cruisegirl1

A glass of tap water on non Oaiss ships. Breakfast on Oasis class ships. M

every 350 pts. 1050 is any balcony on a Caribbean cruise ( or a trade in value) Today the price of a cruise makes the cruise worth much more than the trade in. My Icon cruise is worth over $7500!. Then at 1400 pts, it is a JS M

Forgot to book a milestone from last December! Thought I had done it already and wondered why the cruise had not shown up in upcoming cruises. LUCKILY, I realized it two weeks ago and booked it before it expired. Icon for March 2025, a nice way to try Icon for free. M

My thoughts as well. M

You need new friends 😀 🚢 😀 M

nevermind. Sure wish there was a delete button on CC m

Seems, they have always recognized those hitting the specific benchmarks (every 350 above 700) like 1050, 1400, 1750, 2100 etc. We've been recognized on the cruises we crossed over the specific thresholds. They didn't call it anything, just announced the point threshold and gave us a certificate. M

That Emerald debacle probably got someone fired. I was D+ (well more like D++ or a little more than halfway to Pinnacle) when Emerald was created so bypassed it completely. The question of the day. If everyone comes up with categories implying, they are close to pinnacle status, ( I saw a post where someone bragged they would Pinnacle in 2025!) why is there so much Pinnacle bashing? Pinnacle Envy? M

So, is that D+, or is that some new category? 😀 For those at 175 -699 points I've seen D+, D++, D+++, Almost Pinnacle, Pinnacle in training, (and now) A little more than half a pinnacle! Of course, all those are simply D+. Ya'll are so creative. M

Not sure what low is. P's had no suite lounge access. I think there were about 60 P's plus the D+ upper tier. Terrific lunch of filet and large lobster tail. M

The poster ( BND) wrote that it was a free galley tour. Nice! M

On Mariner last month, they had a combined D+(upper tier) and Pinnacle - Cheers with an officer lunch. I like the combined lunch. M

Galley tour? Great. Sailed Jewel in September and as far as I know - no tour was offered. Would be great if tours were reinstated. All I see the for a fee, all access tour. M

It would be interesting (but impossible) to learn what those who opt out of the daily gratuities actually provide to staff. Is this a way to justify lowering the amount ones pays for gratuity, or are those who opt out simply providing the full $18 pp/day to those who they know assist them? M

North Star, Ropes.........Up next....... Flow rider, slides, mini golf, pool pass, lounge chair rental, rock wall, shows, food at Promenade cafe/Sorrento's/El Loco Fresh, daily room cleaning, more $$ extra items at dinner....... The list can go in for ever. I don't think we've seen the end of charges and changes. M

Agree. We had a party of 7 at a land-based restaurant just last week. When the bill came there was a gratuity placed on the bill (for parties 6+). We paid it. It NEVER occurred to us question how much went to the server, hostess, chef, kitchen help, restaurant maintenance staff, dishwasher etc. Why do people obsess over this in regard to cruising? Maybe folks are looking for a way to justify or rationalize their reducing gratuities. M

Thank you for posting this. That’s where I thought it was. I checked some cruises coming up in the next two weeks and I don’t see any restriction, YET.

The Diamond plus category actually has some additional benefits as points increase. m

I haven't had full CK access for the past year or so. Past few Oaiss class cruises (about 6 months ago) it was no access for breakfast, day by day for lunch and possibly 2 dinners. (Squeaky wheels got dinner every night). Now it is top 30. I have a few Oasis class cruises in the next few months but don't expect access at all. If it happens, OK. In fact, for one of the Wonder cruises, we have the ultimate dining package, so it doesn't matter at all. Most of the upcoming cruises for 2024 are NON oasis class ships anyway. By the way - where does it tell you that the top 30 get in. Is it in the "welcome Aboard" banner? thx M

No discount for Diamond. For all guests, there is generally a Wash and Fold laundry special for something like $35 for a full bag. If you roll the clothes, you will be surprised how many items you can get in the bag. M

So am I understanding that it went from 5 nights or longer to more than 5 nights? Important difference as we have a 5N/5N B2B in the spring. Thanks. Another benefit decreases. M

Yes - You pay for one passenger and get another for free. If you both have a bogo you can each use the offer on the same meal and treat two other passengers. You will be charged the current rate for your meals plus gratuity, and your guests will be free. (was that your question?) M

I’m with you. We had no recognition (reached Pinnacle many years ago on a three night Enchantment cruise with no top-tier), but we got the perks that day. 😄 m

The laundry is a wash and fold service for certain items. It is not intended for full laundry services. Many abuse the benefit and will eventually ruin it for those who use the service and follow the guidelines. m

Yes. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/sgp/en/crown-anchor-society/balcony-and-suites-chart?country=SGP