursions for the home port~ and it gets you all the things listed in post above~

[seb1104mom]

Ok, I'll start lookin' now. We were already doing a 3 day in April w/o kids (:D) and in November do our normal 10+. Hope it all works out at the end cause I'm so looking forward to priority boarding and xtra perks like laundry..

 

 

Thanks for the 411, u guys rock.;)

[maryred]

Where do you see that? (That it only applies to those with 2 or more?)

 

We need 3, are sailing next week and doing a B2B in October.

 

Will we have a hassle making plat?

 

Carnival explained it in the VIFP direct mailer they sent out last June when the program changed.

Depending on what you consider a hassle, maybe. Because when they changed the requirements from # of cruises to # of days at sea they changed the computer program that handles your cruise docs as well. If you are booked and will finish your tenth cruise by Dec 31,2013 your cruise docs might not have you listed as Platinum automatically for that 10th cruise. You will have to seek out a Platinum coordinated, with proof this your 10th cruise (a print out of your VIFP profile page and current cruise docs should do), prior to going through the check in process to escort you through the line. Once that's done there is the chance that on board you will have to talk to guest services to make sure you get the rest of your premiums. This is where having a PVP to handle all the little bumps comes in handy.

[koikat]

I also had the yellow banner under the profile as well. It said sail two more times before the end of the year to get Platinum. I already have a sailing coming up next month and will plan another one before Dec.

 

I live on the west coast and there are not much options in itineraries. Haven't cruised Carnival in two years, so I hope its as fun as I remember.:cool: