groundloop Posted January 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2023 I'm thinking about surprising my wife with a Virgin cruise. I've looked online for information on 'status matching' and haven't been able to find much. We're Platinum on Carnival, what will that equate to on Virgin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon81uk Posted January 14, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Right now on Virgin there is no separate levels of status really, you are either in the Sailing Club and getting the perks or not. It’s expected to change in April and be based on spend but no one knows what the new perks will be or what tiers there will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cantgetin Posted January 14, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 14, 2023 As above, thru March 31, you either qualify for Deep Blue Extras (sea rover status) or you don't. This was supposed to end on Dec 31, 2022. but was extended thru March. There have been some teasers about VV introducing their own program. For now, I'm just hoping they extend the current benefits to cover my next cruise. Bottom line--they've changed the "rules" several times already. At this point, all you can do is apply for the match using the highest level you have on any line and you are likely to be approved for Sea Rover. IF your cruise ends prior to 3/31/2023. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingAnchor Posted January 14, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Would anyone know the answer to this? I did the "Status match" last fall as Elite with Celebrity to the Deep Blue program membership and saw at the time what I might receive from that if I sailed this year. However, my first VV sailing isn't until 2024. Does it rollover? Would I have to apply again? Is it expiring since I won't have used it in 2023? Just curious :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fogcityca13 Posted January 14, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 14, 2023 16 minutes ago, FlyingAnchor said: Would anyone know the answer to this? I did the "Status match" last fall as Elite with Celebrity to the Deep Blue program membership and saw at the time what I might receive from that if I sailed this year. However, my first VV sailing isn't until 2024. Does it rollover? Would I have to apply again? Is it expiring since I won't have used it in 2023? Just curious 🙂 They are rolling out a new loyalty program soon and have extended the current program until 3/31/23, so your status match isn’t expiring. Right now we’re all wondering what it will look like. I would be surprised if they didn’t continue to status match the top tiers from other cruise lines and rolled qualified folks into the new program. Hopefully we’ll hear more next month. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cantgetin Posted January 14, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 14, 2023 The announcements have only covered cruises thru 3/31/2023. No one knows what will happen after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redransom Posted January 15, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I just applied for a status match (Celebrity Elite) and was granted Sea Rover status. I'm not sailing until after March 31 and currently the only perk is a $100 bonus when you buy the $300 bar tab. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CineGraphic Posted January 15, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 15, 2023 12 hours ago, groundloop said: I've looked online for information on 'status matching' and haven't been able to find much. Here's everything you need to know for now: https://www.virginvoyages.com/sites/sailing-club#deep-blue-extras And here's where you apply: http://tiny.cc/zoc3vz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cantgetin Posted January 15, 2023 #9 Share Posted January 15, 2023 5 hours ago, redransom said: I just applied for a status match (Celebrity Elite) and was granted Sea Rover status. I'm not sailing until after March 31 and currently the only perk is a $100 bonus when you buy the $300 bar tab. Correct--the current Deep Blue Extras program ends March 31...unless they extend it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted January 15, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 15, 2023 9 hours ago, CineGraphic said: And here's where you apply: http://tiny.cc/zoc3vz to groudloop (OP) - follow the above link provided by CineGraphic to apply. You have a good chance of getting the status match nothing to loose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquix Posted January 17, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 17, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 7:52 PM, redransom said: I just applied for a status match (Celebrity Elite) and was granted Sea Rover status. I'm not sailing until after March 31 and currently the only perk is a $100 bonus when you buy the $300 bar tab. How long did it take them to approve you? I submitted about 6 days ago but have not heard back yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustate Posted January 17, 2023 #12 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Just checking this as a newbie when it comes to other (less nice lol) companies. Will they also match status in reverse, ie when virgin confirms what status we are with them, can we show other brands to get that matched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cantgetin Posted January 17, 2023 #13 Share Posted January 17, 2023 2 hours ago, liquix said: How long did it take them to approve you? I submitted about 6 days ago but have not heard back yet. They say it will take a week. In our case, it was a bit more than that...like 9-10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted January 17, 2023 #14 Share Posted January 17, 2023 I applied this past Sunday morning and was awarded today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cantgetin Posted January 17, 2023 #15 Share Posted January 17, 2023 Ah, VV...they have changed the benefit from a shake for champagne to $100 complimentary bar tab. An improvement IMHO, but obviously haven't changed the notice. Gotta love them. Still hoping for an extension of the current program for at least another month..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrak Posted January 17, 2023 #16 Share Posted January 17, 2023 1 hour ago, NutsAboutGolf said: I applied this past Sunday morning and was awarded today It is asking for a booking reference when you submit...what did you put in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted January 17, 2023 #17 Share Posted January 17, 2023 23 minutes ago, mrak said: It is asking for a booking reference when you submit...what did you put in? If you have a VV sailing you're supposed to put that booking number in, I didn't so put in random numbers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redransom Posted January 17, 2023 #18 Share Posted January 17, 2023 8 hours ago, liquix said: How long did it take them to approve you? I submitted about 6 days ago but have not heard back yet. 24 hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebeccac Posted January 18, 2023 #19 Share Posted January 18, 2023 21 hours ago, Lustate said: Just checking this as a newbie when it comes to other (less nice lol) companies. Will they also match status in reverse, ie when virgin confirms what status we are with them, can we show other brands to get that matched? The only other line I know of that does a status match is MSC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted January 18, 2023 #20 Share Posted January 18, 2023 18 hours ago, NutsAboutGolf said: I applied this past Sunday morning and was awarded today I didn't notice our access to the "Rockstar Agent on Board" perk before. Good to know. Where is this Rockstar Agent located on board?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raphael360 Posted January 18, 2023 #21 Share Posted January 18, 2023 17 hours ago, cantgetin said: Ah, VV...they have changed the benefit from a shake for champagne to $100 complimentary bar tab. An improvement IMHO, but obviously haven't changed the notice. Gotta love them. Still hoping for an extension of the current program for at least another month..... Shake for Champagne replaced with the extra $100 bar credit "confirmed" on my January 4th cruise. It's a good thing if one doesn't want to spend $100 on a bottle of Moet and it's a wash if one does. I don't drink alcohol so in my case, it's 25 extra speciality coffees for me 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lustate Posted January 18, 2023 #22 Share Posted January 18, 2023 1 hour ago, raphael360 said: I didn't notice our access to the "Rockstar Agent on Board" perk before. Good to know. Where is this Rockstar Agent located on board?? Next to where you book shore things by the round about, there is a large table. They setup at one end of that for a few hours each day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted January 18, 2023 #23 Share Posted January 18, 2023 2 hours ago, raphael360 said: I didn't notice our access to the "Rockstar Agent on Board" perk before. Good to know. Where is this Rockstar Agent located on board?? No idea, but from google: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrak Posted January 18, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 18, 2023 19 hours ago, NutsAboutGolf said: If you have a VV sailing you're supposed to put that booking number in, I didn't so put in random numbers I was able to submit using a random set of numbers and they replied within 6 hours that I was approved! Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon81uk Posted January 18, 2023 #25 Share Posted January 18, 2023 39 minutes ago, NutsAboutGolf said: No idea, but from google: that’s for those in suites. with the Deep Blue Extras its just a member of sailor services dedicated to all those in the loyalty club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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