RFerrington

The cut-off number for Mariner (right now, anyway) is 50 Pinnacles. Last week there were 50+ so the Pinns were not invited into the SL. They set up a Pinnacle lounge in the Library and there was also Diamond overflow set up in the VCL. This week, only 39 Pinns so the Pinns are allowed in the SL. No separate Pinn lounge nor an overflow Diamond set-up in the VCL. I suspect that each ship is setting up its own parameters -at least for now.

Lol. Hardly. Thanks. The weather is much better this week than last week….but we haven’t had to tango with Tammy yet. I guess a final decision on our course will be made today. We’ll see what the Cap decides.

That's me !! LOL

Yikes ! First I've heard of this....unfortunate, if true.

Thanks, Renee !

Ugh. This is why we are so reticent to share a table with “strangers” anymore. There always seems to be one in every crowd. It ruins the entire meal. The “Cheers with an officer” event seems to bring them out in force. We try and sit alone if at all possible.

Wow !

Thanks ! We will NEVER be top dogs in the casino. We can’t even qualify for a decent certificate ! 😠😫

Interesting. I always thought that casino comps could NOT use a GTY category. Not worth a measly $75 to me....but I don't even get the comp offers so easy for me to say !!

Thanks !!! Are you going to be on Mariner next week ? I would love to finally meet you.

I do think that the cost [to Royal] of the drinks exceeds the cost of the internet perk...but as OB suggests, the cost of the drinks is only realized if the Pinns actually USE all of their drink vouchers (which we never EVER do, BTW). The cost of the internet is not so much a function of the cost of the service, but more so a loss of the revenue that would be realized if the Pinns were required to pay for it. So, the 2 perks really have different bases. I still believe the internet to be a cheaper perk for the cruise line though....even with many of the drink vouchers going unused.

In almost every case it will be cheaper to purchase the DBP pre-cruise from the Cruise Planner.

Thank you !

Congratulations on Diamond !

Thank you !

Yes. We are on this one (10-13) and next week as well (10-21 thru 10-28). Had our Pinn ceremony on this sailing but are PINO (Pinnacles In Name Only) this week…but will be real Pinns next week !

How’s the Internet, Graham, @PompeySailor ?

I didn’t see anything offered on any my upcoming sailings but I’m going to keep my eyes peeled.

Interesting. I have never seen or heard of any special pricing based on C&A level. I will have to look more closely !

Thank you !! I had been wondering if there would be a view of the Aqua Dome for those suites that are next to the dome but it doesn't look like there will be. We have the last Icon Loft all the way to the left....and I also wondered if we would have a view of the pools, etc directly to the right and behind the suites area but it also looks like that view is pretty much blocked unless you stick your head out and crane your neck to the past the privacy divider.

@Eremita85 thank you so much for these photos of the loft suites. I’ve been trying to find some and these are great. I was having a hard time envisioning them. This helps a lot.

Thank you !

Thanks, Ellen

We just made Pinn on our current cruise (Mariner). Some of our Pinn friends told us to expect a complimentary specialty dining meal certificate but when we asked about it, the LA said that comes when you reach 1400 points. So I guess we will be looking forward to a comp Chops meal some time in the next 16 years ! 🤣

Some time ago, JD mentioned that the “full” WC folks were able to [temporarily, just for the WC]“trade” their C&A status for some amount (can’t recall how much) of OBC. I wonder….for those who chose the OBC, will they lose their Lounge status/ability to go to the lounges ? What exactly do they lose if they trade their status for the OBC ?