Paulxyz2004 Posted July 19, 2016 #226 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Well, I see someone didn't find something else to do this weekend. ;) As for the question a few pages back about who should have "priority" in the lounges? Here's my two cents: DL - 1st come 1st served CL - 1st come 1st served SL - 1st come 1st served Royal doesn't distinguish, why should we? Spot on answer, right how it should be. Now wait a Minute... isn´t this how it works already?;):D RCI limits access at the door, so whoever is eligible to get in should be equally served, which brings us back to the above Statement. Very clear cut and how it should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted July 19, 2016 #227 Share Posted July 19, 2016 But what if it was full and suite guests could not find a seat?? It's not a problem, well maybe the first night. Anyway, they can open up a large lounge and do a combined event for all d and up. That way the CL is freed up for suite guest that are not d and up. I have seen this done 2 times over the past few years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted July 19, 2016 #228 Share Posted July 19, 2016 But what if it was full and suite guests could not find a seat? Your question only applies to Concierge Lounges. Which, if I were a betting woman (which I am) will be slowly converted into Suite Lounges. But...I still stand by first come first served. It's simply not the horror show it's being made out to be - at least not on every cruise. And not every night for the entire 4 hours. I don't believe there are THAT many D+ hogging the CL's. And I think there are a lot of D+ (like us) that cruise in GS or above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 19, 2016 #229 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) But what if it was full and suite guests could not find a seat?What about a roped off area for Suite guest like some lounges have for D members and above? A rope that can be moved to fit the dynamic of the lounge and seating for the suite guests? Interesting idea, maybe you should run it by Royal instead of us. ;) Just curious, this is obviously a hot button with you, how many times have you had a problem with this anyway? MJ doesn't have a lounge for Suites, Oasis has a SL with no pesky D+'s allowed (unless they are in a suite), and Enchantment rarely has a crowding issue in all my times on her. Edited July 19, 2016 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 19, 2016 #230 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Personally, I would never ask a guest to give up his seat. I may complain to staff if the Suites lounge has no available seats and there may be guests not in Suites. In all honesty, I have never frequented any of the DL or SL/CL lounge in the past. We typically like to hang other places. But from what I read here about how great they are, I am sure going to visit on my next cruise. Who do you think should have priority seating in the SL? A D or D+ or a Suite guest? I guess you will not see this reply since you Ignore list Interesting idea, maybe you should run it by Royal instead of us. ;) Just curious, this is obviously a hot button with you, how many times have you had a problem with this anyway? MJ doesn't have a lounge for Suites, Oasis has a SL with no pesky D+'s allowed (unless they are in a suite), and Enchantment rarely has a crowding issue in all my times on her. Apparently, it has NEVER been a problem for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 19, 2016 #231 Share Posted July 19, 2016 But what if it was full and suite guests could not find a seat?What about a roped off area for Suite guest like some lounges have for D members and above? A rope that can be moved to fit the dynamic of the lounge and seating for the suite guests? Then stand up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troykahack Posted July 19, 2016 #232 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) Interesting idea, maybe you should run it by Royal instead of us. ;) Just curious, this is obviously a hot button with you, how many times have you had a problem with this anyway? MJ doesn't have a lounge for Suites, Oasis has a SL with no pesky D+'s allowed (unless they are in a suite), and Enchantment rarely has a crowding issue in all my times on her. The only lounge I have ever visited that had exclusive seating was on Majesty. I think they call it the Viking Crown or something like that. It had a roped off area which I assume now may have been reserved for Diamond guest and above. We were not on a Suite on this cruise. Last minute booking as like you, we are close to PC (not as close as you and Bella). Personally, we did sit around in lounges.... I would rather sit in the Casino during my spare time as long as the smoke doesn't get too bad. We have 4 cruises booked on RCCL through Dec 2017 and looking to add another 2 in 2017, as work schedule permits. We woud like to do 4 cruises a year but they could be replaced with other options/travel. Going forward, we are pretty much booking GS. The problem with Majesty is most all the suites including JS, are booked through the summer on the weekends we could go and after the OV on Majesty, don't like to use the NEVER word, but not likely to book anything other than something with a balcony. However, we like some of the perks that are currently available to suite guests. I have already reserved the PP drink packages for the two of us on out next three cruises, all in GS. Enchantment, Serenade, Allure. I know on Oasis and I believe Allure, they hold seats for some events for Suite guests. We had no problem getting into the full comedy show on Oasis and many had tried several nights to get in. We just asked the Concierge to see if they could find us seats. Magic, we soon had a confirmation of seating for 2. I didn't make an issue of the roped off area on Majesty, didn't attempt to enter. We were served in plenty of time in that lounge, outside the roped off area. I have family members we have traveled with a few times, and they always run off to the Diamond lounges around 5-6.... they do love their lounge time... most often they don't buy a drink package. We generally get a bottle of wine at the table but I will have a cocktail at dinner on my drink package.... You may never see my in the SL or CL, but as a Suite guest, I would hope RCCL would try to accommodate our seating if wish to have a drink or visit in the SL. Edited July 19, 2016 by troykahack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 19, 2016 #233 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) Your question only applies to Concierge Lounges. Which, if I were a betting woman (which I am) will be slowly converted into Suite Lounges. But...I still stand by first come first served. It's simply not the horror show it's being made out to be - at least not on every cruise. And not every night for the entire 4 hours. I don't believe there are THAT many D+ hogging the CL's. And I think there are a lot of D+ (like us) that cruise in GS or above. And a lot of us D+ that prefer the DL on many ships. ;) On Freedom we only used the CL for morning Lattes (closer to our cabin) and to stop in occasionally for an after dinner drink. Edited July 19, 2016 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 19, 2016 #234 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Interesting idea, maybe you should run it by Royal instead of us. ;) Just curious, this is obviously a hot button with you, how many times have you had a problem with this anyway? MJ doesn't have a lounge for Suites, Oasis has a SL with no pesky D+'s allowed (unless they are in a suite), and Enchantment rarely has a crowding issue in all my times on her. Ya think??!! :rolleyes: My observations as well John. