Rare John&LaLa Posted January 25, 2018 #676 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Late seating for the main dining room was 7:30 PM. Early seating was 5:30 PM. 7:30, really? It was 5:30 and 8:00 in December on Oasis. I don't recall ever seeing 2 hours between seatings in MDR. Always 2 and a half. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villager70 Posted January 25, 2018 #677 Share Posted January 25, 2018 7:30, really? It was 5:30 and 8:00 in December on Oasis. I don't recall ever seeing 2 hours between seatings in MDR. Always 2 and a half. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Hi John. Just thought I would advise that I checked the Oasis West compasses for Jan 7th and Late is now 730pm. My time is still 500 to 900. Posted the other day when I saw this and Bob responded and said had been numerous post. Hope ou cold weather is almost gone here in Florida. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 25, 2018 #678 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Hi John. Just thought I would advise that I checked the Oasis West compasses for Jan 7th and Late is now 730pm. My time is still 500 to 900. Posted the other day when I saw this and Bob responded and said had been numerous post. Hope ou cold weather is almost gone here in Florida. Bob Curious if that changes lounge hours Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 25, 2018 #679 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Coastal Kitchen had dinner reservations for 150 last night. Was still busy when we left at 8:00 PM. We always have a 6:30 PM seating. Tonight was not as busy or loud. Finished dinner 20 minutes earlier then last night. Forgot to ask, is Vane still the CK manager? Who is the hostess? thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STANMELB Posted January 25, 2018 #680 Share Posted January 25, 2018 7:30, really? It was 5:30 and 8:00 in December on Oasis. I don't recall ever seeing 2 hours between seatings in MDR. Always 2 and a half. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app As per the Daily Planner this morning on the Oasis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted January 25, 2018 #681 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Interesting topic, late to the party, but glad to know they are still doing the three drinks for Diamond members in the lounges. That is more than enough for us, no need for unlimited, I do want to know what I'm having for dinner and not pass out in the soup. As far as the Diamond Lounges, I have used them to get morning coffee, but half the time the machine is broken. I went in one once with my husband soon after we hit the goal, but we are not gad flies, we don't meet and greet well, getting to know our dinner companions is enough for us, so we are quite happy to sit and relax in the Schooner Bar, watch the passers by and imbibe in a few drinks before dinner and chatting with fellow passengers. Of the Concierges I've met, they are not the friendliest of staffers, so we are happy to bypass them. On the SeaPass discussion, I usually have a pocket or somewhere to stash my card. I attend a lot of functions where i have to wear a lanyard and I hate them. I refuse to wear one on my vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 25, 2018 #682 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Interesting topic, late to the party, but glad to know they are still doing the three drinks for Diamond members in the lounges. ... Just to clarify, drinks are unlimited in the lounges during the cocktail period. The 3 drink vouchers are for drinks outside the lounges, during the same cocktail period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted January 25, 2018 #683 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Just to clarify, drinks are unlimited in the lounges during the cocktail period. The 3 drink vouchers are for drinks outside the lounges, during the same cocktail period. My guess, and only a guess, before Royal kicks anyone out of DL, they will first limit drinks to 3, period. This should free up some lounge space. This is a cost savings for Royal and easier on the general population of Diamonds then kicking them out. Less PO’d people. If this doesn’t free up Space then it will be easy to leave drinks at 3 limit. Look at Royals financial numbers. Nobody is leaving because of price increases and reduction of FREE perks. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted January 25, 2018 #684 Share Posted January 25, 2018 My guess, and only a guess, before Royal kicks anyone out of DL, they will first limit drinks to 3, period. This should free up some lounge space. This is a cost savings for Royal and easier on the general population of Diamonds then kicking them out. Less PO’d people. If this doesn’t free up Space then it will be easy to leave drinks at 3 limit. Look at Royals financial numbers. Nobody is leaving because of price increases and reduction of FREE perks. Sent from my iPhone using Forums I'm surprised that this has not happened yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted January 25, 2018 #685 Share Posted January 25, 2018 (edited) The Food and Beverage manager on Freedom told me last night they are gradually changing all ships to 530pm or 730pm MDR seating. We have not been able to get in until 745/750 each night. Royal is having a hard time kicking out the 530 pm dinner stragelers..... Freedom started this 2 weeks ago and our wait staff hates it. This is the queue last night at 748 pm for our 730 pm dinner time. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Edited January 25, 2018 by Beachammo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 25, 2018 #686 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The Food and Beverage manager on Freedom told me last night they are gradually changing all ships to 530pm or 730pm MDR seating. We have not been able to get in until 745/750 each night. Royal is having a hard time kicking out the 530 pm dinner stragelers..... Freedom started this 2 weeks ago and our wait staff hates it. Shelton, did they say the reason for the change? What are they trying to accomplish by changing the times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 25, 2018 #687 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I'm surprised that this has not happened yet Just give us 21 coupons and be done with it. 