Rare island lady Posted September 3, 2017 #626 Share Posted September 3, 2017 We particularly liked the Splendour.We were on Vision in Dubai in February and enjoyed that too. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Vision is another favorite, and another block from that one also. :) Glad we are getting them in time before they all go away. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 3, 2017 #627 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Vision is another favorite, and another block from that one also. :) Glad we are getting them in time before they all go away. :( I agree. They seem to be going more towards the bigger ships and extra classes of suites which ultimately leads to the SL and no access for us D+ which we both had the same opinions of on the Diamond/Diamond+ thread. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 3, 2017 #628 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I agree.They seem to be going more towards the bigger ships and extra classes of suites which ultimately leads to the SL and no access for us D+ which we both had the same opinions of on the Diamond/Diamond+ thread. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Totally agree on that one. And I think they went the other way with buying back Empress and cancelling sale of MJ so they could get into Cuba (not big ship friendly). Frustrating when they now are selling off the sweet little Vision class ships. I think I know how the Diamonds felt when they got tossed out of the CL. Now D+ has lost the CL on some ships (same results). :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted September 3, 2017 #629 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Totally agree on that one. And I think they went the other way with buying back Empress and cancelling sale of MJ so they could get into Cuba (not big ship friendly). Frustrating when they now are selling off the sweet little Vision class ships. I think I know how the Diamonds felt when they got tossed out of the CL. Now D+ has lost the CL on some ships (same results). :( D+ still have access to the CL on ships that have one. On ships with a SL there is no CL but they do have a Diamond Lounge for both D/D+. Not quite the same as when Diamonds lost access to the CL and only had an event. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobal Posted September 3, 2017 #630 Share Posted September 3, 2017 This thread has wandered waaaayyyyy off its original subject - tipping, types of lounge, favourite concierges, preferred ships. That's Cruise Critic for you :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 3, 2017 #631 Share Posted September 3, 2017 This thread has wandered waaaayyyyy off its original subject - tipping, types of lounge, favourite concierges, preferred ships. That's Cruise Critic for you :') Yes but thats why we keep posting. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted September 3, 2017 #632 Share Posted September 3, 2017 This thread has wandered waaaayyyyy off its original subject - tipping, types of lounge, favourite concierges, preferred ships. That's Cruise Critic for you :') tipping, types of lounge, favourite concierges, preferred ships You forgot the, at least, two people who have accused us of going off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 3, 2017 #633 Share Posted September 3, 2017 D+ still have access to the CL on ships that have one. On ships with a SL there is no CL but they do have a Diamond Lounge for both D/D+. Not quite the same as when Diamonds lost access to the CL and only had an event. OK...thanks for that information. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 3, 2017 #634 Share Posted September 3, 2017 This thread has wandered waaaayyyyy off its original subject - tipping, types of lounge, favourite concierges, preferred ships. That's Cruise Critic for you :') Agree...And that is what makes it fun!! After all...this is for entertainment and helpful information. Not cruise Wikipedia. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 3, 2017 #635 Share Posted September 3, 2017 tipping, types of lounge, favourite concierges, preferred ships You forgot the, at least, two people who have accused us of going off topic. What topic??!! :confused:;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 3, 2017 #636 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Agree...And that is what makes it fun!! After all...this is for entertainment and helpful information. Not cruise Wikipedia. :p Totally agree and the vast majority of posters here.fit this category. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted September 3, 2017 #637 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I will be on the Grandeur on Oct. 28th. Will Rahul be the Concierge? If not, do you know who it will be. Thanks. I agree, the Grandeur is a well managed ship. Rahul Boarded GR on 6-24-2017 so he should still be there in October as I think Concierges have 6 month contracts. If he is not in the CL, it might be Francis Calimag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted September 3, 2017 #638 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Yup, that is how we do it also. Pinnacle friends of ours said they used to do the same thing as we started doing, which was tipping at the end of the cruise, then changed to per drink since we had several different waiters, including the bartender, that would serve us all week. So they gave us their wisdom of experience and told us to do like you do. We tip a buck a drink right when we are served. And of course they know that we tip right away, which does bring them to us faster through the week when we enter. ;) Strange how tipping is a standard here, but Europe is so different. That's what we did on OA two weeks ago. We had great service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted September 3, 2017 #639 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Agree...and still holding out hope to get a third (mid size) RCI ship back here in PC. MJ just does not do it for us, thoughher redeeming quality is the great crew however. We were not going to go back to her again, but a friend of ours is becoming Pinnacle on board next month. We wanted to be in the cheering squad. ;) Would love Grandeur, Enchantment, Vision, Rhapsody. MJ does nothing for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 4, 2017 #640 Share Posted September 4, 2017 That's what we did on OA two weeks ago. We had great service. Works every time! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 4, 2017 #641 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Would love Grandeur, Enchantment, Vision, Rhapsody. MJ does nothing for me! Agree with that...not to mention my favorite class of ship...the Radiance series. All four beautiful sisters! :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 4, 2017 #642 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Agree with that...not to mention my favorite class of ship...the Radiance series. All four beautiful sisters! :hearteyes: We loved Brilliance and had our first GS on her in February 2009. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis#1 Posted September 4, 2017 #643 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Rahul Boarded GR on 6-24-2017 so he should still be there in October as I think Concierges have 6 month contracts. If he is not in the CL, it might be Francis Calimag. Thanks. We are looking forward to our Oct. 28th cruise on the Grandeur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 4, 2017 #644 Share Posted September 4, 2017 We loved Brilliance and had our first GS on her in February 2009. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app I don't think I have done a GS on a Radiance class ship, but have done them on Voyager class and SOS ships. Used to book the upper suites before we retired, but now that we cruise more, we just stick to the JS cabins. They have amble enough space for us. And with the perks we get...not really worth the upper suites any longer for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 4, 2017 #645 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I don't think I have done a GS on a Radiance class ship, but have done them on Voyager class and SOS ships. Used to book the upper suites before we retired, but now that we cruise more, we just stick to the JS cabins. They have amble enough space for us. And with the perks we get...not really worth the upper suites any longer for us. I agree.We had Paulines mam with us then the first after her dad died and the extra room was needed. Usually JS with a bath does for us too. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bratface1005 Posted September 5, 2017 #646 Share Posted September 5, 2017 My kids are in the group where they love spending time with adults because they can have great conversations with their grandparents and other adults. Yes they do love Adventure Ocean but they are not open 24 hours and the pools are not always stimulating for them. My daughter would rather enjoy a soda and appetizers with us before dinner, then spend time in the teen club. So you don't speak for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 5, 2017 #647 Share Posted September 5, 2017 My kids are in the group where they love spending time with adults because they can have great conversations with their grandparents and other adults. Yes they do love Adventure Ocean but they are not open 24 hours and the pools are not always stimulating for them. Well behaved children are welcome,it is the crying constantly babies or kids running around the lounge that irritate us. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Dancer Posted September 5, 2017 #648 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Well behaved children are welcome,it is the crying constantly babies or kids running around the lounge that irritate us. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Yes, we are not children haters, we just hate the behavior of children who act up and parents do nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted September 5, 2017 #649 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yes, we are not children haters, we just hate the behavior of children who act up and parents do nothing. Perfectly said. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted September 5, 2017 #650 Share Posted September 5, 2017 My kids are in the group where they love spending time with adults because they can have great conversations with their grandparents and other adults. Yes they do love Adventure Ocean but they are not open 24 hours and the pools are not always stimulating for them. Do they know about the free pizza and soft serve ice cream? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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