Milwaukee Eight Posted January 25, 2018 #701 Share Posted January 25, 2018 That only applies to MTD and maybe only on Oasis and newer Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app I thought it was on Freedom. I’ve never noticed one. If there is one, only applies to MTD? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 25, 2018 #702 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Yes, I think a two-hour turnaround would be tough for larger tables. 5 pm dinner, maybe? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 25, 2018 #703 Share Posted January 25, 2018 5 pm dinner, maybe? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app I would think that would be tough for pax coming back from tours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted January 25, 2018 #704 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 Hi Shelton Hope you enjoy Freedom. I have friends from Scotland on it as well. Joanne and Stuart from Glasgow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted January 25, 2018 #705 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Oasis Dec 31 and Jan 7 was 5:30 and 7:30 for dinner. First night (for both cruises) was more like 7:45. Can use drink voucher. Majesty Jan 15 was 6:00 and 8:30 Can't use drink vouchers. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 25, 2018 #706 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Jewel of the Seas 2 April 2017 (1st leg of B2B). MTD 5:30. Drink vouches excepted each evening. Floating bar staff member taking drink orders. Jewel of the seas 9 April 2017 (2nd leg of B2B). MTD 5:30 (same table). Drink vouchers not excepted. Different head waiter, waiter and assistant waiter. No floating bar staff member taking drink orders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 25, 2018 #707 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Jewel of the Seas 2 April 2017 (1st leg of B2B). MTD 5:30. Drink vouches excepted each evening. Floating bar staff member taking drink orders. Jewel of the seas 9 April 2017 (2nd leg of B2B). MTD 5:30 (same table). Drink vouchers not excepted. Different head waiter, waiter and assistant waiter. No floating bar staff member taking drink orders. Yup, as we love to quote Bob.... RCI: Really Consistently Inconsistent. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 25, 2018 #708 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Yup, as we love to quote Bob.... RCI: Really Consistently Inconsistent. :o Yes two words that are very consistent with some of RCs policy's. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowbird1 Posted January 25, 2018 #709 Share Posted January 25, 2018 . Diamonds get their three drink vouchers. Actually thought it was going to that when they introduced those vouchers. Was not that long ago that Ds were kicked out of the concierge lounges. Now comes Phase two with the obvious overcrowding. Yes many of us here remember that day very well when as a former Diamonds we could not go to the CL anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCTCRUISER Posted January 25, 2018 #710 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Jewel of the Seas 2 April 2017 (1st leg of B2B). MTD 5:30. Drink vouches excepted each evening. Floating bar staff member taking drink orders. Jewel of the seas 9 April 2017 (2nd leg of B2B). MTD 5:30 (same table). Drink vouchers not excepted. Different head waiter, waiter and assistant waiter. No floating bar staff member taking drink orders. It would be interesting to know how many D and above were on first leg and how many were on 2nd leg. After all,it is about meeting budget each cruise while, at the same time, getting good post-cruise ratings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted January 25, 2018 #711 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I know that the number of Pinnacle members is a closely guarded secret but it seems like almost every day I read on here about someone about to reach Pinnacle and/or I see a post from someone that says they are Pinnacle or newly Pinnacle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 25, 2018 #712 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 For now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 25, 2018 #713 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 Per night? Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 25, 2018 #714 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Proud member of our pin wearing D++S club. ;p:p:') Exactly and well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 25, 2018 #715 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Yes, I think a two-hour turnaround would be tough for larger tables. We go into MTD around 8.40 pm and are usually out before 10 pm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 25, 2018 #716 Share Posted January 25, 2018 5 pm dinner, maybe? Maybe that will be the next step. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchess43 Posted January 25, 2018 #717 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I hope rci takes better care of their diamonds & + going forward. After all it’s us they helped make them so popular. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 25, 2018 #718 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I hope rci takes better care of their diamonds & + going forward. After all it’s us they helped make them so popular. My sentiments too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 25, 2018 #719 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Nm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted January 25, 2018 #720 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I hope rci takes better care of their diamonds & + going forward. After all it’s us they helped make them so popular. Record financial number raises and bonuses. I don’t see Diamonds supporting anything at this time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted January 26, 2018 #721 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I know that the number of Pinnacle members is a closely guarded secret but it seems like almost every day I read on here about someone about to reach Pinnacle and/or I see a post from someone that says they are Pinnacle or newly Pinnacle What you don't hear about is the number of people "leaving". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 26, 2018 #722 Share Posted January 26, 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 It was 5:30 and 7:30 PM on our 11-26-2017 cruise but my reservation in My Cruises still says 8 PM for late seating. I guess we won't know until we see our Sea Passes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 26, 2018 #723 Share Posted January 26, 2018 150's not bad. That's just two turns. I've seen them seating people at 9pm Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app We did too -- even a bit later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted January 26, 2018 #724 Share Posted January 26, 2018 Curious if that changes lounge hours Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app The 5:30 PM & 7:30 PM seatings did not change lounge times but it did change the DL Lounge rhythm. It was pretty crowded when came in at 7 PM or 6:45 PM but emptied out at 7:30. It stayed open until 8 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted January 26, 2018 #725 Share Posted January 26, 2018 I'll bet our Singapore to Barcelona trip on Mariner will be pretty packed. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Any cruise that takes more than 2 weeks will be full of your types on board. JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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