jsscuba2 Posted August 13, 2015 #1 Share Posted August 13, 2015 What benefit would you like added to the VFIP program and at what level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted August 13, 2015 #2 Share Posted August 13, 2015 What benefit would you like added to the VFIP program and at what level. I'd like to see a level between Platinum and Diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlrm Posted August 13, 2015 #3 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I would like to see a silver level added between Red and Gold. I think the 50 day stretch between gold and platinum is too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted August 13, 2015 #4 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Even though we're already Diamond, I think there should be a level between Platinum and Diamond because 125 days is a big stretch. For the Diamond level, I would like to see some free internet time and make the one time perks of free specialty dining and category upgrades on every cruise not just once in a lifetime. Or it could be a discount on cabins like Royal has. Free drinks every night would be nice too. Oh, and bring back the free slot tournament. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtoby Posted August 13, 2015 #5 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Even though we're already Diamond, I think there should be a level between Platinum and Diamond because 125 days is a big stretch. For the Diamond level, I would like to see some free internet time and make the one time perks of free specialty dining and category upgrades on every cruise not just once in a lifetime. Or it could be a discount on cabins like Royal has. Free drinks every night would be nice too. Oh, and bring back the free slot tournament. Oh and a free 1 hr shopping spree in the Jewelry Store, and 2 free bottle of liquor from the fun shops, and our own dedicated elevator......SMH..... I'd like to see lots of things but be real......(and humble) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted August 13, 2015 #6 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I don't think we need to get all of that but it was asked what we would like to see. It would be nice if Carnival would have its' top perks comparable to what other lines have. Realistically, it could be a free specialty dinner every x number of cruises or a percentage discount off of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandij Posted August 13, 2015 #7 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I agree there needs to be another level between platinum and diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeyluver Posted August 13, 2015 #8 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I also agree there should be a level between platinum and diamond. Also BRING BACK THE FUTURE CRUISE CERTIFICATE!! I am not ready to book my next cruise while on a cruise ( by husbands orders! :rolleyes:) but I would buy a couple certificates for future use!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2015 #9 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Free access to the pay spas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fitzget Posted August 13, 2015 #10 Share Posted August 13, 2015 You mean VIFP? :D ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted August 13, 2015 #11 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Even though we're already Diamond, I think there should be a level between Platinum and Diamond because 125 days is a big stretch. For the Diamond level, I would like to see some free internet time and make the one time perks of free specialty dining and category upgrades on every cruise not just once in a lifetime. Or it could be a discount on cabins like Royal has. Free drinks every night would be nice too. Oh, and bring back the free slot tournament. As a fellow diamond would like it but realistically dont see it happening. Since Princess gives free internet time wish CCL would do the same. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okgirl Posted August 13, 2015 #12 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I'm already Diamond too and I would like to see a discount at the specialty restaurants. I don't think it should be free but maybe 25% off for Platinums and 50% off for Diamonds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted August 13, 2015 #13 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I need to make another comment to robtoby. There are a lot of nice perks when you reach Platinum at 75 days. It takes another 125 days to reach Diamond status and the perks pretty much are the same with the exception of the two one time forever perks of a free specialty dinner and an upgrade, plus the Diamond event which varies widely among the ships. I think that for more than 1 1/2 times the Platinum days there should be more and/or better perks for becoming Diamond. I don't know about being humble but I am very grateful that we can cruise as much as we do and I wouldn't put someone down just because they are Platinum, or for that matter, red or gold. Everyone has to start somewhere and the joy of cruising is a nice perk in itself. My point is that if there is a loyalty program to get customers to stay with your brand then the perks should reflect that. It's been speculated that Carnival wants to attract more first time cruisers and is not that concerned about repeat passengers. I think the loyalty program supports that theory and that's why a lot of Diamond, and even Platinum, guests are branching out to other lines. We happen to like Carnival mostly because of the great people that we have met on board. Yes, I am talking about the staff and crew and they are what makes the cruise for us. I don't know what your status is but keep cruising. