Ret MP Posted November 1, 2023 #51 Share Posted November 1, 2023 I have the final solution: All you top-tier folks stop cruising on RCCL. Oops, never mind, I'm one of 'em. Carry on! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexus7 Posted November 1, 2023 #52 Share Posted November 1, 2023 We just got off the Symphony of the Seas. They have a D. lounge with food and coffees but no bar drinks. We each received 4 bar drinks per day automatically on our key cards which could be used at any bar or in the dining rooms except the robotic bar. Much easier and more pleasant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted November 1, 2023 #53 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 hour ago, OCSC Mike said: The coffee voucher is nice and all, but aside from it being more convenient for me (maybe not others) to use the CL machine, I know I'm not the only one who drinks significantly more than one specialty coffee per day so that's not really an equivalent replacement for access to the machine. #teammachine Good point. When we used the coffee machine in the crown lounge we probably had 2-3 each, daily. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUgwoz Posted November 1, 2023 #54 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) It sounds like some ships are sailing with nearly 40% of ship capacity in Diamond and above passengers. Edited November 1, 2023 by SUgwoz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlbecker1 Posted November 1, 2023 #55 Share Posted November 1, 2023 55 minutes ago, lexus7 said: We just got off the Symphony of the Seas. They have a D. lounge with food and coffees but no bar drinks. We each received 4 bar drinks per day automatically on our key cards which could be used at any bar or in the dining rooms except the robotic bar. Much easier and more pleasant. You still use your vouchers, but they do have drink service in the Crown Lounge from 5-8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted November 1, 2023 #56 Share Posted November 1, 2023 55 minutes ago, The Fun Researcher said: Thank you. Do they give you physical coupons to use, or rather vouchers loaded onto your Seapass card in some way? Sounds like some ships are maybe doing it one way and others differently? The voucher is added to your card. That’s how they did it on our cruise. Not all cruises need this but we’re top heavy and one quirky coffee machine isn’t enough 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted November 1, 2023 #57 Share Posted November 1, 2023 3 hours ago, lexus7 said: We just got off the Symphony of the Seas. They have a D. lounge with food and coffees but no bar drinks. We each received 4 bar drinks per day automatically on our key cards which could be used at any bar or in the dining rooms except the robotic bar. Much easier and more pleasant. When I was on Symphony a few months ago they had waiters who took your drink order and went to the bar next door for it. I don't think many DL/CL have a bar actually in the lounge 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare livingonthebeach Posted November 1, 2023 #58 Share Posted November 1, 2023 1 minute ago, sgmn said: When I was on Symphony a few months ago they had waiters who took your drink order and went to the bar next door for it. I don't think many DL/CL have a bar actually in the lounge Correct, drink service is available from 5-8pm in the lounge either you pay with a voucher or charge it to your sea pass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joand452 Posted November 1, 2023 #59 Share Posted November 1, 2023 We were on a B2B on Wonder this past April. We probably visited the then-DL each night after early dining. Plenty of seating then! But not very friendly fellow cruisers. Just because we get there first, and there’s plenty of space, we don’t mind if you want to sit with us! But I do prefer the Lounge on Anthem. Missed the windows on Wonder. The virtual outside screens were just not the same! Looking forward to next Spring on Wonder, and to see what has changed in the Crown Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted November 1, 2023 #60 Share Posted November 1, 2023 50 minutes ago, joand452 said: Looking forward to next Spring on Wonder, and to see what has changed in the Crown Lounge. The sign? 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerig Posted November 2, 2023 #61 Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 12:35 PM, outtoseacruise said: Hopefully they expand it to anyone under DP340 gets kicked out of the Crown Lounge. If Pins are getting banished from the Suite Lounge it rolls downhill. Why do that? the people who pay for suites are definitely entitled to the suite lounge however it is a courtesy benefit for Pinnacle to have access the the suite lounge. The perks for being "loyal" clients will continue to be tweaked based on the numbers. If the diamond lounge can hold diamond plus and pinnacles, why limit it to diamond plus with 340 points? 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doghog Posted November 2, 2023 #62 Share Posted November 2, 2023 5 hours ago, Ret MP said: Naaaaa, that wouldn't work. Someone would complain about that too. If I were Diamond I would. I hate coffee! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 2, 2023 #63 Share Posted November 2, 2023 12 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: The sign? Yeah, that's about it. 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 2, 2023 #64 Share Posted November 2, 2023 11 hours ago, doghog said: If I were Diamond I would. I hate coffee! I am still working on them to install that beer tap next to the coffee machine...stay tuned. 😄 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
