caymancouple Posted January 3, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Occasionally I will see a post that references a "Crystal Block"... Never thought much of it, figured it was for those in the Pinnacle range. Just saw a post where a guy mentioned he got one for his 140 night....???? I have 164, should we have gotten one? Do I have to ask? Do I want to ask? We have a B2B starting in 2 weeks... will be Diamond plus after that... YEAH !!... anyway.. so what is the block thing??? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Occasionally I will see a post that references a "Crystal Block"... Never thought much of it, figured it was for those in the Pinnacle range. Just saw a post where a guy mentioned he got one for his 140 night....???? I have 164, should we have gotten one? Do I have to ask? Do I want to ask? We have a B2B starting in 2 weeks... will be Diamond plus after that... YEAH !!... anyway.. so what is the block thing??? Thanks You should have gotten a block on the cruise on which you earned 140 points. Call C&A to get one shipped to you. Your next block comes at 210 points, and every 70 points thereafter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 3, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Occasionally I will see a post that references a "Crystal Block"... Never thought much of it, figured it was for those in the Pinnacle range. Just saw a post where a guy mentioned he got one for his 140 night....???? I have 164, should we have gotten one? Do I have to ask? Do I want to ask? We have a B2B starting in 2 weeks... will be Diamond plus after that... YEAH !!... anyway.. so what is the block thing??? Thanks Yes. Yes. Yes. Up to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted January 3, 2017 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I asked about it on my last cruise and got our block, remember if you cruise in suites you get double points for each day ( JS and above) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted January 3, 2017 #5 Share Posted January 3, 2017 We'll reach diamond plus on our cruise in March. Do they mail you your pins? I dont think we ever received our diamond pins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2017 We'll reach diamond plus on our cruise in March. Do they mail you your pins? I dont think we ever received our diamond pins. That was the case with us. They mailed both the pins and luggage tags a few weeks after the cruise on which we earned the points for D+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellwingri Posted January 3, 2017 #7 Share Posted January 3, 2017 That was the case with us. They mailed both the pins and luggage tags a few weeks after the cruise on which we earned the points for D+. Thanks Bob! What luggage tags are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Thanks Bob! What luggage tags are you referring to? The crappy plastic tags that say Diamond Plus that are supposed to be a permanent ID tag on your bags, but will break off after just a few uses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkcreek Posted January 3, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2017 From experience, suggest that on the cruise you become eligible for a block, early on in that cruise, see the Loyalty person and offer a reminder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer976 Posted January 3, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2017 You should have gotten a block on the cruise on which you earned 140 points. Call C&A to get one shipped to you. Your next block comes at 210 points, and every 70 points thereafter. Hmmm, thanks Bob. I achieved 140 points while on board Radiance last fall, but never received the block. Called C & A not long ago and was told that no, you receive the block on the cruise AFTER it was earned and that I should stop in and "remind" the rep when I board Liberty (next month). Now I'll be receiving a block commemorating being aboard Liberty OTS, a cruise that I have high hopes for, but whose reviews are less than stellar, rather than Radiance OTS, my favorite (tied w/Oasis class) class and design. No biggie, just makes me a bit :( sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted January 3, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hmmm, thanks Bob. I achieved 140 points while on board Radiance last fall, but never received the block. Called C & A not long ago and was told that no, you receive the block on the cruise AFTER it was earned and that I should stop in and "remind" the rep when I board Liberty (next month). Now I'll be receiving a block commemorating being aboard Liberty OTS, a cruise that I have high hopes for, but whose reviews are less than stellar, rather than Radiance OTS, my favorite (tied w/Oasis class) class and design. No biggie, just makes me a bit :( sad. And they'll tell you on Liberty that you should have received it on your last cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hmmm, thanks Bob. I achieved 140 points while on board Radiance last fall, but never received the block. Called C & A not long ago and was told that no, you receive the block on the cruise AFTER it was earned and that I should stop in and "remind" the rep when I board Liberty (next month). ... And they'll tell you on Liberty that you should have received it on your last cruise. Correct, the folks on Liberty have no way to get you a Radiance block. I'd keep calling C&A until they tell you they will ship your Radiance block. We just got a Brilliance block shipped to us because they were out of stock on Billiance two weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caymancouple Posted January 3, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted January 3, 2017 OP here. Thanks for the info. I counted back, and we should have gotten our block on The Navigator.... well I am on the Navigator for our next 2 cruises... should I wait, or should I call? