Swath

Its also ON one of the Royal Fan Blogs

Emerald the Waiting Room for Diamond

On 6/DEC/2014

Parents & Myself were at 61 Points and did a 5 Night in a JS, then on

19/APR/2015 we did a 6 Night in a JS and Completed Emerald in TWO Cruises and then a 5 Night in a Cat K right after (First Diamond)

83 Points 25/APR/2015

88 Points 30/APR/2015

Emmerald & Diamond only Comparible is the agreement with MGM Casinos

Was GS & Above always 2x Points/Credits

I must not get around much. What ports require a passport

If I recall correclly San Juan & One of the ports in Mexico

I would not be worried about having a passport with you while off ship. Most passengers leave in safe.

TRUE

But ship will usually inform you of the ports that you need to use your Passort, also it does not Hurt to have Colour Photocopies as well with you

They also have them as a watch strap type so if you don't get on with or like the one with the plastic tabs just go to GS and they are able to swop it for you.

You can get them in White, black, blue, yellow and red.

(This was on the Quantum)

Good to know

LOL

Thanks for the laugh

Kettle = Proper HOT Water to make Drinkable TEA & Tetley Tea Bags

The earliest I can find mention of Crown and Anchor is from 1995 in the February issue of Cruise Travel magazine.

 

And if you're curious it was expanded in January 1997 according to another article I found:

 

The new Crown & Anchor Society is divided into four membership levels based on the number of eligible cruises a guest has taken with Royal Caribbean. Guests are eligible for Silver membership in the Crown & Anchor Society after just one cruise with the line. Passengers who have enjoyed a Royal Caribbean cruise at least two times are automatically enrolled as Gold members; after five cruises they become Platinum members, and guests who have taken 10 or more cruises become Diamond members. There is no cost to join.

 

The biggest benefit to guests is provided by the information shipboard personnel will receive, enabling them to recognize repeat guests by name and deliver personalized attention. In addition, all members will receive the four-color, quarterly "Crown & Anchor Magazine," periodic mailings with special offers and coupons, a color-coded landing card sticker indicating their repeat guest status, and on seven-night or longer cruises, an invitation to a special cocktail party during their cruise. Gold members receive the same benefits, as well as additional special offers on future cruises. Platinum members receive the same benefits as Gold members, plus selected offers on future cruises and plush terry robes for their enjoyment during the cruise. Diamond members receive all the above benefits, as well as exclusive coupons, special boarding privileges, and a welcome aboard bottle of champagne in their cabin.

 

PS -- For what it's worth I've found documentation that Crown and Anchor only has passenger history back to 1995, so that seems to indicate that to be its first year.

Thank You Tahaq

I as well wondered about when C & A was Founded when searched the web I only found references going bock to 2002

Working okay for Me on FF 36.0.1

But the Freestyle machines are not on ALL the ships that homeport out of North America.

 

The ships that currently have the Freestyle machines are Quantum, Grandeur, Freedom, Enchantment, Explorer, Allure, Oasis, Majesty and Jewel.

Yes true

Off the top of my head the North American ships that do routes in Europe are one of the Exceptions

Do all ships have free style soda machines? We are on Adventure in November and have really enjoyed these in the past. Wondering about Adventure. Thank you!

Only Ships that Homeport in North America have FreeStyle Coke Machines

If my memory serves correctly

I just checked on Royal's website

Yes FreeStyle Coke Machines ARE ONLY

On ships that Homeport/Based in North America

Do all ships have free style soda machines? We are on Adventure in November and have really enjoyed these in the past. Wondering about Adventure. Thank you!

Only Ships that Homeport in North America have FreeStyle Coke Machines

If my memory serves correctly

I am a loyal carnival cruise In My late 20's. I like to be on the go, shows, comedy, bars, club, food are the most important to me. I'm cruising in September either on navigator of the seas with royal or carnival freedom and they both are the same price and go to the same ports: cozumel, jamaica, Cayman Islands- which I've already been to so the ship is very important. What do you recommend? I hear royal is catered to the Older generation and could be more laid back, relaxing and boring which I want no part of. Please help!!

OLDER That is HAL

 

OFF the top of my head

Navigator of the Seas had a Refit February 2014

Navigator 15 Decks Capacity 3990 VS 14 Dceks 2974 Capacity

Virtual Balconies Rooms these rooms have a Second Large HD Screen that shows Images of the Ocean

 

FlowRider -Surf Simulator

220-square foot outdoor screen for Movies and TV Shows

Also Rock climbing on Navigator

Loyalty Programs: Crown & Anchor Society C.A.S. OR C&A is MORE Thought out than VIFP C.A.S. Has More Benefits & is Easier to Climb

C.A.S. Has Double Points For Junior Suites and Above

I am a loyal carnival cruise In My late 20's. I like to be on the go, shows, comedy, bars, club, food are the most important to me. I'm cruising in September either on navigator of the seas with royal or carnival freedom and they both are the same price and go to the same ports: cozumel, jamaica, Cayman Islands- which I've already been to so the ship is very important. What do you recommend? I hear royal is catered to the Older generation and could be more laid back, relaxing and boring which I want no part of. Please help!!

