NightOne Posted April 29, 2021 Author #26 Share Posted April 29, 2021 14 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Look at a JS That was the JS 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted April 29, 2021 Author #27 Share Posted April 29, 2021 19 hours ago, Hogbay said: It is no possible to get diamond in one cruise 🙄 So you might have to take a 3 day cruise beforehand but still pretty quick. Does the MGM partnership allow you get in C&A before any sailings? Also, if you sign up with the Loyalty Ambassador once you get on the ship are all the multipliers then active? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted April 29, 2021 #28 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Those who have complementary casino cruises ( pay only taxes and fees ) can move up the ranks pretty quickly. We'd all be pinnacle if we didn't have to pay for cruises. There are some couples who sail solo on a complementary casino cruise. Once the cruising spouse reaches a C&A level, the other spouse is awarded the same level. There is nothing wrong with this routine, it does not go against any rules. Bravo to those who figured it out. A few years ago, it was cheaper to book me solo in a JS and my spouse in an interior. We didn't stay in the interior, but kept all the gratuities in place so the cabin attendant was compensated. We told him we would not use the room so in effect he had a break from cleaning a cabin . I got triple points for the cruise. There are creative ways to get points. With potential changes in C&A benefits, not sure I'd point chase now. M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted April 29, 2021 #29 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 15 minutes ago, NightOne said: So you might have to take a 3 day cruise beforehand but still pretty quick. Does the MGM partnership allow you get in C&A before any sailings? Also, if you sign up with the Loyalty Ambassador once you get on the ship are all the multipliers then active? If you are new you have no points and therefore no benefits. Points are awarded after the completion of the cruise. But it is a good idea to sign up once on board. M Edited April 29, 2021 by cruisegirl1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted April 29, 2021 #30 Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 hours ago, NightOne said: So you might have to take a 3 day cruise beforehand but still pretty quick. Does the MGM partnership allow you get in C&A before any sailings? Also, if you sign up with the Loyalty Ambassador once you get on the ship are all the multipliers then active? So the title statement "In one Cruise " is just not true 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarthGrady Posted April 29, 2021 #31 Share Posted April 29, 2021 Overcrowding in the DL/CL used to be a bigger issue for me since I enjoyed going there for the nightly drinks. Now I just bite the bullet, buy the beverage package, and get drinks wherever. So RCI can cram in as many as they like as far as I'm concerned. 🤣🤣🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted April 29, 2021 Author #32 Share Posted April 29, 2021 1 hour ago, Hogbay said: So the title statement "In one Cruise " is just not true So technically having only a single 3 day cruise under your belt would still classify you as a newbie. 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 29, 2021 #33 Share Posted April 29, 2021 4 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: Those who have complementary casino cruises ( pay only taxes and fees ) can move up the ranks pretty quickly. We'd all be pinnacle if we didn't have to pay for cruises. There are some couples who sail solo on a complementary casino cruise. Once the cruising spouse reaches a C&A level, the other spouse is awarded the same level. There is nothing wrong with this routine, it does not go against any rules. Bravo to those who figured it out. A few years ago, it was cheaper to book me solo in a JS and my spouse in an interior. We didn't stay in the interior, but kept all the gratuities in place so the cabin attendant was compensated. We told him we would not use the room so in effect he had a break from cleaning a cabin . I got triple points for the cruise. There are creative ways to get points. With potential changes in C&A benefits, not sure I'd point chase now. M Confused, casino levels aren't matched. Now a non gambling spouse 'might' give their sea pass to the gambling spouse to earn them Casino Royale status. Or so I'm told. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 29, 2021 #34 Share Posted April 29, 2021 4 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: If you are new you have no points and therefore no benefits. Points are awarded after the completion of the cruise. But it is a good idea to sign up once on board. M FWIW, I was under the impression you could sign up and get a C&A number prior to your first cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sea Dog Posted April 29, 2021 #35 Share Posted April 29, 2021 2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I was under the impression you could sign up and get a C&A number prior to your first cruise True, that is what we did for my son who will cruise with us in November for his first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 29, 2021 #36 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 2 minutes ago, Sea Dog said: True, that is what we did for my son who will cruise with us in November for his first. Ok, so if that's the case, the OP's statement is correct. 14 x 6 = 84 Edited April 29, 2021 by John&LaLa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 29, 2021 #37 Share Posted April 29, 2021 6 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Confused, casino levels aren't matched. Now a non gambling spouse 'might' give their sea pass to the gambling spouse to earn them Casino Royale status. Or so I'm told. Lol from the guy who booked inside solo cabins with his wife for the pts ... or so I'm told. Hahahaha. Works for me on low solo supplement cruises. Smart guy I heard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 29, 2021 #38 Share Posted April 29, 2021 3 minutes ago, firefly333 said: Lol from the guy who booked inside solo cabins with his wife for the pts ... or so I'm told. Hahahaha. Works for me on low solo supplement cruises. Smart guy I heard. FWIW, we have booked almost every available category of cabin on Royal, and even a few unique ones. I like to be informed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 