ONECRUISER Posted July 6, 2020 #26 Share Posted July 6, 2020 6 hours ago, L454S said: Wouldn't it be in RCI's best financial interest to say this....true or not????? Have 7 new Bookings since March myself receiving good Rates, since have over $4500 in deductions on new/existing... Points for canceled Cruises, not going happen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 6, 2020 #27 Share Posted July 6, 2020 1 hour ago, orville99 said: Other than delaying our getting to pinnacle by about a year, extra points really do us little good. I'd be happier if they put a new break in at 525 between D+ and Pinnacle, at least that would be of some value to us. What would you call it and what extra benefits would you expect? M8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted July 6, 2020 #28 Share Posted July 6, 2020 7 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: What would you call it and what extra benefits would you expect? M8 My top five: 1) Would like to have access to Coastal Kitchen for dinner regardless of cabin type booked. 2) Access to Coastal Kitchen for all meals if booked in a JS. 3) Upgraded wine and gift lists (what's there for D+ is quite pedestrian, even at the 350 and 525 levels) 4) Complimentary "Key" first day perks. 5) Larger discount on Zoom Internet. As for a name - don't really care what they call it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mugtech Posted July 6, 2020 #29 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Starting in 2018 RCI has cancelled 115 nights of cruises I scheduled, I only have 53 points from cruises sailed. They cancelled 2 TA's, 2 TP's, 23 nights out of Dubai, 12 nights Baltic Sea, 10 nights Tokyo to Singapore, 9 nights Hong Kong to Singapore. Would love to have those points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 6, 2020 #30 Share Posted July 6, 2020 11 minutes ago, orville99 said: My top five: 1) Would like to have access to Coastal Kitchen for dinner regardless of cabin type booked. 2) Access to Coastal Kitchen for all meals if booked in a JS. 3) Upgraded wine and gift lists (what's there for D+ is quite pedestrian, even at the 350 and 525 levels) 4) Complimentary "Key" first day perks. 5) Larger discount on Zoom Internet. As for a name - don't really care what they call it. Interesting fantasies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 6, 2020 #31 Share Posted July 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, Merion_Mom said: Interesting fantasies. Yea. More people with access to the CK. Want these perks, book a Suite. 😇 M8 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted July 6, 2020 #32 Share Posted July 6, 2020 36 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Yea. More people with access to the CK. Want these perks, book a Suite. 😇 M8 We do. However, you asked for my wish list for anyone with 525+ points, not what we currently enjoy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 6, 2020 #33 Share Posted July 6, 2020 50 minutes ago, orville99 said: We do. However, you asked for my wish list for anyone with 525+ points, not what we currently enjoy. Under your plan for full CK access as D+ 525, how should Royal manage the reservations? Suites, Pinnacle’s, and 525 D+ on a lot of cruises can’t all have a seat at the table (pun intended). What part of the Key do you like on first day? This is a lot better than talking the doom and gloom of CV19. M8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 6, 2020 #34 Share Posted July 6, 2020 2 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Yea. More people with access to the CK. Want these perks, book a Suite. 😇 M8 Agree and we've never booked a suite. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 6, 2020 #35 Share Posted July 6, 2020 2 hours ago, orville99 said: As for a name - don't really care what they call it. Wishful thinking...🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avatr Posted July 6, 2020 #36 Share Posted July 6, 2020 I’d be happy with a refund. still waiting RCCL 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted July 6, 2020 #37 Share Posted July 6, 2020 Can you imagine it? There were some people booking cruises that they knew were going to be cancelled by Royal so they could get extra fcc's. That would be a ton of extra points if they did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted July 6, 2020 #38 Share Posted July 6, 2020 10 minutes ago, avatr said: I’d be happy with a refund. still waiting RCCL Call your credit card company 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkySal Posted July 6, 2020 #39 Share Posted July 6, 2020 (edited) The name between D+ and Pinnacle could be Mini-Pin! I'm just bored. Can ya tell? Edited July 6, 2020 by SilkySal add 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 6, 2020 #40 Share Posted July 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, SilkySal said: The name between D+ and Pinnacle could be Mini-Pin! I'm just bored. Can ya tell? There's already a name. PIT. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 6, 2020 #41 Share Posted July 6, 2020 23 minutes ago, SilkySal said: The name between D+ and Pinnacle could be Mini-Pin! I'm just bored. Can ya tell? I guess for a D+, mini P or P in training sounds better than D + +. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 6, 2020 #42 Share Posted July 6, 2020 8 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I guess for a D+, mini P or P in training sounds better than D + +. How about DS... 🤣 You know I couldn't Resist! 