Ashland Posted June 7, 2021 #126 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) 6 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Obviously, butwe won't know much until Saturday. I'm sure the goodies you crave will return in some manner. Eventually Or maybe we get a once a cruise Gala HH with passed goodies like the old top tier events I don't sail until January 2022....Hoping some return to normalcy by then...or some version of it. Edited June 7, 2021 by Ashland 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCTCRUISER Posted June 7, 2021 #127 Share Posted June 7, 2021 18 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I'm going to disagree. POS terminals are easy to install and the hassle will just send folks elsewhere. Only hardcore LMP's will remain Or they could do Square, but that would mean allowing servers to handle the transaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted June 7, 2021 #128 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) 9 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: You'd be surprised how many Pinns cruise in suites Percentage, John? Because I really don’t have any idea. My experience with Pinns on Grandeur and Enchantment is that most are not in suites. Maybe because there are a limited number of suites on Vision class but these folks book as soon as new bookings are available. I would think if they wanted a suite they could get one. Not arguing with you — just asking. 😀 Katherine Edited June 7, 2021 by Lady Hudson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted June 7, 2021 #129 Share Posted June 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, Lady Hudson said: Definitely a negative if a Pinn is not in a suite — which I would guess are most Pinns. Wonder how long the DL will be open to both D and D+? I foresee the DL becoming a PL very soon — especially with all the extra C&A points passengers will be receiving once cruising starts up fully again. Katherine Or just do away with the diamond lounge as it is. Just a regular bar now. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted June 7, 2021 #130 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Lady Hudson said: Edited June 7, 2021 by Lady Hudson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anton Posted June 7, 2021 #131 Share Posted June 7, 2021 24 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Can't wait till Saturday afternoon 🤗 I have to wait until June 19. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 7, 2021 #132 Share Posted June 7, 2021 19 minutes ago, Lady Hudson said: I was just going to ask about Starbucks/vouchers. I would miss not being able to go to a lounge for a coffee. I would hope at least one voucher per day could be at Starbucks. Cafe Promenade would be the primary venue 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 7, 2021 #133 Share Posted June 7, 2021 12 minutes ago, Lady Hudson said: Percentage, John? Because I really don’t have any idea. My experience with Pinns on Grandeur and Enchantment is that most are not in suites. Maybe because there are a limited number of suites on Vision class but these folks book as soon as new bookings are available. I would think if they wanted a suite they could get one. Not arguing with you — just asking. 😀 Katherine No idea on percentage, but I've seen a lot. Probably varies by ship and sailing. Personally we've done everything from inside to Royal Suite and STAR Class Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 7, 2021 #134 Share Posted June 7, 2021 8 minutes ago, Anton said: I have to wait until June 19. I was referring to the first actual passengers to start commenting. Gonna be a lot of first on the scene posts 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 7, 2021 #135 Share Posted June 7, 2021 19 minutes ago, ILCTCRUISER said: Or they could do Square, but that would mean allowing servers to handle the transaction. No need for actual cash transactions with vouchers in play. I can't wait until first person gets denied a drink for being out of vouchers🤣🤣 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted June 7, 2021 #136 Share Posted June 7, 2021 44 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: As said above, people here really like those machines. BTW, I doubt the vouchers will be accepted at Starbucks Don’t mind paying for a good cup of coffee at Starbucks. Usually there when they open every morning 6 or 6:30 depending on ship then enjoying it on my balcony. Barista recognizes me walking down promenade & starts my 2 venti americano. Yes I bring one back for my DH & sometimes a danish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Hudson Posted June 7, 2021 #137 Share Posted June 7, 2021 15 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: No idea on percentage, but I've seen a lot. Probably varies by ship and sailing. Personally we've done everything from inside to Royal Suite and STAR Class My experience sailing from NJ and MD is with Pinns who probably do at least 15 cruises per year. That would be very costly to always sail in a suite each time — especially since many of the