Anyone aware of Carnivals VIP status?

[gogetter]

Hello,

Thanks for the info.......

Seems it would be nice if Carnival let you know.You know, kinda like.....hey congratulations MRS Harry on booking your 10th cruise, here are your beenfits available........OR even better yet would be after completing your 9th cruise.............................on your next cruise........................

Again...thanks for the help :grin:

[DaCruzNut]

:cry: Sorry, elfed, but I have to disagree with you. I've been on 65 cruises and sailed most of the mainstream lines. Carnival gives its past passengers as much, or more, than the competition. I'm in the Captain's Club (NCL), Crown & Anchor Society (RCCL), etc; etc; and all the lines give you just about the same extras....

:wink: Cheryl, I guess I was informed incorrectly. When I checked in, they told me that I qualified for the Platinum card because I had sailed with them 12 times before. I defer to your authority.

[PrincessOne]

It is after you have completed your 10th cruise...not during your 10th cruise.

I know Princess has an excellent return guest policy...

Gold Membership >>2 -5 cruises...

Preferential Pricing Offers

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Members only onboard Events

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Princess Passport

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Collectible Destination Stamps

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Circle Host

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Member Benefits Card

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Princess Captain’s Circle Quarterly Magazine

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Princess Captain’s Circle Center Online

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Platinum...6-15...

Complimentary Cruise Atlas

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Free upgrade to TravelCare Gold

As a Platinum member, when you purchase our Standard Travel Care travel protection plan, we will automatically give you a free upgrade to the Gold package,- that’s double the cover - on us!

Preferred Check-In

When you arrive at the port, don’t wait in line. If you are a Platinum member, you and your family or guests will be invited to use the Preferred Check-In desk to help expedite your embarkation.

Platinum Members Lounge

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Free Internet Access

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Elite...16+ all of the above plus...

PREFERRED SERVICES PACKAGE

Priority Tender Embarkation

As a well-traveled guest with Princess, you have the opportunity to travel ashore quickly and without waiting in line. Simply present your Priority Tender Ticket directly at the gangway instead of waiting with other passengers in the lounge area. You will then join any remaining passengers and board the tender as soon as it is clear to embark.

Shoe Polishing Service

Your shoes will be polished upon request,- this service is complimentary.

Complimentary Dry Cleaning & Laundry Service

Upon request, your cabin steward will organize your laundry to be cleaned/dry cleaned,- compliments of Princess Captain’s Circle!

ELITE CABIN AMENITIES PACKAGE

Complimentary Mini Bar Set Up

Your stateroom mini bar will be set up according to your personal preferences. If no preferences have been indicated in your Member Profile, the standard selection will be given. Drinks will be refilled upon request and you will only be charged for the additionally requested drinks consumed.

Deluxe Canapes Selection

You may receive, upon request, a complimentary selection of deluxe canapés specially created by the Chef, delivered to your stateroom on formal night. This benefit can be ordered through room service and should be requested at least 6 hours prior to the desired delivery time.

Afternoon Tea

Complimentary afternoon tea may be served in your stateroom, should you wish. You may request this via room service at least 6 hours prior to the desired delivery time.

Upgraded Bathroom Amenities

Your stateroom bathroom will be stocked with the upgraded amenities reserved for Suite guests.

PREFERRED DISCOUNT PACKAGE

10% Boutique Discount

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Complimentary Wine Tasting

Our Wine Tasting Events are popular and many of our members attend, so we have made arrangements to pick up the cover charge for you! Space is limited at these events so, should you wish to attend, you must confirm with the Circle Host who will contact you at the beginning of your cruise.

[agentjoey]

vip starts on your tenth cruise. My wife used to own a travel agency and at least that's the way it was then. I have nothing to worry about for a while either way. (unfortunately)

[Gregswife]

Jennifer, my travel agent at Carnival (thanks again Maria for the recommendation) told me it goes into effect on your 10th cruise. I am pretty sure that priority embarkation is also a perk.

[GottaCruz]

Jeff, just tell them they owe you . By the time they started this Carnival Concierge Club, we were at about 24 cruises. I was quoting from the letter that I saved that had appeared in the cabin along with the tote bags and stationery. The letter says"10 or more times". Whether that means you get the perks on the 10th or after the 10th, I have no idea.

[gogetter]

Hello,

I am going by what a PVP told me ...it is on your 10th cruise...not after completing 10...i.e. the 11th actually.

Anyways i guess i will find out when our documents come.

Carnival Legend........2-12-07 :grin:

[PrincessOne]

I apologize...as I just repeated what Carnival tells me.

I do think that Carnival could do more for the repeat clients. In April, the Diamond members with priority dembarkation, were in line and so were non Diamond members...Carnival was not checking...just letting people off and the Diamond members were getting upset...rightfully so.

[GottaCruz]

How many cruises do you need with Carnival to be in Diamond status???

[JoeyandDavid]

I always assumed whenever a product mentions a "number" it is a whole completed number or as in the cruising industry "completed" cruises not "boarded" cruises