Rare LMaxwell Posted November 17, 2013 #76 Share Posted November 17, 2013 They will give the D's some drink coupons. And what about other benefits of the lounge during the daytime when it is mostly empty? Should Diamonds be denied access to the Diamond Lounge during "off" hours (outside of the nightly cocktail period). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlie Posted November 17, 2013 #77 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Some folks can be pretty amazing, and not in a good way. Phish, please take a breath. I can only imagine how many sea pass cards you checked before complaining about those low class diamond plus folks. You should have just announced to the room " I am a suite guest, all you damn diamond plus people, get the hell out of my chair." Yes I am diamond plus, yes I enjoy the cl. I rarely go in the evening because I usually have better things to do. However, I visit during the day a couple of times to get a cappuccino. I will be unhappy if that perk is no longer available to me. I have spent a great deal of my hard earned money on cruising, mostly on RCI, and expect to enjoy the perks that rccl had given me and others as part of their loyalty program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted November 17, 2013 #78 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Some folks can be pretty amazing, and not in a good way. Phish, please take a breath. I can only imagine how many sea pass cards you checked before complaining about those low class diamond plus folks. You should have just announced to the room " I am a suite guest, all you damn diamond plus people, get the hell out of my chair." Yes I am diamond plus, yes I enjoy the cl. I rarely go in the evening because I usually have better things to do. However, I visit during the day a couple of times to get a cappuccino. I will be unhappy if that perk is no longer available to me. I have spent a great deal of my hard earned money on cruising, mostly on RCI, and expect to enjoy the perks that rccl had given me and others as part of their loyalty program. I thought the Diamond Lounge has the cappuccino machine in there. Is there a concierge as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SConnolly Posted November 17, 2013 #79 Share Posted November 17, 2013 some folks can be pretty amazing, and not in a good way. Phish, please take a breath. I can only imagine how many sea pass cards you checked before complaining about those low class diamond plus folks. You should have just announced to the room " i am a suite guest, all you damn diamond plus people, get the hell out of my chair." yes i am diamond plus, yes i enjoy the cl. I rarely go in the evening because i usually have better things to do. However, i visit during the day a couple of times to get a cappuccino. I will be unhappy if that perk is no longer available to me. I have spent a great deal of my hard earned money on cruising, mostly on rci, and expect to enjoy the perks that rccl had given me and others as part of their loyalty program. like...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 17, 2013 #80 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I thought the Diamond Lounge has the cappuccino machine in there. Is there a concierge as well? There is a cappuccino machine and concierge in both the DL and CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted November 17, 2013 #81 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I thought the Diamond Lounge has the cappuccino machine in there. Is there a concierge as well? All Diamond Lounges have the same amenities as a Concierge Lounge including a Concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz9yvr Posted November 17, 2013 #82 Share Posted November 17, 2013 All Diamond Lounges have the same amenities as a Concierge Lounge including a Concierge. That's why it will be used as the new suite lounge on many ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachin2 Posted November 17, 2013 #83 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Fair warning - about to commit heresy - I usually prefer the DL over the CL. Except for the Oasis & Allure, they both have the same amenities and - IMHO - the CL tends to house a higher percentage of "egos" that are too big for the room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyhooked Posted November 18, 2013 #84 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Just out of curiosity how do people feel about suite guests who have been on maybe one or two cruises getting more benefits than diamond members? They pay for the right to go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted November 18, 2013 #85 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Fair warning - about to commit heresy - I usually prefer the DL over the CL. Except for the Oasis & Allure, they both have the same amenities and - IMHO - the CL tends to house a higher percentage of "egos" that are too big for the room. I actually didn't notice egos when we sailed on the Allure in September and used the CL nightly. My only gripe was not being able to sit down and enjoy a cocktail or two due to the overcrowding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted November 18, 2013 #86 Share Posted November 18, 2013 They pay for the right to go there. Yes they do. Lots of $$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted November 18, 2013 #87 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Fair warning - about to commit heresy - I usually prefer the DL over the CL. Except for the Oasis & Allure, they both have the same amenities and - IMHO - the CL tends to house a higher percentage of "egos" that are too big for the room. +1. Between the cheap alcohol, cheap snacks, and overbearing blowhards bragging about their status, I just don't see the appeal of these lounges. I was on Oasis recently. I came across one guy in Chops who would not shut up about his status, bragging away and giving all kinds of bad advice to the poor trapped couple next to him. He did the same thing a few nights later in CL and it became a battle of oneupsmanship with some TAs. I had to leave. I just spent my evenings in the VCL, enjoying the music and happy to pay for higher quality cocktails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trekker954 Posted November 18, 2013 #88 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Concierge lounge access should really begin at 350 points. People with 500 points receive same benefit as those with 175 - a new level really is necessary if RCL wants people to remain loyal. Really? How does RCL compare to other cruise lines. I know Celebrity only goes to Elite which equates to 10 cruises and/or equals RCI Diamond level. I've said it before airline and hotels make you qualify for status every year. I feel if cruise lines really want to see how loyal folks are do something