Guest Recognition - Milestone Rewards Program. Then, when the next page comes up, you will see "My Profile". There are lots of people that don't have a middle name. I noticed yesterday in an email from Carnival for a 20% spa discount that VIFP number and status was wrong. 19952022, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Can you get VIFP days from before VIFP existed? These in combination with a photo of you and the name of the primary guest your cabin was listed under (I'm assuming one of your parents' names) could do the trick. Sail date, ship name, booking number if you can find it, but if not, even pictures onboard (or embarkation photo) the ship can sometimes be enough to "prove" it. 19952022, The Independent Traveler, Inc. I think the only thing that matters is the name you give Carnival matches whatever is on your passport or photo i.d. Sign up for a new account in our community. When you're on "Manage My Booking", check to make sure your VIFP number is correct. CC Help Jenn In order to earn status within the Carnival VIFP Program, you will need to start building up VIFP Points. Answers others found helpful. So a 5-day cruise would earn you 5 VIFP points. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. It's probably a good idea for all of us to print out our cruise history in case Carnival loses any information while they're making their updates. It was finally discovered that for some reason I was issued a different VIFP # - on my 22nd cruise. Powered by Invision Community. Anyone know if those numbers are able to be collected from before the VIFP Club existed? Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, F97AEA45-0709-4B40-8932-FFED132839A3.jpeg. These would have been cruise # 22 and #23 for me. Might he brcausrbwr have paid for upgrades from the free interior cabins offered to upper level interiors or balconies. I dont even have a middle name. I provided the ship, year, month and port I departed from. I had taken a 7 day cruise 40 years ago. That doesn't sound right. [Carnival Victory cruise to Canada in 2004] He still doesnt have those VIFP points to this day. Also, I have done 3 free casino cruises so far out of 20 cruises and all have counted towards VIFP points. I found a picture which included a Carnival waiter with his name tag. Please provide us with the information below so that we may find your past guest number.. * First Name: Kinda left a bad taste in my mouth, though. All the information you can get to help them identify you as a guest on each particular sailing will help the process go smoother. I know, its a little thing in the scheme of things. VIFP Club - Carnival's Recognition Program. I used the past cruise button for a 1998 cruise. I agree- it happened to me- I realized I didn't get credit for my February cruise on the Pride. Middle name required now? Your Sail & Sign cards? I think this is related to impending changes in the VIFP program. It will take some effort on your part, and maybe some downright sleuthing, but you are entitled to the points if you can prove it. What a shame, I have been on 3 cruises and I don't count for anything You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. Hopefully by tomorrow it will be corrected. I noticed where I look at "my cruises," it now shows a VIFP point breakdown with cruise day points and VIFP points. Good luck. Started June 21, 2021, By I called when I had the chance and I was told it was because I changed my name from my 1st name/Last name to 1st/middle/last name either on my November or August cruise. She was able to fix over the phone and the Pride cruise showed up when I looked the next day! The next page that comes up will show (if it's correct) your VIFP points and total cruises. Red Alert! I think that this may have something to do with a change driven by the requirement from the government that Carnival must provide middle names on the passenger lists. By Along with checking to make sure all information is correct (name, date of birth, etc. I just checked my account and everything is intact. Took a few weeks , but it was added with no actually photoes etc sent. ETA: Do you have any souvenirs/memorabilia from the past sailings? I hope everyone that has trouble gets an easy fix! Before you book your first Carnival cruise, visit the Carnival VIFP Club website and click the 'Join' button. Free cruises do not count for VIFP points and are not counted towards toward your status. Mone has shown VIFP points & cruise days both for some time now. I wasn't even sure of the year , but I listed the places we went , approximate month and all my family that was on board. I think this happened because Carnival is getting ready to launch changes to the VIFP program, and they're in the process of updating the VIFP webpages for that. I don't remember this ever showing a breakdown like that in the past. I called my PVP. Why show a breakdown like that if it isn't meaningful? I see mine and my wife's on mine. Which one are they supposed to provide? Step 2: Take a cruise. CC Help Jenn To join the VIFP Club, you'll need to have a member number. Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, F97AEA45-0709-4B40-8932-FFED132839A3.jpeg. Red Alert! I imagine enough "free cruises" (like casino cruises) might change some folks level. DH and I got credit from our cruises in the 1990's by providing names, DOBs, ships, and dates of cruises. We also want to help with ship information, excursions. There were some situations, mine happened on this past January's cruise, where a new VIFP number got created for me with my middle name on it because my original number did not have my middle name. By II notice where I look at "my cruises," it now shows a VIFP point breakdown with cruise day points and VIFP points. We are booked on the Radiance (formerly known as Victory) in a few months. My wife doesn't. Earn VIFP points just lounging by the pool. Earn VIFP points just lounging by the pool. Let's start you off with great members-only fares and promotions. Last couple of