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SuzD123

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Have daughter in her 20's and she gets the looks since she is diamond and close to plus. (The more I think about it, maybe she is getting the look because she is beautiful.) She has been lucky to be able to cruise with DH and I over the years and on college christmas breaks and an extra cruise with me now and again. We did the longest cruises we could afford, and many out of Bayonne, NJ (no flying required). We did a lot of inside cabins with 4 adults as well.

 

 

 

Same with my daughter...she has been my sailing partner more often than my DH. Since our cruises also meant we have to fly (we live in the middle of nowhere and too far to drive) we’ve also splurged with suites = double points = reached Diamond status much faster than if we hadn’t.

 

 

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papaflamingo

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I have been Diamond since 2010, and D+ for years. I prefer the CL or SL as they are usually quieter with less people. I've always had great service in CL or SL's, mostly great in the DL. Usually it's dependent on the crowds and the DL tends to be more crowded.

As for "being stared at," NEVER. Of course it may be more of MY attitude. I was once told by a very wise person "What makes you think you are so important that everyone is looking at you? And if you think you are that important, then you are right, they are looking at you." I don't find myself "that important."

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island lady "Live from...." Rare

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There are fewer and fewer of those concierge lounges with no windows. Soon they will all be gone, as those ships get Suite Lounges.

 

 

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Yup, Mariner is on the CL chopping block for next dry dock.

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Milwaukee Eight

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There are fewer and fewer of those concierge lounges with no windows. Soon they will all be gone, as those ships get Suite Lounges.

 

 

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As it should be. Freedom CL was without windows. It was nice walking just a few feet from our cabin for morning coffee but other than that, too stuffy.

 

 

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You're welcome, and as FLCRUISER99 has noted, the same setup exists on Radiance, Brilliance, and Serenade too.

 

We are doing the Serenade TA in late April. Any plans for drydock for the Serenade OTS before that? Will there still be a CL tor that crossing? And Bob your location shows Central Illinois, where? Many years ago I attended U of I in Urbana/Champaign and continued to live in Champaign for a number of years after that.

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There are fewer and fewer of those concierge lounges with no windows. Soon they will all be gone, as those ships get Suite Lounges.

 

 

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I’ve noticed the changes from Concierge Lounge to Suite Lounge, is this the right thread to ask what’s the difference between the two?

 

 

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We are doing the Serenade TA in late April. Any plans for drydock for the Serenade OTS before that? Will there still be a CL tor that crossing? And Bob your location shows Central Illinois, where? Many years ago I attended U of I in Urbana/Champaign and continued to live in Champaign for a number of years after that.

I also had the experience of living in Urbana for 4 years.:)

 

Serenade dry dock was late last year, so she probably won't go back until 2022.

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I also had the experience of living in Urbana for 4 years.:)

 

 

 

Serenade dry dock was late last year, so she probably won't go back until 2022.

 

 

 

I think she just missed converting to Suite Lounge.

 

MB announced moving more towards the tiers on Presidents Cruise? This included Suite Lounge.

 

 

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I’ve noticed the changes from Concierge Lounge to Suite Lounge' date=' is this the right thread to ask what’s the difference between the two?

 

 

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Suite lounge is only for those in Suites and Pinnacle Members

 

Concierge Lounge is for D+ Pinnacles and Suite guests

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On the Ovation:

 

During the Asia sailings, the Diamond Lounge (nice ocean views from the windows on the starboard side) was turned into a high-roller casino. The DL was moved to the adjacent Music Hall.

 

From Asia to Australia, the high-roller casino was converted back to the DL and the Music Hall becomes an overflow for sailings with large numbers of D's. (The crew said: "Asians love to gamble but don't drink.....Aussies don't gamble but love to drink.")

 

The Concierge is located all the way back (aft) on Deck 12 with incredible views. The hors d'oeuvres were a bit better in the evening and more waiters per passengers. (The waiters actually had time to speak/chat to passengers.) It was relatively quiet most of the day and never a line for the cappuccino machine. (Bing, the concierge, was helpful, lovely, and...funny.) :)

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Brilliance OTS is scheduled for drydock in April of this year. Deck plans for 2018-2019 still show a Concierge Club and Diamond Club.

 

Certainly not definitive, but other Radiance class ships have not been converted to SL. The only thing that would need to happen is a sign change, which hasn't occurred yet. IMHO Radiance class does not have enough suites to support a SL.

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Milwaukee Eight

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Brilliance OTS is scheduled for drydock in April of this year. Deck plans for 2018-2019 still show a Concierge Club and Diamond Club.

 

 

 

Certainly not definitive, but other Radiance class ships have not been converted to SL. The only thing that would need to happen is a sign change, which hasn't occurred yet. IMHO Radiance class does not have enough suites to support a SL.

 

 

 

Serenade just recently completed drydock and she kept her CL.

 

 

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