Rare island lady Posted February 16, 2019 #126 Share Posted February 16, 2019 12 hours ago, Mary&Jim said: We just got home yesterday from a b2b on the Independence. The DL was fine the first week, but the second week we experienced major overcrowding. The overflow area (Viking) was not available because a large group, Total Travel, was on board and booked the Viking most evenings. Funny thing happened one evening. We usually go to the DL about 5pm. Well one evening when we went, the group was in the Viking, but only about a third of the room was being used. The DL was packed and it was raining, so the outside seating area could not be used. When we tried to sit in the Viking near the DL door, one of the group leaders came over to tell us to leave. Lots of seats were available for their group and as we pointed out to her, we were not taking seats from anybody, nor drinking their drinks or eating their snack. We would gladly give up the seats if they were needed by her group. Her response was that she did not want us to listen to the band that her group hired for the evening! I guess she did not notice the wall to the DL is open at the top. FYI - The concierge said there was nothing she could do because the group would not move to a smaller room. The CL was off limits to the Diamond and diamond + cruisers. She did suggest we come back after everyone in the DL leaves for dinner! I know we can go to the other lounges around the ship and this was not a big deal for us, just wanted to share the story. Great cruise over all! Mary Quite common with group bookings, though don't usually see them take over the VCL. On Oasis, seems many times some group has taken over Blaze, which normally serves as an overflow for the DL. No overflow when they do that. They also took over the whole Solarium Cafe for meals...which is usually a favorite for us. The year before, the same group took over Wipeout Cafe. Bummer when the groups keep us from venues we enjoy. 😞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 16, 2019 #127 Share Posted February 16, 2019 11 hours ago, John&LaLa said: I like to think I'm funny, but I know a few members have blocked me I would never block you John...IMHO...you actually ARE witty and funny. I enjoy your posts. 🙂 The ones I have to block are negative and attack fellow CC members. They must live a miserable life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 16, 2019 #128 Share Posted February 16, 2019 9 hours ago, Bailey & Sophie said: I'd never block you, just because of Bella. Third cutest dog in the world after my Bailey and Sophie. Pictures please!!! 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 16, 2019 #129 Share Posted February 16, 2019 26 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I may start one tomorrow on Oasis Have a fantabulous cruise tomorrow John and Laura! We have to wait until you disembark to board, unless you two are doing a B2B? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 16, 2019 #130 Share Posted February 16, 2019 43 minutes ago, island lady said: Have a fantabulous cruise tomorrow John and Laura! We have to wait until you disembark to board, unless you two are doing a B2B? Sorry, one and done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 16, 2019 #131 Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) 2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Sorry, one and done. Still miss Ecko, but Dean and Philip in the SL were great bartenders. We started making a habit of stopping up there for a wine and beer around 3 pm. Very relaxing, and usually quite empty at that time. Enjoy! 🙂 Edited February 16, 2019 by island lady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted February 16, 2019 #132 Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, island lady said: Pictures please!!! 🙂 Hopefully this will work. I have never done this before. Bailey on the top; Sophie on the bottom. Edited February 16, 2019 by Bailey & Sophie clarification 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 16, 2019 #133 Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Bailey & Sophie said: Hopefully this will work. I have never done this before. Bailey on the top; Sophie on the bottom. Awww...thanks for posting. You did a great job of it!...sweeeet babies!! 🙂 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 16, 2019 #134 Share Posted February 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Bailey & Sophie said: Hopefully this will work. I have never done this before. Bailey on the top; Sophie on the bottom. Lovely photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted February 16, 2019 #135 Share Posted February 16, 2019 7 hours ago, John&LaLa said: I may start one tomorrow on Oasis Hope you both have a great cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted February 16, 2019 #136 Share Posted February 16, 2019 9 hours ago, John&LaLa said: I may start one tomorrow on Oasis Live from a window seat in CK? 🤔😁 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted February 17, 2019 #137 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Recently on Freedom and was never checked to be sure we were D. It also was never crowded. You did have to use you card to unlock the door which maybe wouldn’t unlock unless you were D. I’d prefer unlimited drinks on my sea pass each evening as opposed to going to the lounge. 😜 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 17, 2019 #138 Share Posted February 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Thorben-Hendrik said: Live from a window seat in CK? 