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted August 13, 2015 #14 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I also agree there should be a level between platinum and diamond. Also BRING BACK THE FUTURE CRUISE CERTIFICATE!! I am not ready to book my next cruise while on a cruise ( by husbands orders! :rolleyes:) but I would buy a couple certificates for future use!! We book a dummy cruises when we sail. I book the shortest, furthest out sailing available using PAST GUEST RATE only. (In February, we booked a three day cruise for April 2017. We have NO intention of taking that cruise.) I watch and wait and when the perfect cruise comes along, I call my PVP to transfer the booking to the new sailing. I do pay the additional deposit amount and the obc adjusts according to the length of the new cruise. I have cancelled a couple of dummy bookings with no issues and received a full refund of the deposit paid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted August 13, 2015 #15 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I think that the Diamond level should have the dinner included every cruise. :) There is too little difference between Platinum and Diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamon Posted August 13, 2015 #16 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I would also like to see the free specialty dining and cabin upgrade given more than just one time when someone is Diamond. In general, Carnival benefits, especially for their Diamond level cruisers who are their top cruisers are lacking compared to most other cruise lines. Back in November of 2014, CEO Arnold Donald mentioned that, "Definitely plans are in the works for a loyalty program that would cut across the nine brands. We do not have that ready yet, but it's coming down the pike." I would like to hear more about this, but first I guess we must find out how long this "pike" is, since it has been over 7 months since he made that statement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA Dutchman Posted August 13, 2015 #17 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Carnival need to separate Platinum and Diamond for embarkation if there are Diamonds there when it starts. After 1 Diamond cruise , Diamond becomes a joke of the cruise lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmasNana Posted August 13, 2015 #18 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I too think there should be another level between platinum and diamond. I think the proposed level between platinum and diamond should have the free happy hour drinks and balcony discounts that RCL has. Diamond needs more perks than exist right now. Perhaps as Royal does be able to pick some of your gifts such as bottle of wine/champagne or whatever. Discount in dining rooms I think would also be appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdmundXXIII Posted August 13, 2015 #19 Share Posted August 13, 2015 I would also like to see the free specialty dining and cabin upgrade given more than just one time when someone is Diamond. In general, Carnival benefits, especially for their Diamond level cruisers who are their top cruisers are lacking compared to most other cruise lines. Back in November of 2014, CEO Arnold Donald mentioned that, "Definitely plans are in the works for a loyalty program that would cut across the nine brands. We do not have that ready yet, but it's coming down the pike." I would like to hear more about this, but first I guess we must find out how long this "pike" is, since it has been over 7 months since he made that statement. If that is implemented, I wonder if they would combine days / points currently held by a single person across multiple brands. If my loyalty points stacked from each brand, I'd be higher for that combined, cumulative number than I am now for any individual cruise line. Wonder how that will work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted August 13, 2015 #20 Share Posted August 13, 2015 As a retired Computer Engineer, and a Diamond member, the LAST thing I want to do on a cruise is get on a computer, so I couldn't care less about free internet. I would like to see a discount of 5 or 10% for Diamond members, on all Carnival cruises. Free, or heavily discounted specialty restaurants would also be a nice perk. :cool: "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDRebel Posted August 13, 2015 #21 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Maybe a real level perk between blue and platinum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavarreCruiser Posted August 13, 2015 #22 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Royal has a pinnacle level at 700 points, I would like to see Carnival implement another level above 200 days that includes a few more perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mnh Posted August 13, 2015 #23 Share Posted August 13, 2015 Balcony discounts like Royal has....amounts vary by loyalty level and length of cruise. I am a Diamond Plus and on a 7 night cruise I receive a $250 discount on balcony or above cabin. To me the discount is the best loyalty perk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted August 13, 2015 #24 Share Posted August 13, 2015 A true discount for Platinum/Diamond members who book their next cruise. Make it a good one and I'll book it on board while I'm cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted August 13, 2015 #25 Share Posted August 13, 2015 One thought that has been mentioned is a 365 day level for one year on Carnival. I like that and will reach that next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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