redheadspitfire Posted December 6, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 6, 2019 So my husband and i just turned Diamond and although i understand all the perks one thing is unclear and was not answered by Royal crown and anchor as well. There is a chef amenity that was supposed to be delivered but we did not receive anything but the welcome cookies and drinks. Can someone explain if we were suppose to get that? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 6, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Just now, redheadspitfire said: So my husband and i just turned Diamond and although i understand all the perks one thing is unclear and was not answered by Royal crown and anchor as well. There is a chef amenity that was supposed to be delivered but we did not receive anything but the welcome cookies and drinks. Can someone explain if we were suppose to get that? Thanks It seems to be hit and miss, but that perk is normally something like chocolate covered strawberries, cheese plate, etc. Most times I see it, it's on the afternoon of formal night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted December 6, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) Yeah hit or miss. Either way it's not usually anything special. Occasionally chocolate covered strawberries, but more likely the cookies were your "special amenity" Best Diamond benefits are the balcony discount (sometimes), drinks and lounge. 24 hour internet is nice too. The rest is all pretty minor stuff (cookies water and coupons). Edited December 6, 2019 by bouhunter 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 6, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) 17 minutes ago, redheadspitfire said: So my husband and i just turned Diamond and although i understand all the perks one thing is unclear and was not answered by Royal crown and anchor as well. There is a chef amenity that was supposed to be delivered but we did not receive anything but the welcome cookies and drinks. Can someone explain if we were suppose to get that? Thanks As a new diamond member cookies and beverage of choice is it. You need to make your selection pre cruise by calling the C&A desk at 1-800-526-9723. Here are your choices of beverages. (Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle members) can choose water, soda or juice. • Bottle of Water • Can of Coke or Diet Coke • Can of Sprite or Diet Sprite • Bottle of apple juice, orange juice, or grapefruit juice Diamond plus with 175+ points has more choices for drinks and snacks. Edited December 6, 2019 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted December 6, 2019 #5 Share Posted December 6, 2019 23 minutes ago, redheadspitfire said: So my husband and i just turned Diamond and although i understand all the perks one thing is unclear and was not answered by Royal crown and anchor as well. There is a chef amenity that was supposed to be delivered but we did not receive anything but the welcome cookies and drinks. Can someone explain if we were suppose to get that? Thanks When did you turn Diamond? On your most recent cruise? Technically, you don't turn Diamond until after the cruise is completed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenDad Posted December 6, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 6, 2019 4 hours ago, davekathy said: As a new diamond member cookies and beverage of choice is it. You need to make your selection pre cruise by calling the C&A desk at 1-800-526-9723. Here are your choices of beverages. (Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle members) can choose water, soda or juice. • Bottle of Water • Can of Coke or Diet Coke • Can of Sprite or Diet Sprite • Bottle of apple juice, orange juice, or grapefruit juice Diamond plus with 175+ points has more choices for drinks and snacks. When visiting the lounge ask for a can of soda "to go" - don't waste it as a choice to the room We used to bring some on the ship but started asking for this to go and keep a few in the fridge to use during the cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted December 6, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 6, 2019 (edited) https://dlxffu6hwewxp.cloudfront.net/cas/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/18063159_CAS_MemberBonus_Amenity_List_v3.pdf Chef Amenity for Diamond? "Elegant Gifts" kick in at 175. Edited December 6, 2019 by twangster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 6, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, twangster said: https://dlxffu6hwewxp.cloudfront.net/cas/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/18063159_CAS_MemberBonus_Amenity_List_v3.pdf Chef Amenity for Diamond? "Elegant Gifts" kick in 175. Different things. Diamond gets one chefs amenity like chocolate covered strawberries or petit fore’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising twosome Posted December 6, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 6, 2019 Free 8 x 10 photo is a good benefit too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted December 6, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 6, 2019 You can have our leftovers 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 7, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 7, 2019 3 hours ago, KittenDad said: When visiting the lounge ask for a can of soda "to go" - don't waste it as a choice to the room We used to bring some on the ship but started asking for this to go and keep a few in the fridge to use during the cruise We get beer and water as our C&A welcome aboard gifts. We don't drink soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 7, 2019 #12 Share Posted December 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, davekathy said: We get beer and water as our C&A welcome aboard gifts. We don't drink soda. OP only just turned Diamond....beer is not an option. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 7, 2019 #13 Share Posted December 7, 2019 5 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said: OP only just turned Diamond....beer is not an option. Yep. The person I was quoting I assumed was making a suggestion to me as he was quoting me and why I said "we get beer...(D+). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted December 7, 2019 #14 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 hour ago, davekathy said: Yep. The person I was quoting I assumed was making a suggestion to me as he was quoting me and why I said "we get beer...(D+). Make sure you savor that beer, Dave.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 7, 2019 #15 Share Posted December 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said: Make sure you savor that beer, Dave.... Mike, I always do and my wife's as she doesn't drink beer. 😉 However she has advised me when we hit the 175+ mark it's wine and no sharing. 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted December 7, 2019 #16 Share Posted December 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, davekathy said: Mike, I always do and my wife's as she doesn't drink beer. 😉 However she has advised me when we hit the 175+ mark it's wine and no sharing. 😲 I guess you'll just have to enjoy it while you can..... The wine is the better deal anyway, and I'm certain she deserves it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 7, 2019 #17 Share Posted December 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, leaveitallbehind said: I guess you'll just have to enjoy it while you can..... The wine is the better deal anyway, and I'm certain she deserves it! Yes. Especially putting up with me. 😎🍷 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggaZagga17 Posted December 7, 2019 #18 Share Posted December 7, 2019 12 hours ago, cruising twosome said: Free 8 x 10 photo is a good benefit too! Not forgetting that's x1 per person who's eligible - ie a family of four will get x4 pictures for free! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redheadspitfire Posted December 7, 2019 Author #19 Share Posted December 7, 2019 14 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: Different things. Diamond gets one chefs amenity like chocolate covered strawberries or petit fore’s. But for some reason the lady i talked to at crown and anchor did not know anything about it ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 7, 2019 #20 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 minute ago, redheadspitfire said: But for some reason the lady i talked to at crown and anchor did not know anything about it ? Unfortunately, not uncommon. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted December 7, 2019 #21 Share Posted December 7, 2019 1 minute ago, redheadspitfire said: But for some reason the lady i talked to at crown and anchor did not know anything about it ? Unfortunately that is not surprising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdnurs Posted December 7, 2019 #22 Share Posted December 7, 2019 We recently turned Diamond and on our last cruise a month ago, we received cookies and water in our cabin. I too was curious about this Chef Choice Amenity. We figured since it was only a 3 day cruise on a smaller ship maybe it didn't apply. A few perks on the bigger ships "do not" apply to smaller ones...BUMMER...I will see on our Harmony 7 day cruise coming up if there is any truth to my guess. Bob, you always have the answers to my questions...what say ye on this one 😍 Also Bob, while I have your attention now that one is Diamond, can you go back and apply the new balcony discount to the current reservation OR do you have to wait to book a new one. THANKS!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 7, 2019 #23 Share Posted December 7, 2019 10 hours ago, leaveitallbehind said: I guess you'll just have to enjoy it while you can..... The wine is the better deal anyway, and I'm certain she deserves it! Used to be a little bottle of wine was an alternate to beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 7, 2019 #24 Share Posted December 7, 2019 11 minutes ago, kdnurs said: We recently turned Diamond and on our last cruise a month ago, we received cookies and water in our cabin. I too was curious about this Chef Choice Amenity. We figured since it was only a 3 day cruise on a smaller ship maybe it didn't apply. A few perks on the bigger ships "do not" apply to smaller ones...BUMMER...I will see on our Harmony 7 day cruise coming up if there is any truth to my guess. Bob, you always have the answers to my questions...what say ye on this one 😍 Also Bob, while I have your attention now that one is Diamond, can you go back and apply the new balcony discount to the current reservation OR do you have to wait to book a new one. THANKS!!!! You can have the balcony discount added, but they will also reprice the cruise to current rates. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdnurs Posted December 7, 2019 #25 Share Posted December 7, 2019 Just now, Host Clarea said: You can have the balcony discount added, but they will also reprice the cruise to current rates. THANKS AGAIN BOB!!! That will be a big no for me. I am about to make final payment and don't need any new surprises. I will just wait and try it out on our next booking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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