Anyone ever travel with another couple

[powelweb]

and set up the rooms so that the higher C&A status would apply to both cabins?

 

If you've haven't done this, but considered it and decided not to, can you share why?

 

We'll be traveling with another family (1 cabin each), and while the C&A discount isn't much for a 4 night cruise, it would be nice to have priority disembarkation so we can leave together.

 

Please don't flame- I'm looking for input and thoughts- nothing etched in stone.

 

TIA- Wendy

[terri23]

We've traveled with another couple twice now but wouldn't try to do what you're suggesting. It's not right to try to finagle benefits for those who haven't earned them (can you imagine if everyone on board tried what you are suggesting?). But, we did know - benefit of our experience - that we could get earlier disembarkation tags just by asking. Then, we all disemarked together, quite early, and all perfectly "legal". No, we didn't get to enjoy our disembarkation lounge benefit, but it was more important to be with our friends. YMMV. Have a fun cruise.

[powelweb]

Appreciate the comment, Terri23.

 

I've seen where families do something like this to get a separate cabin for the kids, but then they typically are all at the same residence and on the same sea pass account anyways.

 

Wanted to check where most people see the line on this question.

 

Happy sailings,

W.

[PH8]

and set up the rooms so that the higher C&A status would apply to both cabins?

 

If you've haven't done this, but considered it and decided not to, can you share why?

 

We'll be traveling with another family (1 cabin each), and while the C&A discount isn't much for a 4 night cruise, it would be nice to have priority disembarkation so we can leave together.

 

Please don't flame- I'm looking for input and thoughts- nothing etched in stone.

 

TIA- Wendy

If its early disembarkation you're worried about(and not the discount),just get extra luggage tags(white) right from the pursers desk..thats what we do when we travel with my "Gold" :p inlaws(and we're DP)We all can get off the ship first.

[DHADEN]

The Crown & Anchor Credit goest to the NAME that the cabin is booked under. You can't put both cabins with your/someone else's name on them. Does this make sense?

If you are John and Jane Smith and the Other couple is Bob & Sue Ray, one cabin will be in Smith's name and the other will be in Ray's name. The names on the passports have to match the names on the booking.

 

So you can't "finagle" the system even if you wanted to.

 

Believe me, I have booked as many as 6 cabins for 11 people in a group cruise.

 

Hope This Helps.

[PH8]

The Crown & Anchor Credit goest to the NAME that the cabin is booked under. You can't put both cabins with your/someone else's name on them. Does this make sense?

If you are John and Jane Smith and the Other couple is Bob & Sue Ray, one cabin will be in Smith's name and the other will be in Ray's name. The names on the passports have to match the names on the booking.

 

So you can't "finagle" the system even if you wanted to.

 

Believe me, I have booked as many as 6 cabins for 11 people in a group cruise.

 

Hope This Helps.

I think the OP is saying they would book one room(john smith and Bob Ray) and the other (Jane Smith and Sue Ray),so there is a platinum/Diamond,whatever in each cabin.

[Cruise-Nut]

We have done this. I put me and my buddy in one room and my wife and her friend in another room. You get the discount and the Concierge as well as everything else we get as Diamond Memebers. We put different charge cards for everyone and that way, it doesn't matter.

[PH8]

We have done this. I put me and my buddy in one room and my wife and her friend in another room. You get the discount and the Concierge as well as everything else we get as Diamond Memebers. We put different charge cards for everyone and that way, it doesn't matter.

A non Diamond roomate is not entitled to the concierge lounge.....

 

Not looking for an argument,just stating the facts.....

[danajjj]

I think the OP is saying they would book one room(john smith and Bob Ray) and the other (Jane Smith and Sue Ray),so there is a platinum/Diamond,whatever in each cabin.

 

This is exactly what we did at the suggestion of the LA who booked our cruise while we were onboard. At the time we will be sailing, we will be platinum and that way we could get the balcony discount for both cabins. Not that it matters, we are paying for both of the cabins as a gift to my parents.

[Boatbuilder]

I think the OP is saying they would book one room(john smith and Bob Ray) and the other (Jane Smith and Sue Ray),so there is a platinum/Diamond,whatever in each cabin.

 

"John & Bob" and "Jane & Sue". Hmmmmm..... I am pretty sure my frat brothers rented that movie at one of our "movie nights" back in College.

 

I can honestly say I would not recommend the movie, or the cabin arrangement....not that there's anything wrong with that . mind you. It's just not for me. And as I recall, Jane and Sue were a pair of diamonds ..but I digress. :D

[sea-cruise]

I booked (and am paying for) two balcony cabins. One for us and one for our DD & SIL.

I know that I could have booked one cabin for DD & me, and the other cabin for SIL and DH, but I didn't. I lost one of the balcony discounts, but honestly...there are so many passengers anymore, it's just doesn't seem right to bend the perks. :(

Sure, I'd have liked to save the extra $150.00 but heck, I figure I'd have lost it in the casino anyhow. :rolleyes:

As far as the diamond CL, I won't be that until after the cruise, but I do realize that the CL's are all overcrowded as it is.