OLDER That is HAL

OFF the top of my head

Navigator of the Seas had a Refit February 2014

Navigator 15 Decks Capacity 3990 VS 14 Dceks 2974 Capacity

Virtual Balconies Rooms these rooms have a Second Large HD Screen that shows Images of the Ocean

FlowRider -Surf Simulator

220-square foot outdoor screen for Movies and TV Shows

We've never worn our's either. I think we have them in a drawer somewhere. I think this is one way RCI could save some $$$ on the loyalty program. I don't think I've ever seen anyone wearing them. Wouldn't it be kind of silly?

 

Tom

I worn my Platinum & Emerald Pins when On the Ship and have seen Diamond and Diamond+ Many wear theirs on board

We got short changed a few points too in the conversion, but it is what it is.

 

 

I have read of other CCers getting this change done in such a manner. So I am thinkng it shouldn't be a problem.

Yes You will Get sticker(s) and Your Level Pin(s). On my Last Cruises B2B with Parents we went From Platinum to Emerald; We Also Got Our SeaPass Cards reprinted the NEXT Day at Guest Services

This Package is Also Valid at Labadee, Hati

Platinum 2008 to 2013

55 Nights at Sea | 54 Cruise Points 8 Cruises

Royal's formula took 1 Night away from Me & Parents when the Change Over From number of trips to Nights at Sea.

3 Cruises Booked

29/Nov/2014=7 Oasis 61 CP 7 Night: Platinum

06/Dec/2014=10 [JS] Liberty 71 CP 5 Night: Emerald

06/Sept/2015=14 [JS] Indy 85 CP 7 Night: Emerald {Diamond Next Cruise}

 

12/Sept/2015 = 74 Nights @ Sea 85 Cruise Points 11 Cruises

UUPDATE:

Two Cruises Booked For April 2015 + September 2015 First time we WILL do 3 Cruises in a Year.

11 Cruises = 10 Royal + 1 Princess 2008 to 2014

67 Nights At Sea | 71 Cruise Points {2008-2014}

2015

19/APRIL/2015 INDY 6N WESTERN

CAT. {JS} 6x2 = 12 CP

73 NIGHTS AT SEA {EMERALD #2}| 83 CRUISE POINTS {DIAMOND EARNED}

25/APRIL/2015 LIBERTY 5N WESTERN

CAT. {K} 5 CP

78 NIGHTS AT SEA | 88 CRIUISE POINTS {DIAMOND #1}

6/SEPT/2015 INDY 7N WESTERN CAT.{JS}

7x2 = 14 CP

85 NIGHTS AT SEA | 102 CRUISE POINTS {DIAMOND #2}

Thank you! I guess I'll just has to see what my experience is, because you said no premium coffee or teas, but the RCI site lists them.

 

This Drink Package is ALSO Valid On Labadee, Hati

Yeah, but we're you on Oasis or Allure? People are saying that since they have a free-standing Starbucks, the coffee from those stores aren't included.

 

 

Sailing Allure of the Seas - 2/15/2015

Correct ON Oasis & Allure You have to PAY if for Order from the

Stand-alone/Free-standing Starbucks

Sailed Oasis in Nov 2012, as Platinum. Didn't reach Diamond until sailing Indy, in April 2014. We got the helipad event invite, as Platinum. They served Chanmpagne, and had a girl play us 2 or 3 songs on a bagpipe. Being out on the helipad was pretty awesome.

I was Platinum at the time Now Emerald we had a Bagpiper as well & a DreamWorks Character.

There was also a P&O UK Ship Ventura

Beside us in port {Don't Recall our Port location}

As part of Sail-away form port there was a LARGE number of Ventura PAX on one of her top Decks Singing & you could see them waving Many Small Union Jacks

{Reminded me a BIT of The Proms/Last Night of the Proms}

Is there something extra special about the helipad on Oasis? We found the helipad on Adventure and Explorer open to everyone 24/7 (except when outer decks are closed off due to wind). We were on the helipad for every sail away for two weeks, with very few fellow passengers. Also went every night to star gaze. There are plenty of benches for sitting as well. I don't think most passengers even know to go there.

I Was on OASIS 29/November/2014 — 6/December/2014

The Helipad Event was for the TOP TIER EVENT Patinum & UP

At the TOP TIER Event we were informed that the Helipad is NOT OPEN to Passengers on OASIS CLASS SHIPS unlike the REST of Royal's Ships

Our loyalty day for sail away on the Helipad (Ours was on Allure) as Emerald status was the day we left Labadee, Champagne and soft drinks.

 

They must have held it for emerald and above???

 

Safe travels.

I Was on OASIS 29/November/2014 — 6/December/2014

The Helipad Event was for the TOP TIER EVENT Patinum & UP

What all comes with the Royal Replenishment Package? I know: Soda, virgin frozen drinks, bottled water, orange juice, specialty coffees. What else? Pineapple Juice? Starbucks? The RC website is pretty vague.

 

 

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This Package is Also Valid at Labadee, Hati