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carole2313 Posted July 19, 2016 #235 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Makes sense to me! Early bird gets the first cocktail! :D I can attest to Rick's cruising in style. He does know how to live! ;) Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzinlady1947 Posted July 19, 2016 #236 Share Posted July 19, 2016 The Grandeur CL and DL are always packed, especially during cocktail hours. We usually use the Diamond Lounge in the evening and they have an overflow that takes up half the South Pacific Lounge. We only use the Concierge Lounge during the day for some peace and quiet to read, get coffee, a snack or talk with friends. Great views too. I don't really mind being kicked out of the Concierge Lounge. Just don't kick us out of the Diamond Lounge. It took us a long time to get there. BTW....Diamond plus can still use the Concierge lounge as of a couple weeks ago. Gwen [emoji3] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaspercat Posted July 20, 2016 #237 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Originally Posted by troykahack Personally, I would never ask a guest to give up his seat. I may complain to staff if the Suites lounge has no available seats and there may be guests not in Suites. In all honesty, I have never frequented any of the DL or SL/CL lounge in the past. We typically like to hang other places. But from what I read here about how great they are, I am sure going to visit on my next cruise. Who do you think should have priority seating in the SL? A D or D+ or a Suite guest? I guess you will not see this reply since you Ignore list Interesting idea, maybe you should run it by Royal instead of us. ;) Just curious, this is obviously a hot button with you, how many times have you had a problem with this anyway? MJ doesn't have a lounge for Suites, Oasis has a SL with no pesky D+'s allowed (unless they are in a suite), and Enchantment rarely has a crowding issue in all my times on her. Apparently, it has NEVER been a problem for him. OK, I've been reading / following this thread and have shaken my head quite a few times -- am I missing something? I'm curious too. This is definitely a hot button for Troykahack, however if he has never frequented ANY the lounges why all the brouhaha over seats, etc.???:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted July 20, 2016 #238 Share Posted July 20, 2016 to fit the dynamic of the lounge and seating So, dynamic seating to follow dynamic dinning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 20, 2016 #239 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'm guessing he has read about crowding and wants to make sure it's not an issue going forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted July 20, 2016 #240 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Every single C&A thread gets corrupted by people who want to talk about suite guests. can't help but see the parallels to the ships. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 20, 2016 #241 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'm guessing he has read about crowding and wants to make sure it's not an issue going forward Yeah, I'm sure it is all about prevention of a perceived possible future issue. I can only hope that having a chair available to me that is located in a lounge that I never go into is the biggest concern I'll have to face when I cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 20, 2016 #242 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'm guessing he has read about crowding and wants to make sure it's not an issue going forward I agree...must be something. :rolleyes: Anyone can click on his screen name, then click on find posts, especially the early ones. The rest will see why many of us have him on ignore. ;) This from someone having been on only four RCI cruises, (three of them short 3/4 night). I would not call that enough experience to rant and rave making demands about seats in the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 20, 2016 #243 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Yeah, I'm sure it is all about prevention of a perceived possible future issue. I can only hope that having a chair available to me that is located in a lounge that I never go into is the biggest concern I'll have to face when I cruise. LOL!! :D There are enough lounges all over the ship to blow our drink vouchers on anyway. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted July 20, 2016 #244 Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) You guys make me laugh, in a good way. :) If you are on the right class of ship (Oasis and Quantum) and in a suite you can drink in the SL from 11am to 11pm. I'd like to think that there should be no shortage of seats all day time in the SL. I can confirm in March on our B2B, in the middle of the day, there were a many seats avaiable. Heck, if you are in the right cabin they will bring the cocktail cart and make drinks in your cabin mid-afternoon. I'd like to think there would be no shortage of seats there.:p Edited July 20, 2016 by A&L_Ont Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted July 20, 2016 #245 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Apparently, it has NEVER been a problem for him. You can't make this stuff up. He's posted so many irrelevant comments that even he's lost track. LMAO! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grand isle joe Posted July 20, 2016 #246 Share Posted July 20, 2016 .................I would forgo ever getting a seat in the CL IF I could get an upgrade to two ply quilted soft toilet paper in my room.........right now I don't sit in the CL because they don't have two ply quilted soft toilet paper.....:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BettyPC Posted July 20, 2016 #247 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I'm glad I travel with different lines... Too disappointing to reach a level and then have it taken from you. Might need to try NCL or Costa soon! Betty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 21, 2016 #248 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I'm glad I travel with different lines... Too disappointing to reach a level and then have it taken from you. Might need to try NCL or Costa soon! Betty Been on Costa before....not impressed. Or was that the Titantic??!! :eek: ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 21, 2016 #249 Share Posted July 21, 2016 Been on Costa before....not impressed. Or was that the Titantic??!! :eek: ;) You were around in 1912?:eek::p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 21, 2016 #250 Share Posted July 21, 2016 (edited) You were around in 1912?:eek::p Ummm...not that I recall ;)....but I do remember a Costa ship pretending to BE the Titanic off the coast of Tuscany just a few years ago?? :eek: Happy we were not on that one. :( Edited July 21, 2016 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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