29, 2021 #39 Share Posted April 29, 2021 28 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: FWIW, we have booked almost every available category of cabin on Royal, and even a few unique ones. I like to be informed. Me too. I try and book a variety of categories so I can post later. Though havent booked above a js Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted April 29, 2021 #40 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Confused, casino levels aren't matched. Now a non gambling spouse 'might' give their sea pass to the gambling spouse to earn them Casino Royale status. Or so I'm told. Not casino level - C&A LEVEL. I never mentioned the casino level. Regardless of how one reaches a C&A level, once one person reaches a C&A level, the spouse is awarded the same level. m Edited April 29, 2021 by cruisegirl1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 29, 2021 #41 Share Posted April 29, 2021 8 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: Not casino level - C&A LEVEL. I never mentioned the casino level. Regardless of how one reaches a C&A level, once one person reaches a C&A level, the spouse is awarded the same level. m Umm, yea, I know. I was confused about reference of free casino cruise solo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSocial Posted April 29, 2021 #42 Share Posted April 29, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, John&LaLa said: FWIW, I was under the impression you could sign up and get a C&A number prior to your first cruise you can, yes, but they are considered “pre-gold” - no completed cruises. the terms of the double points for C&A members says “Double Points applies to new, individual, and named existing bookings on all Eligible Sailings made through June 30, 2021. Double Points is available to existing Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle Crown & Anchor Society members.”. not sure it would help the OP here. @NightOnemay need to get in a short cruise ahead of his 14 day cruise IF this is the first cruise ? Edited April 29, 2021 by BSocial Clarify / deleted 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted April 30, 2021 #43 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Umm, yea, I know. I was confused about reference of free casino cruise solo I’m sure you know-you are a seasoned cruiser. Cruising solo on a casino comp. A good way to get C&A points /new higher status ( double for solo ) relatively inexpensively and fast. Nothing improper-just a way to maximize C&A points and maybe get to a higher C&A tier. Then the non traveling spouse also gets the new higher C&A status. I’m sure you’ve heard about the process. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 30, 2021 #44 Share Posted April 30, 2021 5 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: I’m sure you know-you are a seasoned cruiser. Cruising solo on a casino comp. A good way to get C&A points /new higher status ( double for solo ) relatively inexpensively and fast. Nothing improper-just a way to maximize C&A points and maybe get to a higher C&A tier. Then the non traveling spouse also gets the new higher C&A status. I’m sure you’ve heard about the process. m But you have to lose a boatload of cash to get consistent offers. 🤣🤣 I'm a base Prime, and don't get any😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted April 30, 2021 #45 Share Posted April 30, 2021 4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: But you have to lose a boatload of cash to get consistent offers. 🤣🤣 I'm a base Prime, and don't get any😉 There are couples where one spouse is a more serious casino player than the other. Or one simply cruises more often than the other. I know several couples that because of one spouse were able to capitalize and get to a new C&A category. No issues with that. In fact they are pretty smart. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 30, 2021 #46 Share Posted April 30, 2021 1 minute ago, cruisegirl1 said: There are couples where one spouse is a more serious casino player than the other. Or one simply cruises more often than the other. I know several couples that because of one spouse were able to capitalize and get to a new C&A category. No issues with that. In fact they are pretty smart. m Absolutely, but it's not a cheap way to earn points by any means.😉🎲🎰♠️ 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted April 30, 2021 #47 Share Posted April 30, 2021 13 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: But you have to lose a boatload of cash to get consistent offers. 🤣🤣 I'm a base Prime, and don't get any😉 Is a boatload more or less than a shipload of cash ?? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masteradept Posted April 30, 2021 #48 Share Posted April 30, 2021 22 hours ago, Hogbay said: Maybe it would of been quicker if you applied for Singapore citizenship. 🤣🤣 Guilty as charged 😅 Gold to Diamond over the last couple of months thanks to the Quantum sailings. But hey, they're cheap in JS and I was probably going to take those voyages anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightOne Posted April 30, 2021 Author #49 Share Posted April 30, 2021 18 hours ago, BSocial said: you can, yes, but they are considered “pre-gold” - no completed cruises. the terms of the double points for C&A members says “Double Points applies to new, individual, and named existing bookings on all Eligible Sailings made through June 30, 2021. Double Points is available to existing Gold, Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus, and Pinnacle Crown & Anchor Society members.”. not sure it would help the OP here. @NightOnemay need to get in a short cruise ahead of his 14 day cruise IF this is the first cruise ? I have already sailed on Royal so I could go to Diamond as I described. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JsMom2 Posted April 30, 2021 #50 Share Posted April 30, 2021 On 4/28/2021 at 1:46 PM, NightOne said: With this current C&A point doubling promo going on it is technically possible to go from a newbie to a Diamond in the C&A in just ONE 14-day cruise in a suite as a solo. (or B2B 7 day cruises) Diamond Plus in just 5 7-day cruises or 4 7-day and 1 3-Day. So pretty quick Pinnacle possible in under 6 months That seems like it would add a lot more to the roster and dilute the exclusiveness A single I. A suite would get 4 points per night, so a 14 night cruise would give you 56 points. Not the 80 needed for Diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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