A lot of posters love to make fun of CCL's Platinum and VIP "perks".

[fig414]

Yes, they don't seem earth shattering on paper. I'm sure other lines have different perks that some feel are better. I've seen all the posts about "we should get this" or "we should get that". Points well taken. Our experience with VIP is that all the little things add up to make our cruise a lot nicer. No one puts a gun to your head to sail on a particular cruise line. It's all about the little things, at least to us.

[lucky13elec]

Hey I'm happy to be on a cruise. The extra's are nice but I would still cruise without them. The perks must work 'cus i've only cruised Carnival since 2004. Seven more to go 'til 25 milestone. WOOHOO!!

[sassyredhat]

I'm happy with anything I get, although I must admit, priority boarding and disembarkation are the perks I would be really glad to have.

Pat

[golfadj]

We have given Carnival a lot of business over past 5 years and they have said thanks with the perks they offer.

 

If anyone does not like that all I can say is cruise more and dont complain that I get what I have earned.

[flounder315]

I totally enjoyed the platinum perks I received the 2nd week of my B2B in July. Looking forward to enjoying them again in Oct and next June. Thank you Carnival!!!

[Vidimom]

Companies don't have to give us anything but it's wonderful that Carnival appreciates their Platinum/Diamond guest. We love the VIP boarding probably the most and tend to cruise with Carnival more since we made Platinum 4 years ago because of the Perks.

 

Other companies offer perks, maybe better, but when you add the difference in the cost of the cruises, I will stick with Carnival:)

[micro yaya]

well said everyone #19 in two weeks, and between platinum and stockholders, we are two happy cruisers :)

[hawaiibound24]

We became Platinum on our last cruise and are taking anouther one in January. The VIP boarding in New Orleans was wonderfull. The free laundry is also a nice perk and, even though they now limit it, it is still worth $20 or more per person. Since Carnival is the only line we are VIP, we would have to find a really good reason to go somwhere else.

[Georgiagolfer]

DW and I have been Platinum for a good while, and are thankful for the little perks, primarily VIP embark/debark, and laundry.

[Jimmy Geegitz]

The little perks are nice. But you have a few platinum people on here that cry like a baby if Carnival forgets something or they are not first in line.

Big Deal! If I get something great. If I don't.. I feel I have a great deal on a fabulous vacation.

[Sargent_Schultz]

Carnival owes past guests nothing, but a few think they are special and entitled to more. They aren't.

 

In any event, the program is subject to change with or without notice, for any reason or no reason at all, so get out and enjoy!

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Some perks are nice to get ...

[Topo Gigio]

I'm not platinum yet (2 more to go) so I eventually will get there, but one perk I will never use is the free laundry. Washing your clothes with other peoples. No thanks!

 

I prefer to put $2 in a washing machine on the ship and have control of my clothes. The other reason is that I hate when my clothes go in the dryer. What I will definitely use is dry cleaning though, but don't think that is a perk on Carnival.

[e150club]

Carnival lets us bring on wine,soda & water thats a perk for everyone even first timers.

[Gailerina]

Mentality of some people is that they are owed something. You can go to McDonald's every day for 10 years.....only think you are getting is unhealthy :p

 

A day cruising is better then a day of no cruising.

 

 

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[Gailerina]

Carnival lets us bring on wine,soda & water thats a perk for everyone even first timers.

 

Like!

 

 

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[USNUZULOOSE]

I haven't even come close to getting any perks. My perk is if I get to sail:D

[Georgiagolfer]

Carnival lets us bring on wine,soda & water thats a perk for everyone even first timers.

 

Yeah, that is available to anyone, whereas some lines don't allow this. :(

[lady_cruiser]

I'm at Diamond Level on Royal Caribbean, Bronze on Norwegian and at the red level with 4 points to get to gold on Carnival.

 

While perks are nice I think that just being able to afford a cruise is perk enough for me.

[nybumpkin]

We don't cruise for the perks - we sail on Carnival because it suits us well. The QM2 is on my bucket list, but that's probably after the kids stop cruising with us - too expensive. Having said that, we enjoy the priority boarding and the laundry.

[halos]

I don't need or require perks either....I just want a great cruise.

That being said, when you don't want or need or expect something and you get it, it's really awesome and makes your cruise THAT much more great.

expectations met is very good...expectations exceeded is priceless.

[shipty2]

We have given Carnival a lot of business over past 5 years and they have said thanks with the perks they offer.

 

If anyone does not like that all I can say is cruise more and dont complain that I get what I have earned.

 

 

 

I totally agree

[ocs1985]

We have given Carnival a lot of business over past 5 years and they have said thanks with the perks they offer.

 

If anyone does not like that all I can say is cruise more and dont complain that I get what I have earned.

 

LIKE as I am also platinum.

[Georgiagolfer]

I don't need or require perks either....I just want a great cruise.

That being said, when you don't want or need or expect something and you get it, it's really awesome and makes your cruise THAT much more great.

expectations met is very good...expectations exceeded is priceless.

 

Come on CC, give us a "Like" button. LOL:cool:

[NavarreCruiser]

We have yet to sail as Diamond on Carnival (we go 9/2) so can't judge the new system. We will miss the fun farewell party. The perks for Diamond plus on RCCL are more substancial for us (free open bar from 5:00p.m. to 8:30 p.m.) among other things, on 15 or so of their newest ships. But their price is higher so there is an offset. We appreciate the perks on both lines.