Luluwa Posted September 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I'd heard awhile back Carnival was going to add one or two new VIFP levels. Who has any updated information if this will or won't be happening? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LzyCruiser_NWA Posted September 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Would be nice if they added a level between gold and platinum, maybe no priority boarding/party but maybe free laundry? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted September 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 29, 2017 been rumors something is coming but usually takes quite awhile once they throw out hints Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanman Posted September 29, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 29, 2017 And when they do you will be grandfathered in what ever status you are in, or moved up depending on what the break is. They won't downgrade you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted September 29, 2017 #5 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I don't mean to sound ignorant can someone please post the various breakdowns/levels. Thanks so much :* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wemjam Posted September 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Would be nice if they added a level between gold and platinum, maybe no priority boarding/party but maybe free laundry? Gold to Platinum is bad, but getting from Platinum to Diamond is worse lol! :o I am hoping for something between that 75 day mark and 200 day mark! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobe1 Posted September 29, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I don't mean to sound ignorant can someone please post the various breakdowns/levels. Thanks so much :* You could get your answer a lot quicker if you went straight to the source. https://www.carnival.com/vifp/overview.aspx?icid=ccl_vifp_footer_0414 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted September 29, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 29, 2017 You could get your answer a lot quicker if you went straight to the source. https://www.carnival.com/vifp/overview.aspx?icid=ccl_vifp_footer_0414 Thank you so much. Are there special "perks" for booking a suite? I'm not a frequent cruiser with Carnival but my kids love it. So, I book Carnival when they're traveling with me and I've been very pleased with the service/entertainment and food. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMAE Posted September 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted September 29, 2017 About a week or so ago JH made another passing remark on one of his videos about an additional level. Sent from my XT1585 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobe1 Posted September 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Thank you so much. Are there special "perks" for booking a suite? I'm not a frequent cruiser with Carnival but my kids love it. So, I book Carnival when they're traveling with me and I've been very pleased with the service/entertainment and food. The only "perk" for booking a suite is priority check-in and boarding. Other than that, you don't get any extra special treatment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted September 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted September 29, 2017 The only "perk" for booking a suite is priority check-in and boarding. Other than that, you don't get any extra special treatment. Thank you, I'll take it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jdfireman Posted September 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Hope they post a level higher than Diamond need something new to reach for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2trvlnow Posted September 29, 2017 #13 Share Posted September 29, 2017 And when they do you will be grandfathered in what ever status you are in, or moved up depending on what the break is. They won't downgrade you. Last time they grandfathered people into the Platinum level but people who were gold but didn't have enough sea days to stay at that level were downgraded to red. It happened to my husband. Previously you were gold after your first cruise and there was no red. When they made the changes people who had less than 25 days were no longer gold but red. So saying they won't downgrade you is probably not accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted September 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted September 29, 2017 About a week or so ago JH made another passing remark on one of his videos about an additional level. Sent from my XT1585 using Forums mobile app I remember last time JH brought this up he was talking like Carnival's goal in changing VIFP was to get first time cruisers back on the ship. So it didn't sound like there would be any benefit to more loyal customers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted September 29, 2017 #15 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Gold to Platinum is bad, but getting from Platinum to Diamond is worse lol! :o I am hoping for something between that 75 day mark and 200 day mark! I agree! A new level around 150 days would be great. My level hasn't changed since Carnival last updated VIFP. That seems like a very long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted September 29, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Gold to Platinum is bad, but getting from Platinum to Diamond is worse lol! :o I am hoping for something between that 75 day mark and 200 day mark! Yes! That's where they need to add a level. Between Plat and Dia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted September 29, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Hope it really will be BRILLIANT this time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired_to_Cruise Posted September 29, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I agree! A new level around 150 days would be great. My level hasn't changed since Carnival last updated VIFP. That seems like a very long time ago. I have reached diamond level (200 days at sea) in 28 cruises. I think that the more levels there are, the less they will mean. It would be like giving every player in a kids baseball league a trophy. and having it really mean something to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elcuchio24 Posted September 29, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Gold to Platinum is bad, but getting from Platinum to Diamond is worse lol! :o I am hoping for something between that 75 day mark and 200 day mark! exactly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stobe1 Posted September 29, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Yes! That's where they need to add a level. Between Plat and Dia. Aluminum tin foil status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted September 29, 2017 #21 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I have reached diamond level (200 days at sea) in 28 cruises. I think that the more levels there are, the less they will mean. It would be like giving every player in a kids baseball league a trophy. and having it really mean something to them. I already have a bunch of those trophy ship-on-a-stick things. The last thing I need is something else to dust. Lol. I really believe that Carnival believes that once a cruiser reaches platinum, they don't have to provide much in the way of rewards to retain that passenger. Carnival's more interested in investing in first time cruisers to bring them back to Carnival because that equals more profit. Unfortunately I still have to work for a living and have only been able to take off work enough to do about 3 cruises per year the last few years. And that's only because I have a lot of years on the job to enjoy max vacation time. I'm pretty sure most Carnival passengers aren't even that fortunate. I'm happy for you that you are in a situation that allows 7+day average with Carnival. I just book when work allows me. Hopefully in retirement I'll be able to take advantage of longer cruises that you enjoy. To be honest, Carnival's VIFP perks aren't relevant enough to keep my loyalty. The only reason I've been cruising Carnival the past few years is because of their casino offers. All 3 of my cruises last year were freebies, and one of those was in a balcony cabin to Alaska; my third cruise to Alaska. If I had to pay full price for my cruises, I'd be booking with a cruise line that has a more restrictive smoking policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joebucks Posted September 29, 2017 #22 Share Posted September 29, 2017 They should make certain tiers have better perks vs giving out more stuff to those with lower tiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdsgu Posted September 29, 2017 #23 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Throw a Titanium level between Gold and Platinum. Change Diamond to 150 days. Add Double Diamond at 250, Diplomat at 400, and Ambassador at 700. You're welcome. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winddawn Posted September 29, 2017 #24 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Throw a Titanium level between Gold and Platinum. Change Diamond to 150 days. Add Double Diamond at 250, Diplomat at 400, and Ambassador at 700. You're welcome. :D Say it ain't so! Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Shoes2Go Posted September 29, 2017 #25 Share Posted September 29, 2017 Throw a Titanium level between Gold and Platinum. Change Diamond to 150 days. Add Double Diamond at 250, Diplomat at 400, and Ambassador at 700. You're welcome. :D I like the sound of it, but, Ambassador to what or where?:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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