dedosr Posted August 3, 2018 #1 Share Posted August 3, 2018 My wife and I are Diamond. Will our friends that are Emerald be able to take advantage of some of our Diamond(Lounge,etc.) benefits since we are cruising together? I was told by someone they were, but I'm not sure.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted August 3, 2018 #2 Share Posted August 3, 2018 My wife and I are Diamond. Will our friends that are Emerald be able to take advantage of some of our Diamond(Lounge,etc.) benefits since we are cruising together? I was told by someone they were, but I'm not sure.. No perks transfer for "cruising together". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted August 3, 2018 #3 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Your friends who are Emerald are not allowed in the Diamond Lounge. The nightly 3 drinks loaded on your card can be enjoyed at bars. Your friends may join you at the bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dedosr Posted August 3, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted August 3, 2018 No perks transfer for "cruising together". Thank you for the quick responses. That is what I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leisuretraveler223 Posted August 3, 2018 #5 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I understand, it would be nice if they could. But it's just not practical. There are so many Diamond and above already that these lounges are pretty packed as it is. Letting perks transfer to companions would really jam the place up. Plus, many of the status whores around here would lose their ever loving minds!;p;p;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzinkel Posted August 3, 2018 #6 Share Posted August 3, 2018 i have sometimes been able to bring my "lesser status" friends into my check-in line. That always depends on who is monitoring the lines Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted August 3, 2018 #7 Share Posted August 3, 2018 ⤴️[emoji1376][emoji1376] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeeW Posted August 3, 2018 #8 Share Posted August 3, 2018 You can use your Diamond free drinks to buy for anyone. We seldom use ours but DIL new Royal cruiser got her before dinner drink every night on my card. Tip and be nice to bartender and even got long island tea, not on the menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted August 3, 2018 #9 Share Posted August 3, 2018 My wife and I are Diamond. Will our friends that are Emerald be able to take advantage of some of our Diamond(Lounge,etc.) benefits since we are cruising together? I was told by someone they were, but I'm not sure.. Yeah just bring them along...nobody cares!(y) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshirt Posted August 3, 2018 #10 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I understand, it would be nice if they could. But it's just not practical. There are so many Diamond and above already that these lounges are pretty packed as it is. Letting perks transfer to companions would really jam the place up. Plus, many of the status whores around here would lose their ever loving minds!;p;p;p All true but you never know what will happen if you ask. We cruised with three other couples two years ago on Celebrity and ourselves and one other couple were Elite due to matching our Diamond status. The four of us went to the nightly Elite event and met up with the other two couples before dinner. One night we mentioned to the hostess that we were travelling with two other couples and she told us to bring them with us the next night. Granted, they were using a venue much bigger than your typical Diamond lounge and crowding was not an issue, but we were able to bring those two other couples into the nightly event one evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njkruzer Posted August 3, 2018 #11 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Years ago we could but was careful and always asked first. Yes, it depends on the size if the venue and number of people regularly using the venue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted August 3, 2018 #12 Share Posted August 3, 2018 I suggest that you visit directly w your Concierge. My wife & I have enjoyed two different Diamond events on two different cruises that both concierges approved at the request of our Diamond+ cruising buddies. Do ask! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 4, 2018 #13 Share Posted August 4, 2018 You can use your Diamond free drinks to buy for anyone. Can you? I thought it was not part of the plan? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted August 4, 2018 #14 Share Posted August 4, 2018 You can use your Diamond free drinks to buy for anyone. We seldom use ours but DIL new Royal cruiser got her before dinner drink every night on my card. Tip and be nice to bartender and even got long island tea, not on the menu. That's not what they are for... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted August 4, 2018 #15 Share Posted August 4, 2018 It's taken many a long time to reach their C&A status....it shouldn't be expected to share that with those that haven't. Their welcome to earn their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grandma Dazzles Posted August 4, 2018 #16 Share Posted August 4, 2018 It's taken many a long time to reach their C&A status....it shouldn't be expected to share that with those that haven't. Their welcome to earn their own. I agree! Times have also changed. The lounges are so much more crowded than they used to be. Many people, myself included, earned their status the hard way - mostly 7-day cruises in non-suite rooms. Even if you have the ability to cruise at the last minute, air fare often negates the cost savings. Many people can rack up points by cruising frequently without having to consider air fare. I also feel it's very unfair to the concierge "to put them on