denamo Posted May 26, 2009 #26 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I hope those shoulder bags are not just for Freedom class ships. I'm sailing on Rhapsody in two weeks and I'd love a shoulder bag to go with my tote bag. My husband and I loved those totes. LadyGodiva, Which date will you and your dh be on the Rhapsody? We're there on June 12. Come on over and join our Roll Call if that is when you are leaving. We're looking for m&mer's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 26, 2009 #27 Share Posted May 26, 2009 does anyone know what the c & a gift is currently on the mariner? We're gold & sail on her this sunday. Looking forward to the coupon books & gift. After 6 ccl cruises, all we received was a gold colored sign & sail card as a thankyou! Love rccl! hats hats hats hats ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 26, 2009 #28 Share Posted May 26, 2009 How many cruises do you have to take before you get a gift? DH and I will be on our second RCCL cruise in a few days. You should get the gift IF your C&A numbers are on your reservation. If they are not, get them there PRONTO! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly4423 Posted May 26, 2009 #29 Share Posted May 26, 2009 that was very nice of them. good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Driftwoodgal Posted May 26, 2009 #30 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We were on the Serenade May 2 repositioning to Alaska and we received the tote bags. I second the post about being one of the best gifts we have gotten to date. I love my makeup travel kit, took it with me on the cruise. Used the tote bags to carry our goodies bought on the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novalab Posted May 26, 2009 #31 Share Posted May 26, 2009 hats hats hats hats ;) :D LOL! Thank you!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdylady Posted May 26, 2009 #32 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We were just on the Monarch last week (5/18-5/23) and we got our canvas shoulder bags. They are so nice. Funny part is when we thanked our room steward and commented on how nice they were, he said they were sick of giving out the baseball caps. Too funny. I guess they were ready for a change too. Erika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samdel Posted May 26, 2009 #33 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hi there, That was surely a nice loyalty gift. One of the nicest we received was a water bottle insulated cover which was great to keep your water cold, especially in the tropical heat. Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted May 26, 2009 #34 Share Posted May 26, 2009 like others have mentioned...anything is better than those ball caps o.k. have to say this. Maybe one of the reasons RCCL is doing away with the gifts is because of those who complain about them! Seriously folks, we know RCCL reads these boards and if they see that people are not grateful for the gifts, of course, they will stop them. So to all who have complained about the hats that you have received for FREE, thanks for ruining it for the rest of us! I know that's harsh, but I think it has to be said. Why not show a little gratitude for the perks we receive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHappy Posted May 26, 2009 #35 Share Posted May 26, 2009 While in Manta, Ecuador folks were throwing them onto the pier and the guys unloading the tuna boat were grabbing them.................that's until RCI security made them stop. Now that would be a great picture!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisingboyo Posted May 26, 2009 #36 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I got the shoulder bag last weekend on the Monarch , my first C&A gift and I was/am made up with it. Love it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted May 26, 2009 #37 Share Posted May 26, 2009 o.k. have to say this. Maybe one of the reasons RCCL is doing away with the gifts is because of those who complain about them! Seriously folks, we know RCCL reads these boards and if they see that people are not grateful for the gifts, of course, they will stop them. So to all who have complained about the hats that you have received for FREE, thanks for ruining it for the rest of us! I know that's harsh, but I think it has to be said. Why not show a little gratitude for the perks we receive! While you make a valid point about complaining, I believe that most of the complaints aren't about the caps themselves, but the fact that one can accumulate so many of them without really trying. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted May 26, 2009 #38 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We, too, had more hats than we could ever wear.....We gave our last ones to some first time RCCL sailors at our table. You'd have thought we gave them $100 bills!.....They were very excited to have something they couldn't even buy in the gift shop! I like the idea of dropping them off the ship to waiting fishermen or ??? who really wanted them (and would use them)....but I understand why security made them stop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2Oregon Posted May 26, 2009 #39 Share Posted May 26, 2009 On Mariner in Sept we got baseball hats, May on Serenade we received the tote bags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacquelyn11 Posted May 26, 2009 #40 Share Posted May 26, 2009 MAYBE they have "run out" of the caps since they are ending the program July 1st. Wouldn't mind having a cap just for prosperity, but would rather have a small sholder bag! If they "accidently" forget mine, I WILL remind them and show the RCCL C&A card I kept from 2 years ago! We will have 2 teens and 2 adults and this will be our 2nd RCCL cruise! We leave 2 weeks from Friday and I will let you know what we get! Jacquelyn :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamon Posted May 26, 2009 #41 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I loved the bags we received recently on Serenade. They are much larger than the previous bags we were given on Mariner and Navigator. They are zippered and have an inside zip pocket too. Large enough to fit lots in, handles that go over your shoulder or can be carried in the hand and a good dark lining that won't show the dirt. I used one yesterday to go to cricket as our seat cushions fit in them. Very useful. Thank you RCCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1st mate Posted May 26, 2009 Author #42 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I would like to thank everyone for their replies. I too, believe RCCL reads these boards and that is one reason I felt they needed a Thank You. We have cruised 6 times(and ready to go again) and have never been disapointed with any of the gifts. If you stop and think, they really don't have to give you anything. So, Thanks Again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
temple1 Posted May 26, 2009 #43 Share Posted May 26, 2009 On our April Enchantment cruise, I'm sad to report there were no gifts for returning passengers. :( The gifts were never anything to write home about, but a nice gesture. I have to agree with Yogimax - You thank the giver and go on. Some folks handle it rather nicely - passing them on to first time cruisers. You can take it into port and give it to someone. You don't have to take it home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchess43 Posted May 26, 2009 #44 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Hats on NOS. I thought with all the changes taking place 9/1 that is when the gifts stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted May 26, 2009 #45 Share Posted May 26, 2009 I do have to agree with others here. I don't as much as many here, but have enough baseball hats to last years. We do have a small boat and DH has lost a few when out on the lake so we keep a few there! Maybe with the program ending soon they are trying to clean out their stock of old gifts??? Or, they don't have any left and trying to make up for it??? I do appreciate the gifts and hope we get one of those tote bags in August when we are on the Mariner :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trixietx Posted May 26, 2009 #46 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We were on Liberty two weeks ago and received the nice big shoulder totes. They are very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amickeyfriend Posted May 26, 2009 #47 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Shoulder bags on the Explorer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parroteers Posted May 26, 2009 #48 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We just returned from a 5 day Bermuda cruise on Grandeur of the Seas. We are Gold members and this is our second sailing with RCCL. My husband and I were totally surprised and delighted (had no idea we would receive any cabin gift) to see the two large canvas zippered shoulder totes on our queen bed one night. We always enjoy practical gifts that we can actually use in our daily life as well as travel adventures. Now I can use it as my library book bag and beach bag at home. Very nice! :) Tara & Gerard & Milo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aubiecruiser Posted May 26, 2009 #49 Share Posted May 26, 2009 Sorry, but I LIKE the hats! Really, what's wrong with the caps??:rolleyes: In fact, I'm sitting here at my desk wearing my last one now. Aubie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted May 26, 2009 #50 Share Posted May 26, 2009 We just got those great tote/beach bags on Monarch. Really nice. Actually took it to the beach yesterday when we got off the ship. Made really good and they are big. Very surprised and please when we saw those great bags in our cabin this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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