tatt2ed Posted November 24, 2016 #26 Share Posted November 24, 2016 He has talked on and off that they are looking into it but typically takes forever to make a change and last time just took stuff away from platinum and diamond. Im sure they will just take what little rewards each group still gets and divide them up after adding another level. Im sure people were really motivated to become platinum when they announced that croc visor. Seriously 75 sea days at roughly $100 a night and all they "reward" you with is a 35 cent item. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted November 24, 2016 #27 Share Posted November 24, 2016 That's right, and the same thing will happen on the next loyalty modification. As we say in the South , "when they get round to it ";) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 24, 2016 #28 Share Posted November 24, 2016 He has talked on and off that they are looking into it but typically takes forever to make a change and last time just took stuff away from platinum and diamond. Im sure they will just take what little rewards each group still gets and divide them up after adding another level. Im sure people were really motivated to become platinum when they announced that croc visor. Seriously 75 sea days at roughly $100 a night and all they "reward" you with is a 35 cent item. I doubt that a plat/diamond token of appreciation is motivation for anyone to cruise. It is a thank you, if you don't like them say no thank you. Lastly, the infamous crocs cost about 12 bucks. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatt2ed Posted November 24, 2016 #29 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Im sure they will just take what little rewards each group still gets and divide them up after adding another level. Im sure people were really motivated to become platinum when they announced that croc visor. Seriously 75 sea days at roughly $100 a night and all they "reward" you with is a 35 cent item. I doubt that a plat/diamond token of appreciation is motivation for anyone to cruise. It is a thank you, if you don't like them say no thank you. Lastly, the infamous crocs cost about 12 bucks. Sent from my iPad using Forums Costs you maybe , there is no way that foam like visor costs $12. They might charge $12 but no way is carnival buying them for any amount near that. And sarcasm doesnt translate very well now does it ? And if you came across the posts about the visors plenty of people did indead refuse them. Why not give a free picture , i bet more people would like and appreciate that. And since going digital pictures costs them next to nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 24, 2016 #30 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I doubt that a plat/diamond token of appreciation is motivation for anyone to cruise. It is a thank you, if you don't like them say no thank you. Lastly, the infamous crocs cost about 12 bucks. Sent from my iPad using Forums Costs you maybe , there is no way that foam like visor costs $12. They might charge $12 but no way is carnival buying them for any amount near that. And sarcasm doesnt translate very well now does it ? And if you came across the posts about the visors plenty of people did indead refuse them. Why not give a free picture , i bet more people would like and appreciate that. And since going digital pictures costs them next to nothing. I was actually not being sarcastic (about the no thank you). It's a gift, do I like them all? No. I am sure there are many ideas of what they could do, I know I have some. That said, it is what it is. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatt2ed Posted November 24, 2016 #31 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Costs you maybe , there is no way that foam like visor costs $12. They might charge $12 but no way is carnival buying them for any amount near that. And sarcasm doesnt translate very well now does it ? And if you came across the posts about the visors plenty of people did indead refuse them. Why not give a free picture , i bet more people would like and appreciate that. And since going digital pictures costs them next to nothing. I was actually not being sarcastic (about the no thank you). It's a gift, do I like them all? No. I am sure there are many ideas of what they could do, I know I have some. That said, it is what it is. Sent from my iPad using Forums I was being sarcastic about crocs motivating people to become platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted November 24, 2016 #32 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I could never figure out how to get the damn things on my feet ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 24, 2016 #33 Share Posted November 24, 2016 (edited) I was actually not being sarcastic (about the no thank you). It's a gift, do I like them all? No. I am sure there are many ideas of what they could do, I know I have some. That said, it is what it is. Sent from my iPad using Forums I was being sarcastic about crocs motivating people to become platinum. Get it now, it's early.... Edited November 24, 2016 by jimbo5544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love2Cruz2015 Posted November 24, 2016 #34 Share Posted November 24, 2016 The gift is not the motivation for me...but I like that I'll get priority embarkation, the free party with drinks and appy's and free laundry. It's a nice way to say thank you to repeat customers.....but the reason I go back is the value, the customer service and the food....and my love of the ocean...but perks are nice.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatt2ed Posted November 24, 2016 #35 Share Posted November 24, 2016 The gift is not the motivation for me...but I like that I'll get priority embarkation, the free party with drinks and appy's and free laundry. It's a nice way to say thank you to repeat customers.....but the reason I go back is the value, the customer service and the food....and my love of the ocean...but perks are nice.:D The laundry will be the biggest perk for me. Im a super light packer and usually extend my vacation beyong the cruise. So while im enjoying the cruise it would be nice to have my laundry done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatt2ed Posted November 24, 2016 #36 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Whats gunna happen when too many people are P/D and priority boarding just becomes boarding. Just like the party became too crowded im sure priority boarding will suffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 24, 2016 #37 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Whats gunna happen when too many people are P/D and priority boarding just becomes boarding. Just like the party became too crowded im sure priority boarding will suffer. Certainly the number grows, hence the reason for the change to the party. That said, they do a reasonably good job of prioritizing the priorities in the process weddings then Diamonds/plats then FTTF. There was a post on here on another thread a while back where someone posted how many plats and diamonds there were. To date, the only time I have seen it be an issue at all is on Journey or TA's where they end up with 400 diamonds and 1200 plats. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatt2ed Posted November 24, 2016 #38 Share Posted November 24, 2016 Certainly the number grows, hence the reason for the change to the party. That said, they do a reasonably good job of prioritizing the priorities in the process weddings then Diamonds/plats then FTTF. There was a post on here on another thread a while back where someone posted how many plats and diamonds there were. To date, the only time I have seen it be an issue at all is on Journey or TA's where they end up with 400 diamonds and 1200 plats. Sent from my iPad using Forums Yeah and those numbers can only grow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MMastell Posted November 24, 2016 #39 Share Posted November 24, 2016 I doubt that a plat/diamond token of appreciation is motivation for anyone to cruise. It is a thank you, if you don't like them say no thank you. Lastly, the infamous crocs cost about 12 bucks. Sent from my iPad using Forums That's a good one! The croc type visor runs about $2 for what Carnival paid for them. I could get them for $3, with logo, from my vendor if I wanted to give them to my clients. Carnival bought thousands and would get a better deal than me buying 100. :) Take care, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted November 26, 2016 #40 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Yeah and those numbers can only grow. Actually, they can decline as older Plats/Diamonds die off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatt2ed Posted November 26, 2016 #41 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Actually, they can decline as older Plats/Diamonds die off. Of course , always a possibility in that. Im generally thinking if a couple cruises together the become plat together, so unless the pass simultaneously there is still plus 1 plat. But there are always other possibilities and variations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
volmoma Posted November 26, 2016 #42 Share Posted November 26, 2016 I'll b diamond in April, and honestly I could care less about the "Party". I keep my sign n sail in my pocket, turned around on my laniard OR let my DH keep it. I've cruised several cruise lines and all I look forward to is....THE GET AWAY, THE VACATION, THE FUN!! Keep your status, your perks....all I want to do is have fun.. then WHY do I say the dreaded I'LL B DIAMOND, it's just to make a point...13 days and counting!!! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted November 26, 2016 #43 Share Posted November 26, 2016 It's amazing to me that Golds are so upset. If you are that upset go on more cruises and get to Platinum and we'll see you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Computer Nerd Posted November 26, 2016 #44 Share Posted November 26, 2016 It's amazing to me that Golds are so upset. If you are that upset go on more cruises and get to Platinum and we'll see you there. That's what many of us Golds are doing. I hope to be Platinum in 3 more cruises next November. Never been upset at the loss of the party in itself, just irritated that the loss of the party to Golds is in part due to people who brought non-Gold+ members to the party making it too large to sustain. And the same will happen to Plats if non-Plats+ are brought to the current party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatt2ed Posted November 26, 2016 #45 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Thank goodness the carnival doesnt have a whiney crybaby party cuz that would be even more packed. Did you ever think is was the nerds out there that screwed it up by complaining about every last thing they object too. Good thing for those reinforced soap boxes you preach from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted November 26, 2016 Author #46 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Actually, they can decline as older Plats/Diamonds die off. Hmm something to look forward too:eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted November 26, 2016 Author #47 Share Posted November 26, 2016 That's what many of us Golds are doing. I hope to be Platinum in 3 more cruises next November. Never been upset at the loss of the party in itself, just irritated that the loss of the party to Golds is in part due to people who brought non-Gold+ members to the party making it too large to sustain. And the same will happen to Plats if non-Plats+ are brought to the current party. BTW at the Magic plat/diamond party they didnt even bother to collect invitations. anyone could have come in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatt2ed Posted November 26, 2016 #48 Share Posted November 26, 2016 BTW at the Magic plat/diamond party they didnt even bother to collect invitations. anyone could have come in Dont say that someone will become completely unglued and call carnival corporate with this scaving intel. He will demand invitations be enhanced with biometric safeguards that are checked against the national cruising database and enforced by armed security guards at the door. The cost of cruising will increase and noone will be able to afford to cruise anymore. We have opened pandoras box, how will we atone for these atrocities. Never speak of this again, EVER ! Lol Lol ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted November 26, 2016 #49 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Dont say that someone will become completely unglued and call carnival corporate with this scaving intel. He will demand invitations be enhanced with biometric safeguards that are checked against the national cruising database and enforced by armed security guards at the door. The cost of cruising will increase and noone will be able to afford to cruise anymore. We have opened pandoras box, how will we atone for these atrocities. Never speak of this again, EVER ! Lol Lol ! Mmmmm.....I am starting to hear the twilight zone music in the background. Do you have issues about this party? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micahs Grandad Posted November 27, 2016 Author #50 Share Posted November 27, 2016 Mmmmm.....I am starting to hear the twilight zone music in the background. Do you have issues about this party? Sent from my iPad using Forums I thought they way this last one was done it was rather boring and not sure we keep going to it if they keep doing it this way. Better to find a bar and hang with some golds.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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