the spot." Have seen many people ask and be upset when told no - especially if asking for family members. Rules are meant for everyone! Now that there are free drinks loaded on Seapass card it's really not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 4, 2018 #17 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Seems easy; if you have 80 points or more, avail yourself of the lounge, otherwise enjoy drinks on your Seapass though I really do not believe the intent was to share with others; that can lead to elimination of the benefit potentially. The lounge typically is not as busy during continental breakfast or at times when no concierge is on duty. If you brought your friends there to sit and chat then, or show off the lounge, I don't think anyone really minds. That would not bother me. During the busier hours we have had to use overflow space which I don't mind, but I never considered it being due to those who really aren't supposed to be there taking up space. That may or may not have been the case, I don't card people at the door. But I would be irked if there was no space and it was for that reason. OP, I think you know what the right answer is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted August 4, 2018 #18 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Seems like a good spot for this question- We are four points away from diamond and are planning a 13 day cruise. Will we remain Emerald for the entire cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted August 4, 2018 #19 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Seems like a good spot for this question- We are four points away from diamond and are planning a 13 day cruise. Will we remain Emerald for the entire cruise? Yes. Actual points are not awarded until a week to 10 days after the full completion of your cruise. Almost all of us turned the next level during part way on a cruise. The only level that is recognized while still on the cruise...is turning Pinnacle. But I looked at it this way....that just makes booking the following cruise that much sweeter. Good things come to those that wait...and are earned. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted August 4, 2018 #20 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Seems like a good spot for this question- We are four points away from diamond and are planning a 13 day cruise. Will we remain Emerald for the entire cruise? Yes, you will. Points are not awarded until after the cruise has been completed (unless you are turning Pinnacle). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packercruising Posted August 4, 2018 #21 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Yes, you will. Points are not awarded until after the cruise has been completed (unless you are turning Pinnacle). Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted August 4, 2018 #22 Share Posted August 4, 2018 Seems easy; if you have 80 points or more, avail yourself of the lounge, otherwise enjoy drinks on your Seapass though I really do not believe the intent was to share with others; that can lead to elimination of the benefit potentially. The lounge typically is not as busy during continental breakfast or at times when no concierge is on duty. If you brought your friends there to sit and chat then, or show off the lounge, I don't think anyone really minds. That would not bother me. During the busier hours we have had to use overflow space which I don't mind, but I never considered it being due to those who really aren't supposed to be there taking up space. That may or may not have been the case, I don't card people at the door. But I would be irked if there was no space and it was for that reason. OP, I think you know what the right answer is. So policy can apply at your discretion at times and not at other's....Hmmm...The Continental breakfast is still a deserved perk of the C&A level. Agree, you never know the exact status or lack of of those in the lounge at any time...you just assume and hope that they have it to be in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goodtime Cruizin Posted August 4, 2018 #23 Share Posted August 4, 2018 It's taken many a long time to reach their C&A status....it shouldn't be expected to share that with those that haven't. Their welcome to earn their own. As a Diamond myself, I've earned the right to either not order them, or give my drinks away, or enjoy them for myself. These are MY drinks and therefore it's MY choice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted August 4, 2018 #24 Share Posted August 4, 2018 (edited) As a Diamond myself, I've earned the right to either not order them, or give my drinks away, or enjoy them for myself. These are MY drinks and therefore it's MY choice! I was posting to the OP (topic) about sharing perks earned with those that haven't (mainly the lounge). I personally don't care what you decide to do with your drinks once you order them in a bar onboard ;) Edited August 4, 2018 by Ashland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted August 5, 2018 #25 Share Posted August 5, 2018 So policy can apply at your discretion at times and not at other's....Hmmm...The Continental breakfast is still a deserved perk of the C&A level. Agree, you never know the exact status or lack of of those in the lounge at any time...you just assume and hope that they have it to be in there. Not what I said exactly. Just that if they want to show the lounge to their friends when no concierge is on duty it is likely to be empty or sparsely populated and thus no one will raise a fuss. If they want their friends to be introduced to the concierge they can take them at continental breakfast time when the concierge is on duty. I did not state it would be okay for their friends to take advantage of the amenities at that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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