😉 😁 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted January 25, 2018 #688 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Shelton, did they say the reason for the change? What are they trying to accomplish by changing the times?According to "after cruise" surveys is what I was told. Passengers from the US wanted earlier and faster dining experiences. I'm sure Royal wanted them back out spending money in the bars??? Crew is having a very hard time turning the dining room around that quickly. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 25, 2018 #689 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Any genuine person would be happy for the person who has a high tier badge or pin. Proud member of our pin wearing D++S club. ;p:p:') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 25, 2018 #690 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Lighten up Francis. You are flaunting your tier level and now you've been busted on it. You drew the negative attention to yourself. Whether you want to admit it or not. Displaying it in your signature is your choice just like those electing to wear their tier level pin/badge around the ship or wherever. The point is why would anyone care or be annoyed by it. :rolleyes: I can only imagine how you feel about those wearing their gold Seapass cards around their necks on lanyards. Well put. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted January 25, 2018 #691 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Just give us 21 coupons and be done with it. 😉 😁 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app You would think that would make it a lot easier on them. For use whenever and wherever you want. When they're gone that's it :halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 25, 2018 #692 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I have to agree. Went onboard explorer ending of June. There were never more than 20 people in the dl during cocktail hours. The servers started making your drinks when you entered. I gave them tips with every drink and a little extra on the last night. I felt sorry that they were not making tips because there just weren't many members going to the lounge. Christopher the dl concierge said he loved the Alaska cruises! I can see why from his point of view. The busiest the lounge ever got was the transit of skagway glacier. Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Totally agree...looking forward to a return trip. Love the Radiance series ships as our favorite anyway. Best of all worlds there. :hearteyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted January 25, 2018 #693 Share Posted January 25, 2018 The Food and Beverage manager on Freedom told me last night they are gradually changing all ships to 530pm or 730pm MDR seating. We have not been able to get in until 745/750 each night. Royal is having a hard time kicking out the 530 pm dinner stragelers..... Freedom started this 2 weeks ago and our wait staff hates it. This is the queue last night at 748 pm for our 730 pm dinner time. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Did you try the Suite/Pinnacle podium for your reserved seating? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 25, 2018 #694 Share Posted January 25, 2018 You had the purple/maroon/plum one though. I found this old lanyard from an Oasis Glow party. I might just wear it. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Oooh...shiny!! Will look good with your white card! :D:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted January 25, 2018 #695 Share Posted January 25, 2018 You would think that would make it a lot easier on them. For use whenever and wherever you want. When they're gone that's it :halo: Just as long as they are required in the DL/CL. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 25, 2018 #696 Share Posted January 25, 2018 According to "after cruise" surveys is what I was told. Passengers from the US wanted earlier and faster dining experiences. I'm sure Royal wanted them back out spending money in the bars??? Crew is having a very hard time turning the dining room around that quickly. Yes, I think a two-hour turnaround would be tough for larger tables. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted January 25, 2018 #697 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Totally agree...looking forward to a return trip. Love the Radiance series ships as our favorite anyway. Best of all worlds there. [emoji813]eyes:Wish I knew of the hot tub you could use in the spa. Is it still available on explorer? Sent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 25, 2018 #698 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Coastal Kitchen had dinner reservations for 150 last night. Was still busy when we left at 8:00 PM. We always have a 6:30 PM seating. Tonight was not as busy or loud. Finished dinner 20 minutes earlier then last night. We originally had the 7:30 reservations, but followed your example and went when you did at 6:30 last month. Host was very happy to make the change as it got so much busier by 7:30. No problem getting a seat at the SL bar with you two around 5 pm before hand...so that worked really well! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 25, 2018 #699 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Did you try the Suite/Pinnacle podium for your reserved seating? Sent from my iPhone using Forums That only applies to MTD and maybe only on Oasis and newer Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 25, 2018 #700 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Oooh...shiny!! Will look good with your white card! :D:cool: Only 4 white, but 7 holds this year. Some of our oldest cards are white. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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