CL/SL future when cruising returns.

[CSHS1979]

10 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

The Crown is a much better place for the DL than the old cigar room location.

 

Granted, but Izumi won out.

Star Lounge makes a good overflow, so that's good. VCL can be a problem because of limited elevator access

Edited August 11, 2020 by CSHS1979

[Milwaukee Eight]

8 minutes ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

Granted, but Izumi won out.

Star Lounge makes a good overflow, so that's good. VCL can be a problem because of limited elevator access

Shut down elevators and using stairs would eliminate any crowding issues in the Loyalty Lounges. 😇

 

M8

[CSHS1979]

8 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Shut down elevators and using stairs would eliminate any crowding issues in the Loyalty Lounges. 😇

 

M8

 

Definitely gives a plus to the lower deck lounges

[Milwaukee Eight]

2 minutes ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

Definitely gives a plus to the lower deck lounges

Depends on what deck ones cabin is located. 

[grapau27]

53 minutes ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

Izumi is the issue. So SL got the old DL, and DL moved ro cigar room. Navigator and Voyager are similar. Adventure and Mariner kept the old DL location

I wasn't aware Explorer had any sort of Amp because in October 2019 the DL and CL were where I said.

[CSHS1979]

53 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

I wasn't aware Explorer had any sort of Amp because in October 2019 the DL and CL were where I said.

 

Well, I'm just going by whst was mentioned and completed on Navigator and Voyager.  But even I could move the DL sign to the old CL, and make a new SL sign for deck 14. Problem solved

Edited August 11, 2020 by CSHS1979

[grapau27]

9 minutes ago, CSHS1979 said:

 

Well, I'm just going by whstvwas mentioned snd completed on Navigator and Voyager.  But even I could move the DL sign to the old CL, and make a new SL sign for deck 14. Problem solved

Probably would have happened if covid19 hadn't stopped everything.

[Mikew0805]

On 7/21/2020 at 3:32 PM, cruisegirl1 said:

Earned what  as  D+?     The same benefits as someone paying 10 times  the cost  a standard  cabin or the same benefits as one who has over 700 cruise points ( almost 6  times what is needed for D+)?    D+ is 180 points, a very nice show of loyalty and rewarded with a variety of generous benefits, but not worthy of what suite and Pinnacle guests should receive. 

 

I don't see the issue with using a DL rather than a CL?  Who cares what it is called?  What have you done  on ships  with  only a suite lounge and  diamond lounge?  If there is no CL what choice is there.  If the lounge name  is so important,  book a suite, sail enough to reach  the  Pinnacle category.    Other wise, be happy with a DL.

M

Just to be clear... it's 3.8 times, not almost 6 times.

 

Answer to OP - D+ should have access to CL only, not SL. SL should remain suites and Pinnacle. In reality, I would rather be able to use the three drink vouchers (any time during day/night including specialty coffee) and not have access to any lounge.

[grapau27]

6 minutes ago, Mikew0805 said:

Just to be clear... it's 3.8 times, not almost 6 times.

 

Answer to OP - D+ should have access to CL only, not SL. SL should remain suites and Pinnacle. In reality, I would rather be able to use the three drink vouchers (any time during day/night including specialty coffee) and not have access to any lounge

CL are being phased out now and being replaced as SL.

When cruising returns with social distancing all the lounges are going to be different.

I suspect D and D+ will have free drinks vouchers,Pins have the DL and Suite Guests the SL.

Graham

[Mikew0805]

15 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

CL are being phased out now and being replaced as SL.

When cruising returns with social distancing all the lounges are going to be different.

I suspect D and D+ will have free drinks vouchers,Pins have the DL and Suite Guests the SL.

Graham

Phased out? Well yeah but they are still putting em on new builds. I couldn't care less about the lounges (minus the appetizers) and wish the drink vouchers would be all day and include coffee. It's really moot anyway, as I drink for free all I want in the casino, but the casino does not have coffee!! They would get more money out of me if they had espresso drinks. Alcohol just makes me tired, and uninterested in gambling.

[grapau27]

2 minutes ago, Mikew0805 said:

Phased out? Well yeah but they are still putting em on new builds. I couldn't care less about the lounges (minus the appetizers) and wish the drink vouchers would be all day and include coffee. It's really moot anyway, as I drink for free all I want in the casino, but the casino does not have coffee!! They would get more money out of me if they had espresso drinks. Alcohol just makes me tired, and uninterested in gambling.

They are changing the Concierge name to Suite Lounge on all new builds and on the amps on Independence and Freedom etc.

I like to call in for a coffee or 2 during the day as my coffee is a 

Cappuccino with a double espresso added when I make my own so a good reason I like to call in to either DL or CL

Coffee in the Windjammer and Cafe Promenade is not very nice.

 

[Mikew0805]

1 minute ago, grapau27 said:

They are changing the Concierge name to Suite Lounge on all new builds and on the amps on Independence and Freedom etc.

I like to call in for a coffee or 2 during the day as my coffee is a 

Cappuccino with a double espresso added when I make my own so a good reason I like to call in to either DL or CL

Coffee in the Windjammer and Cafe Promenade is not very nice.

