deborahjo Posted December 30, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Has anyone heard if Carnival Corp is considering crossing cruise lines? Reason I ask is because I need 10 days to move to next level. I have 7 days on Princess. Would put us closer. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare crewsweeper Posted December 30, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 30, 2016 While owned by the same umbrella corporation, Carnival Corporation, each cruise line is an independent entity/subsidiary and sets it's own rewards/upgrades. They are related to cruising on the ships of that line/ subsidiary--Carnival, Princess, HAL, et.al.-- not to cruising under the umbrella corporation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparky2 Posted December 30, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 30, 2016 Has anyone heard if Carnival Corp is considering crossing cruise lines? Reason I ask is because I need 10 days to move to next level. I have 7 days on Princess. Would put us closer. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That would really be nice because we'd then try another cruiseline. However, as of now, that probably won't happen. The other lines usually are more expensive. There are so many Platinum/Diamond cruisers on Carnival vs. their other lines. I really don't know if what I said is true or not, but I expect it is true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic6318 Posted December 31, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hi there As much as I enjoy cruising with Carnival, the perks are not significant (other cruise lines do seem to give much better perks) for me to restrict my searches for value, in fact I am hoping to find better value with other cruise lines. Then I know I did my job as an informed consumer. Best perk (and it is available for all CCL companies) is the OBC for shareholders. have a great cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanmarcosman Posted December 31, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) I've often thought it would be a sound business investment for the Carnival Corporation to encourage sampling of their other brands by extending a one-time transfer of days cruised on the other brand to the brand normally sailed. Some people may move up the brand ladder by extending this offer and if not the Carnival Corporation hasn't lost anything and have rewarded loyalty at the same time. My suggestion would be for any cruise length and again a one time offer. I tried a 7 night with Princess and found it to be loaded with recent arrivals to the middle class who had delusions of grandeur. It was back to Carnival for us but I'd appreciate the 7 nights credited to my Carnival account to acknowledge that at least I tried another of their brands. Edited December 31, 2016 by sanmarcosman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovlii Posted December 31, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 31, 2016 There has been no talk of the cruise lines of CCL, combining or considerations made for their loyalty programs. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deborahjo Posted December 31, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Thanks all. Just not heard about it but hey there is always hope. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazza_0712 Posted December 31, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 31, 2016 While owned by the same umbrella corporation, Carnival Corporation, each cruise line is an independent entity/subsidiary and sets it's own rewards/upgrades. They are related to cruising on the ships of that line/ subsidiary--Carnival, Princess, HAL, et.al.-- not to cruising under the umbrella corporation. The only exception to this that I know of, is cruising on P&O Australia which adds to your Princess Captain's Circle status progression. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted December 31, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Just do the cruise that suits you...don't worry about levels or perks! The VACATION is the thing! The "perks" are just that...perks. If a cruise suits you...take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted December 31, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 31, 2016 We have recently started cruising on Princess and strongly prefer it for European cruises. Wish they would combine loyalty programs but all indications is it will not happen anytime soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnstars Posted December 31, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I WISH they merged. :( I would be almost Platinum by now on Princess which I believe has nicer perks then Carnival. I do know that you can still get past guest rates if you go from Carnival to Princess or vs. You just have to call to get that set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted December 31, 2016 #12 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I WISH they merged. :( I would be almost Platinum by now on Princess which I believe has nicer perks then Carnival. I do know that you can still get past guest rates if you go from Carnival to Princess or vs. You just have to call to get that set up. Free internet minutes for platinum is nice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted December 31, 2016 #13 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Think about it, there already are Thousands of platinum and diamond cruises, on Carnival. It isn't much special, and frankly- not that difficult to get platinum. IF they were to combine all the lines- wouldn't it occur to the "wishers" that the numbers are going to be MUCH higher to "obtain" the top levels? Do you really think that current numbers with 75+ days are suddenly going to become top tier on all the lines? I cruise for itineraries. I don't cruise for any perks. I want my cruises priced lower. Extra perks are paid for with higher fares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseAddictSD Posted December 31, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Mr. Heald was on my cruise and his response was that there has been a lot of requests for it. I too believe it could help the business plan but I am not CEO. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.Oceanlover Posted December 31, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Free internet minutes for platinum is nice Yes it is. I don't usually use the internet but when I am on Princess and get it for free I do.