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 3, 2017 OP here. Thanks for the info. I counted back, and we should have gotten our block on The Navigator.... well I am on the Navigator for our next 2 cruises... should I wait, or should I call? Speak to the Loyalty Ambassador onboard, explain how you missed your block, and maybe they can give you your missing block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaT91403 Posted January 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 3, 2017 DH and I just got our blocks on Harmony. I went to ask the Loyaly Ambassador about them, but since the desk was closed, someone from Guest Services was there instead of a LA. She had no idea what I was talking about...had never heard of a glass or crystal block. So don't ask Guest Services. It turned out that I didn't need to ask, as the blocks were delivered the next evening. They are heavy! If you are expecting them, be sure to pack light, or save room in your carry-on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer976 Posted January 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 3, 2017 :D Thank you so much caymancouple (for starting this thread), Bob and Ray (hey, weren't they a comedy team WAY BACK in the day?) for answering back to me. I was apparently officially "blown off" by the C & A rep that I spoke with somewhat recently. Called them back as you suggested, Bob, and my Radiance of the Seas block has now been ordered and will be sent to my home. The same kind rep also confirmed that I could NOT have requested said block aboard my next sailing. Hoping that this is the end of it and not just another "the check's in the mail" reply ... I'm trying to think positive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dscomp1 Posted January 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 3, 2017 We received our block on Mariner of the Seas and didn't even realize why. It is kinda neat to have though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 3, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 3, 2017 The crappy plastic tags that say Diamond Plus that are supposed to be a permanent ID tag on your bags, but will break off after just a few uses. Still have ours. 😉 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Still have ours. 😉 On your luggage? Even after checking them on the airlines? Ours our stored in our RC souvenir box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) On your luggage? Even after checking them on the airlines? Ours our stored in our RC souvenir box. Don't do airlines. 😁 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Edited January 3, 2017 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 3, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Don't do airlines. 😁 You (and your luggage tags) are fortunate.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 3, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 3, 2017 FYI, if you carry block in your carry on be ready to get questions about it from TSA Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
later Posted January 3, 2017 #23 Share Posted January 3, 2017 DH and I just got our blocks on Harmony. I went to ask the Loyaly Ambassador about them, but since the desk was closed, someone from Guest Services was there instead of a LA. She had no idea what I was talking about...had never heard of a glass or crystal block. So don't ask Guest Services. It turned out that I didn't need to ask, as the blocks were delivered the next evening. They are heavy! If you are expecting them, be sure to pack light, or save room in your carry-on. Did you both get a block? If so you were lucky. They are only suppose to give out one per couple. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaT91403 Posted January 3, 2017 #24 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Did you both get a block? If so you were lucky. They are only suppose to give out one per couple. Yes, we each got one because we were booked in different cabins. We booked 2 cabins, and while DS(8) and Grandma are always roommates...we always book DS in a cabin with a parent and then switch once we are onboard. Grandma is D+, but has never gotten a block (or luggage tags or pins), and she should have 2 by now. We never got D luggage tags or pins (assuming they exist). Honestly, I wouldn't know about any of these things if not for CC. But it's not a big deal for us...nothing we would go back and ask for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelerThom Posted January 3, 2017 #25 Share Posted January 3, 2017 I became D+ in 2012, so I'm sure that my D+luggage tags will arrive any day now:rolleyes: My first (140) block almost fell "in the crack". I had 19 cruises (old system) and 20 cruises was the threshold for a block; when they converted to the new system in 2011 everyone who had a cruise total of 19, 29, 39, etc got skipped over the new block thresholds of 140, 210, 280, etc (19 cruises became 143 new points). Based on comments here on CC, I paid a visit to the LA on my next cruise, and after confirming my story I was given a block (not sure what the official policy was, but I'm not complaining). I do have a D+ pin- I think it was delivered to my cabin on the appropriate cruise. And my DL drinks have always arrived, usually in a timely manner. Nothing is perfect, but I'm more than satisfied:) I'll be enjoying the Oasis in 19 days. Thom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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