 

That is a nice way of putting it. LOL

[Mikew0805]

2 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

They are changing the Concierge name to Suite Lounge on all new builds and on the amps on Independence and Freedom etc.

I like to call in for a coffee or 2 during the day as my coffee is a 

Cappuccino with a double espresso added when I make my own so a good reason I like to call in to either DL or CL

Coffee in the Windjammer and Cafe Promenade is not very nice.

 

They have Odyssey's listed as Concierge Club, not Suite lounge.

[RFerrington]

Every once in a while I can get a server to bring me coffee in the casino and only once have I ever gotten a cappuccino.  No doubt, they had to go somewhere to get it, but I was very grateful to get it !! 

[Milwaukee Eight]

23 minutes ago, grapau27 said:

They are changing the Concierge name to Suite Lounge on all new builds and on the amps on Independence and Freedom etc

Pretty sure the CL on Indy and Freedom are now cabins and not a SL. 

If a ship is built without a CL, how can they change the name?

 

M8

Edited August 11, 2020 by Milwaukee Eight

[Milwaukee Eight]

28 minutes ago, Mikew0805 said:

They have Odyssey's listed as Concierge Club, not Suite lounge.

Yep but wait and see what the final product becomes. 

[grapau27]

30 minutes ago, Mikew0805 said:

They have Odyssey's listed as Concierge Club, not Suite lounge.

Possibly a mistake because pre covid19 Royal were stopping D+ entering the CL and changing to SL as D+ were never given admittance by loyalty alone to a SL.

[grapau27]

23 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Pretty sure the CL on Indy and Freedom are now cabins and not a SL. 

If a ship is built without a CL, how can they change the name?

 

M8

Yes they put inside cabins there on deck 10 on Freedom and Independence and made a SL in the VCL on the opposite side to the DL.

Edited August 11, 2020 by grapau27

[cruisegirl1]

2 hours ago, grapau27 said:

CL are being phased out now and being replaced as SL.

When cruising returns with social distancing all the lounges are going to be different.

I suspect D and D+ will have free drinks vouchers,Pins have the DL and Suite Guests the SL.

Graham

That would be great,  On our last cruise there were  less than 20  P.  Cruise last summer   had 8.     Considering those who don't utilize the lounge,  those who may be traveling with others who don't  have access,  those  who  have other plans, that should make for easy social distancing.   

 

Seems it might be easier to social distance in the (mostly empty)   lounges  than anywhere on the ship.  Heck, I may event start having my evening drink there there! 

 

The numbers may be even lower if a Pinnacle is also in a suite.

M

Edited August 11, 2020 by cruisegirl1

[Milwaukee Eight]

12 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said:

That would be great,  On our last cruise there were  less than 20  P.  Cruise last summer   had 8.     Considering those who don't utilize the lounge,  those who may be traveling with others who don't  have access,  those  who  have other plans, that should make for easy social distancing.   

 

Seems it might be easier to social distance in the (mostly empty)   lounges  than anywhere on the ship.  Heck, I may event start having my evening drink there there! 

 

The numbers may be even lower if a Pinnacle is also in a suite.

M

Seldom do most Pinnacles cruise during the high volume sailings like Summer, Spring Break and some holidays. 

[davekathy]

3 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Pretty sure the CL on Indy and Freedom are now cabins and not a SL. 

If a ship is built without a CL, how can they change the name?

 

M8

The old CL (deck 10) on the Freedom class ships was converted into inside cabins. The Seven Hearts and Cloud Nine (deck 14) was converted into the SL. No longer a CL on Freedom, Liberty and Independence. We preferred the DL over the CL on the Liberty and Freedom.

Edited August 12, 2020 by davekathy

[Milwaukee Eight]

5 minutes ago, davekathy said:

The old CL (deck 10) on the Freedom class ships was converted into inside cabins. The Seven Hearts and Cloud Nine (deck 14) was converted into the SL. No longer a CL on Freedom, Liberty and Independence. We preferred the DL over the CL on the Liberty and Freedom.

Get that. The CL on Indy and Freedom were converted into cabins. It was not converted or renamed a SL. 😇

 

M8

[davekathy]

11 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Get that. The CL on Indy and Freedom were converted into cabins. It was not converted or renamed a SL. 😇

 

M8

Got it. 

[cruisegirl1]

3 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Seldom do most Pinnacles cruise during the high volume sailings like Summer, Spring Break and some holidays. 

Not sure what your comment has to do with CL, small groups of Pinnacles or Pinnacles who also sail in a suite. 
 

Pinnacles  sail during  summer, spring break and often on Christmas and/or NYE  I know this as a fact!  
m

 

 

[yogimax]

6 hours ago, grapau27 said:

 

I like to call in for a coffee or 2 during the day as my coffee is a 

Cappuccino with a double espresso added when I make my own so a good reason I like to call in to either DL or CL

Coffee in the Windjammer and Cafe Promenade is not very nice.

 

Cappuccino with a double espresso.

 

I like it!  I will definitely try it if we have access to a lounge machine.