New S&S cards COOL!

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

The super-dooper Platinum folks are gonna be p.o.'d if the little "Milestone Rewards" icon doesn't show up. I don't blame them.

 

Yes - I am not impressed ("lipstick on a pig" comes to mind...) - where it the FOURTH tier card!!! :mad: (ok, granted the "mad" Smile is a bit harsh... but REALLY ! ? ! ?)

 

Am I the only one that prefers the old cards to the new ones?

 

On the plus side, John said that the new cards have a thicker magnetic strip in them, meaning that they are harder to demagnetize. He said that they should eliminate the need to get them re-activated at the "information desk" as they now prefer to call it.

 

... so perhaps they can NOW be used for the cabin safes as well.

 

We just got off the Splendor and was dissapointed becuase they made us turn in our cards.... I always had them in my scrapbook from past cruises:(

 

See next comment...

 

If we have to start turning them in, then we will lose at least one during the cruise and have to have it replaced.

 

You and me both!!

 

Tom

[AuntieBon]

Am I the only one that doesn't like them? :rolleyes: They all look alike.

Platinum doesn't stand out like before. :(

 

Totally agree!

[luckycruzer]

The super-dooper Platinum folks are gonna be p.o.'d if the little "Milestone Rewards" icon doesn't show up. I don't blame them.

 

time to fix it tho. I did like the all PLAT, tho:(

[kelz66]

LOL...typical Carnival...not in touch with their clientele.

 

Once enough people through a hissy fit about turning them in they will change that policy.

 

And if the names are printed on ther what good are they?

 

They can't be reused.

 

OH...BTW...I don't really think they are anything special...they all look the same...kinda like a Dave & Busters card. :rolleyes:

[tha sista]

Am I the only one that doesn't like them? :rolleyes: They all look alike.

Platinum doesn't stand out like before. :(

 

I agree with you...I don't care if other passengers notice the platinum, but it sure opens up dialogue with crew when I use my card and they say "what ships have you been on" or "wow, welcome HOME". I guess the crew will be used to those colors but they sure aren't very noticable. I don't like the new cards. I am with you Aggieastrofan, they look childish!

[kelz66]

I apologize to Dave and Busters...their cards do not look as bad as carnivals...LOL

 

 

 

Question for all you stock holders....how much did this change cost the company? and was it really needed? :confused:

[Tom-n-Cheryl]

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Question for all you stock holders....how much did this change cost the company? and was it really needed? :confused:

 

Hmmm... no doubt it will be paid for by an elimination of the Shareholder's Credit. :rolleyes:

 

I hope not, but we will find out fairly soon!!

 

Tom

[*Mach*]

Am I the only one that doesn't like them? :rolleyes: They all look alike.

Platinum doesn't stand out like before. :(

 

 

No... you're not. In fact, I complained to John Heald about them last night and posted the same on his blog.

They look like they were designed by the same guy that paints the bows of the NCL ships. I think they're terrible.

I'm sure that folks will get on you about your 'Platinum doesn't stand out...' comment but I agree. There are gold and platinum levels for a reason... to recognize those who sail often/frequently with Carnival. Some tiny notation of 'gold' or 'platinum' at the top of the card is just a casual nod to one's faithfulness to Carnival...

Just my $.02...

[kelz66]

 

They look like they were designed by the same guy that paints the bows of the NCL ships. I think they're terrible.

 

 

OMG....LMAO...that is exactly what they look like...hahahahahaha

 

:D

[aggieastrosfan]

OMG....LMAO...that is exactly what they look like...hahahahahaha

 

:D

 

YES! That's it! I knew they looked kind of familiar!

 

FTR, I hate those cheesy cartoon-like pictures drawn on the NCL ships, too.

[Chigirlcruzin]

Mach, your description is perfect! I don't care for them. As a soon to be Platinum cruiser, I was looking forward to the platinum card.

[shipty2]

They are ugly but right in keeping with the new low brow carnival commercials with the guy in the 70's sweatsuit.

[kathy32259]

Am I the only one that doesn't like them? :rolleyes: They all look alike.

Platinum doesn't stand out like before. :(

 

I agree Bren - Platinum need to stand out more. :rolleyes: If they are not fleet wide maybe I will get the old kind on the Pride this month! :D

[kathy32259]

No... you're not. In fact, I complained to John Heald about them last night and posted the same on his blog.

 

They look like they were designed by the same guy that paints the bows of the NCL ships. I think they're terrible.

 

I'm sure that folks will get on you about your 'Platinum doesn't stand out...' comment but I agree. There are gold and platinum levels for a reason... to recognize those who sail often/frequently with Carnival. Some tiny notation of 'gold' or 'platinum' at the top of the card is just a casual nod to one's faithfulness to Carnival...

 

Just my $.02...

 

Thanks for telling John!! Let him know that many other frequent CCL cruisers feel the same....;)

[mikeandbecky5]

Ok- I'm having a blonde moment. I can not see the picture of the new cards. Can someone please help me out?

 

Thanks:p

[Thirsty Cruiser]

As they represent a major end-of-cruise bill to me, I think they all are nasty, ugly little things invented by satan himself. :mad:

 

(I did like the old ones better, tho) :D

[mykiddiewinks]

I really dont care what my card looks like as long as they let me on the ship, I can get in my cabin and get a drink in my hand with it - what my card looks like is not going to spoil any part of my cruise.

[Pink Bride07]

They had to just start yesterday because I just got off the Victory yesterday and we had the old ones!!! :(

[crusinpsychRN]

I can never get those little red x things to open. Is there another way to put it on the boards? I want to see too!

[shawnie]

Ok- I'm having a blonde moment. I can not see the picture of the new cards. Can someone please help me out?

 

Thanks:p

 

Dye your hair brown then go back and take another look!!:p See if you can see them then!!:D

[mikeandbecky5]

That will not help me out! I don't even see the red x. But, I am sailing in 37 days and I am dying to see the new look.:p

[Thirsty Cruiser]

I can never get those little red x things to open. Is there another way to put it on the boards? I want to see too!

 

The images are located here:

http://johnheald.files.wordpress.com/2009/03/new-ss-cards.jpg?w=594&h=768

 

If you are at work, they may be blocked. Otherwise, try right-clicking on the red X's and getting the URL from the properties menu option, and try to see them that way.

[mikeandbecky5]

Thanks for the help!:o

[Hockey Addict]

 

They look like they were designed by the same guy that paints the bows of the NCL ships. I think they're terrible.

 

 

Just my $.02...

 

YES! That's it! I knew they looked kind of familiar!

 

FTR, I hate those cheesy cartoon-like pictures drawn on the NCL ships, too.

 

 

I thought I was the only one that thought that the NCL bow's were cheesy!!

 

I posted a comment too about thinking the Platinum guests would hate the new cards. They are dull and don't stand out as much. I've got a long way to go before I get the Platinum status... but I knew some would be po'd!

[cascole]

I don't like them either... I'm finally making it to Platinum & no one will even notice! :( Actually, I asked one of my roll calls (very active) what they thought and no one there liked them either.

 

On John's blog he says that the words 'gold' and 'platinum' are printed on the cards, but if it is it must be really light - you certainly can't see even a glimmer of it in the pics!