Rare John&LaLa Posted June 26, 2019 #151 Share Posted June 26, 2019 8 minutes ago, xpcdoojk said: That is completely obvious. Only us old timers still do web pages. Those whose opinions are still forming, rarely show up here.... that is why marketing people ignore us, because they know I want a flowrider, and know that I won’t accept anything else. jc All new ships have flow ridrs. the big ones have two Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeExplore Posted June 26, 2019 #152 Share Posted June 26, 2019 If we are going to be restricted to 3 drinks my preference is to be able to use them anytime in a 24 hour period not just at “happy hour”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallagDeb Posted June 26, 2019 #153 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Just off Mariner and was never asked for card after the first night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 26, 2019 #154 Share Posted June 26, 2019 1 minute ago, CallagDeb said: Just off Mariner and was never asked for card after the first night. Good to hear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallagDeb Posted June 26, 2019 #155 Share Posted June 26, 2019 2 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Good to hear. Thanks bob, I assumed you knew I was talking about the DL. We were on a short cruise on our first ever promenade ship from RCL and she did not disappoint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 26, 2019 #156 Share Posted June 26, 2019 13 minutes ago, WeExplore said: If we are going to be restricted to 3 drinks my preference is to be able to use them anytime in a 24 hour period not just at “happy hour”. No doubt a popular but highly unlikely preference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 26, 2019 #157 Share Posted June 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, CallagDeb said: Thanks bob, I assumed you knew I was talking about the DL. We were on a short cruise on our first ever promenade ship from RCL and she did not disappoint. Which ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallagDeb Posted June 26, 2019 #158 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Mariner of the seas from Cape Canaveral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted June 26, 2019 #159 Share Posted June 26, 2019 18 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: All new ships have flow ridrs. the big ones have two Yeah, no Princess, X, HAL, Carnivore, NCL, Regent, Silverseas, Crystal, Viking, or any river cruise boat has one.... So, they know I like bud light, not likely to suddenly become a fan of Coors lite. Gosh that is bad beer. IE my preferences are baked in pretty solid. Laura will always prefer pink Koolaid, I will always prefer my sweet drink to be Gran Marnier, etc, etc. etc. So says the king of Siam. jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted June 26, 2019 #160 Share Posted June 26, 2019 4 minutes ago, CallagDeb said: Mariner of the seas from Cape Canaveral That was our favorite ship when she was at PC the first time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted June 26, 2019 #161 Share Posted June 26, 2019 16 hours ago, Host Clarea said: That was our favorite ship when she was at PC the first time. She sure received a nice face lift! 🙂 Was very happily surprised. Loved the DL set up, and concierge Tao. Was not that impressed with the furniture set up in the SL...just did not seem cozy and welcoming like the DL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torpeedo Posted June 26, 2019 #162 Share Posted June 26, 2019 Going back to the OP mention of the Facebook post. We were on the Adventure on that date and saw the post on FB. We were not in the D lounge but spoke with the Concierge in the SL. After he stopped laughing he confirmed there are NO restrictions on the number of drinks and the swiping the card is for inventory only. It's not going to be all the time. It's evidently requested by Miami for inventories and probably may see this on ships randomly. Nothing to worry about. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxo Posted June 26, 2019 #163 Share Posted June 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, torpeedo said: Going back to the OP mention of the Facebook post. We were on the Adventure on that date and saw the post on FB. We were not in the D lounge but spoke with the Concierge in the SL. After he stopped laughing he confirmed there are NO restrictions on the number of drinks and the swiping the card is for inventory only. It's not going to be all the time. It's evidently requested by Miami for inventories and probably may see this on ships randomly. Nothing to worry about. Very bad news for those who are limited to 3 drinks per night. LOL Maybe we can make a suggestion that the DL/SL monitors watch over those to ensure that they know their limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted June 27, 2019 #164 Share Posted June 27, 2019 22 hours ago, WeExplore said: If we are going to be