Cancelled D/P and Diamond parties

[kicia]

Does anyone have a copy of the letter that Carnival sent regarding cancellation of the Platinum/Diamond party and the Diamond event through June,  2022?  We never received it even though we are Diamond and sailing on Monday.  I would like to have a copy with me.

 

Thank you!

[Guest BasicSailor]

I noticed that letter floating around one of the current reviews. Not a ton of help I know. Perhaps the person doing the review will see your post eventually.

[rn4t5]

Posted on John Heald's social media page on May 17, 2022

'... many of you asked about the email we sent to those who are sailing over the next month. Some of you apparently did not get the email so please let me summarise here what we have sent to those on sailings departing May 19 through and including June 30:

Chef’s Table and Cucina reservations.

The Diamond event is suspended and Diamond guests will receive a $50 per person OBC. (Onboard letter will be distributed to guest staterooms.)

The Diamond/Platinum cocktail party is suspended and Diamond/Platinum guests will receive two drink vouchers each. (Onboard letter will be distributed to guest staterooms.)'

 

I was on a 4 day on Liberty when I read the post. We did have a small pre dinner Diamond gathering on May 19th. None of the other 5 Diamonds in attendance knew of the suspension. No VIFP party on short cruises so it wasn't discussed.

 

 

[javajunkie59]

View Online VIFP PLATINUM AND DIAMOND GUESTS UPDATE AND ONLINE CHECK-IN INVITATION      Dear Valued Platinum and Diamond Guests, This communication is being sent to our booked Platinum and Diamond guests.  It is independent from any request our guests might have pending for an exemption to vaccine requirements, and the receipt of this communication is not any indication of the status of your request. We want to thank you for the loyalty and support you have shown Carnival, and also make you aware of the new way to redeem your VIFP amenities. These changes were designed in accordance with our new Have Fun. Be Safe. protocols to minimize the number of stateroom deliveries, while making it easier for you to collect some of your benefits. Moving forward, certain VIFP amenities will be linked to your Sail & Sign folio for electronic redemption, like how we currently handle complimentary laundry.  Simply claim your benefit, using your Sail & Sign card, and a one-time credit for that item will be posted on your folio and be visible on your statement. Complimentary Beverages Brunch Beverage – redeemable in the dining room. 1.5L Bottled Water – redeemable from any bar, restaurant or your stateroom.  Chocolate Delight (5+ Day Cruises) A tasty treat will be ready for you to enjoy; just call room service to schedule delivery. Carnival Logo Gift & Ship Pin Please visit our Photo Gallery to claim your Carnival logo gift and your Carnival ship pin.  We encourage you to claim your gifts no later than two days prior to the end of your cruise. We also want you to know that given our focus on meeting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) requirements and implementation of new health and safety protocols, we will need to adjust how we deliver some of the VIFP priority benefits, as follows: ONLINE CHECK-IN – All guests will be required to complete Online Check-In, which will open 14 days prior to sailing.  Platinum and Diamond guests will be given 48 hours advance access to select their preferred Arrival Appointment. Please visit My Cruise Manager on Carnival.com starting at 16 days prior to sailing to complete your Online Check-In and select the Arrival Appointment that works best for your plans.  Due to additional embarkation day processes, all guests will have to arrive promptly at their Arrival Appointment.  Regrettably, we cannot accommodate any early arrivals and guests will be turned away and asked to return at their assigned time.    STATEROOM ACCESS – Due to enhanced cleaning and sanitation, staterooms may not be ready at the time of boarding for the early Arrival Appointments.   If you have not checked your bags, feel free to quickly drop off your luggage while our crew puts the finishing touches on your stateroom.  This will allow you to complete your e-mustering process and start your vacation promptly.   WATER SHUTTLE PRIORITY – Priority water shuttle debark will be provided subject to local guidance at the destinations we visit, which may change without prior notice.  Our team on board will keep you informed of the debarkation plans for each port.   CASINO – Although we are currently unable to host casino tournaments on board, you will be given US$25 in Casino FunPlay®, in addition to any other FunPlay® you might be entitled to as part of your booking.   DEBARK – We will do our best to offer priority debarkation, however, this may not be possible if we have unusually high numbers of Platinum and Diamond guest on board. We thank you for your understanding and patience as we work through our restart plans.  Your continued support means a lot to us and our great staff and crew can’t wait to welcome you back on board! Sincerely,   Christine Duffy President, Carnival Cruise Line

[javajunkie59]

My sister and I are both platinum.  We just cruised on the Legend May 28 to June 5.  I got this letter through my email, she didn't.  So I forwarded to her.   When we arrive on the ship to enquire about the letter at guest services, they said a lot of platinum and diamond cruisers did not get the email and were not aware of the "extras" we can get.  Glad I got my email.  The free gift we got was a drink "coozi", it first looked like a mousepad, but it folds around your bottle or can to keep it cool.  Really nice gift. 

We were informed of the 2 free drink vouchers by a letter our steward left in our room on the first day of the cruise.  Go to any bar on the ship, show your platinum or diamond sail card, and they know that you are entitled to 2 free drinks.  After that they charge you for any drinks ordered.

Edited June 10, 2022 by javajunkie59