similar. This status for life is crazy. Whether or not, they ask their loyal cruises to cruise at least 7-14 nights each year to keep your status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea 4Ever Posted November 18, 2013 #89 Share Posted November 18, 2013 +1. Between the cheap alcohol, cheap snacks, and overbearing blowhards bragging about their status, I just don't see the appeal of these lounges. I was on Oasis recently. I came across one guy in Chops who would not shut up about his status, bragging away and giving all kinds of bad advice to the poor trapped couple next to him. He did the same thing a few nights later in CL and it became a battle of oneupsmanship with some TAs. I had to leave. I just spent my evenings in the VCL, enjoying the music and happy to pay for higher quality cocktails. I completely agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted November 18, 2013 #90 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I've said it before airline and hotels make you qualify for status every year. I feel if cruise lines really want to see how loyal folks are do something similar. This status for life is crazy. Whether or not, they ask their loyal cruises to cruise at least 7-14 nights each year to keep your status. That is absolutely absurd. People fly and or use hotels for business more often than not. A cruise is strictly a vacation. Not everyone can afford to take multiple vacations per year, or even one per year for that matter. A complete resetting of points each year "use it or lose it" would see people abandon RCI in droves for other lines. Mass Exodus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted November 18, 2013 #91 Share Posted November 18, 2013 +1. Between the cheap alcohol, cheap snacks, and overbearing blowhards bragging about their status, I just don't see the appeal of these lounges. I was on Oasis recently. I came across one guy in Chops who would not shut up about his status, bragging away and giving all kinds of bad advice to the poor trapped couple next to him. He did the same thing a few nights later in CL and it became a battle of oneupsmanship with some TAs. I had to leave. I just spent my evenings in the VCL, enjoying the music and happy to pay for higher quality cocktails. Absolutely agree. Guess you could say that cheap booze creates cheap talk!!!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted November 18, 2013 #92 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Absolutely agree. Guess you could say that cheap booze creates cheap talk!!!!!:D Well said Patti! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crbonfiber Posted November 18, 2013 #93 Share Posted November 18, 2013 +1. Between the cheap alcohol, cheap snacks, and overbearing blowhards bragging about their status, I just don't see the appeal of these lounges. I was on Oasis recently. I came across one guy in Chops who would not shut up about his status, bragging away and giving all kinds of bad advice to the poor trapped couple next to him. He did the same thing a few nights later in CL and it became a battle of oneupsmanship with some TAs. I had to leave. I just spent my evenings in the VCL, enjoying the music and happy to pay for higher quality cocktails. LMBO... Glad to see you are still at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted November 18, 2013 #94 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I just can't see RC throwing Diamond Members out of the DL. Maybe they will make changes to the ships in the future and make a DL, D+ Lounge and CL. My suggestion would be to make the Viking Crown Lounge the D lounge. Whenever we go in there it's always pretty empty anyway. On the newly refreshed Serenade, a portion of the Viking Lounge has been designed to accommodate the D lounge. On our recent 12 nite Mediterranean cruise, the D lounge never felt overcrowded, as a matter of fact, we had some D+ Paxs who used the D lounge because the CL was filled with suite kids. OPS are getting all upset and the only thing that I heard some 2+ months ago from a customer relationship representative was the establishment of another level between the D+ and Pinnacle. I doubt if there's going to be any radical changes to benefits presently enjoyed by the D & ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted November 18, 2013 #95 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I sent C&A an email and asked them about the rumors and gave them some suggestions. I'll keep you all posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karena1 Posted November 18, 2013 #96 Share Posted November 18, 2013 We have been in many CL and DL's and have never had anyone bragging about their status. We go for a free drink and to relax. Sometimes talk to others, but many times just enjoy the time alone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dz9yvr Posted November 18, 2013 #97 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I sent C&A an email and asked them about the rumors and gave them some suggestions. I'll keep you all posted. Do you want to share your suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillLovesTravel Posted November 18, 2013 #98 Share Posted November 18, 2013 you are correct Patti, and I feel it will go back to gold sea pass card only.and real soon... More than likely it will go to Suite Guests only, no matter what Loyalty level they are at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JillLovesTravel Posted November 18, 2013 #99 Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) If the perks change to Loyalty based on most recent cruising some suggest there will be a mass Exodus from Royal Caribbean. Mass Exodus to where? I sail on Royal Caribbean because of all the Lines I have sailed Royal fits my lifestyle now. If I preferred another Line I would sail them instead. I really like the perks, especially the balcony discount, but it is not the reason I sail Royal Caribbean. Edited November 18, 2013 by JillLovesTravel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phish tales Posted November 18, 2013 #100 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I agree as well, perhaps the diamonds should all gather and let C & A aware of how they feel. Taking away from D now will make taking away from D+ easier the next time a change comes around. Getting thousands of emails would make them think twice about their decision. I remember when Celebrity tried to change some things, the Elites stuck together and the change never took hold! rccl should move all dia & dia+ that have a silver sea pass card into the diamond lounge and give the CL only to the cruisers that are issued a gold colored sea pass card. this is a very easy fix and it will ease all the CL crowding. :):):) LUV-LUV-LUV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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