Nado44 Posted March 3, 2016 #301 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Does anyone know if Harmony will have steam/sauna facilities similar to Oasis/Allure (not complimentary) or other ship classes (complimentary)? Guessing it'll be the same fee arrangement as is present on Oasis/Allure currently but hoping otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 3, 2016 #302 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Does anyone know if Harmony will have steam/sauna facilities similar to Oasis/Allure (not complimentary) or other ship classes (complimentary)? Guessing it'll be the same fee arrangement as is present on Oasis/Allure currently but hoping otherwise. That info has not been publicly announced by Royal, but I would expect it to be the same as the other Oasis class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 3, 2016 #303 Share Posted March 3, 2016 That info has not been publicly announced by Royal, but I would expect it to be the same as the other Oasis class ships. Exactly. Royal hasn't been in the habit lately of giving things for free if they can charge for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted March 3, 2016 #304 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Exactly. Royal hasn't been in the habit lately of giving things for free if they can charge for them. It has been several years since Oasis hit the seas and this started on this class of ships. As things evolve and perks in the C&A change, MAYBE, just MAYBE Royal would consider giving of their loyalists a new benefit. For example: Diamonds - 1 day free access to the Spa; D+ - 2 days free access to the Spa; Pinnacles -- the entire cruise free access to the Spa. A marketing strategy is that if you give something away and the person likes it perhaps the next time, they will buy it. It also adds a little extra perk to the loyalists, while there has been a perception (with some) of declining value to being loyal to the brand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 3, 2016 #305 Share Posted March 3, 2016 It has been several years since Oasis hit the seas and this started on this class of ships. As things evolve and perks in the C&A change, MAYBE, just MAYBE Royal would consider giving of their loyalists a new benefit. For example: Diamonds - 1 day free access to the Spa; D+ - 2 days free access to the Spa; Pinnacles -- the entire cruise free access to the Spa. A marketing strategy is that if you give something away and the person likes it perhaps the next time, they will buy it. It also adds a little extra perk to the loyalists, while there has been a perception (with some) of declining value to being loyal to the brand. Good idea, I know my wife would enjoy that perk. The fee based sauna is one of the downsides to us cruising Oasis class again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted March 3, 2016 #306 Share Posted March 3, 2016 (edited) Good idea, I know my wife would enjoy that perk. The fee based sauna is one of the downsides to us cruising Oasis class again. Glad you liked it. I have worked in Marketing and Sales way too long. I just sent the idea up to Vicki Freed, VP of Sales and Marketing. Edited March 3, 2016 by Paulette3028 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papcx Posted March 3, 2016 #307 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Isn't the spa just space rented out by cruise lines to 3rd parties? If so, a free day as a perk would cost the line money, not very likely to happen. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 3, 2016 #308 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Isn't the spa just space rented out by cruise lines to 3rd parties? If so, a free day as a perk would cost the line money, not very likely to happen. Certainly the massage areas are used by 3rd party contractors, but on other ships the massage areas have been separate from the steam rooms and saunas near the fitness center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 3, 2016 #309 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Good idea, I know my wife would enjoy that perk. The fee based sauna is one of the downsides to us cruising Oasis class again. Yea, but then there will be complaints of overcrowding in the spa, and the inevitable thread about kicking Diamonds out. :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoamingRetirees Posted March 3, 2016 #310 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Good idea, I know my wife would enjoy that perk. The fee based sauna is one of the downsides to us cruising Oasis class again. If they do it like on Celebrity, it will be limited to port days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 3, 2016 #311 Share Posted March 3, 2016 If they do it like on Celebrity, it will be limited to port days. At least that is a compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoamingRetirees Posted March 3, 2016 #312 Share Posted March 3, 2016 At least that is a compromise. Yes, and we've been to the Oasis ports so many times, we often don't get off anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulette3028 Posted March 3, 2016 #313 Share Posted March 3, 2016 If they do it like on Celebrity, it will be limited to port days. That would be just fine. Many times we aren't off a ship in port for more than a few hours, so it would work for me. I don't expect them to make it an 'at sea' day nor do I expect them to include a massage for free....although that would not be a bad perk to include once you have reached above D+ or perhaps at the 250 nights on board level....it is a long way from D+ to Pinnacle and putting little bread crumbs down along the way, make the ride go a little quicker and with things to look forward to along the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 3, 2016 #314 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Yea, but then there will be complaints of overcrowding in the spa, and the inevitable thread about kicking Diamonds out. :eek: RCI...loves to give-n-take...so they just might add something, knowing it won't last long :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 3, 2016 #315 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Exactly. Royal hasn't been in the habit lately of giving things for free if they can charge for them. Usually correct and that's why I was surprised to learn about some new perks for the Boardwalk Balcony cabins on my upcoming HOTS cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoamingRetirees Posted March 3, 2016 #316 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Usually correct and that's why I was surprised to learn about some new perks for the Boardwalk Balcony cabins on my upcoming HOTS cruise. What new perks? We love the Boardwalk balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 3, 2016 #317 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Usually correct and that's why I was surprised to learn about some new perks for the Boardwalk Balcony cabins on my upcoming HOTS cruise. Your right. I forgot about those added perks. Our next 2 cruises after this one on Allure are in Boardwalk balconies. Glad I booked them early before they raised the price of those cabins to include those new perks.:);) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 3, 2016 #318 Share Posted March 3, 2016 What new perks? We love the Boardwalk balconies. I believe they are: lunch or dinner for 4 JR's soda package for 2 private session for rock climbing wall. For sailings on or after November 2016. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 3, 2016 #319 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Your right. I forgot about those added perks. Our next 2 cruises after this one on Allure are in Boardwalk balconies. Glad I booked them early before they raised the price of those cabins to include those new perks.:);) I booked the four aft cabins on deck #9 of HOTS for May 2017 for our extended family including 2 toddler grandchildren. We usually sail in the JS's but since it's all of us I thought these cabins would be fun. I booked when the HOTS first came available (June 2015).....and got an AMAZING price...it has since gone up up up...No one in the family knows yet..it's a surprise !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoamingRetirees Posted March 3, 2016 #320 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I believe they are: lunch or dinner for 4 JR's soda package for 2 private session for rock climbing wall. For sailings on or after November 2016. Nice! Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racerxspeedy Posted March 3, 2016 #321 Share Posted March 3, 2016 I believe they are: lunch or dinner for 4 JR's soda package for 2 private session for rock climbing wall. For sailings on or after November 2016. Can anyone confirm that these benefits will be included if you booked prior to announcement of the "New Perks" offer, or is this only for new bookings? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted March 3, 2016 #322 Share Posted March 3, 2016 Can anyone confirm that these benefits will be included if you booked prior to announcement of the "New Perks" offer, or is this only for new bookings? Thanks As I posted these are for sailings November 2016 and after...regardless of when you booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseturbo Posted March 14, 2016 #323 Share Posted March 14, 2016 Subscribed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teacherloves2Cruise Posted March 17, 2016 #324 Share Posted March 17, 2016 Psyched to read this entire thread in one sitting! Sailing 11/8/16 and loving all the info and tips! Brett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marylandteachergirl Posted March 19, 2016 #325 Share Posted March 19, 2016 (edited) Are Central Park balcony cabins fairly quiet if sitting outside? We normally sail in OV balconies , but may be booking (and paying for) three cabins, so watching prices as well. Considering Jan. 2018 - a long way off still! Edited March 19, 2016 by Marylandteachergirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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