Annefran Posted November 5, 2013 #1 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi All, Hearing rumors on the Quantum of the Seas Facebook page that RCI may be adding a new tier between Diamond Plus and Pinnacle called "Sapphire". Anyone hear that too and have any additional information? Happy Cruising!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSCruiser Posted November 5, 2013 #2 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Just can't see "sapphire" as above "diamond plus". Maybe "superduper diamond"??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigggypup Posted November 5, 2013 #3 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) I heard that they are adding a new level below Diamond called "Diamond In The Rough". Edited November 5, 2013 by Zigggypup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
help04me Posted November 5, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Hi All, Hearing rumors on the Quantum of the Seas Facebook page that RCI may be adding a new tier between Diamond Plus and Pinnacle called "Sapphire". Anyone hear that too and have any additional information? Happy Cruising!!! the captain of the freedom said they was considering a level ahead of gold . if you are thinking of cruising you drive by and the throw chocolates at you :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 5, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 5, 2013 the captain of the freedom said they was considering a level ahead of gold . if you are thinking of cruising you drive by and the throw chocolates at you :D Then you put them on your pillow before you go to bed at night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leinhto Posted November 5, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I think that is all it is rumors... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted November 5, 2013 Author #7 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Thanks for all the chuckles today! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfcathorse Posted November 5, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I think they should call it Opal....an opal is a soft stone, easily chipped or broken and therefore really should only be used in an pendant. The new level would be "soft" as in no real perks. An opal also has flashes of color, it changes color...the new level would change as RCI sees fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reney313 Posted November 5, 2013 #9 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I heard that they are adding a new level below Diamond called "Diamond In The Rough". That's what they should have named "Emerald". I feel like a Diamond in the Rough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted November 5, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I think they should call it Opal....an opal is a soft stone, easily chipped or broken and therefore really should only be used in an pendant. The new level would be "soft" as in no real perks. An opal also has flashes of color, it changes color...the new level would change as RCI sees fit. Very interesting thoughts. I really hope they do add a level and call it whatever they want but there's just such a HUGE gap between Diamond + and Pinnacle. I will NEVER get to the Pinnacle in my lifetime, unless I retire and live on a ship. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted November 5, 2013 #11 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Actually the way I hear it is they are adding 694 new levels. Each point will increase you to the next level. So on a 7 night cruise you could actually jump 7 levels. Sail in a suite and you move up 14 levels. They're going to call it FTTT (Faster to the Top) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinaGW Posted November 5, 2013 #12 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Very interesting thoughts. I really hope they do add a level and call it whatever they want but there's just such a HUGE gap between Diamond + and Pinnacle. I will NEVER get to the Pinnacle in my lifetime, unless I retire and live on a ship. :rolleyes: There already is an unofficial level between D+ & P. 340/350 adds in a couple/three perks. They should just go ahead and make that official. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leaveitallbehind Posted November 5, 2013 #13 Share Posted November 5, 2013 There already is an unofficial level between D+ & P. 340/350 adds in a couple/three perks. They should just go ahead and make that official. Which would actually make sense - just so long as they don't "readjust" any of the current perks for the existing levels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted November 5, 2013 #14 Share Posted November 5, 2013 There already is an unofficial level between D+ & P. 340/350 adds in a couple/three perks. They should just go ahead and make that official. There is another unofficial D+ level at 525 points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinaGW Posted November 5, 2013 #15 Share Posted November 5, 2013 There is another unofficial D+ level at 525 points. Yeah, but all that is is another bonus gift. I look at that one as a kind of "You're doing great, champ" thing more than another real level. The 340/350 adds in an officer's meal, bathroom amenities, a bonus (see above) gift, and the single supplement reduction. Much more indicative of a definitive semi-precious stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted November 5, 2013 #16 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Yeah, but all that is is another bonus gift. I look at that one as a kind of "You're doing great, champ" thing more than another real level. The 340/350 adds in an officer's meal, bathroom amenities, a bonus (see above) gift, and the single supplement reduction. Much more indicative of a definitive semi-precious stone. I'll still take it;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted November 5, 2013 #17 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I think they should call it Opal....an opal is a soft stone, easily chipped or broken and therefore really should only be used in an pendant. The new level would be "soft" as in no real perks. An opal also has flashes of color, it changes color...the new level would change as RCI sees fit. Also ties in nice with the Opal Theartre. Which would actually make sense - just so long as they don't "readjust" any of the current perks for the existing levels. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted November 5, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I wish I could find the post in the blog where Mr. Goldstein stated they would not add another level as they want to show special recognition for it's top cruisers aka Pinnacle. Does anyone remember that or know how to search that blog??:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted November 5, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I wish I could find the post in the blog where Mr. Goldstein stated they would not add another level as they want to show special recognition for it's top cruisers aka Pinnacle. Does anyone remember that or know how to search that blog??:confused: That was a long time ago. Things change......no smoking on balconies:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debde Posted November 5, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 5, 2013 That was a long time ago. Things change......no smoking on balconies:rolleyes: Do you remember how long ago it was? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted November 5, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Yes, I heard it from a RCL customer's service representative a couple of months ago and reported on CC board. You'd be surprised what the respondents came up names for the new tier, and I'm sure there will be many more on this thread.:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annefran Posted November 5, 2013 Author #22 Share Posted November 5, 2013 Wow great information from everyone that is posting. Thanks so much. We are D+ C&A members and just got our first crystal ship while on the Freedom of the Seas this past May. Don't quite have 250 points yet, should be interesting to conquer the next level for some of these "extras" you are all posting about. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC1957 Posted November 5, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 5, 2013 I wish I could find the post in the blog where Mr. Goldstein stated they would not add another level as they want to show special recognition for it's top cruisers aka Pinnacle. Does anyone remember that or know how to search that blog??:confused: The problem is they really only reward those cruisers. If you look at the benefit list, other than a lapel pin, departure lounge w/ continental breakfast (and that wasn't even mentioned to us when arriving for our last cruise) and the use of a robe you have to get to Diamond before you get anything on the ship most people would consider of value. Keep in mind, unless you can book a JS or better it takes a long time to get to that level...like 12 completed one week cruises. I understand being generous to your top customers. They just may want to consider putting things in the a lower level to entice "commoners" to keep with the line. For most people, cruising every year when you have two or more children is a challenge. We can now take a cruise every year because our children are grown and on their own. However, we will be almost 70 before we get real benefits and that is only if we decide to spend every vacation on a RCI vessel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahecht Posted November 5, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 5, 2013 The 340/350 adds in an officer's meal, bathroom amenities, a bonus (see above) gift, and the single supplement reduction. Much more indicative of a definitive semi-precious stone. Just add in some sort of recognition (such as the meaningless silver seapass cards the Jr. Suites get) and it sounds like a good plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted November 5, 2013 #25 Share Posted November 5, 2013 (edited) The problem is they really only reward those cruisers. If you look at the benefit list, other than a lapel pin, departure lounge w/ continental breakfast (and that wasn't even mentioned to us when arriving for our last cruise) and the use of a robe you have to get to Diamond before you get anything on the ship most people would consider of value. Keep in mind, unless you can book a JS or better it takes a long time to get to that level...like 12 completed one week cruises. I understand being generous to your top customers. They just may want to consider putting things in the a lower level to entice "commoners" to keep with the line. For most people, cruising every year when you have two or more children is a challenge. We can now take a cruise every year because our children are grown and on their own. However, we will be almost 70 before we get real benefits and that is only if we decide to spend every vacation on a RCI vessel. I think the balcony discount starting at the Platinum level is a pretty nice benefit:) There are also C&A Savings Certificates available to all levels of C&A for many cruises. Edited November 5, 2013 by ARCruisinNana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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