jmrothermel Posted June 10, 2014 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Just got this email from RC: YOUR ONBOARD LOUNGE BENEFITS JUST GOT BETTER We are excited to introduce an expanded Crown & Anchor Society benefit for you during your upcoming cruise! In addition to the nightly receptions at the Diamond Lounge and the Concierge Lounge (for our Diamond Plus and Pinnacle guests), you now have the flexibility to enjoy happy hour at a wide variety of bars onboard. Your SeaPass Card will be pre-loaded with three complimentary drink vouchers for each night of the sailing, which can be used during nightly lounge hours. Toast your way around the ship, on us! This expanded benefit will be slowly rolled out across the entire fleet by Fall. Kindly note, drinks vouchers are not valid in the main dining room, the Windjammer Café or in any of our specialty restaurants, and expire daily.* Guess they're here to stay! I think it's a nice perk, especially on ships without a dedicated Diamond Lounge. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted June 10, 2014 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I think it's a nice perk, especially on ships without a dedicated Diamond Lounge. Outstanding! Absolutely agree with you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted June 10, 2014 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) Got same email. Nice perk when cruising with others that are not Diamonds or Diamond Plus. Edited June 10, 2014 by LorraineP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator23 Posted June 10, 2014 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Which ships are offering it now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gasdoc Posted June 10, 2014 #5 Share Posted June 10, 2014 On Jewel in August. No email and no Diamond lounge. So wine it will be. Why do they have to roll out slowly across the fleet? This seems like a very easy IT programming fix. Maybe they will include Jewel soon since it is one of the few ships without a dedicated lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 10, 2014 #6 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Great news!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted June 10, 2014 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Good stuff! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrothermel Posted June 10, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted June 10, 2014 That would be nice if they did ships without a dedicated Diamond Lounge first. I wonder if emails only went out to those who are on ships it will be rolled out to by the time they sail? Interesting.... Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuggiebug Posted June 10, 2014 #9 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Been hoping it would become permanent! Thank you RCCL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted June 10, 2014 #10 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I would love to see a roll out schedule. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted June 10, 2014 #11 Share Posted June 10, 2014 On Jewel in August. No email and no Diamond lounge. So wine it will be. Why do they have to roll out slowly across the fleet? This seems like a very easy IT programming fix. Maybe they will include Jewel soon since it is one of the few ships without a dedicated lounge. No one says that it won't be on the Jewel when you cruise in August. Maybe it will. Let us know. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted June 10, 2014 #12 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Booked on Explorer 9/6/14 and received this email Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cot427 Posted June 10, 2014 #13 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Going on the Explorer in August, didn't get an email but I see that some did so glad to see it will be rolled out on Explorer! I can do and like wine, but I like to see options as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted June 10, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) I spoke with Joy in Customer Relations (I was on the phone about some isolation credit), and she confirmed the Diamond and up drink coupons. Loved how Sasha had the Diamond lounge set up on our Transatlantic on the Legend. They had several drinks set up on a table and you took one as you entered the venue. Wonder how we'll know which drinks are Diamond drinks and which are extra fees. Edited June 10, 2014 by knittinggirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kokomo91165 Posted June 10, 2014 #15 Share Posted June 10, 2014 (edited) This is a welcomed new benefit. It really should lessen the crowds in the CL and DL and give guests more options to enjoy these wonderful ships and their array of bars & lounges. Edited June 10, 2014 by Kokomo91165 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted June 10, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 10, 2014 I spoke with Joy in Customer Relations (I was on the phone about some isolation credit), and she confirmed the Diamond and up drink coupons. Loved how Sasha had the Diamond lounge set up on our Transatlantic on the Legend. They had several drinks set up on a table and you took one as you entered the venue. Wonder how we'll know which drinks are Diamond drinks and which are extra fees. Martha....are you referring to the Auxiliary Lounge in Anchors Aweigh? Sacha did a great taking care of everyone. The voucher drinks will be the same as what you can get in the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted June 11, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) I REEEAAAALLLY would like these vouchers on my b2b Vision cruises with my friend. She is not Diamond yet, so it would be wonderful to be able to have these vouchers, and go to other lounges with her. I think I'll call C&A and see if they have any more info. ****************************************************************************** C&A Diamond Plus Desk said they don't have any further information now, and for me to check closer to my cruises on the Vision. She said they might have a rollout schedule by then. Right now it's the Explorer and the Independence. Edited June 11, 2014 by pcur Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted June 11, 2014 #18 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I REEEAAAALLLY would like these vouchers on my b2b Vision cruises with my friend. She is not Diamond yet, so it would be wonderful to be able to have these vouchers, and go to other lounges with her. I think I'll call C&A and see if they have any more info. Let us know what you find out? I assume it will be offered on the ships without a DL:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMG Posted June 11, 2014 #19 Share Posted June 11, 2014 They started this on Celebrity last year and IMHO, it is great. If you are traveling with friends that are not at the same level, you can still get together for cocktails and not have to give up the D/Concierge lounge. 3 drinks a night is more than enough for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfishner Posted June 11, 2014 #20 Share Posted June 11, 2014 The vouchers are now on EOS and IOS they expect the total fleet roll out in to be done by 9/2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC2922 Posted June 11, 2014 #21 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Just got this email from RC: YOUR ONBOARD LOUNGE BENEFITS JUST GOT BETTER We are excited to introduce an expanded Crown & Anchor Society benefit for you during your upcoming cruise! In addition to the nightly receptions at the Diamond Lounge and the Concierge Lounge (for our Diamond Plus and Pinnacle guests), you now have the flexibility to enjoy happy hour at a wide variety of bars onboard. Your SeaPass Card will be pre-loaded with three complimentary drink vouchers for each night of the sailing, which can be used during nightly lounge hours. Toast your way around the ship, on us! This expanded benefit will be slowly rolled out across the entire fleet by Fall. Kindly note, drinks vouchers are not valid in the main dining room, the Windjammer Café or in any of our specialty restaurants, and expire daily.* Guess they're here to stay! I think it's a nice perk, especially on ships without a dedicated Diamond Lounge. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Got same email. Nice!! JC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted June 11, 2014 #22 Share Posted June 11, 2014 This is terrific news. RCI experimented and came up with a great solution. Last December many were predicting D+ would get kicked out of the Concierge Club. Do we have any new dire predictions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grammy J Posted June 11, 2014 #23 Share Posted June 11, 2014 What would be the time frame to use the Diamond etc. vouchers per day? We will be sailing on the Jewel next year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted June 11, 2014 #24 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Is it possible to get more than one drink at a time? Can I send DH to get drinks to have on our balcony or while I'm getting ready or will we both have to go? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley4 Posted June 11, 2014 #25 Share Posted June 11, 2014 I'm assuming the 5 pm to 8 30 pm dinner time window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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