Why make it hard on those who have plowed along and earned their way, only to have to sit in a crowded lounge with others who haven't earned the right? It really doesn't seem fair to them.

[katiel53]

I booked (and am paying for) two balcony cabins. One for us and one for our DD & SIL.

I know that I could have booked one cabin for DD & me, and the other cabin for SIL and DH, but I didn't. I lost one of the balcony discounts, but honestly...there are so many passengers anymore, it's just doesn't seem right to bend the perks. :(

Sure, I'd have liked to save the extra $150.00 but heck, I figure I'd have lost it in the casino anyhow. :rolleyes:

As far as the diamond CL, I won't be that until after the cruise, but I do realize that the CL's are all overcrowded as it is.

Why make it hard on those who have plowed along and earned their way, only to have to sit in a crowded lounge with others who haven't earned the right? It really doesn't seem fair to them.

 

Although I haven't paid for 2 cabins as you are, I think you are right in what you are doing. Our good friends went on a cruise with us, and we could have split us up so that the 2 women and 2 men were assigned to each cabin. My husband and I are Diamond, and we told our friends that we could have us do the above, but we didn't feel it was the right thing to do and all 4 of us agreed to not do that.

 

It was also at the time that the JS people were claiming they had read in the brochure that JS people got use of the CL. We told them that it wasn't true, but if they wanted to do as others did, they could get into the CL. They said no, they weren't entitled and we also felt that way.

 

Some people don't care and want to "help others" when in fact they are hindering. For example, there are some people who have no husband/wife and if on a cruise and are Diamond want someone traveling with him/her to be able to go to the CL. The traveling companion is denied, because he/she is not Diamond. These people should be allowed to have their companion go to the CL. My husband is allowed to go with me, even though he doesn't have as many cruises as I do. In other cases, the cab inmate is allowed when in fact, two men/two women when the husband/wife split up to do the discounts and CL.

 

To me, it is an unfair burden placed on RC CL. I know I probably will be flamed for my opinion, but it's JMO.

[Coralc]

We just booked that way with my mom and her friend for the C&A discounts. They reciprocated by by making us eligible for senior discounts, because of the split booking. I would not do it this way for friends or another couple, but I would and did do absolutely everything for my mom to make sure that she had a great time on her first cruise. That said, We probably won't be sailing together again, because I am not quite sure how many vacationing years she has. :o

 

Regarding concierge, I just grabbed their (our) folder with the key when we were getting them settled into the cabin. They were not eligible to use concierge, and it was just easier not to say anything about it or have to explain it.

 

If you ask...you will receive opinions. Everyone has their personal decisions on what they decide to do. :D

[vickiw0318]

Coupon books will be distributed as per each individual's level. I (Diamond member) and DD (RCI newbie) cruised together last May. We received only my Diamond coupon book - none for her. There was no Concierge Lounge on the Rhapsody, so that issued wasn't addressed. Balcony discount is per cabin - not per person - so we didn't have to deal with that issue either.

[Cruise-Nut]

A non Diamond roomate is not entitled to the concierge lounge.....

 

Not looking for an argument,just stating the facts.....

 

I don't want to argue either but whomever travels with you are treated as the same status you do so they do have the Concierge as they always do when we do this. They would never tell you that you could not bring in your room-mate. I have done this with my Parents, sister-in-law and friends without a problem. I have had the loyalty ambassador tell me to to it this way.

[KillaFee]

Yes we have thought of this! The reason we didn't follow through was because they ended up not going on the cruise w/us (they're the type of couple that likes to talk about all the cruises they want to go on w/us but they don't actually follow through, and then they get mad when we go w/other people - lol :p ).

 

Also, to answer the second part of the OP question, I don't think there is anything wrong w/it. For all RCI knows, maybe I would rather room w/my friend than my fiance! :D :p :eek:

 

Laura

[Merion_Mom]

"John & Bob" and "Jane & Sue". Hmmmmm..... I am pretty sure my frat brothers rented that movie at one of our "movie nights" back in College.

 

I can honestly say I would not recommend the movie, or the cabin arrangement....not that there's anything wrong with that . mind you. It's just not for me. And as I recall, Jane and Sue were a pair of diamonds ..but I digress. :D

 

Hey, I remember that movie!

 

"Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice" :D :D :D (and I was dating someone named Bob at the time ;))

[isujim]

Although I haven't paid for 2 cabins as you are, I think you are right in what you are doing. Our good friends went on a cruise with us, and we could have split us up so that the 2 women and 2 men were assigned to each cabin. My husband and I are Diamond, and we told our friends that we could have us do the above, but we didn't feel it was the right thing to do and all 4 of us agreed to not do that.

