Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 11, 2017 #126 Share Posted April 11, 2017 I've said this before and I'll say it again. I think a more efficient way to handle Platinum/Diamond gifts would be to offer them at check in in the Platinum/Diamond lounge. That way there won't be so much waste and people could choose not to take them if they didn't want them or choose what they want if there is more than one option. I hate to see that people have thrown them away. So wasteful. Not sure they need it. I will explain, we did our sign and sail in advance for our Vista cruise (which we are currently on). When we arrived at the port we cleared security and went right to the priority lounge. No check in required. When we were cleared to go on the ship they scanned our fun pass and we were on the ship. Our sign and sail was waiting in an envelope outside our room. Best embarkation ever. Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted April 11, 2017 #127 Share Posted April 11, 2017 ...and under their new system, I'll be Platinum for the rest of my life, probably. Not such a bad thing if they left the Platinum perks Platinum. Instead, they took half the Platinum perks away and threw them into Diamond. Then they started offering FTTF allowing a certain number of guests to purchase the perks we worked so hard to attain. It's disappointing. I really miss Uncle Bob. I'd even take Gerry back. We were members of Bob's monthly wine club. They managed to offer up some fairly decent wines! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sturderick Posted April 11, 2017 #128 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Not sure they need it. I will explain, we did our sign and sail in advance for our Vista cruise (which we are currently on). When we arrived at the port we cleared security and went right to the priority lounge. No check in required. When we were cleared to go on the ship they scanned our fun pass and we were on the ship. Our sign and sail was waiting in an envelope outside our room. Best embarkation ever. Sent from my iPhone Very nice! I know only a couple of ships are doing that right now. Hopefully it will become fleet wide very soon! You still went through the lounge so maybe they could still pass things out. I'm sure people that forgot to stop and get it would complain though. So many complainers!! First world problems for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truecruiser Posted April 11, 2017 #129 Share Posted April 11, 2017 We were members of Bob's monthly wine club. They managed to offer up some fairly decent wines! Tom You guys should have taken the lead management role of this line long ago - many years ago. I know that you know what works and what will fly more than the change in current management (who I sometimes wonder if they've ever cruised at all prior to getting their job). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tom-n-Cheryl Posted April 11, 2017 #130 Share Posted April 11, 2017 You guys should have taken the lead management role of this line long ago - many years ago. I know that you know what works and what will fly more than the change in current management (who I sometimes wonder if they've ever cruised at all prior to getting their job). They offered, but I declined as I felt cruising would loose its allure... ;) Carnival is doing pretty well without taking ANY of my advice! Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Buck Posted April 11, 2017 #131 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Just returned from a cruise on March 25. they were still giving out the nightlights. Got another cruise booked for May, hopping for another light. I have too many backpacks & don't like carrying logo (tourist/target) stuff in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 11, 2017 #132 Share Posted April 11, 2017 We were members of Bob's monthly wine club. They managed to offer up some fairly decent wines! Tom .......wonder how uncle bob is doing. He is a class act Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted April 11, 2017 #133 Share Posted April 11, 2017 We are, the very first cabin. I want somewhat worried that there would be lots of foot traffic, but that has not been the case so far. Sent from my iPhone We were in 5225 and our buddies were in 5223. Good location but we did hear the evening music from the Havana band. Can you hear it from your cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 12, 2017 #134 Share Posted April 12, 2017 We were in 5225 and our buddies were in 5223. Good location but we did hear the evening music from the Havana band. Can you hear it from your cabin? Actually no, and to be honest I was kind of surprised. Probably because it has all those jogs (not sure what is there). We have learned that unless they are partying at the bar, it's quicker to go almost to the door going outside and then cut back by the staff stairway. I would do this room again in a heartbeat. Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firemanbobswife Posted April 12, 2017 #135 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Actually no, and to be honest I was kind of surprised. Probably because it has all those jogs (not sure what is there). We have learned that unless they are partying at the bar, it's quicker to go almost to the door going outside and then cut back by the staff stairway. I would do this room again in a heartbeat. Sent from my iPhone You mean the back staircase? I used that every day to get to and from my cabin. Much better than going through the hallways the other way. Loved it. Felt like a secret staircase :). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 12, 2017 #136 Share Posted April 12, 2017 You mean the back staircase? I used that every day to get to and from my cabin. Much better than going through the hallways the other way. Loved it. Felt like a secret staircase :). Yeah that is the one Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted April 12, 2017 #137 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Yeah that is the one Sent from my iPhone So, have you watched "La La Land" on the big screen yet? ;p:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 12, 2017 #138 Share Posted April 12, 2017 So, have you watched "La La Land" on the big screen yet? ;p:') Lol, we saw it on the plane ride down. Still working to get to my first movie..... Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted April 12, 2017 #139 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Lol, we saw it on the plane ride down. Still working to get to my first movie..... Sent from my iPhone 1900, deck 11 starboard, best seats in the house. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted April 13, 2017 #140 Share Posted April 13, 2017 1900, deck 11 starboard, best seats in the house. Good info thanks! Sent from my iPhone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bandtaxi Posted May 7, 2017 #141 Share Posted May 7, 2017 Just off Magic and received the backpacks. They are very lightweight, like a thin, nylon jacket and have two straps (thin). It all wads up into a very small bag with a drawstring that is inside the bag when it is opened. We used this for our sign & sail cards, etc. As another poster commented, they are not huge, but we were able to get a Carnival towel, sunscreen, bottle of water, and other things we needed to use in port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbrucern Posted May 8, 2017 #142 Share Posted May 8, 2017 it looks like a backpack. Is that right? If so, it's another one i have no use for. I would much rather have the nightlight. me too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catrin Posted May 8, 2017 #143 Share Posted May 8, 2017 We got three of them on our most recent Magic cruise. My daughter will use them as a gym bag for school. Good size for port travel. We liked them! Better than the game table we gave away. Not as good as the packing cubes!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glrounds Posted May 8, 2017 #144 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Night light on the INSPIRATION a week ago. I would have loved the back pack, but a gift is a gift. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rosefloater Posted May 8, 2017 #145 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Night light on the INSPIRATION a week ago. I would have loved the back pack, but a gift is a gift. :) Hope we get either the night light or back pack on the Imagination next week. Do not want or need any more Tervis Tumblers. That's what we got on the Miracle in March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterchatter Posted May 8, 2017 #146 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Back pack on the April 16th sailing on Splendor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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