🍺 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 6, 2020 #43 Share Posted July 6, 2020 4 minutes ago, davekathy said: How about DS... 🤣 You know I couldn't Resist! 🍺 That doesn’t exist.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted July 6, 2020 #44 Share Posted July 6, 2020 13 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I guess for a D+, mini P or P in training sounds better than D + +. Actually, it is simply D+. I am amazed at what some people expect. m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 6, 2020 #45 Share Posted July 6, 2020 1 minute ago, Milwaukee Eight said: That doesn’t exist.... Neither will D++ or PIN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 6, 2020 #46 Share Posted July 6, 2020 1 minute ago, davekathy said: Neither will D++ or PIN. I agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NHProud Posted July 7, 2020 #47 Share Posted July 7, 2020 Why would they??? I don’t know much about cruising so I’m wondering how they can get away with an 83 day interest free loan from me ? It must be in the small print somewhere . I did ask for a measly increase in OBC for a future cruise and heard nothing back . I called cc company to find out if there is a time limit in getting my money back . How long do we show patience ? At 90 days , I’m done . Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHCruisinDad Posted July 7, 2020 #48 Share Posted July 7, 2020 13 hours ago, orville99 said: Other than delaying our getting to pinnacle by about a year, extra points really do us little good. I'd be happier if they put a new break in at 525 between D+ and Pinnacle, at least that would be of some value to us. I'd be happy with that as we were planning to receive our 490 block on the Indy in April and we would be around 525 by now but that didn't happen. I don't see an intermediate level unless they revamp the entire program and push the D, D+ and Pinnacle levels upward. And I don't think that will happen either as the PR fallout will be significant. They would have to grandfather everyone currently in C&A and then start a new tiered program for all new future cruisers. Right now they have much bigger issues to deal with than the C&A tier levels and the overall program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted July 7, 2020 #49 Share Posted July 7, 2020 18 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said: Under your plan for full CK access as D+ 525, how should Royal manage the reservations? Suites, Pinnacle’s, and 525 D+ on a lot of cruises can’t all have a seat at the table (pun intended). What part of the Key do you like on first day? This is a lot better than talking the doom and gloom of CV19. M8 RE CK: 525+'s - On a space available basis RE KEY: • Priority check-in and boarding on Day 1. Upon arrival at the terminal, follow The Key check-in signage to your designated check-in area.• Carry-on bag drop off and delivery to stateroom. Drop-off your carry-on bags in the Main Dining Room until 1:30pm. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 7, 2020 #50 Share Posted July 7, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, orville99 said: RE CK: 525+'s - On a space available basis RE KEY: • Priority check-in and boarding on Day 1. Upon arrival at the terminal, follow The Key check-in signage to your designated check-in area.• Carry-on bag drop off and delivery to stateroom. Drop-off your carry-on bags in the Main Dining Room until 1:30pm. Good points. Not all Suite guests are frequent cruisers. As far as the CK goes, many cruises are not a problem. The lower fare winter rates attract a bunch of D+ and above. Many B2B+. Suites can’t make reservations until mid week the week prior (and this is not known by all nor published). Many Suite guest would like to make reservations once onboard or the day they would like to dine in the CK. It’s not uncommon for the C&A members who are onboard the previous week(s) to manage to secure reservations prior to Suite Guests. I’ve know Suite Guest who were unable to get a reservation in the CK. D+ and above are Cruise savvy. They know all the in/out’s that many Suites don’t know, and don’t have the experience. As long as Suite Guests have priority seating/dinning in the SL/CK, I have no issue who dines/sits/drink in the SL/CK. Personally, I would like them to limit the number of Pinnacle’s who have access on a daily basis. Royal seemed to move in that direction recently. I’m not opposed to creating a Lounge and Dinning area for Pinnacles. If the want to add D+ to that area, fine with me. When Royal starts diluting the Suite Experience, those cruisers will go elsewhere. We were cruising 4-7 times a year in a GS until our bad experience in SL/CK. We haven’t been back since and have found other places to enjoy our vacations. We are now booked on 3 future cruises (1 we will cancel) based on what Royal did on lasts President Cruise. Royal’s big ships are family oriented. It’s not unusual to have kids in SL/CK. It’s disgusting at times watching all the nasty looks toward the kids. Remarks are not uncommon. Key - I personally have no objection to priority boarding as long as it’s not added to the Suites/Pinnacle Line. The luggage drop off is a nice perk. Suites and Pinnacles don’t have that option. Wonder what Pinnacle’s will think with D+ getting that perk and not themselves? All these perks are available if one books a Full Suite and the Key. My opinion M8 Edited July 7, 2020 by Milwaukee Eight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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