Crown & Anchor Double Points

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

I say we just make everyone Pinnacle, problem solved. 😇

You trying to give a bunch of Pins heart attacks today?

[Ocean Boy]

1 hour ago, Mapleleafforever said:

If they really are that hard up for cash then perhaps just purchasing points for money straight up is next?

Then when the whole Covid thing is over they can just cancel the whole C&A program to get rid of the mess they create with double and buying points.😯😄

[suzyluvs2cruise]

27 minutes ago, twangster said:

Report on another site that double points only applies if no CAS discount was used on existing bookings.  Removing CAS discount to be double point eligible will likely cause a price increase.

 

Stay tuned, it's a developing story.  Need to see actual T&Cs published.

 

That's the magic question. Please post T&Cs when you see them. It seems this is a work in progress. First it's new bookings only, then it's all bookings. I'm sure there is a caveat in the works to make many not eligible for the promotion. 

Edited October 19, 2020 by suzyluvs2cruise

[Ocean Boy]

28 minutes ago, twangster said:

Report on another site that double points only applies if no CAS discount was used on existing bookings.  Removing CAS discount to be double point eligible will likely cause a price increase.

 

Stay tuned, it's a developing story.  Need to see actual T&Cs published.

So all the Diamonds and up with balcony discounts are out of luck?

[Ourusualbeach]

42 minutes ago, molly361 said:

It's applicable to existing bookings. You didn't have to rebook

Exactly. Too many people jumping the gun.

[Milwaukee Eight]

Maybe I’m slow, but don’t most people book with some sorta C&A discount?  I guess a balcony discount doesn’t apply to a OV or inside cabin? 
 

M8

[twangster]

17 minutes ago, JAMESCC said:

 Just cause someone books now they are getting double points. I don't think it's right. That's just be, maybe I'm wrong.

 

I can understand your perspective.  It's like when a cell phone or cable company offers a better plan but only for new customers.  What about me?  I've been a loyal customer all this time... sort of thing.

 

The dust hasn't settled yet so give it a day or two until we know how they plan to implement this.  

[twangster]

3 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said:

So all the Diamonds and up with balcony discounts are out of luck?

 

I'd hold off making any changes right now.  It appears to be evolving before our eyes.  

[Ourusualbeach]

Points have never in the past been tied to discount or no discount even back when they did Diamonds in December.  Can't see that happening

[molly361]

4 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Exactly. Too many people jumping the gun.

Now that they have everyone up in arms it's time for them to slip in their re-start plan😇

[twangster]

3 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Maybe I’m slow, but don’t most people book with some sorta C&A discount?  I guess a balcony discount doesn’t apply to a OV or inside cabin? 
 

M8

 

IF the C&A discount needs to be removed AND that's a big IF right now, then it appears to benefit lower tiers more.  

 

I imagine many higher tiers have some form of C&A discount in play.  Solo above 340 points will almost always have a C&A discount on a booking unless it's summer or select holidays.  

 

It's evolving, wait for the dust to settle.  

[Another_Critic]

1 minute ago, molly361 said:

Now that they have everyone up in arms it's time for them to slip in their re-start plan😇

 

Double points for 2021 cruises ... re-start plan starts 2022.

[NJ&Ozzie]

Do double points apply to all cabin categories? 

NJ

[yogimax]

What this simply shows is that they are really worried about bringing back the cruising public.  They have probably calculated that offering extra points is whole lot cheaper than lowering prices!

[yogimax]

2 minutes ago, NJ&Ozzie said:

Do double points apply to all cabin categories? 

NJ

So many questions... so few answers.

 

We're just going to have to wait for the details to be released.

[twangster]

It would have been much simpler for them to grant C&A points for COVID cancelled 2020 cruises but that doesn't induce new bookings or fewer of them. 

 

Now with it announced in this fashion they faced many cancellations and rebookings, probably an unintended consequence.   

 

1 minute ago, NJ&Ozzie said:

Do double points apply to all cabin categories? 

NJ

 

So far it appears so, but it's really an extra point per night and not always "double" points.

[molly361]

Just now, twangster said:

It would have been much simpler for them to grant C&A points for COVID cancelled 2020 cruises but that doesn't induce new bookings or fewer of them. 

 

Now with it announced in this fashion they faced many cancellations and rebookings, probably an unintended consequence.   

 

 

So far it appears so, but it's really an extra point per night and not always "double" points.

Yeah most people don't book suites so to them (and me) it's double 😇

[Ourusualbeach]

8 minutes ago, NJ&Ozzie said:

Do double points apply to all cabin categories? 

NJ

Not sure why it wouldn't

[lovelife]

Did anyone get a notice of this from RCCL or was it just seen on the website?

[Milwaukee Eight]

8 minutes ago, yogimax said:

What this simply shows is that they are really worried about bringing back the cruising public.  They have probably calculated that offering extra points is whole lot cheaper than lowering prices!

So instead of Diamonds in December it will be Diamond Plus in 2021?

[rockmom]

Just now, Ourusualbeach said:

Not sure why it wouldn't

On Celebrity's email about this, it states 'veranda and above'. 

[molly361]

1 minute ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

So instead of Diamonds in December it will be Diamond Plus in 2021?

Or possibly the Pinnacle Push for some

[NJ&Ozzie]

5 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Not sure why it wouldn't

Thanks!  Hope so....

NJ 

[TYMAN]

Make your wildest vacation dreams come true in Alaska, experience Old World charm in Europe, or unwind on sun-soaked Caribbean shores—and earn double Club Points. Classic members and above will earn double points from now until the end of 2020 when you book a veranda stateroom or higher. That’s in addition to our current offer at the time of your booking. What are you waiting for? Offer is valid for sailings from January 1, 2021 – May 4, 2022. Book online with your Captain’s Club member identification number, call us at 1-877-202-4344, or contact your travel advisor before December 31, 2020.   This, from Celebrity....

Edited October 19, 2020 by TYMAN

[Milwaukee Eight]

2 minutes ago, molly361 said:

Or possibly the Pinnacle Push for some

I like that, the PP ..... 😎