Thread: best "loyalty" program perks???

Originally Posted by houch

I love the free internet on Princess after 5 cruises. I have never had any limit on those minutes. I used it a lot on a 10 day cruise when I had a sick friend at home.. As a Platinum member I also enjoy the quiet lounge to wait in on debarkation day.

Program changes 4/1/07
https://book.princess.com/captaincir...ipBenefits.jsp
Complimentary Internet Packages
Each Platinum Member will receive a credit towards the purchase of a package in our Internet Cafés.


$75 for voyages of 7 days or less (equivalent to 150 minutes)
$100 for voyages of 8-20 days (equivalent to 250 minutes)
$200 for voyages of 21 or more days (equivalent to 500 minutes)
You can use your credit towards a larger package if necessary, or enjoy all those minutes - compliments of the Princess Captain's Circle!
(Does not include wireless internet access; effective on voyages beginning on or after April 1, 2007)

Well, I sure hate to hear that Princess is cutting out the free internet access for the Platinum members!! I dislike it when someone gives you something and then takes it away--they didn't offer up anything else after taking it either!! Very disappointing!! I love Princess but that does not make me happy!! My loyalty may be floundering!!

Thanks for the info!!!

I was just on the Grand Princess a month ago and inquired with the Internet Service Manager about the new change regarding the internet privilege towards Platinum and Elite members. Apparently, too many of these members were letting their friends and family log on to use free internet. Even though I'm disappointed to see Princess give $ value credits vs. unlimited usage, I can truly understand why they did it. It's like society today...a few bad apples ruin it for the rest of us.