years that I have noticed. It will be in the blue bar up on the right-hand side. By It's easy! All the information you can get to help them identify you as a guest on each particular sailing will help the process go smoother. beachbum53, March 29, 2018 in Carnival Cruise Lines. Let's start you off with great members-only fares and promotions. I do not know, but I do know what my PVP told me and what she had to do to get my account back in order. My daughter is the same, shes down as red but should be Gold the same as us. LauraS I e-mailed her a screen shot of what is currently showing, and she said she'd forward it to the department that fixes that. You submit a form with the proof of your cruises and points will be awarded for it. Started August 27, 2021, By I have heard of many cases of Carnival being very cooperative in making it work for others. But it is always good to hear conspiracy theories. A middle name is required? CC Help Jenn My PVP cleaned it up quickly. we got credit for our Honeymoon cruise 1984! There is a "claim past cruise" button in your profile online. Red: 2-24 VIFP Points. . So the January cruise went on the new VIFP number , not the one that has been used for many, many years. It might have been picked up with a change to the process of getting picture and info from the passport. I have never had my middle name in my Carnival information until that January cruise but have always had my middle name on passport and driver's license. Members of the VIFP Club earn one VIFP Point for every day they've been at sea (aka cruise day), so 1 VIFP Point = 1 Cruise Day. Close Dialog Forgot Your VIFP Number? Just wondering. No. She said that several people have called with the same problem. Powered by Invision Community. Sail & Sign Onboard Account. Sail date, ship name, booking number if you can find it, but if not, even pictures onboard (or embarkation photo) the ship can sometimes be enough to "prove" it. We paid for all 4 of ours and the points are correct so I'm just passing on their observations. You need to be a member in order to leave a comment. I discovered today that the VIFP number shown for me is incorrect, and that I have "0" VIFP points and "0" cruises. Carnival Capers? Members will earn 1 VIFP Point per day spent on a Carnival Cruise. From another thread today about VIFP is sounds like loyalty levels are being adjusted with no points being awarded for "free cruises" that the people have taken. By There are five levels in the VIFP Club: Blue: Cruise Rookies. To do this, on the page where it says "My Cruise Manager", click on your name. They fixed that, also. Sail & Sign Kiosk. Will our cards be gold when we get on the ship? ), make sure it shows the correct VIFP number. I had to contact Guest Solutions twice recently - once for my January Glory cruise and once for my February Conquest cruise. MHO. (such as driver's license). I did not put it on that cruise. *In the middle of the page you should see a box with 4 tabs to choose from: I did that and I don't even have any cruise offers. When you're on "Manage My Booking", check to make sure your VIFP number is correct. Yes, you can get VIFP points for all your past Carnival cruises. I sure hope he gets these points. It will be in the blue bar up on the right-hand side. Each day you cruise is another VIFP point earned, so whether you like long cruises or spontaneous getaways, every one is totally worth it. I don't remember this ever showing a breakdown like that in the past. My 2 cents . I didn't change anything, on one of the cruises I noticed my middle name on my S&S card but didn't think anything of it. To make that worse, I was getting email promos stating I was a red card status! We didn't have to provide photos or copies of cruise cards, even though we do still have them. Sign up for a new account in our community. Yes, you will be Gold from the start if you reach that level during your cruise. I always book with the same pvp, so I know it wasn't an error there. It's easy! LauraS GO to Manage My Cruise/My cruise details, and click on the My Guests* tab it should list them all. JMHO. To do this, on the page where it says "My Cruise Manager", click on your name. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952022 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Provide your email . Each day you cruise is another VIFP point earned, so whether you like long cruises or spontaneous getaways, every one is totally worth it. Started June 21, 2021, By Along w. This is a group for Carnival VIFP Members. i used to go on the Tropical and Jublille (we used to cruise 2+ times a year) with my parents as a child and none of those are on my record. After 3 weeks my Glory cruise still was not put up on my cruise history, while my dd - who cruised with me - had hers up 3 days after we debarked. Step 2: Take a cruise. I cruised with Carnival a lot as a younger child theres probably 5+ cruises that arent listed on my VIFP numbers. It's pretty simple and straightforward. A 7-day cruise would earn you 7 VIFP points. They got it straightened out, then the same exact thing happened on my Conquest cruise. And what about those that have more than one middle name? Started August 27, 2021, By Its funny that he booked the cruise as a surprise 1st anniversary trip for me - I got points, but he did not. This is an informative group to answer questions and discuss our travels on Carnival Cruise Ships. CC Help Jenn While you're on that page, click on "My Cruises" in the left-hand column. It was very easy. Mine is showing red but my sailing in two days will put my family to Gold. I was given full credit for it. Then, when the next page comes up, you will see "My Profile". I thought that this breakdown shows the difference between paid for cruises and free cruises that you may have been on. So excited to be sailing on Saturday! Forms of Payment. Sent some cheesy picture of us looking way younger than we do now, I also used the claim past cruise button for DH. KyloRen, October 28 in Carnival Cruise Lines.