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X HH is from 5-7pm. Drinks from a very limited menu. 90 minutes vs RCI 24 Diamond or 48 hours for Diamond+. JMHO I like RCI perks better!

Totally agree with you on this 5 free drinks per day. I have posted this on Celebrity CC more than twice and get bad responses from those on Celebrity CC. They don't want this, they don't want Celebrity to become RCI, etc. Their loss!!!!

Prices for Specialty Restaurants and drinks are much cheaper on RCI, MSC, NCL and Princess.

Why not post to a community board on the ship?

Surprised that no one commented on the bare feet on a chair. Seen Bare feet on a table, too. Very disrespectful to all! Staff will walk by and say nothing. Passengers seem to accept that more than how people dress.

Where is the HH held on the new ships such as Beyond, Apex & Ascent?

Cheers!

Food is subjective! Example, we think MSC food is the worst of all cruise lines. Yes, we cruise MSC and have done so since Jan 2009. Yes, we know it is European or Italian style. Traveled to Europe many times. Still, we disagree.

I remember Port being Left Side as each had 4 letters.

Congratulations on becoming a P! We cruise other lines and will never become P. Celebrity Elite+ HAL Copper MSC Diamond NCL Sapphire Princess Elite RCI Diamond+ No one cruise line has it all. They all offer something different. Happy Cruising!

I posted this for those who may not be aware of RCI Crown Lounge.

I never complained about Crown Lounge. I am on Symphony in Feb 2024. Bye, bye!

Sorry, nothing is free! How many cruises did it take us to make Diamond or Diamond+?

Apparently they didn't read the comments. If they did, they should have the decency to acknowledge the perks. Maybe they are Celebrity Cruise Line people who only have Happy Hour from 5-7pm. LOL

I know this is Celebrity CC. I am cruising on the Beyond in July. I am Elite + on Celebrity. However, I think that RCI has a much better perk than what Celebrity has done to the new Happy Hour since they cut the number of nights they have HH. Here is what RCI does as you all may be interested. If you don't drink, then it does not apply to you. Just like if you don't cruise, this does not apply to you. The RCI Crown Lounge: They have a good free coffee & cappuccino machine which is open from very early in the morning and all day . There's continental style buffet breakfast, pastries, breads, ham, cheese, cereals etc. Happy Hour, between 4-8, there's a hot and cold hor d'oeuvres buffet, but if there's a lot of Diamond and up members on board they sometimes exclude Diamond during these hours. In the old ships where its in the Viking Crown lounge it's a nice quite place (except during HH) out of the sun to sit and watch the sea go by. There's a concierge there to help with any problems or queries like a mini guest services. Most people use their Diamond and up free drink vouchers so no $$ spent at most bars, lounges, MDR and Specialty Restaurants anytime during the day/night. The ships officers often come by to chat during HH which can be interesting. Finally as in any lounge you can meet interesting people

We were on the Enchanted Princess for 22 days in the Med. Do NOT go into the Piazza just about anytime. They have dancing lessons, exercise classes, etc., almost all morning, then music at night. Princess has added charges for Casual Dining such as Salty Dog, GiGi Pizza and other venues on other ships. I must be careful and say mostly all U.S. Mass Market lines and MSC have cut back and charging more for less.

Well Thank you for letting us all know that there are 2 or 3 who do not. I only cruise U.S. Mass Market and MSC. Now I know where to go for peace and quiet. LOL

Have you been on other cruise lines? All the cruise lines are getting the same complaints. You can't even have a conversation with each other for to the volume.

This is totally ridiculous! It should be standard throughout the fleet. Not what a bar manager decides on a specific ship.

Never seen a dinner. It's Captain's choice and normally lunch or Cocktail Party at night. Most Traveled Cruiser or Passenger top 40 max. Top three passengers sit at Capt table for lunches. Others sit with various officers. Picture taken with Capt. At Repeater Party top 3 introduced. Menu excellent with wine. Excellent perk! Happy Cruising!

Would you like it where you could sign in and out and use your 24 hours over multiple days? Rather than 24 continuous hours.

This is not only on RCI. This change in evening dress has changed on other cruise lines too. Very casual today!

You may also bring your own! Doesn't weight too much. I like Costco Kirkland brand. Many articles on the Internet say you should not wipe more than three wipes. I'm trying that. Still working on it.

Wish it were where we could sign on & off to use the 24 hr period to our advantage to string it over days. Instead of a continuous 24 hours.

The main paragraph I totally disagree with is the one I kept from your posting. I know it is true, however, it is one that should be changed since it is RCI policy/procedures and not Ship decisions. Any Corporation should have standard (SOP) that apply to all. This causes confusion, mistrust, complaints and Urinated Passengers. LOL