This is when the benefits really begin to roll in. Platinum members are showered with extra perks, including:
- Priority spa, dining and premium dining reservations: Cruise passengers must choose a set time for their dinner in the main dining room on a daily basis. Though it’s possible to eat in the café, order complimentary room service or pick up snacks and pizza at your convenience, scoring the “right” dinner time is a great way to ensure you’ll enjoy the best food each night. The perfect time will vary for each passenger, based on your preference, but having Platinum status means you should be able to lock in the time you’d like. Priority tender boarding: At ports where docking up close isn’t possible, smaller tenders will take passengers to and from land. There can be a substantial wait at peak times to debark or head back to the ship. Priority tender boarding allows you to skip the line. Priority check-in and boarding. One of the few pain points of cruising can be the long lines for check-in if you arrive at peak embarkation times for longer cruises with larger families. Skipping to the front of the line means making your way onto the ship – and to the embarkation party – more quickly. Complimentary wash and fold service for clothing. Up to two bags on 3-6 day cruises, three bags on 7-12 day cruises and five bags on 12+ day journeys. A “Chocolate Delight” dessert delivered to your room on 5+ day cruises. Unique ship and year collectible pins on each sailing, a nice memory of each adventure you’ve enjoyed. Buy 1 Get 1 entries for blackjack and slots tournaments at the on-board casino. Priority reservations hotline. A special Carnival logo gift on each sailing. $5 complimentary arcade credit for passengers under 18.
As before, Gold and Red privileges stack at the platinum level, so you’ll enjoy access to the special VIFP party on 5+ day sailings and a complimentary drink at breakfast or lunch in the main dining room.