What do you think about Loyalty Programs?

What do you think about Loyalty Programs?

Today I want to actually start a conversation.....instead of just giving my opinion...I want yours.

What do you think about cruise line Loyalty Programs?

As you probably know, I have cruised a lot.   I love my perks for being a returning guest but these perks have diminished over the years.  The population of these programs have reached such high numbers that the cruise lines have had to make adjustments. While I understand this, I surely do miss certain things.

What is your favorite perk?  

Laundry is sweet, but I would have to admit getting on and off the ship early/first is my favorite perk. I am disappointed that this also available to the general cruisers by purchase on some lines.

Wouldn't be nice if the perks were available across a company's fleet? 

I know that would definitely increase my loyalty to one company! Probably the most discussed perk that is discussed is how awesome it would be to have loyalty across a company's fleet, to all the brands they own:

• Carnival's 10 brands, including Carnival, Princess, Holland America, Cunard, Costa +
• Royal CL with Royal Caribbean, Celebrity, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises +
• Norwegian Cruise Line with Oceania and Regent Seven Seas

What is the ONE perk you could do without?

What is a perk that is no longer offered that you miss?

Let me know your answers, I think I will forward your requests....LOL

                                             

Me and my Dad on my 5th cruise:         

Look...they used to just glue a label on back