Experiences with C&A Platinum Benefits

[kicker]

Our next cruise will be our 2nd with Platinum level benefits, last was an OV cabin on Grandeur OTS; when we got to the port the terminal was already empty and we breezed through with no waiting. This cruise we booked 2 balcony cabins; I've talked to RCCL 3 times and we don't qualify for the $100 balcony discount (9 day'er) because we bought at a special sale (balcony cabin for OV price - great deal in itself, so I'm not complaining).

 

The other main benefits seem to be a Welcome Back party, and also Priority Check-In. Has anyone experienced anything special about checking in as a Platinum member? We're cruising out of Norfolk. Do they have a special waiting area for Platinums? No big deal, just wondering. All responses will be appreciated.

[Clarea]

Your Platinum benefits should also include robes in your cabin, and an invitation to the P/D/D+ event.

 

I'm not sure about your priority check-in benefit. This seems to vary by port, and I've never cruised out of Norfolk.

[depplep]

I've never used Norfolk either but every port in Florida and San Juan has had priority check in that we've seen. You basically are allowed to go to a separate line to wait to check in. Not as many people in line (usually) so it goes faster and you're onboard quicker. Nothing else special about priority boarding.

[kicker]

Thanks for your responses. We had the robes on our last cruise, and the return guest party was nice. I guess its the check-in that I had the least knowledge of, and it seems to be the case with everyone.

[FLACRUISER99]

The more you cruise the worst RCCl treats you.

[YoungPlatinumGuy]

The more you cruise the worst RCCl treats you.

This is fail on so many levels.

 

Don't forget the departure lounge on the morning of disembarkation.