cello56 Posted February 9, 2013 #76 Share Posted February 9, 2013 We made Emerald last November, and should be Diamond by our Oasis sailing in November. We only started cruising in 2010, so we are climbing the ladder pretty fast. As far as Diamond and Diamond Plus being over represented, there is an obvious numerical reason for that! Gold only takes one cruise. You make platinum after 30 nights, then emerald and diamond after only 25 nights each. BUT .... to go to Diamond Plus - you need an additional 95 nights at sea!! That is more then it took to get to Diamond! Then to move to Pinnacle - well, we won't even go there! So you spend a much longer time in both the Diamond and Diamond Plus levels compared to all the previous ones. Hence, they are over represented on your poll! Of course is you are fortunate enough to be able to sail in suites, you would rise twice as fast! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 9, 2013 #77 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Platinum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted February 9, 2013 #78 Share Posted February 9, 2013 It's interesting to note that here on Cruise Critic, the percentage of Pinnacle Club members is 2.88% In the whole scheme of things, with 6 million C&A members, the number of Pinnacle Club members is 0.000048%. Nice to see such a large percentage here!;):) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted February 9, 2013 #79 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Platinum - moving to Emerald in 6 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanditoes4 Posted February 9, 2013 #80 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Let me just say, I've LOVED each of the cruises I've been on and am looking forward to starting back up. Unfortunately a layoff in 2009 has held me back something evil!! Someday.......another cruise another handful of points!!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted February 9, 2013 #81 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Diamond plus, away away from Pinnacle. We don't do suites so our slog was hard and we don't live in Fla. Yet. You poor thing, you must be exhausted!;):p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachin2 Posted February 9, 2013 #82 Share Posted February 9, 2013 D+ and never thought we would cruise enough to be D let alone D+. Don't see P ever happening though. Don't live in FL and never been on a cruise under 7 nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted February 10, 2013 #83 Share Posted February 10, 2013 D+ and never thought we would cruise enough to be D let alone D+. Don't see P ever happening though. Don't live in FL and never been on a cruise under 7 nights. Congratulations on D+. I gather you think most, if not all, Pinnacles live in Florida and sail on short cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted February 10, 2013 #84 Share Posted February 10, 2013 My girlfriend and I are still cruise virgins....but we go on our 1st cruise to Norway in May (8 nighter on Indy ) and then a 7 night Western Med cruise on Liberty in Sept! I can't wait :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I-Cruiser Posted February 10, 2013 #85 Share Posted February 10, 2013 ..a few cruises from D+, but, for the time being we are Diamond and happy:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted February 10, 2013 #86 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I do not live in Florida either, home is London so I have to travel to Florida when cruising out of there, and Barcelona, Rome, Genoa, Venice etc when cruising Europe. Funny thing is I have never taken a Royal cruise out of Southampton, I did take a cruise to the fjords out of Harwich, but that is the only one. I have taken 4-5 day cruises mainly in Europe, ( Liberty etc, because that was the options available, and so I usually did b2b ) but that was after the points system was introduced, so I did not benefit fro the old system of a full cruise credit for a 3 day Majesty out of Miami. BUT those were the rules then, and we all followed them, I know you only passed a comment, but I do not realise why some criticise members with a high number of cruise points, simply because they cruised often. I know many Pinnacle members, and yes some of them had earned that status before the points system was introduced. Sure with the new system it will take longer to move through the various levels, but cruising is now also cheaper than it was years ago, therefore easier to gain those extra points. However I hope that we all actually cruise because we enjoy it, rather than for points of a couple of free drinks. Happy cruising everyone. :D ............Don't live in FL and never been on a cruise under 7 nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpoole3 Posted February 10, 2013 #87 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Emerald Club here... 14 points aways from Diamond, 7 Nights on Navigator booked for March & 7 Nights on Freedom booked for Oct. Diamond here I come!!!:) Edited February 10, 2013 by mpoole3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggyofwv Posted February 10, 2013 #88 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Congratulations on D+. I gather you think most, if not all, Pinnacles live in Florida and sail on short cruises. Under the old system those two factors would certainly make it MUCH easier to reach that level. And living in Florida certainly makes it easier to cruise period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinnamongirl13 Posted February 10, 2013 #89 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Gold, but will be platinum