Rare John&LaLa Posted February 12, 2018 #1226 Share Posted February 12, 2018 However, you can get some specialty coffees in the D lounge usually 24 hrs a day. You can self serve and brew caffe latte, cappuccino, espresso, etc. both regular or decaf. Also, hot water for different types of teas. I haven't seen decaf in the machines lately Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 12, 2018 #1227 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Not true for Delta. True, but you get downgraded until you lose status completely. Exceptions for millions milers Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 12, 2018 #1228 Share Posted February 12, 2018 True, but you get downgraded until you lose status completely. Exceptions for millions milers Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Now that I'll agree with. But for us having to fly everywhere fun we just keep building up and using frequent flier miles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted February 12, 2018 #1229 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Hello, Two quickies: I think the VCL will become the DL overflow lounge by default whether RCI like it or not; I was told that when the C&A levels were revised some years ago, the people responsible were supposed to have put either a new Platinum or Emerald level (whichever one did not already exist) between D+ and Pinnacle but with a 0 (zero) on the end of the current points ie either Platinum at 300 point or Emerald at 550 points. But they got it wrong. I was also told they were shown the exit. Regards, Cublet I heard this same story when we sailed on FR and attended the D+ (you had to have 340 cruise credits) and P breakfast. It makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 12, 2018 #1230 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Now that I'll agree with. But for us having to fly everywhere fun we just keep building up and using frequent flier miles. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you earn miles or medallion qualifications when you use miles Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powersboyee2 Posted February 12, 2018 #1231 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't think you earn miles or medallion qualifications when you use miles Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted February 12, 2018 #1232 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I like it. This is the way to go. Lots of our friends D+ don't cruise with RC often anymore maybe once a year , but they are cruising with everyone else. I think if the don t cruise so many cruises a year should loose the status. M Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app That would be the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted February 12, 2018 #1233 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Not true for Delta. Or United. One year seems pretty harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy2cruise Posted February 12, 2018 #1234 Share Posted February 12, 2018 What I've never understood is why the two levels were named Diamond and Diamond Plus. There isn't a "plus" at any other level so why didn't 175 points deserve a unique name instead of "just" a plus? It almost sounds like an afterthought. Having unique level names from the beginning might have alleviated the current overcrowding issues and the feelings of being "kicked out" .... or was the CL available for Diamonds, Diamond Plus, AND Suite guests in the past? We became Diamonds in 2011 and I don't remember the levels from before the 2011 C&A changes so I'm curious. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted February 12, 2018 #1235 Share Posted February 12, 2018 What I've never understood is why the two levels were named Diamond and Diamond Plus. There isn't a "plus" at any other level so why didn't 175 points deserve a unique name instead of "just" a plus? It almost sounds like an afterthought. Having unique level names from the beginning might have alleviated the current overcrowding issues and the feelings of being "kicked out" .... or was the CL available for Diamonds, Diamond Plus, AND Suite guests in the past? We became Diamonds in 2011 and I don't remember the levels from before the 2011 C&A changes so I'm curious. CL used to allow Diamonds. I became D a couple years before we got kicked out. This was before DL existed except on Freedom class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoppy2cruise Posted February 12, 2018 #1236 Share Posted February 12, 2018 CL used to allow Diamonds. I became D a couple years before we got kicked out. This was before DL existed except on Freedom class. Thanks for that info. Still wondering about the Plus. What were the levels called before 2011? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 12, 2018 #1237 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thanks for that info. Still wondering about the Plus. What were the levels called before 2011? Same names, except there was no Pinnacle or Emerald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted February 12, 2018 #1238 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Thanks for that info. Still wondering about the Plus. What were the levels called before 2011? The only thing different that I can remember was Emerald level didn't exist. Diamond Plus was still there. Not sure if Pinnacle Club existed back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 12, 2018 #1239 Share Posted February 12, 2018 The only thing different that I can remember was Emerald level didn't exist. Diamond Plus was still there. Not sure if Pinnacle Club existed back then. Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nannyny Posted February 12, 2018 #1240 Share Posted February 12, 2018 Personally, I believe the ongoing points system should be rated on $ spent for cabin, any dollars spent onboard (Speciality Dining, Casino, Spa, Ships Tours, Park West) and $ spent on Royal Excursions. Set a yearly minimum and if not reached, drop peoples points and Status back each year. [emoji3] Sent from my iPhone using Forums This is the dumbest remark I've ever hear. Really? You must be a large stockholder. I'm done reading trash like this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty G Posted February 12, 2018 #1241 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I haven't seen decaf in the machines lately Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app The machine in the Rhapsody CL had decaf last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted February 12, 2018 #1242 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I see we skipped right past bargaining of oneself down and have figured out how to turn one of the industry best loyalty programs into the worst. Of course a loyalty program is really a marketing program, but generally bad business to tell some of your best customers that if they do something else for a year or two that you don't really want them back, which some of these ideas effectively are. Nice job keyboard warrior CFO's. One day you might get the guts to ask for an improvement for paying guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 12, 2018 #1243 Share Posted February 12, 2018 This is the dumbest remark I've ever hear. Really? You must be a large stockholder. I'm done reading trash like this. He said he was in reply to one of my posts. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 12, 2018 #1244 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I see we skipped right past bargaining of oneself down and have figured out how to turn one of the industry best loyalty programs into the worst. Of course a loyalty program is really a marketing program, but generally bad business to tell some of your best customers that if they do something else for a year or two that you don't really want them back, which some of these ideas effectively are. Nice job keyboard warrior CFO's. One day you might get the guts to ask for an improvement for paying guests. RC are by far the best loyalty program among cruise lines. P&O top tier Baltic and Ligurian are 2501+ points ie 250 cruise nights. To qualify for their benefits you have to cruise 80-200 nights in last 3 years preceding your cruise to get Baltic benefits and over 200 nights to get Ligurian benefits. Main benefits are 10% off seapass account spend,officer hosted fine dining events. Sent from my Kestrel using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cublet Posted February 12, 2018 #1245 Share Posted February 12, 2018 The machine in the Rhapsody CL had decaf last month. Hello, Every ship I have sailed on out of Southampton has both regular and decaf beans - often in the same hopper! I watch this very carefully as (a) someone I often meet on cruises drinks decaf for health reasons, and (b) I have a similar machine myself at home - and you are only supposed to use semi-skimmed milk. The guy from Giovanni's (the outfit that usually supplies the machine filler-upper) when challenged about putting regular beans in the decaf hopper said pressing the decaf button would make the coffee machine decaffeinate the beans. It's enough to drive you to drink! Regards, Cublet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted February 12, 2018 #1246 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I haven't seen decaf in the machines lately Can't remember when I haven't seen decaf beans in the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted February 12, 2018 #1247 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I haven't seen decaf in the machines lately Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app There was decaf on my recent Brilliance (8/17) and Anthem (1/18) cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare travelberlin Posted February 12, 2018 #1248 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I know another cruise line (MSC) where you lose your status if you don't book a cruise within 3 years of your last one. ;p How about that? Yes but that cruiseline also matches the status of other cruiselines. Would you like to see that also at RCCL? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted February 12, 2018 #1249 Share Posted February 12, 2018 I dislike it when people compare airline loyalty policies to cruiseline loyalty policies. The businesses are so very different. Some of the most profitable and frequesnt airline passengers are business flyers paid for by the business. The cruise lines most frequent guests are retirees paying their own way; often they spend little past cruise fare and gratuities (been there, done that, have the photo to prove it). On a per firm basis, I suspect some of the cruise lines most profitable guests are less frequent cruisers trying to cram in every bit of fun into their special vacation (shore excursions, photo packages, special drinks, special meals, maybe a high end suite). Even if they cruise only once a year (or once every three years), they are valuable cruise guests and the cruise line wants to keep them loyal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 12, 2018 #1250 Share Posted February 12, 2018 This is the dumbest remark I've ever hear. Really? You must be a large stockholder. I'm done reading trash like this. We talk about loyalty to Royal. Who is the most loyal to Royal? A. Someone who spends $10k a year in cruises? Multiple cruises but in lower priced cabins. Drinks only the FREE drinks. Doesn’t do Royal excursions. Spends ZERO $ on the ship except for their cabin. B. Cruises 3-4 times a year spending $10-20k a cruise with Royal. Casino, Speciality Dinning, Royal Excursions, Drink Package, Park West, and so on. Who is the most valuable and therefore loyal to Royal? Who is Royal most likely to court and encourage to sail more. You see how dumb I am? Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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