Very Frequent Flyer Posted February 24, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2016 What other benefits do you get with Emerald compared to Platinum, apart from the welcome gift (which is normally a soft drink or juice)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2016 What other benefits do you get with Emerald compared to Platinum, apart from the welcome gift (which is normally a soft drink or juice)? A $25 increase in the balcony discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Very Frequent Flyer Posted February 24, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted February 24, 2016 What about on board benefits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2016 What about on board benefits? You can see the coupons here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2045047 There may be a slight difference in internet discount between Platinum and Emerald, but I don't have those details. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted February 24, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Minimal change Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklies70 Posted February 24, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Very minimal. Emerald is so pointless. All it serves to do is keep me from D!!!!! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 24, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2016 Very minimal. Emerald is so pointless. All it serves to do is keep me from D!!!!! I think it was only created to mollify folks who were going from Platinum to Diamond when they changed the rules. Tht's when they moved the goal posts on Diamond and made it harder to get to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alter Ego Posted February 24, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2016 This has probably been asked a dozen times - if you buy the Internet package early, can you ask for the discount on board? I'm going to assume yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklies70 Posted February 24, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I think it was only created to mollify folks who were going from Platinum to Diamond when they changed the rules. Tht's when they moved the goal posts on Diamond and made it harder to get to. This seems reasonable, I suppose. I'll still hit D by the time I'm 32. This excites me, perhaps more than it reasonably should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted February 24, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2016 I agree that Emerald was created just to make people feel happy they were achieving a new level when, in reality, all it did was prolong the trip to Diamond. Whether or not it is a worthless level depends on whether you are looking at it from the consumer or RCI's point of view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 24, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2016 This has probably been asked a dozen times - if you buy the Internet package early, can you ask for the discount on board? I'm going to assume yes. No C&A discount if you purchase the package pre-cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Very Frequent Flyer Posted February 24, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted February 24, 2016 You can see the coupons here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2045047 There may be a slight difference in internet discount between Platinum and Emerald, but I don't have those details. Thanks for the link. Very minimal increase in benefits indeed with only the increase in the internet package discount (I don't use internet on board anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 24, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 24, 2016 This has probably been asked a dozen times - if you buy the Internet package early, can you ask for the discount on board? I'm going to assume yes. Don't buy it ahead. There is no point, no benefit. Wait until you are onboard. The discount is applied automatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rimmit Posted February 24, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 24, 2016 This seems reasonable, I suppose. I'll still hit D by the time I'm 32. This excites me, perhaps more than it reasonably should. Congrats! I hit diamond when I was 32 and my wife 33 as well in 2014. We Did it on our own. We were not grandfather'd in. Have been on 25+ cruises but didnt start sticking to royal until 2011. Hopefully I will see you in the Diamond lounge sometimes. Very few younger people in the Diamond lounge. We always enjoy the company in the Diamond lounge, but it would be nice to see a younger face ever now and then. I am curious as to if RCI will increase the level to get to Diamond again. Given the sheer mumber of people becoming diamond it is not a sustainable business model to have a 3.5 hour happy hour every night for that many people.... Either that or reduce the drink number and kill of the unlimited drinks in the Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas bound Posted February 24, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 24, 2016 If during the week your C&A status changes, do you get the upgrades at that time or have to wait for your next cruise? Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 24, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 24, 2016 If during the week your C&A status changes, do you get the upgrades at that time or have to wait for your next cruise? Wait until the next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ncsteeler Posted February 25, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Don't buy it ahead. There is no point, no benefit. Wait until you are onboard. The discount is applied automatically. Wish I had read this a few days ago! Wonder if I can call and cancel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powersboyee2 Posted February 25, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 25, 2016 This seems reasonable, I suppose. I'll still hit D by the time I'm 32. This excites me, perhaps more than it reasonably should. Amen to that! 31 now as well, and will hit D next April right after my B-day! Woot.. I agree.... so exciting. All on my own too! Stupid grandfathered in people or people that got changed due to relationships etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted February 25, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 25, 2016 Wish I had read this a few days ago! Wonder if I can call and cancel Yes, you can. The fee will go back on your credit card. (if your cruise isn't this week ;)) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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