restricted to 3 drinks my preference is to be able to use them anytime in a 24 hour period not just at “happy hour”. You are right. That would be a great compromise. The other benefits are not restricted to a specific time period to be used and it would lessen the sting if they did as you suggest here. Even if it were not 24 hours and just within daytime hours like 10a-midnight it would still be good. They'd save a ton not doing the cocktail parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted June 27, 2019 #165 Share Posted June 27, 2019 On 6/25/2019 at 4:15 PM, steveru621 said: They actually do read CC. I've had many Cruise Directors tell me they always read CC. Ahh, okay. I knew that Cruise Director's, Captains and other crew members were on CC but I thought for their own personal use, not in a work-related way. On 6/25/2019 at 4:15 PM, steveru621 said: I believe a couple of years ago they tried to change delete/change the C&A balcony discount 6 months out. CC anger got that squashed. Awesome. Nice to hear that CC had a direct impact on corporate policy. Again, I thought those stories were always assumptions, borderline myths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted June 27, 2019 #166 Share Posted June 27, 2019 6 hours ago, torpeedo said: Going back to the OP mention of the Facebook post. We were on the Adventure on that date and saw the post on FB. We were not in the D lounge but spoke with the Concierge in the SL. After he stopped laughing he confirmed there are NO restrictions on the number of drinks and the swiping the card is for inventory only. It's not going to be all the time. It's evidently requested by Miami for inventories and probably may see this on ships randomly. Nothing to worry about. Well, I truly appreciate the effort, but replacing a bogus rumor with a less bogus, but more likely rumor is not likely to ease the paranoid people in this thread’s minds. 🤣🤣 jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted June 27, 2019 #167 Share Posted June 27, 2019 1 hour ago, HBE4 said: Ahh, okay. I knew that Cruise Director's, Captains and other crew members were on CC but I thought for their own personal use, not in a work-related way. Awesome. Nice to hear that CC had a direct impact on corporate policy. Again, I thought those stories were always assumptions, borderline myths. Again, while I love to believe in the power of the people... the reality is we don’t actually know. So, one bogus post is replaced by a slight more believable post, doesn’t make it true. jc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted June 27, 2019 #168 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Not sure if this has been posted BUT, Empress has no lounge of any kind. They also do not hold any type of evening event for diamond and up. Therefore, those who sail Empress and want a soda or cocktail (or 3) simply use one of the three daily vouchers provided. I have not heard from any of those who sail empress that the 3 vouchers were not sufficient. Further, there is no dedicated space for those who say they want a lounge to meet other cruisers. Just sayin...., m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted June 27, 2019 #169 Share Posted June 27, 2019 52 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: Not sure if this has been posted BUT, Empress has no lounge of any kind. They also do not hold any type of evening event for diamond and up. Therefore, those who sail Empress and want a soda or cocktail (or 3) simply use one of the three daily vouchers provided. I have not heard from any of those who sail empress that the 3 vouchers were not sufficient. Further, there is no dedicated space for those who say they want a lounge to meet other cruisers. Just sayin...., m Majesty does not have dedicated CL/DL/SL either. But they do hold a "Suite/D/D+/Pinnacle event in the VCL nightly, and is actually very good with upgraded munchies and great service. Do miss the coffee machine though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagsalong Posted June 27, 2019 #170 Share Posted June 27, 2019 2 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: Not sure if this has been posted BUT, Empress has no lounge of any kind. They also do not hold any type of evening event for diamond and up. Therefore, those who sail Empress and want a soda or cocktail (or 3) simply use one of the three daily vouchers provided. I have not heard from any of those who sail empress that the 3 vouchers were not sufficient. Further, there is no dedicated space for those who say they want a lounge to meet other cruisers. Just sayin...., m When we were on the Empress I talked to the HD and he said Miami told him that, under no circumstance, would he be allowed to set up a Diamond Event like the one on the Majesty. However, and this must remain a secret between us, the Schooner Bar did not swipe my card after the first night and I could drink as many as I wanted - this, of course, being quite unofficial. I will never tell the grease I use to apply