nycruise1 Posted May 21, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2017 It really is nice. We were leaving out of Baltimore, and arrived about noon, and noticed a car in front of us made a u turn and parked at the side just before the entrance gate. When we moved up the attendant said they were only letting in priority. I told her we were and after having to show her our boarding pass she let us right in. In the terminal we went on the priority line and right when we got our cards heard the announcement for priority boarding so we walked through the priority waiting lounge and boarded and never had to actually sit down in the terminal! Other great things: Not having to wait on the long line to get a tender ticket and being on the first tender to HMC Plat/Diamond Party (having been to a bunch as golds nice to go back again) Laundry bags! Each time came back same day Tervis tumbler and nightlight (got both at once?!) Chocolate covered strawberries Nice lounge to wait in for debarkation and in the parking lot less than an hour after we arrived Would we have had a great time anyway, yes, but it was nice to enjoy these perks from Carnival for our loyalty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forwardcabin Posted May 21, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank12 Posted May 21, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Good club to be in! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstapler7 Posted May 21, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I've heard of the tumblers before, but not the nightlight. What kind of quality is it? We have a looong way to go until platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drifter42 Posted May 21, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2017 I have a long way to go. Going on my first cruise in October and I hope to make gold by 2019 lol Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnSpo Posted May 21, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Congratulation making Platinum. The perks are good. Laundry is great because I like packing light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted May 21, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2017 Perks are pretty nice.....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Banditswife Posted May 22, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I am joining the club!!! I should say "we" are joining. I love going to manage my cruise & seeing that priority boarding. Laundry & Plat/diamond party will also be good. So let's welcome ourselves to the club. Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGREDIOWAN Posted May 22, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I just turned Gold on this last cruise so I think I've got a long ways to go to get to platinum, but congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coevan Posted May 22, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 22, 2017 love the Platinum perks, We sat in the VIP embarkation lounge, sat, waited 5 minutes and were given our cards and boarded. The bags were in the room waiting for us, awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alvinsr Posted May 22, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 22, 2017 We turn Plat on this cruise.. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstapler7 Posted May 22, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 22, 2017 We turn Plat on this cruise.. :) Congrats! We have a bit to go. Just booked a short 5 day this evening for Sept. We will be gold on our 7 day on the Vista next Nov. A bit to go isn't accurate. A long way to go is more correct! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skrufy Posted May 22, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 22, 2017 I've heard of the tumblers before, but not the nightlight. What kind of quality is it? We have a looong way to go until platinum. We have been platinum for our last 3 cruises and received the drink glasses, the sports type bag and the night light which is quite nice.overall all 3 are nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstapler7 Posted May 22, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 22, 2017 We have been platinum for our last 3 cruises and received the drink glasses, the sports type bag and the night light which is quite nice.overall all 3 are nice. That's great to hear. I think we would certainly look forward to the provided laundry service, especially when we starting taking longer cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodfaerie Posted May 22, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 22, 2017 To some the perks are hardly worth mentioning but I have great appreciation for them. I cruise on a shoe string budget so those extras really put a smile on my face and my stateroom buddies (assorted kids) who know NOT to touch Moms plate of chocolate covered strawberries and cookies until I get the first pick! Laundry most definitely comes in handy for underthings, and t shirts. Helpful tip ROLL THE CLOTHES , you will fit alot more in the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted May 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 22, 2017 after my sunshine cruise, i will need another 3 more cruises to get to platinum :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstapler7 Posted May 22, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 22, 2017 To some the perks are hardly worth mentioning but I have great appreciation for them. I cruise on a shoe string budget so those extras really put a smile on my face and my stateroom buddies (assorted kids) who know NOT to touch Moms plate of chocolate covered strawberries and cookies until I get the first pick! Laundry most definitely comes in handy for underthings, and t shirts. Helpful tip ROLL THE CLOTHES , you will fit alot more in the bag. Good advice on the rolling clothes tip. Thanks! Sent from my Pixel XL using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Port of Tampa Posted May 22, 2017 #18 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Congrats and welcome to the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted May 22, 2017 #19 Share Posted May 22, 2017 The do-dads are nice, but the priority perks are better :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted May 22, 2017 #20 Share Posted May 22, 2017 In 2 cruises I'll be Diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted May 22, 2017 #21 Share Posted May 22, 2017 At the P/D party you can order any drink you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted May 22, 2017 #22 Share Posted May 22, 2017 (edited) In 2 cruises I'll be Diamond. And then you can attend the Captain's party for Diamonds. Some have been just drinks and hors d 'ouvres or canapes. others have been sit down brunches with the Captain and officers sharing your table. Strictly the Captain's choice which party he picks. On the Vista Thanksgiving repo cruise NY to MIA, we had about 125 Diamonds - and I heard that on the Vista TA there were several hundred Diamonds. On most of the other (normal) 7 day cruises there were 10 to 20. You can do a B2B or a long Journeys cruise to get to the D level. And congrats to the OP, enjoy all your Plat perks cause you've earned them! Edited May 22, 2017 by evandbob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlesKru Posted May 22, 2017 #23 Share Posted May 22, 2017 And then you can attend the Captain's party for Diamonds. Some have been just drinks and hors d 'ouvres or canapes. others have been sit down brunches with the Captain and officers sharing your table. Strictly the Captain's choice which party he picks. On the Vista Thanksgiving repo cruise NY to MIA, we had about 125 Diamonds - and I heard that on the Vista TA there were several hundred Diamonds. On most of the other (normal) 7 day cruises there were 10 to 20. You can do a B2B or a long Journeys cruise to get to the D level. And congrats to the OP, enjoy all your Plat perks cause you've earned them! Pretty sure on the Vista TA there were over 300 Diamond. There were 1600 Platinum. It was actually usually faster to use the regular guest service line then the priority line. Congratulations OP on your Platinum status! Now set your sites higher to Diamond, just 150 days to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redstapler7 Posted May 22, 2017 #24 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Someone once mentioned they bring along a plastic bag (apparently that's big enough to fit inside the paper laundry bags) and fill that with dirty clothes, then place it in the flimsy paper Carnival laundry bag. They get more clothes that way. Hubby and I are both platinum so we've never actually used up the allotted bags of laundry. I can see how a family with kids could power through it in a hurry! Ah, I see. I had no idea that the bags were paper. Using the plastic bag inside makes a bunch of sense then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted May 22, 2017 #25 Share Posted May 22, 2017 Congratulations on becoming Platinum. There are nice perks. Now you can start working on Diamond. :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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