Yertie79

5 minutes ago, Andy C said:

 

Only those that don’t pay for a suite. 

Totally agree. 

Andy,

i enjoy your reviews and agree with the problems in the SL/CK with some pins.  The cheerleaders are quick to criticize.  Even though I’ve just started posting, I’m hardly new to cruising.  We are two cruises from D+. We cruise in suites more than half the time and have seen totally outrageous behavior from some entitled pins.  MOST pins, and I know a few of the cheerleaders are the exception, cruise in inside cabins, they’ve always cruised in inside cabins and wouldn’t dream of ever purchasing a drink onboard.  They never did.  They consume only their free drinks and the rest of the time, they drink lemonade.  Yes, I know this from numerous conversations with pins, some really nice people and some are just not nice individuals.  I think this is why they behave so poorly in the SL. 

You are paying premium prices for a suite.  You’re told to expect certain benefits that are unavailable because pins think they come first.  

At some point, as more boomers make pin status, Royal will have to change something. 

Glad you had a cruise with only a few pins and it seems you didn’t have the more entitled ones. 

Loving the fact that the CK chef will personally prepare something for you.  I’m sure you’re a good tipper, plus you’re spending money onboard.  UDP, etc.  Perhaps Royal needs to amend their loyalty program to mimic what the airlines are doing.  It’s not just the number of flights (or cruises), the dollar amount spent is also a factor.  Those cruising in inside cabins, spending zero onboard would take longer to reach different levels.  

Andy,

I appreciate and enjoy your reviews.  When you pay for a suite, every perk promised to you should be available.  The number of pinnacles on board should be irrelevant.   

It would be wonderful if a certain cheerleader would allow you to answer questions posed to you.  Instead, they chime in constantly. It’s rude.