TheBubbs Posted January 11, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The last 4 cruises I purchased faster to the fun and loved it! I read about chocolate covered Strawberry's and a logo gift. Will there be any other perks over FTTF ? Can I steer the ship for the captain? Can I blow the ships horn? Just kidding! But I am excited to learn anything that I don't know yet to maximize my vacation with carnival. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outsiders Posted January 11, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Congratulations :) Priority check-in and boarding Platinum and Diamond VIFP Party on 5+ day sailings (featuring complimentary drinks and appetizers) Complimentary beverage at Seaday brunch (on ships where brunch is not available, complimentary beverage at breakfast or lunch in Main Dining Room) “Chocolate Delight” strawberry plate (delivered to stateroom on 5+ day cruises) Unique, collectible pin (noting specific ship and year), received on each sailing Priority spa reservations Priority tender boarding (ship to shore only) Casino: Buy-one-get-one-free tournament entry (Blackjack or Slot only $5 worth of complimentary arcade credits (guests under 18 only) Carnival logo gift on every sail Priority Guest Services assistance by phone Priority line at onboard Guest Services desk Priority debarkation Priority reservations at Main Dining Room and Specialty Restaurant Complimentary Wash & Fold laundry service (2 bags on 3 – 6 day cruises, 3 bags on 7-12 day cruises, 5 bags on a 12+ day cruises ) You cannot steer the ship for the captain, But you can row the life boat if we go down. Edited January 11, 2017 by Outsiders Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanaoften Posted January 11, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 11, 2017 (edited) Aren't the strawberries a suite or Elite perk? We missed out otherwise!!![emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526] Oh shoot... you are talking about Carnival... oops!! Edited January 11, 2017 by Nanaoften Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted January 11, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Aren't the strawberries a suite or Elite perk? We missed out otherwise!!![emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526][emoji526] Sent from my iPad using Forums These are included in the Platinum benefits....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted January 11, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The last 4 cruises I purchased faster to the fun and loved it! I read about chocolate covered Strawberry's and a logo gift. Will there be any other perks over FTTF ? Can I steer the ship for the captain? Can I blow the ships horn? Just kidding! But I am excited to learn anything that I don't know yet to maximize my vacation with carnival. Dude :eek:. Welcome The Bubbs ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted January 11, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The last 4 cruises I purchased faster to the fun and loved it! I read about chocolate covered Strawberry's and a logo gift. Will there be any other perks over FTTF ? Can I steer the ship for the captain? Can I blow the ships horn? Just kidding! But I am excited to learn anything that I don't know yet to maximize my vacation with carnival. Congrats and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boozebabe Posted January 11, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I'll be a Platty on the first day of our Jan 29 cruise, We usually book a suite so some of the perks are included with that. But I'll be all over those strawberries LOL We don't cruise for perks. We cruise for fun. But the perks help make it more fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldenrod Posted January 11, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2017 We just became Elite on Princess, my wife is most excited about the free laundry service I'm happy about the the free bar service in the room with free liquor, PARTY! And all the other nice perks our next Princess cruise is next Dec. for 31 days LA to Rio. In a Penthouse Suite we are takings Viking River cruise in April for 21 days. In Europe. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBubbs Posted January 11, 2017 Author #9 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Omg my wife will love that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
springs741 Posted January 11, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Omg my wife will love that! No she won't. Everything is washed in HOT water and dried in a commercial dryer. Also very hot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted January 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The last 4 cruises I purchased faster to the fun and loved it! I read about chocolate covered Strawberry's and a logo gift. Will there be any other perks over FTTF ? Can I steer the ship for the captain? Can I blow the ships horn? Just kidding! But I am excited to learn anything that I don't know yet to maximize my vacation with carnival. Congrats! Make a list of the perks so you won't miss any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cr2zCr8zy Posted January 11, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The biggest perk is that you no longer have to purchase FTTF! Sent from my SM-G900T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcancruise Posted January 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 11, 2017 We are also turning platinum in April this year. I know many people complain about the lack of so called quality perks, but I say anything is something we didn't have before. We are most looking forward to the priority tender as we have three tender ports. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etchdreams Posted January 11, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 11, 2017 We turned platinum last year, and 2 days before we cruised we got a call for an upgrade. We took it and never received the perks, even the free water was no in the room waiting for us...lol.. We think the people that got our old room got all the free stuff.. Just hope it was not a first cruise for them and think you receive it all the time....LOL not upset, we went for a great cruise, and that is what we got... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port of Tampa Posted January 11, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Congratulations we pick up our Platinum S&S cards this Sunday for the first time! Anyone know what priority spa reservations means? Cheers and happy cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted January 11, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 11, 2017 The biggest perk is that you no longer have to purchase FTTF! Sent from my SM-G900T using Forums mobile app Plus you get to check in at a dedicated lounge and board before the FTTF group. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseHealing Posted January 11, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 11, 2017 We turned platinum last year, and 2 days before we cruised we got a call for an upgrade. We took it and never received the perks, even the free water was no in the room waiting for us...lol.. We think the people that got our old room got all the free stuff.. Just hope it was not a first cruise for them and think you receive it all the time....LOL not upset, we went for a great cruise, and that is what we got... Welcome to the cClub! Remember that gold members think we are way over perked. Jealous I say. Regarding your post you should have visited Guest Services. There is rarely a line, except Gold and lower in the regular line, and Guest Services seem to help out more knowing you are a true loyal Carnival cruiser. Our favorite perks are the Priority Check In and Lounge, Guest Service window, Free Laundry, access to our cabin once on board and the Return Cruiser Party. These perks keep us a Carnival Loyalist, although we do on rare occasion sail other cruise lines. We always go back to Carnival quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmukid87 Posted January 11, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 11, 2017 I won't be platinum for a few more years but these are the most valuable perks to me: 1. Not needing FTTF (saves $60+) 2. Complimentary Laundry (saves on packing) 3. I guess BOGO blackjack tournament entries are fun too The rest are "meh" for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etwright Posted January 11, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Congrats! We finally turned Platinum on our last cruise in August. It feels pretty good. :):D:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splintz Posted January 11, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 11, 2017 i will turn platinum on my upcoming vista cruise. i have a quick question about the priority tender. we have a tender to grand cayman. do we just go to the show room where the people with excursions meet to get off early. or do we have to go to guest services. and do they leave paperwork in your stateroom telling you your options to get off the ship in a tender port with priority status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted January 11, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Congratulations! Enjoy the cruise and the extras! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBubbs Posted January 12, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) The biggest perk is that you no longer have to purchase FTTF! Sent from my SM-G900T using Forums mobile app Ha ha! Thanks everyone for all your replays! Edited January 12, 2017 by TheBubbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted January 12, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 12, 2017 The last 4 cruises I purchased faster to the fun and loved it! I read about chocolate covered Strawberry's and a logo gift. Will there be any other perks over FTTF ? Can I steer the ship for the captain? Can I blow the ships horn? Just kidding! But I am excited to learn anything that I don't know yet to maximize my vacation with carnival. Congratulations on reaching platinum, TheBubbs! That is a long path indeed. :) I'm sure you'll be joining the rest of us in waiting to see how Carnival plans to change our platinum perks this year based on what their Brand Ambassador has been saying lately. Here is a toast to the changes not being anything you or I value greatly going away! I really liked the platinum gift I got on my last cruise which was the night light. It has been one of my favorites of the past platinum gifts. I've given away or thrown away so many of those platinum gifts in the past that I really enjoyed getting one recently that I liked and could use. I hope Carnival continues to roll out more new platinum gifts this year. I became platinum 8 years ago and am looking forward to reaching diamond dependent on the future VIFP perks Carnival announces. I hope you enjoy your platinum perks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4Cruisers Posted January 12, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Congrat's on joining the ranks of Platinum! We became Plat's "the old way" and our son missed it by one cruise. Now we're trying to get him to Plat "the current way" (75 nights). Hopefully the qualifications won't change for another year. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seamusdad Posted January 12, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 12, 2017 i will turn platinum on my upcoming vista cruise. i have a quick question about the priority tender. we have a tender to grand cayman. do we just go to the show room where the people with excursions meet to get off early. or do we have to go to guest services. and do they leave paperwork in your stateroom telling you your options to get off the ship in a tender port with priority status. Not all ships meet in the same place for priority tendering. The night before your tender port you will get a letter telling you where and when to meet. Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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