rj70056 Posted March 18, 2018 #3051 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Why would you even think Diamonds should board before Suite Guests? 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 Milwaukee Eight...you are way off base with your thinking and it is a good thing you aren't driving the boat. Everyone can't afford the luxury to pay for a cruise and just keep spending unlimited funds on-board. Points are awarded for sea days 1 for 1 except for suite guests who do receive 2 for 1 but how many suites are on your typical ship and how many interior, ocean view, balconies; 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 to 1? Just as in flying, your first class passengers receive a few more perks than coach and an extra point to suites is no big deal. At this point in my sailing career points don't much matter to me however, I truly believe and so do many others that points are rewarded for sail days and not money spent on-board (not everybody has bottomless pockets). Who buys art on a ship anyway? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audome78 Posted March 18, 2018 #3052 Share Posted March 18, 2018 We were on Oasis in January with close to 1,000 D and up. No overflow Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app John we are on Oasis now. I am curious where an overflow for the DL could possibly be? No need for one the past two weeks, I'm curious where your experience has seen one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 18, 2018 #3053 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Milwaukee Eight...you are way off base with your thinking and it is a good thing you aren't driving the boat. Everyone can't afford the luxury to pay for a cruise and just keep spending unlimited funds on-board. Points are awarded for sea days 1 for 1 except for suite guests who do receive 2 for 1 but how many suites are on your typical ship and how many interior, ocean view, balconies; 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 to 1? Just as in flying, your first class passengers receive a few more perks than coach and an extra point to suites is no big deal. At this point in my sailing career points don't much matter to me however, I truly believe and so do many others that points are rewarded for sail days and not money spent on-board (not everybody has bottomless pockets). Who buys art on a ship anyway? You realize you're talking with someone who married into his tier level? Edited March 18, 2018 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted March 18, 2018 #3054 Share Posted March 18, 2018 John we are on Oasis now. I am curious where an overflow for the DL could possibly be? No need for one the past two weeks, I'm curious where your experience has seen one. It was in Blaze when we were on in Oct/Nov. We went to the DL and we never went to Blaze but went by several times when it was open and there was a sign and someone checking cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petesweet Posted March 18, 2018 #3055 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I'll be emerald after upcoming cruise and have been hell bent on getting to Diamond. But the more I think about it, really.. whats the point? The drinks are a great benefit but I always buy the drink package so that negates any benefit there. I once ducked a rope (on accident?) and boarded with the Diamond +'s and that was pretty sweet. Still I think we boarded after the suite guests. So I don't mean this in a negative way, I do want to get to Diamond, but what makes this level so special for people? From what I see priority boarding and free drinks. But if you're boarding after Suite guests and buying the drink package, is it just a status thing? More pull at guest services? Really just curious.. The only Diamond benefit I have ever used was the free picture. I'm a cheap date!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted March 18, 2018 #3056 Share Posted March 18, 2018 In other words absolutely nothing has changed in the policy If there ever was one in the first place. We were told YEARS ago Miami said. Yet it seems it's up to the hotel director. Last year out of Southampton on a perfectly ordinary cruise the entire VCL was the Diamond Club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted March 18, 2018 #3057 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Same here... Northern UtahSuch a fantastically gorgeous area of the country.....love visiting Utah. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted March 18, 2018 #3058 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Congrats on breaking the 3k barrier Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app I have no idea what 3K barrier, I just broke.:loudcry: JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted March 18, 2018 #3059 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Such a fantastically gorgeous area of the country.....love visiting Utah. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk I have visited Northern Utah, and that bridge is never in view.... JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted March 18, 2018 #3060 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I have no idea what 3K barrier, I just broke.:loudcry: JC 3,000 posts on the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted March 18, 2018 #3061 Share Posted March 18, 2018 3,000 posts on the thread. Ah, I hit the lucky post on the thread, I only use post numbers to figure out, roughly how many pages I have to scroll back to get caught up. So, a special post whoring number means absolutely nothing to me. Sorry to have stolen a far more important posters moment in the sun.:evilsmile::halo::eek::loudcry: JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted March 18, 2018 #3062 Share Posted March 18, 2018 It was in Blaze when we were on in Oct/Nov. We went to the DL and we never went to Blaze but went by several times when it was open and there was a sign and someone checking cards.We used the overflow in Blazes nightly. Less crowded and not as loud. Plus close to studio b so my son could do the open skating sessions. Sent from my SM-T217S using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 18, 2018 #3063 Share Posted March 18, 2018 [ATTACH]416780[/ATTACH] Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Thanks, Bella looks lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 18, 2018 #3064 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Milwaukee Eight...you are way off base with your thinking and it is a good thing you aren't driving the boat. Everyone can't afford the luxury to pay for a cruise and just keep spending unlimited funds on-board. Points are awarded for sea days 1 for 1 except for suite guests who do receive 2 for 1 but how many suites are on your typical ship and how many interior, ocean view, balconies; 10, 20, 30, 40, 50 to 1? Just as in flying, your first class passengers receive a few more perks than coach and an extra point to suites is no big deal. At this point in my sailing career points don't much matter to me however, I truly believe and so do many others that points are rewarded for sail days and not money spent on-board (not everybody has bottomless pockets). Who buys art on a ship anyway? Excellent response. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonygcharles Posted March 18, 2018 #3065 Share Posted March 18, 2018 From what I can see Rccl provide a Diamond lounge. When it's full . Some Provide a overflow area. Some don't If u can't get in you go to a bar and use your free drink vouchers I can't see why things will change Or much else they can do I guess if they get too many complaint 's they may review the situation Sent from my SM-N910F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 18, 2018 #3066 Share Posted March 18, 2018 John we are on Oasis now. I am curious where an overflow for the DL could possibly be? No need for one the past two weeks, I'm curious where your experience has seen one. Blaze, down on deck 4 Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 18, 2018 #3067 Share Posted March 18, 2018 I have no idea what 3K barrier, I just broke.:loudcry: JC 3,000 posts Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 18, 2018 #3068 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Only 2K or so more posts and this thread will be closed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 18, 2018 #3069 Share Posted March 18, 2018 You realize you're talking with someone who married into his tier level? That’s old news. I am nearly D+ on my own points. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 18, 2018 #3070 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Almost 1/2 of the posts on this thread have been made by 4 people:halo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted March 18, 2018 #3071 Share Posted March 18, 2018 grapau27 484 island lady 384 Milwaukee Eight 316 John&LaLa 242 xpcdoojk 104 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted March 18, 2018 #3072 Share Posted March 18, 2018 That’s old news. I am nearly D+ on my own points. I should be D+ based on my cruises booked this & next year. I just hope they don't change the goal posts between now and then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 18, 2018 #3073 Share Posted March 18, 2018 Almost 1/2 of the posts on this thread have been made by 4 people:halo: More people should post to add diversity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 18, 2018 #3074 Share Posted March 18, 2018 More people should post to add diversity. I was going to edit my post to say that my guess would be that the same 4 people make up the majority of the over 125,000 views as well:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 18, 2018 #3075 Share Posted March 18, 2018 (edited) Anybody want a picture of Bella? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app I do! Where is that sweet girl?!! :D OK...scrolled further down and found her. Awww....so cute. Go get Daddy to give you a cookie Bella! :D Edited March 18, 2018 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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