Disembarkation Lounges for Platnium Members

[rayandshirl]

On our recent Alaska b2b out of Vancouver, we were notified that we could go to a special lounge to wait to leave the ship. We didn't pay much attention to the notice and went to the ususal lounge with our color and number on the paper.

 

Is the "special" lounge experience any different?

[Pam in CA]

The "special" lounge has coffee and pastries. It's usually less crowded although if you're on a cruise with a lot of Platinum and Elite, it can be crowded, too.

[waltd]

It's nothing special. At times it can be more crowded then the other lounges.

[OCruisers]

In Ft. Lauderdale the Platinum/Elite disembarkation lounge also has copies of USA Today to read while there. Can't remember if other places have any sort of newspapers or not.

 

We pick "First Assisted" as our time (when not flying) so sometimes go to the regular lounge if it's more convenient for us since we won't be there long.

 

LuLu

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[Holomoku]

It's nothing special. At times it can be more crowded then the other lounges.

 

You've earned the perk use it!:) Personally I like the pastries and coffee or tea.;) Then if it is very crowded, try the regular lounges. Plus from the Elite/Platinum cocktail hours each evening it may be your last chance to see some of the new friends you have made on the cruise. I say go there.:D

[Stevesan]

It's nothing special. At times it can be more crowded then the other lounges.

 

It's a lot better than sitting on a casino stool.:p

[FritzG]

On the Ruby and Emerald the Platinum Lounge was Explorer's which was crowded but still a very nice perk. There were pastries and beverages, and there was a crew member keeping everyone on top of the colors being called and any delays. We enjoyed the lounge every time we sailed those two ships.

 

On the Grand in April the lounge was the theatre. It was packed, very hot, and not very accessible to those with mobility issues. The food was at the back of the theatre, and you had to climb over others to get out of your row. Also, there were lots of passengers with colds on this cruise so the hot, crowded theatre was also a germ pool. We thought it was a poor choice for an embarkation lounge.

[avalong]

On the Ruby and Emerald the Platinum Lounge was Explorer's which was crowded but still a very nice perk. There were pastries and beverages, and there was a crew member keeping everyone on top of the colors being called and any delays. We enjoyed the lounge every time we sailed those two ships.

 

On the Grand in April the lounge was the theatre. It was packed, very hot, and not very accessible to those with mobility issues. The food was at the back of the theatre, and you had to climb over others to get out of your row. Also, there were lots of passengers with colds on this cruise so the hot, crowded theatre was also a germ pool. We thought it was a poor choice for an embarkation lounge.

 

Wish I'd read this entry before our Alaska cruisetour last week. I chose NOT to go to the Platinum/Elite disembarkation lounge because I was a little concerned that we wouldn't be made aware when our color was called. Shoulda known Princess would have that totally covered! Can't say enough good things about how well-organized our Alaska cruisetour was.

[OCruisers]

Normally, the Princess Circle Host/Hostess is there as well.

 

LuLu

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[paul929207]

Wish I'd read this entry before our Alaska cruisetour last week. I chose NOT to go to the Platinum/Elite disembarkation lounge because I was a little concerned that we wouldn't be made aware when our color was called. Shoulda known Princess would have that totally covered! Can't say enough good things about how well-organized our Alaska cruisetour was.

NOt only do they announce when a tag group is ready to get off, they announce it in the Preferred lounge before the announce it in the regular lounge

[sept10dsm]

NOt only do they announce when a tag group is ready to get off, they announce it in the Preferred lounge before the announce it in the regular lounge

That's good to know

[lor74]

In Seattle, guests staying in suites were sent to the Wheelhouse. There were newspapers, coffee & pastries. We were able to get off the ship from the exit in the bar.

[PescadoAmarillo]

We actually skip the Elite disembarkation lounge in favor of hanging out in the back of the buffet or on an outside deck. We dislike the constant stream of announcements in the Elite lounge- definitely not a silent disembarkation. But then we're usually in one of the last groups to disembark. If we were in an early group, the Elite lounge might make more sense. By disembarkation day, we really don't need another pastry, but I do like the newspapers.

[bdjam]

While sometimes it can be crowded due to the number of Platinum and above on board, I think the lounge is a nice touch for the last morning. Even when crowded it's a bit less hectic than other lounges or hallways where everyone is all over the place. And as was mentioned, the colors are called before they are called for everyone else - in fact on one cruise the Captain's Circle Host gathered up a bunch of us and we were escorted to the pier - I think I was off the ship 30 minutes before my color was supposed to be called - which also meant no crowding around the luggage on the pier.

[billyvegas]

You've earned the perk use it!:) Plus from the Elite/Platinum cocktail hours each evening

 

What are the elite cocktail hours?

[paul929207]

Most evenings there is a lounge for passengers who are Elite, Platinum or in suites. There is a feature hors deouver and a drink special. It is open from 5 to 7 (I think) If you are eligible, you will get a card indicating the location, time and daily specials.

[billyvegas]

Thanks for the reply, I will be platinum on my next cruise but I am also in a full suite for the first time, so I will look forward to it!

[Holomoku]

What are the elite cocktail hours?

When you get to your cabin on embarkation day a card will be there with the hours and menu for each day. On the Star in May the hours were 1630 -1800 hrs. each day in Skywalkers. It is real easy to get to know people when you see them in the same place each afternoon. Made many good friends at the cocktail hour. We just put the menu on the cabin wall with a magnetic clip and cross off each day. ;)

[sept10dsm]

When you get to your cabin on embarkation day a card will be there with the hours and menu for each day. On the Star in May the hours were 1630 -1800 hrs. each day in Skywalkers. It is real easy to get to know people when you see them in the same place each afternoon. Made many good friends at the cocktail hour. We just put the menu on the cabin wall with a magnetic clip and cross off each day. [/color];)

That's good to know. Thanks!

[CCFC]

On the Ruby and Emerald the Platinum Lounge was Explorer's which was crowded but still a very nice perk. There were pastries and beverages, and there was a crew member keeping everyone on top of the colors being called and any delays. We enjoyed the lounge every time we sailed those two ships.

 

On the Grand in April the lounge was the theatre. It was packed, very hot, and not very accessible to those with mobility issues. The food was at the back of the theatre, and you had to climb over others to get out of your row. Also, there were lots of passengers with colds on this cruise so the hot, crowded theatre was also a germ pool. We thought it was a poor choice for an embarkation lounge.

 

On the Ruby when we got off last month the disembarkation lounge was in club fusion. Having said that we walked in and said what our colour and number was (purple 4) walked a few more feet and the lady said our colour/number had just been called so we didn't get the refreshments and walked back out again.

 

(P.S. Its colour not color! :D )

[ChiefBoats]

Yes. For Plat., Elite, and suite passengers they have one of the lounges specially for these passengers for disembarkation. On the Island it was in Sabatini's. They have coffee, tea, juice and pastries. When your departure time is called you will leave from there. We always us it. Not as crowded.

[Pam in CA]

What are the elite cocktail hours?

5:00pm-7:00pm.