Miss Picante Posted September 12, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Yes, I know the Carnival web site still lists a drink coupon for the last evening as a perk for gold members. But we are just back from the September 5 sailing of the Liberty and were told by guest services that it has been phased out and is no longer awarded, regardless of what the on line description of member benefits says. Has this happened to anyone else? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erinmarie424 Posted September 12, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I didn't get one on either of my last two cruises Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quest2best Posted September 12, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2016 We were on the Valor last week and the free drink coupons were in our stateroom along with the VIFP pins. The coupons were good anywhere after 5pm on the last night of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpugirl27 Posted September 12, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2016 So, then this means there is no difference between red and gold now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted September 12, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Was your cruise at least 5 days? Because those are the only ones that get the coupon. From the Carnival website: Appreciation drink on 5+ day cruises (on the last evening of the cruise after 5pm I know the ")" is missing on the end, but I copied and pasted it right from the VIFP section and that's how it is. It really drives me crazy, though! Edited September 12, 2016 by firemanbobswife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted September 12, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Last Cruise I am Platinum and partner is not, I got mine good for Breakfast Lunch or Brunch and they got theirs for the last evening after 5pm. That was Aug 20th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHilla619 Posted September 12, 2016 #7 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Hmm, my GF got her's on our Sunshine cruise last month. How many nights was your cruise? I'm wondering if Carnival is getting rid of them on shorter cruises, kind of like they did with the lobster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maldenmusic Posted September 12, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2016 We both got our free drink coupons on our 5 day July cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joaljoe Posted September 12, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2016 We were on the Glory this year in January on a 7 day cruise and didn't get any. Last year we sailed on the Sunshine for 8 days and didn't get any either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz-s Posted September 12, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Hmm, my GF got her's on our Sunshine cruise last month. How many nights was your cruise? I'm wondering if Carnival is getting rid of them on shorter cruises, kind of like they did with the lobster. You only get them on 5+ day cruises anyway. To the OP: I'm sure Carnival Corporate would love to hear about the drink coupon not being awarded. There is nothing on the website that says it's no longer being offered. As long as the guest is Gold and the cruise is 5 or more days long, you get a coupon good on the last night after 5PM for a free drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dna529 Posted September 12, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2016 We got ours in August on the Valor (all 4 of us) Sent from my SM-G900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kmae777 Posted September 12, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 12, 2016 We just got off a 7 day Alaska cruise on the Carnival Legend. We are Gold level and we got our free drink on the last day. The other people are correct, your cruise must be 5 days or more to get it. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isaiahsnana Posted September 12, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 12, 2016 We got ours on the Breeze in August. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol TC Posted September 12, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Was on Fasination and family got the coupons in Aug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted September 12, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) Last Carnival cruise we took was at the end of February of this year (7 days) and we knew ahead of time that the only free drink we would receive at our gold level would be a free bottle of water. But even that was appreciated since we both have daily meds we take so the bottles (one each) came in handy. Edited September 12, 2016 by lady_cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamecock_Cruiser Posted September 12, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 12, 2016 I just took a 5 day on September 3rd. I just tuned gold and got a pin, bottle of water, and a free drink coupon to use after 5pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pohlerbear Posted September 12, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) All four of us got it on our Pride cruise last month, although it was useless for DH and I who had CHEERS Edited September 12, 2016 by pohlerbear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMSACE6 Posted September 12, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 12, 2016 (edited) I am just back from a 6 day cruise on Splendor. I got the coupon on the last day ( I used it even though I had cheers:p) Just because! there was a paper in my room on boarding day, saying that I would receive one free bottle of water, a drink coupon and a gold pin. I got the water, the coupon, but no pin. And I really don't want or need those pins anyway. Carnival is getting more inconsistent than ever. Still I had a good cruise, not great, but good. Will post a members review in a day or so. Edited September 12, 2016 by SMSACE6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnsnowbunny Posted September 12, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Just off the Pride today and we got our pins and drink coupon the first night. Used them at dinner last night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sg4crzn Posted September 12, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Last Cruise I am Platinum and partner is not, I got mine good for Breakfast Lunch or Brunch and they got theirs for the last evening after 5pm. That was Aug 20th. What is their reasoning for the platinum drink only in the dining room and gold can be anywhere? Seems backwards to me. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted September 12, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 12, 2016 What is their reasoning for the platinum drink only in the dining room and gold can be anywhere? Seems backwards to me. Sent from my iPhone using Forums The Platinum one can be used any day at Breakfast Lunch or Brunch in the dining room. The Gold one can only be used the last night of the cruise after 530 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseHealing Posted September 12, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 12, 2016 CCL has not announced that change, so my guess is that the OP was not on a 5+ night cruise. If it is true I would expect the Gold members will flame up the boards. If true, the only cure for Gold members is to get themselves to Platinum as quickly as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Podna's Posted September 12, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 12, 2016 CCL has not announced that change, so my guess is that the OP was not on a 5+ night cruise. If it is true I would expect the Gold members will flame up the boards. Agreed. Just like everyone else responding, we received ours last month on a Triumph 5 day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted September 12, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 12, 2016 what is the limitations on the free drink?..if i do not drink alcohol, can i get soda instead? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WPTNGirl Posted September 12, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 12, 2016 what is the limitations on the free drink?..if i do not drink alcohol, can i get soda instead? Yes. My DH and I both got a Sprite at one of the bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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