cruisenfever Posted January 21, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) The way C&A arrived at the points is they took everyone's current number of cruise credits starting with 8..........multiplied by 7 and then added 13. So, some got more points and some got less points based on their current cruise history. Going forward it will be actual number of nights sailed and doubled if in a JS cabin or above. Edit: For those with 1-4 credits, it's (# of credits x 7) + 1 For those with 5-7 credits, it's (# of credits x 7) + 3 Edited January 21, 2011 by cruisenfever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ValerieJo Posted January 21, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) So you are saying my 3, seven night cruises should get me 34 points? 3 X 7 = 21 + 13 = 34. My account says I have 22 points. Where did the +13 come from. Not sure I follow you. Edited January 21, 2011 by ValerieJo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambs2 Posted January 21, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Mine didn't come out by your formula either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted January 21, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2011 The way C&A arrived at the points is they took everyone's current number of cruise credits..........multiplied by 7 and then added 13. So, some got more points and some got less points based on their current cruise history. Going forward it will be actual number of nights sailed and doubled if in a JS cabin or above. Just commented on the other thread but I don't think this is the case on all level. A gold member with 4 credits has 29 points now according to a conversation I had this am with someone. 4 X 7= 28 and they got 29 not 41. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVALUATOR Posted January 21, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2011 The formula doesn't work until you get to 8 cruise credits 1-4 = credits x 7 plus 1 5-7 = credits x 7 plus 3 8+ = credits x 7 plus 13:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted January 21, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Well, that's what I was told by C&A this morning. They used the same formula for everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted January 21, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) The formula doesn't work until you get to 8 cruise credits 1-4 = credits x 7 plus 1 5-7 = credits x 7 plus 3 8+ = credits x 7 plus 13:) Thank you for the explanation. Seems the rep left out that part!:o I went back and edited my original post to reflect 8 cruise credits. Edited January 21, 2011 by cruisenfever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted January 21, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Well, that's what I was told by C&A this morning. They used the same formula for everyone. Try putting in 4, it should tell you 29 days. I am not doubting what they told you, it just doesn't seem accurate.;):D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ella2 Posted January 21, 2011 #9 Share Posted January 21, 2011 That formula works for my points, I'm Diamond with 125. Interesting information, thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lambs2 Posted January 21, 2011 #10 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Well, that's what I was told by C&A this morning. They used the same formula for everyone. Apparently, the formula shown in the initial post is only true for those with 8 or more cruise credits under the original system. For those with 1-4 credits, it's (# of credits x 7) + 1 For those with 5-7 credits, it's (# of credits x 7) + 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBanjo Posted January 21, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Actually, I don't think that RCCL multiplied the number of cruises times 7 and then added 13. I think that they added up the number of cruise nights on cruises taken during the past 10 years (they don't appear to be able to recall my cruise history before that!), and then added 13. I suspect that the 13 point "bonus" was added to make RCCL appear to be generous, and/or to cover up for their data limitations. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVALUATOR Posted January 21, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) Well, that's what I was told by C&A this morning. They used the same formula for everyone. Then lets consider it in it's simplest form. One cruise credit now equals 8 cruise points. Not 1 x 7 +13 Like I said in the other post, it was easier to figure out than explain with the conversion "formula" and the reason those lower levels didn't make sense. They made sure those 1 point away from a new level were still 1 cruise away from a new level. And since Diamond is a little farther away, they added Emerald to the mix. Edited January 21, 2011 by EVALUATOR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galavant3 Posted January 21, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 21, 2011 The formula worked perfectly for me :) Not that it really mattered but I was curious so thanks for sharing. I am in exactly the same situation I was in. One cruise from Diamond. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBanjo Posted January 21, 2011 #14 Share Posted January 21, 2011 I believe that the information posted by lambs2 is correct. Thanks for clarifying this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emen822 Posted January 21, 2011 #15 Share Posted January 21, 2011 The formula doesn't work until you get to 8 cruise credits 1-4 = credits x 7 plus 1 5-7 = credits x 7 plus 3 8+ = credits x 7 plus 13:) Thanks for the explanation. Now I see what you meant by those of us having 7 credits are mostly effected. :( But hey, I'll be emerald after my next cruise. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted January 21, 2011 Author #16 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Apparently, the formula shown in the initial post is only true for those with 8 or more cruise credits under the original system. For those with 1-4 credits, it's (# of credits x 7) + 1 For those with 5-7 credits, it's (# of credits x 7) + 3 Thank you for the info........I went back and edited my original post to incorporate what you have posted here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVALUATOR Posted January 21, 2011 #17 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Thank you for the info........I went back and edited my original post to incorporate what you have posted here. Our posts crossed.:D You should know better than quoting C&A. Didn't they say you didn't see the sign?:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twoputt.plusone Posted January 21, 2011 #18 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Well, that's what I was told by C&A this morning. They used the same formula for everyone. It worked for me. It was bang on. Thanks for simplifying it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted January 21, 2011 #19 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Can someone help me understand this a little better? I've been on one cruise with RCI. I see the 8 points. My next cruise is in August and I'm book in a GS for 7 nights. What should my total points be after that cruise and how does the formula look like? I want to make sure I'm credited properly after my trip. Thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted January 21, 2011 Author #20 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) Our posts crossed.:D You should know better than quoting C&A. Didn't they say you didn't see the sign?:D Yeah, you would think that after all this time I would know better. But, your math was way over my head!:p I definitely needed the "simple" math version Edited January 21, 2011 by cruisenfever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVALUATOR Posted January 21, 2011 #21 Share Posted January 21, 2011 Can someone help me understand this a little better? I've been on one cruise with RCI. I see the 8 points. My next cruise is in August and I'm book in a GS for 7 nights. What should my total points be after that cruise and how does the formula look like? I want to make sure I'm credited properly after my trip. Thanks so much!! 22 points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John F Posted January 21, 2011 #22 Share Posted January 21, 2011 We are diamond+ with 26 credits (197 days at sea). We are both now at 195 days, which is close enough for us!! John & Priscilla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mibarron Posted January 21, 2011 #23 Share Posted January 21, 2011 22 points Thanks so much! i'm making a note of that and checking after our cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puffinater Posted January 21, 2011 #24 Share Posted January 21, 2011 (edited) The way C&A arrived at the points is they took everyone's current number of cruise credits starting with 8..........multiplied by 7 and then added 13. Just checked my numbers and presto, changeo, bingo. Thanks for the easy solution. Edited January 21, 2011 by Puffinater Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmavacations Posted January 21, 2011 #25 Share Posted January 21, 2011 That formula worked for me... was Diamond Plus w/29 cruise credits, now am still Diamond Plus w/216 cruise points! I don't really think I will ever make it to the Pinnacle Level as I do cruise other lines, but not too worried about it because prior to the change Diamond Plus was the top tier & nothing has really change for me...:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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