suite perks — at least until now — are included in the Pinn perks. I went back to check my 2018 and 2019 sailings—to see what I was missing in 2020–and I had sailed 11 times each year. But I felt like a “baby” cruiser compared to some of these people. That’s why for me I see the suite Pinns as being low. But you are right—depends on the sailing, time of year, and the number of times sailing per year. I would definitely book suites if I were sailing only a few times per year. Katherine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted June 7, 2021 #138 Share Posted June 7, 2021 2 hours ago, keyboardjunkie said: Will a mandatory tip be included when a drink is bought with a credit? Usually in the lounges most people tip the server when they receive their complimentary drink. Will that be the same and, if not, will the tip be covered by the guest or Royal? I, personally, would like to know that the crew serving 'complimentary' drinks are receiving remuneration. If you already tipped in the lounge when somebody brought you a drink, why not just tip at the bar when somebody does as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted June 7, 2021 #139 Share Posted June 7, 2021 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Yep, can't completely get rid of them. I think I have 3 with SL/CK ships, and 1 on Voyager I don't actually care about the Pinnacles being the SL/CL when there is space. My experience is more often than not the lounge is pretty tight. That being the case, it seems reasonable to me that Royal needs to do something about that, and removing the non-suite Pinnacles seems like the only option. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 7, 2021 #140 Share Posted June 7, 2021 (edited) 1 minute ago, Cigar King said: I don't actually care about the Pinnacles being the SL/CL when there is space. My experience is more often than not the lounge is pretty tight. That being the case, it seems reasonable to me that Royal needs to do something about that, and removing the non-suite Pinnacles seems like the only option. NSPP's 😉 Yep, it can be a problem on some sailings Edited June 7, 2021 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted June 8, 2021 #141 Share Posted June 8, 2021 It's even worse in the CL...suites, pinns, and D+...that can be a lot of guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted June 8, 2021 #142 Share Posted June 8, 2021 Crossing my fingers they keep the coffee machines in the lounges! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #143 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 minutes ago, Cigar King said: It's even worse in the CL...suites, pinns, and D+...that can be a lot of guests. That was being phased out pre covid. On our Allure TA in March 2020, they set up CP150 for Pinns lunch and breakfast, limited dinner reservations to I think 2 over 12 days. Plus they created a lavish Happy Hour spread in Dazzles each night. If I had known all that, I might not have booked us in an A1 Aqua Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted June 8, 2021 #144 Share Posted June 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, Colorado Babe said: Crossing my fingers they keep the coffee machines in the lounges! Might have someone serving you like they do on a Noro situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted June 8, 2021 #145 Share Posted June 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Might have someone serving you like they do on a Noro situation We’re fine with that. Personally, we’re not fans of starbucks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntiemomo Posted June 8, 2021 #146 Share Posted June 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Colorado Babe said: We’re fine with that. Personally, we’re not fans of starbucks! Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted June 8, 2021 #147 Share Posted June 8, 2021 5 hours ago, LorraineP said: Was wondering about the bottles of water we usually have waiting for us when we arrive. Not sure if it’s a D+ Benefit. Also if we will still get our 2 bottles of wine & lunch with an officer. Wondering about this also. We get 3 bottles of wine and water. We also enjoy the lunch with an officer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted June 8, 2021 #148 Share Posted June 8, 2021 2 hours ago, LorraineP said: Wonder what “modified lunch” means. So do I. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SherriZ366 Posted June 8, 2021 #149 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Why? It was only 3, during Happy Hour only, and limited choices. Now you get 4-6 whenever and almost whatever you want. Sounds like a huge improvement to me🤔 And for us, it sounds like a better choice of wine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted June 8, 2021 #150 Share Posted June 8, 2021 1 minute ago, SherriZ366 said: Wondering about this also. We get 3 bottles of wine and water. We also enjoy the lunch with an officer. Very unlikely as not impacted by COVID! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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