[emoji14] Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted December 31, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Yes it is. I don't usually use the internet but when I am on Princess and get it for free I do.[emoji14] Bill Sent from my SM-G935V using Forums mobile app Next year we turn platinum on princess and looking forward to that. Only problem is they have lots of plats and diamonds so speed is slower than ccl but still nice benefit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted December 31, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I just don't see them doing that. Brand identity still has a place even if they are all owned by the same corporation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted December 31, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Don't see it happening. That being said, I would never cruise for perks, I cruise for the sea. Purchase the cruise you want, not the one that get's you the most perks. If you get some perks after purchasing the cruise you want, just consider that a bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted December 31, 2016 #19 Share Posted December 31, 2016 We have recently started cruising on Princess and strongly prefer it for European cruises. Wish they would combine loyalty programs but all indications is it will not happen anytime soon. On the other hand, how would you feel if they combined the programs but used Carnival's perks for both lines? Probably don't want to see them combined now, do you? ;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted December 31, 2016 #20 Share Posted December 31, 2016 On the other hand, how would you feel if they combined the programs but used Carnival's perks for both lines? Probably don't want to see them combined now, do you? ;):D We would still be ahead when we sail on Princess so would be happy. CCL's laundry is better than Princess. And might try another one of Carnivals lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted December 31, 2016 #21 Share Posted December 31, 2016 We would still be ahead when we sail on Princess so would be happy. CCL's laundry is better than Princess. And might try another one of Carnivals lines. Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Slam the laundry with triple the amount, for more "perk" people every week. I'm a firm believer in the cruise lines remaining separate. I've attained my status with each by SAILING on them. Not the easy way, through a back door. There are already thousands of people who already quality just like I have- by sailing on them. How "special" do you think the perks will be, when half the ship has them? Along with the increased costs, that are going to be paid for by the passenger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted December 31, 2016 #22 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) We would still be ahead when we sail on Princess so would be happy. CCL's laundry is better than Princess. And might try another one of Carnivals lines. Try them anyway. Didn't you enjoy cruising when you didn't have perks? Different lines give you different itineraries, different private islands, different types of ships, different practices on board. A cruise isn't a wife so try them all. ;):D Edited December 31, 2016 by Computer Nerd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Budget Queen Posted December 31, 2016 #23 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Try them anyway. Didn't you enjoy cruising when you didn't have perks? Different lines give you different itineraries, different private islands, different types of ships, different practices on board. A cruise isn't a wife so try them all. ;):D I clearly saw the "no other line- perks too important" thinking on the Vista. Actually shocked me, all the people who claimed they wouldn't sail any other line because they were "platinum/diamond". Many were all "excited", for bookings to open up on the next new ship in Europe and the braggarts were alive and well with those claiming they were the "first" to book the cruise we were on- over 500 days prior. :) Interesting thinking- I thought- yeah- stick with mostly the Caribbean and and wait years for Europe?? Not my travel thinking. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebJ14 Posted December 31, 2016 #24 Share Posted December 31, 2016 (edited) We would still be ahead when we sail on Princess so would be happy. CCL's laundry is better than Princess. And might try another one of Carnivals lines. I am Diamond on CCL and Platinum on Princess. We always book a suite on Princess as they are often cheaper than Carnival, have amazing balconies and have great perks including free laundry. The laundry goes out in a bag and comes back on hangars and is all ironed!!! Way better than Carnival. They even did a great job cleaning my evening gown when a drunk woman poured a sticky cocktail down my back in the theater. I don't dare send any of my stuff out on Carnival, just my husbands underwear and tee shirts. We get enough minutes between the 2 of us on Princess for being Platinum that we don't ever have to pay for Internet on Princess. I would love it if they matched status when you sailed on another line like they do on RCCL. We are Diamond on RCCL, so that makes us Elite on Celebrity and also gives us an elevated status on Azamara. Oh, to sail as an Elite on Princess by virtue of being Diamond on CCL! That would be wonderful! Edited December 31, 2016 by DebJ14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted December 31, 2016 #25 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Slam the laundry with triple the amount, for more "perk" people every week. I'm a firm believer in the cruise lines remaining separate. I've attained my status with each by SAILING on them. Not the easy way, through a back door. There are already thousands of people who already quality just like I have- by sailing on them. How "special" do you think the perks will be, when half the ship has them? Along with the increased costs, that are going to be paid for by the passenger. Why do you think I was slamming the laundry on Princess. Just think it is better to get it back same day on Carnival instead of waiting 2-3 days on Princess. Nothing more nothing less Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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