travelgoddess1 Posted August 14, 2014 #176 Share Posted August 14, 2014 To Pin or not to Pin, to Lanyard or not to Lanyard -- these are the mighty decisions we all face when we cruise. :D Don't shun me because I do, and I promise the same in return. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeRick Posted August 14, 2014 #177 Share Posted August 14, 2014 This thread has been very amusing! On our last cruise on the Grandeur a week ago we were invited to the "Captain's Table" and following champagne in a reserved area we were led to the MDR and had a superb dinner with 4 officers and a D+ couple. However we are "only" Diamond albeit pretty close to D+ in points. I really was surprised to receive the invitation - it was the first time for us. The dinner was really quite nice with good wine, and a signed menu with a photo of the group. Maybe we were just lucky - not sure how this stuff is decided. But we truly appreciated the invitation and the effort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomedbob Posted August 14, 2014 #178 Share Posted August 14, 2014 He had to pass a test and promise not to wander. :eek: (I'm tempted to add, just like DH, but he's sitting right next to me at the moment, so better not, lol!) All excellent suggestions. :) I have noticed the D+ desk's most savvy agents will refer to the D+ balcony discount as Pinnacle discount, even though they are identical. :rolleyes: :) On a cruise, not sure what line, I was able to get someone to make me a crew member nametage. Had lots of fun with it! And confessed in the end. I'm also from central Illinois......but not as well informed! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted August 14, 2014 #179 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I didn't read every page , so someone else might have already thought of this but ......... In honor of our lost "chocolates" on the pillow, The new tier should be CHOCOLATE DIAMOND :D lol....love it. I'll definitely go for that =) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
American Bear Posted August 14, 2014 #180 Share Posted August 14, 2014 I have not heard of that.I do seem to recall that before "Emerald" was announced as a new level, CC posters saw it on signage in at least one port (?Baltimore, maybe), so it is possible, I suppose. Somehow it sounds to me more like a casino VIP moniker than a frequent cruiser category. As RCL casino club members, we can say that it has nothing to do with the Casino, that we've been told!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted August 15, 2014 #181 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Yes, the ski run. I could never stand and peer over that cliff attempting to jumpoff of it with set of skis and no parachute now! :eek: And just calling that level "black diamond" would still remind me of that wild run! Good thing I am sticking to cruising as a sport now. Bring on the perks...not the broken legs. :D I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted August 15, 2014 #182 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I wonder if there is an intermediate level between D+ and Pi, if the CL gets too crowded will it be limited to Black Diamonds, Pinnacles and Suite guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted August 15, 2014 #183 Share Posted August 15, 2014 (edited) I wonder if there is an intermediate level between D+ and Pi, if the CL gets too crowded will it be limited to Black Diamonds, Pinnacles and Suite guests. There have been many rumors circulated over the last couple of years that D+ may eventually be uninvited from the CL. Nothing official has ever been said, so your guess is as good as anyone else's. Considering the big backlash Royal got when they kicked out the Diamond guests, I'm thinking they will let it go as long as they can before doing so again. I was a frequent Carnival guest back then, and I recall the many Loyal Royals that made their way over to CCL during that. Not every cruise had DLs and CLs that are bursting at the seams. On EN a couple months ago both lounges were very lightly populated in the evenings. And on cruises where there are high numbers of D, D+ and PC, the overflow lounge handles everyone just fine. I think they need to leave the program alone, but that's just my two pennies. Edited August 15, 2014 by DarthGrady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted August 15, 2014 #184 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Excellent comment, and that is the difference as you and Pete both wear yours with Pride, and that is how it should be. And you know from the many hours we have enjoyed your company that we would never shun you xx To Pin or not to Pin, to Lanyard or not to Lanyard -- these are the mighty decisions we all face when we cruise. :D Don't shun me because I do, and I promise the same in return. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEBOY305 Posted August 15, 2014 #185 Share Posted August 15, 2014 There have been many rumors circulated over the last couple of years that D+ may eventually be uninvited from the CL. Nothing official has ever been said, so your guess is as good as anyone else's. Considering the big backlash Royal got when they kicked out the Diamond guests, I'm thinking they will let it go as long as they can before doing so again. I was a frequent Carnival guest back then, and I recall the many Loyal Royals that made their way over to CCL during that. Not every cruise had DLs and CLs that are bursting at the seams. On EN a couple months ago both lounges were very lightly populated in the evenings. And on cruises where there are high numbers of D, D+ and PC, the overflow lounge handles everyone just fine. I think they need to leave the program alone, but that's just my two pennies. I think one of the main reasons they're doing the new voucher system is to eliminate the need for over flow lounges. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted August 15, 2014 #186 Share Posted August 15, 2014 I think one of the main reasons they're doing the new voucher system is to eliminate the need for over flow lounges. Yes because they then reduce usable space for the rest of the ship passengers Spread us around uses all space equally Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 15, 2014 #187 Share Posted August 15, 2014 On our EN cruise last week, the CL was very crowded. And that lounge has a problem with that full wall bank of windows if the sun is coming in from the aft which can make it quite warm in there, so we ended up using the almost empty DL each evening and were the only ones in there at times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted August 15, 2014 #188 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Price drops after final payment? Free gratuities? Combinations as of pre-2008? All of the above? ;) that would be so nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted August 15, 2014 #189 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Excellent comment, and that is the difference as you and Pete both wear yours with Pride, and that is how it should be. And you know from the many hours we have enjoyed your company that we would never shun you xx Why, thank you, kind sir! The feeling is more than mutual, and may I just say, it's been too long. Greetings to the Mrs. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted August 15, 2014 #190 Share Posted August 15, 2014 There have been many rumors circulated over the last couple of years that D+ may eventually be uninvited from the CL. Nothing official has ever been said, so your guess is as good as anyone else's. Considering the big backlash Royal got when they kicked out the Diamond guests, I'm thinking they will let it go as long as they can before doing so again. I was a frequent Carnival guest back then, and I recall the many Loyal Royals that made their way over to CCL during that. Not every cruise had DLs and CLs that are bursting at the seams. On EN a couple months ago both lounges were very lightly populated in the evenings. And on cruises where there are high numbers of D, D+ and PC, the overflow lounge handles everyone just fine. I think they need to leave the program alone, but that's just my two pennies. Good post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruzaholic41 Posted August 15, 2014 #191 Share Posted August 15, 2014 It's interesting to see what this thread has evolved in to. The answer was early on though. Black Diamond is a Travel Agency who frequently does group cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted August 15, 2014 #192 Share Posted August 15, 2014 It's interesting to see what this thread has evolved in to. The answer was early on though. Black Diamond is a Travel Agency who frequently does group cruises. Damn...I was hoping for the cheese company...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted August 15, 2014 #193 Share Posted August 15, 2014 It's interesting to see what this thread has evolved in to. The answer was early on though. Black Diamond is a Travel Agency who frequently does group cruises. It has taken from March 19th until know to find that out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted August 15, 2014 #194 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Don't you just love how a thread morphs from a Hyundai to a cocoon to a buttery to a smudge on your windscreen :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted August 16, 2014 #195 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Don't you just love how a thread morphs from a Hyundai to a cocoon to a buttery to a smudge on your windscreen :) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Yes, I think I got that, and it was a fun ride. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dancinman66 Posted August 16, 2014 #196 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hehe Only a few days down nearly single digits for you Cruise well and smile See you again soon Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 16, 2014 #197 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Yes, I think I got that, and it was a fun ride. :) Ditto to that...always fun! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted August 16, 2014 #198 Share Posted August 16, 2014 HeheOnly a few days down nearly single digits for you Cruise well and smile See you again soon Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks, and the same to you! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted August 16, 2014 #199 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Ditto to that...always fun! :) Agreed, thanks for sharing a few smiles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 16, 2014 #200 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Agreed, thanks for sharing a few smiles. Thanks Karen, hope to share an adventure with you in the future! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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