Harmony of the Seas- No Concierge Lounge?

[OTownNick]

I don't think you understand what sailnsee is saying, as I agree with sailnsee.

 

We too have really enjoyed the CL as our evening event over the DL and having access to a concierge that will actually do things is a big perk. Celebrity's evening event was only equable to Diamond level event and that is about it.

 

For d+ being deflated to basically a D, now equates to Celebrity's elite status. So losing that big RCI perk makes one potentially look at sailing Celebrity who does have other redeeming qualities RCI doesn't have.

 

I think if they give a 30-40% discount to D+ (and Pinnacles too I suppose), then 1) it will avoid the DL overcrowding, 2) give D members something extra to look forward to in reaching the next level, and 3) RCL won't even be affected by the discount because that's basically their recent drink price increase.

I'm not a big drinker but even I would get the drink package if they gave a significant discount.

Edited May 9, 2015 by OTownNick

[the more ports the better]

I sailed on Oasis a few months ago and CL is still available to D+. No signs of Wonderland. I assume Allure will be the same after dry dock, will know after cruising on her next month and will report back. I'm D+ and always sail in suites.

 

Concierge lounge on all ships but Oasis and Quantum class is horrible. Why go in concierge lounge on freedom or voyager class when diamond is soooo much nicer? Who cares if they eliminate access. D+ still has CL on Oasis and I'm guessing on renovated Allure as well as quantum class ships. Harmony is not being built with CL so nobody is losing anything.

 

New suite lounge is fabulous on Oasis. Full bar all day, full restaurant, great concierge. It is what should be offered for suite guests. You expect that level of service when paying 10k-15k to take your family on a cruise. It opens up the possibility of having your kids happy and occupied on a mega ship as opposed to a small luxury line without compromising too many amenities or too much service. If this was opened to all the D+ it would be impossible to keep up that level of service as Oasis class has so many suites.

 

D+ should stick to Oasis and Allure. Skip Harmony if having a CL is a high priority for a vacation.

[Thetrail]

No problem:D

 

By the way, if you think the CL's on the bigger ships are busy, when we were on the Jewel in November there wasn't even standing room:eek: you were lucky if you could get in the door. I will see if it improves in the summer months:D

Was just on Quantum and the CL lounge was dead all week. Only 3 Pinnacle's onboard and only 171 D+.......:)

[Lilyrosemum]

Add me to the list that would buy the drink package if there was a discount for D+ (say 30%). If they really wanted to cut back they could do what the airlines do and say you loose your status of you don't sail once a year (or 18 months).

 

Yes!!!! Sounds very fair to what the other travel industry perks are!

[Ashland]

Oh thanks Bob!!

 

So all this is over 2 ships in a fleet of 23? Really?

 

 

okaaaaay......

"2 ships" so far...Anything can happen when each ship goes into drydock ;)

[1ParticularHbr]

Diamond Club on Oasis is very nice and had no trouble accommodating all who used it during our May 2 cruise. It is nicely furnished, well-staffed, and has two floors of seating with a two-story glass front overlooking the Boardwalk. It was much nicer than Voyager or Freedom class concierge lounges, IMHO.

Edited June 19, 2015 by 1ParticularHbr

[doraohio]

(hope this information isn't a repeat)

Looking over the deck plans for Harmony of the Seas, I noticed on deck 17 there is a Suite Lounge and the Diamond Club is on deck 4. They will probably remove Diamond Plus and higher access to the Suite Lounge. The Diamond Club seems to be connected to the Jazz Club which I guess will be for the overflow.

I heard rumor about separating the two.

Yes I contacted C & A and they verified n concierge, this seems like making us go to bars on board rather than the concierge. Rccl stated we can go to diamond lounge deck 4 which does not even have windows. What a shame, more take away.

[Firefighterhoop]

Not really a take away... remember when the Concierge Lounges started (back on the Voyager class) they were for Suites and they let Crown and Anchor guests - Diamond which were the highest at the time - in as guests.

[OTownNick]

Just go to the D Lounge at night so U won't notice there are no windows lol. I'm not complaining. I'm just happy to take a cruise

[Debde]

Yes I contacted C & A and they verified n concierge, this seems like making us go to bars on board rather than the concierge.

 

I think that was the whole point of introducing the vouchers. In the hopes that people would voluntarily wander out and try to relieve the crowds.

[Big_G]

Can someone refresh my memory? Was Wonderland supposed to be a pay venue?

 

Edit: Just read the description. It must be.

Edited November 11, 2015 by Big_G

[love2cruise56]

In case you haven't heard, the CL is gone from the Oasis and will be eliminated from the Allure during the upcoming drydock.

 

When is the Allure going into drydock?

[love2cruise56]

Not happy banned from the C-Lounge as a diamond. Now getting booted from the renamed C-Lounge the new suite lounge. Sorry not happy about the new changes. No reason to get to D+.

 

I agree.

[LMaxwell]

When is the Allure going into drydock?

 

The post you quoted was from April. Allure went into drydock shortly after that during the spring of this year.

[A&L_Ont]

Can someone refresh my memory? Was Wonderland supposed to be a pay venue?

 

Edit: Just read the description. It must be.

 

Big G, it is $64 Canadian. It mght be around $50-55 US. We looked at it but it is out of my DW comfort zone. We have Chops and Jamie's booked for ur Harmony cruise. We are lucky enough to go to the CK too.

Edited November 12, 2015 by A&L_Ont

[Big_G]

Big G, it is $64 Canadian. It mght be around $50-55 US. We looked at it but it is out of my DW comfort zone. We have Chops and Jamie's booked for ur Harmony cruise. We are lucky enough to go to the CK too.

Thanks and enjoy.

[A&L_Ont]

Thanks and enjoy.

 

Thanks. Have a great night.