 

It was also at the time that the JS people were claiming they had read in the brochure that JS people got use of the CL. We told them that it wasn't true, but if they wanted to do as others did, they could get into the CL. They said no, they weren't entitled and we also felt that way.

 

Some people don't care and want to "help others" when in fact they are hindering. For example, there are some people who have no husband/wife and if on a cruise and are Diamond want someone traveling with him/her to be able to go to the CL. The traveling companion is denied, because he/she is not Diamond. These people should be allowed to have their companion go to the CL. My husband is allowed to go with me, even though he doesn't have as many cruises as I do. In other cases, the cab inmate is allowed when in fact, two men/two women when the husband/wife split up to do the discounts and CL.

 

To me, it is an unfair burden placed on RC CL. I know I probably will be flamed for my opinion, but it's JMO.

 

I find your post refreshing and nice to know somebody actually these days trys to follow the intent of the rules as they were intended......:)

[katiel53]

I don't want to argue either but whomever travels with you are treated as the same status you do so they do have the Concierge as they always do when we do this. They would never tell you that you could not bring in your room-mate. I have done this with my Parents, sister-in-law and friends without a problem. I have had the loyalty ambassador tell me to to it this way.

 

What if you are the only diamond member in a cabin with 4 people? Do you feel all 4 are entitled to use the CL? Somehow, I don't think RCCL would think so, in spite of what the LA might say. I can see 1 person, but not more, but that's JMO.

[powelweb]

Thanks for all the comments.

 

I find it interesting that the CL issue seems to be the "hottest" button so to speak, and in my situation, it's a non-issue as we are only platinum. There's another thread going right now on the whole CL with a guest question.

 

Well, Dh and I talked this through last night, and decided the $50 bucks we'd save our friends probably isn't worth the hassle of straightening out the seapasses and credit cards. Heck, we'll probably treat them to Chops one night anyways....

 

I appreciated the posts that reminded me how we can secure the right tags so we can all depart together.

 

Happy sailings,

Wendy

[gator582]

I booked (and am paying for) two balcony cabins. One for us and one for our DD & SIL.

I know that I could have booked one cabin for DD & me, and the other cabin for SIL and DH, but I didn't. I lost one of the balcony discounts, but honestly...there are so many passengers anymore, it's just doesn't seem right to bend the perks. :(

Sure, I'd have liked to save the extra $150.00 but heck, I figure I'd have lost it in the casino anyhow. :rolleyes:

As far as the diamond CL, I won't be that until after the cruise, but I do realize that the CL's are all overcrowded as it is.

Why make it hard on those who have plowed along and earned their way, only to have to sit in a crowded lounge with others who haven't earned the right? It really doesn't seem fair to them.

I had to look again who wrote this. It sounded like me! We booked (and payed for) our DD and SIL, too. ;)

[sea-cruise]

:) Well, I'm glad to "meet" you! Have great week!!

[PH8]

I don't want to argue either but whomever travels with you are treated as the same status you do so they do have the Concierge as they always do when we do this. They would never tell you that you could not bring in your room-mate. I have done this with my Parents, sister-in-law and friends without a problem. I have had the loyalty ambassador tell me to to it this way.

Wrong......they are not treated as the same status as you.......if your friend is gold, they are only entitled to "gold" benefits(coupon book,for one).....they are not diamond by association..........

 

I know if people travel(same cabin) with one being D and one not,some times they are allowed to bring that friend into the CL(But its really not supposed to be that way),but it is understandable....however,if you're traveling with more than one friend or family who is not in the same cabin, they are not supposed to be allowed in the CL.To abuse that priviledge is not right...

[danajjj]

Thanks for all the comments.

 

I find it interesting that the CL issue seems to be the "hottest" button so to speak, and in my situation, it's a non-issue as we are only platinum. There's another thread going right now on the whole CL with a guest question.

 

Well, Dh and I talked this through last night, and decided the $50 bucks we'd save our friends probably isn't worth the hassle of straightening out the seapasses and credit cards. Heck, we'll probably treat them to Chops one night anyways....

 

I appreciated the posts that reminded me how we can secure the right tags so we can all depart together.

 

Happy sailings,

Wendy

 

I wouldn't use the lounge, but like you said it doesn't apply to your situation anyway. The LA made this suggestion to us about the discount though. She said it is easy to just change the passenger names to the correct cabins once we are onboard. Just go to guest services. She stressed to NOT change names at the pier though when checking in or the discount will not be applied. So definitely wait until after you are onboard if you change your mind.

 

I don't think it is a big deal to have the discount applied since it was no big deal to the LA. If it were, I don't think she would have suggested it. I had never thought of the CL though. After reading the posts, I agree that it should be used by those who have earned it and possibly a companion they are travelling with.

[TheWog]

Hey, I remember that movie!

 

"Bob and Carol and Ted and Alice" :D :D :D (and I was dating someone named Bob at the time ;))

'but did he play piano? ;)

 

I don't think if you are just trying to get off the ship all together it should be a problem.