after this next cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare villauk Posted February 10, 2013 #90 Share Posted February 10, 2013 I do not live in Florida either, home is London so I have to travel to Florida when cruising out of there, and Barcelona, Rome, Genoa, Venice etc when cruising Europe. Funny thing is I have never taken a Royal cruise out of Southampton, I did take a cruise to the fjords out of Harwich, but that is the only one. I have taken 4-5 day cruises mainly in Europe, ( Liberty etc, because that was the options available, and so I usually did b2b ) but that was after the points system was introduced, so I did not benefit fro the old system of a full cruise credit for a 3 day Majesty out of Miami. BUT those were the rules then, and we all followed them, I know you only passed a comment, but I do not realise why some criticise members with a high number of cruise points, simply because they cruised often. I know many Pinnacle members, and yes some of them had earned that status before the points system was introduced. Sure with the new system it will take longer to move through the various levels, but cruising is now also cheaper than it was years ago, therefore easier to gain those extra points. However I hope that we all actually cruise because we enjoy it, rather than for points of a couple of free drinks. Happy cruising everyone. :D Obviously we are not Pinnacle only Diamond, however ironically we have also never sailed out of Southampton or even the UK. On the other hand, if we did live in Florida, I know my status would be D+ rather rapidly - think of all those late last minute deals all through the year (if only) :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
travelgoddess1 Posted February 10, 2013 #91 Share Posted February 10, 2013 (edited) Under the old system those two factors would certainly make it MUCH easier to reach that level. And living in Florida certainly makes it easier to cruise period. So let's put an asterisk next to all Floridians who have sailed on shorter cruises, and call them Pinnacle Light. :rolleyes: Seriously, if one has reached Pinnacle, (s)he has obviously taken many more cruises and sailed many more nights than the other 6.5M Crown & Anchor members. Edited February 10, 2013 by travelgoddess1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted February 10, 2013 #92 Share Posted February 10, 2013 So let's put an asterisk next to all Floridians who have sailed on shorter cruises, and call them Pinnacle Light. :rolleyes: Seriously, if one has reached Pinnacle, (s)he has obviously taken many more cruises and sailed many more nights than the other 6.5M Crown & Anchor members. Hey! Lets not forget us Left Coasters who had that opportunity, too!:p. But not any more....:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weluvtwocruz Posted February 10, 2013 #93 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Seriously, if one has reached Pinnacle, (s)he has obviously taken many more cruises and sailed many more nights than the other 6.5M Crown & Anchor members. This is not necessarily true as one can book a cruise in a JS cabin or above and earn double points for that cruise. Therefore, reaching Pinnacle can be achieved sooner doing fewer cruises/nights. You need 700 points to reach Pinnacle which can be done in "50" 7 night cruises in a JS cabin or above.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachin2 Posted February 10, 2013 #94 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Congratulations on D+. I gather you think most, if not all, Pinnacles live in Florida and sail on short cruises. Nope - but you got to admit it would have made it a bit easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted February 10, 2013 #95 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Nope - but you got to admit it would have made it a bit easier. Yep. And there are plenty of posters who did get to their status by doing shorter cruises and living in FL and many have posted about it in the past and were proud of it. It's a fact that did occur. It really was a loophole in the system that people who cruised less days but had the same points as those that went on longer cruises. It just was the way it used to be. Isn't anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bld44 Posted February 10, 2013 #96 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Platinum here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaboo Posted February 10, 2013 #97 Share Posted February 10, 2013 We're one point away from platinum and our cruise on the Allure this week will finally get us over that hump....almost 19 years after our honeymoon on the monarch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted February 10, 2013 #98 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Gold: Feel inferior to everyone else's status Platinum: Still inferior, just glad not to be gold anymore Emerald: red headed step children Diamond: think they are important and unique, but really aren't Diamond plus: are kinda special and not afraid to tell you Pinnacle: Holy crap, you cruise a lot! I'm bored.. LOL ;) If you're bored....figure how many credits needed for each level, then an average cost in $$ per credit.... Resulting in cost, or payout to RCI to reach each level.... Then think about what you get in return from RCI for your investment... I would do it, but I'm not that bored..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuchAVirgo Posted February 11, 2013 #99 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Platinum Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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