🤔😁 Absolutely, all week long Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 17, 2019 #139 Share Posted February 17, 2019 13 hours ago, fridaythe13th said: Recently on Freedom and was never checked to be sure we were D. It also was never crowded. You did have to use you card to unlock the door which maybe wouldn’t unlock unless you were D. I’d prefer unlimited drinks on my sea pass each evening as opposed to going to the lounge. 😜 Then there you go....the choice is yours to make. You are not required to go into the DL once you turn D. You have three complimentary drinks a night per person each evening in any lounge you choose. Your plan saves seats for those that would like them...we thank you...choice is good. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 17, 2019 #140 Share Posted February 17, 2019 10 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Absolutely, all week long I see the lady O sitting at the pier on web cam right now. Ahhh...keep those seats warm for us and have a great time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted February 17, 2019 #141 Share Posted February 17, 2019 Is it foggy up there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted February 17, 2019 #142 Share Posted February 17, 2019 1 minute ago, John&LaLa said: Is it foggy up there? Not on the web cam...and quite clear with brilliant blue sky here in "the swamp". 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted February 18, 2019 #143 Share Posted February 18, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 2:47 PM, island lady said: Awww...thanks for posting. You did a great job of it!...sweeeet babies!! 🙂 Thank you. They look so innocent here.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey & Sophie Posted February 18, 2019 #144 Share Posted February 18, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 3:19 PM, grapau27 said: Lovely photos. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted February 18, 2019 #145 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Cute puppies, Norwich or Norfolk, I always get it confused, I think Norfork have folded ears, so Norwich? jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fridaythe13th Posted March 26, 2019 #146 Share Posted March 26, 2019 Just another FYI.... On the Oasis I accessed the DL (by myself) but was never asked to see my card. I also asked for two drinks because I wanted to go back to my cabin and sit on the balcony. The server said he wasn't supposed to do that, but this one time it was okay. There is a sign on the door leaving the DL that says "drinks are not to leave this room". Although when I walked by the concierge, she never said anything. From then on I just used the 3 free drinks on my card, which I prefer. I always tip the server and always wondered if everyone does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted March 26, 2019 #147 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 2/8/2019 at 1:10 PM, bouhunter said: We just spent two weeks on Freedom and the concierge never once asked anyone for their sea pass card. Ever. We overhead someone on a beach bragging about how their Diamond friends were taking her into the Diamond lounge every night to drink for free..... I have also heard comments like this - wish there was someway to combat this. Basically it is costing RCI money to provide free drinks . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 26, 2019 #148 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 5:34 PM, xpcdoojk said: Cute puppies, Norwich or Norfolk, I always get it confused, I think Norfork have folded ears, so Norwich? jc Norwich ears look like Witches hat. Pointed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cementhands Posted March 26, 2019 #149 Share Posted March 26, 2019 On 2/7/2019 at 10:48 PM, Janman said: My DH and I are both Diamond and are planning to cruise on the Anthem with our adult daughter in our cabin. She is a past RCL passenger but is not up to Diamond. Will she be able to accompany us to the Diamond lounge since she is in our cabin on the same reservation? On the Grandeur February often we were greeted by a RCL staff asking to see our diamond cards. Different person nightly. On Visions October same. This is open up into the South Pacific lounge. On Anthem you swipe your card to get into the diamond lounge with overflow into upper dance hall. My wife used her loaded 3 drinks while on RCL Visions 9 night with our daughter a few years ago. Our daughter was with mom alone sharing a room and denied access. Rules are rules. I’m very happy with RCL perks. It took a long time to get to diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 26, 2019 #150 Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) On 2/8/2019 at 1:10 PM, bouhunter said: We just spent two weeks on Freedom and the concierge never once asked anyone for their sea pass card. Ever. We overhead someone on a beach bragging about how their Diamond friends were taking her into the Diamond lounge every night to drink for free..... We did a B2B on the Freedom, 3 March and 10 March 2019. The DL concierge was/is Jandi Kim. The absolute worse. All she did was sit at her desk and stare at her computer monitor. My wife and I weren't the only two that noticed her lack of social skills. Edited March 26, 2019 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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