outtoseacruise Posted November 2, 2023 #65 Share Posted November 2, 2023 21 hours ago, island lady said: So they have Lattes now? 🙄 No, if the D's want that they can go pay at Starbucks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted November 2, 2023 #66 Share Posted November 2, 2023 35 minutes ago, outtoseacruise said: No, if the D's want that they can go pay at Starbucks. There are ships with coffee bars in the Windjammer. I personally have gotten lattes and cappuccinos in the Windjammer on Anthem (Oct 2023) and Liberty (Sept 2023) using coffee vouchers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Researcher Posted November 2, 2023 #67 Share Posted November 2, 2023 On 10/31/2023 at 12:35 PM, outtoseacruise said: Hopefully they expand it to anyone under DP340 gets kicked out of the Crown Lounge. If Pins are getting banished from the Suite Lounge it rolls downhill. 22 hours ago, outtoseacruise said: Easy solution is Diamond's get their coffee from the Windjammer. 52 minutes ago, outtoseacruise said: No, if the D's want that they can go pay at Starbucks. Your bitterness regarding the suite lounge is duly noted 🤣 but there is no need to take it out on Diamonds. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted November 2, 2023 #68 Share Posted November 2, 2023 Really D+ should be included for status earned,not by how many points. Each level gets a little something extra so leave it all be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedIguana Posted November 2, 2023 #69 Share Posted November 2, 2023 20 hours ago, OCSC Mike said: 21 hours ago, joand452 said: Looking forward to next Spring on Wonder, and to see what has changed in the Crown Lounge. The sign? Well technically the sign is outside the crown lounge 😈 I'll see myself out now...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishOn55 Posted November 3, 2023 #70 Share Posted November 3, 2023 12 hours ago, The Fun Researcher said: Your bitterness regarding the suite lounge is duly noted 🤣 but there is no need to take it out on Diamonds. Agreed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouChamp Posted November 3, 2023 #71 Share Posted November 3, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 6:48 PM, joand452 said: We were on a B2B on Wonder this past April. We probably visited the then-DL each night after early dining. Plenty of seating then! But not very friendly fellow cruisers. Just because we get there first, and there’s plenty of space, we don’t mind if you want to sit with us! But I do prefer the Lounge on Anthem. Missed the windows on Wonder. The virtual outside screens were just not the same! Looking forward to next Spring on Wonder, and to see what has changed in the Crown Lounge. Aloha. I agree with you regarding the DLounge on Anthem. We met every night with new found friends who remain so to this day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted November 3, 2023 #72 Share Posted November 3, 2023 On the Adventure of the Seas the Cappuccino machine was broken most days- we should have been given coupons to getting premium coffee at the promenade coffee bar- but weren't . Never sail on that rust bucket again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted November 3, 2023 #73 Share Posted November 3, 2023 On 11/1/2023 at 1:33 PM, The Fun Researcher said: Thank you. Do they give you physical coupons to use, or rather vouchers loaded onto your Seapass card in some way? Sounds like some ships are maybe doing it one way and others differently? No ships are providing an actual voucher that you have to use. Everything regarding drinks/extra coffee drink is loaded onto your sea pass card. If your ship capacity warrants the extra coffee benefit, there will be a card explaining the benefit in your cabin. The card is for informational purposes only it is not necessary, nor can I be used for a drink. The coffee benefit is a daily benefit that may be used once per day any time during the day. m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ret MP Posted November 3, 2023 #74 Share Posted November 3, 2023 On 11/2/2023 at 8:05 AM, island lady said: I am still working on them to install that beer tap next to the coffee machine...stay tuned. 😄 Okay, now we have started mission creep. First coffee machines, now beer tap. What's next, a wine tap? LOL I hope so! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 3, 2023 #75 Share Posted November 3, 2023 10 minutes ago, Ret MP said: Okay, now we have started mission creep. First coffee machines, now beer tap. What's next, a wine tap? LOL I hope so! Oooooohhh! Yes please. NZ dry SB for me please!! 😋 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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