to the wheel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted June 27, 2019 #171 Share Posted June 27, 2019 22 minutes ago, Tagsalong said: When we were on the Empress I talked to the HD and he said Miami told him that, under no circumstance, would he be allowed to set up a Diamond Event like the one on the Majesty. However, and this must remain a secret between us, the Schooner Bar did not swipe my card after the first night and I could drink as many as I wanted - this, of course, being quite unofficial. I will never tell the grease I use to apply to the wheel. Great idea to tell your secret on a public forum! And to let us know that you persuaded a staff to go against the rules. I am suspecting that others who sail on Empress do not expect staff to go against the policy, and appear to be satisfied with the three drinks. We are. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagsalong Posted June 27, 2019 #172 Share Posted June 27, 2019 3 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: Great idea to tell your secret on a public forum! And to let us know that you persuaded a staff to go against the rules. I am suspecting that others who sail on Empress do not expect staff to go against the policy, and appear to be satisfied with the three drinks. We are. M You obviously do not get sarcasm and you like to chastise. Sorry to find that out about you. So sad. By the way, I do not persuade a staff - they chose what, and are in control of what, they want to do and do not want to do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted June 27, 2019 #173 Share Posted June 27, 2019 Update to original post. I stopped into the diamond lounge on the mariner to have a quick club soda. They did not take my card, but they wrote down my cabin number. Apparently they are keeping some kind of track M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted June 28, 2019 #174 Share Posted June 28, 2019 On 6/18/2019 at 3:04 PM, cruisegirl1 said: So, what is the problem? I believe the benefit lists access to a lounge ( or a nightly event) and no specific benefits listed, in fact no mention of alcohol at all. Wouldn't it be hilarious if they kept the lounge but discontinued the alcohol. From the original post, I wonder if they were just keeping track, or actually limiting drinks to three. This is from the website regarding a nightly event ( on Majesty) and the lounge on all other ship except Empress. Empress has no lounges or event, just three vouchers: ........6. The Exclusive Nightly Diamond Event is a benefit for only Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club members and cannot be extended to include friends and family. The event will take place approximately between the hours of 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Three nightly drink vouchers will be loaded on the member’s SeaPass card to be used in venues throughout the ship 7. Diamond Club is an exclusive benefit for only Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club members and cannot be extended to include friends and family. Complimentary specialty coffees are only available in the dining room on days when breakfast is being served. On ships where a Diamond Club is available there will be no Exclusive Nightly Diamond Event or complimentary Specialty coffees available in the dining room. The Diamond Club is designated as a smoke-free area. We respectfully request that guests observe a Smart Casual dress code when visiting the Club (no swim or pool attire is allowed, footwear is required at all times). Guests younger than 21 years must be accompanied by a parent or guardian at all times. Guests and friends of Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club members are not allowed into the Diamond Club due to limited space. ........ Cheers M 6 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: Not sure if this has been posted BUT, Empress has no lounge of any kind. They also do not hold any type of evening event for diamond and up. Therefore, those who sail Empress and want a soda or cocktail (or 3) simply use one of the three daily vouchers provided. I have not heard from any of those who sail empress that the 3 vouchers were not sufficient. Further, there is no dedicated space for those who say they want a lounge to meet other cruisers. Just sayin...., m You did, 9 days ago. Just sayin'. 😉😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tree_skier Posted June 28, 2019 #175 Share Posted June 28, 2019 On 6/25/2019 at 3:25 PM, BeachChik said: Its kind of sad that you stayed loyal to a cruise line just for a few freebies. And to pass on others with better itineraries makes no sense. Ditto, I can't imagine only cruising one line just so I could accumulate sufficient credit so I could drink for free for a couple of hours. I cruise who I cruise with for a variety of reasons. The loyalty program is a fair ways down from the top of the list. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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