crisndeefromde Posted April 25, 2016 #976 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I go on the ship that goes where I want to go, when I can go, for a price I want to pay. RCI, MSC, Princess, Carnival, Celebrity, NCL. I have the most "perks" with RCI, but I won't book them just for lounge access or deteriorating perks. But there are others who literally are terrified to try anything else and even when RCI takes away from them, they'll be right back to booking 6x a year no matter what. Look at Empress; some people are DETERMINED to get on that ship no matter how many times Royal screws them on airfare and hotel fees. The title of this thread is changes / enhancements. Does anyone here believe for a New York minute that there will be "enhancements"? Pffffft. takeaways only. I actually started looking at MSC yesterday and checked out the status match. Very interesting...Thanks bunches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted April 25, 2016 #977 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) We love to cruise with Royal but after a crappy 4 weeks aboard the Liberty in 2014 we did a nice long stint with Princess and I'm so glad we did because we now also love to cruise Princess too....It's not good to put all your eggs in one basket... it's best to diversify, just in case. :D Edited April 25, 2016 by robandana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted April 25, 2016 #978 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Heck, we did exactly what they hoped for years back when the D's got "tossed out of the CL." We moved from JS to GS and haven't looked back. We came close a few times once we made D+ BUT it wasn't just the CL that kept us in a GS - the real estate, the breakfast, the disembarkation, even the suite area at the pool (although that's a whole other consistent inconsistency!) We've never done the DL for happy hour - always too crowded and clique-ish - although we have popped into the nicer ones for coffee in the AM. But as many have said, all this gnashing of teeth and tearing of garments over rumors. Now people are upset that they will be running the cards in the DL at HH. Well, it's because enough people took complete advantage of parking themselves in there and drinking as much as possible in 3 hours that Royal is looking at the numbers. Sounds like good business to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted April 25, 2016 #979 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Heck, we did exactly what they hoped for years back when the D's got "tossed out of the CL." We moved from JS to GS and haven't looked back. We came close a few times once we made D+ BUT it wasn't just the CL that kept us in a GS - the real estate, the breakfast, the disembarkation, even the suite area at the pool (although that's a whole other consistent inconsistency!) We've never done the DL for happy hour - always too crowded and clique-ish - although we have popped into the nicer ones for coffee in the AM. But as many have said, all this gnashing of teeth and tearing of garments over rumors. Now people are upset that they will be running the cards in the DL at HH. Well, it's because enough people took complete advantage of parking themselves in there and drinking as much as possible in 3 hours that Royal is looking at the numbers. Sounds like good business to me. Not really sure they are all just rumors at this point....seems to be happening already on the Liberty and Explorer...looks pretty real to me....:eek: Edited April 25, 2016 by robandana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted April 25, 2016 #980 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Agree 100%. Over the years there have been quite a few windbags, with self declared importance, very vocal about leaving and never coming back to Royal but.....as you stated...the bulk of participants and Loyal to Royal's on this board won't take ANY business to ANY other cruiseline when or if Royal takes away their benefits. They ain't going nowhere. I have. I started with RCCL in 1973, and I love them. The perks are great as an upper D+, but if they don't offer the cruise itinerary at the price we are interested in paying, we will go with Princess, Celebrity, HAL, and I'm stepping out of my comfort zone next year with NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted April 25, 2016 #981 Share Posted April 25, 2016 LOL. I also like this one. That is priceless .. almost worth reading through almost 1000 posts ... mac_tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted April 25, 2016 #982 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Watching the post count ticker is more exciting than reading the posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 25, 2016 #983 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Word from someone on independence right now is that 'something' is happening in the card room... Rumours flying about are that it might be the creation of a suite lounge. Doing the transatlantic on May 1st so will be interesting to see how this all works out Scrubber install? It's tied up card room on Freedom for over a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted April 25, 2016 #984 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Is anyone else just watching this and trying to be the 1000th poster? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I hope it's epic. Just grabbing it for grins is bad form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted April 25, 2016 #985 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I hope it's epic. Just grabbing it for grins is bad form. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 25, 2016 #986 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Holy cow - this got a bit vicious over the weekend. I'd like May 1st to get here just to shut some of this nonsense down. :eek: You have to get into the "fun spirit" of it! ;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted April 25, 2016 #987 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) Do I hear 988 :D Edited April 25, 2016 by Lionesss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karter Posted April 25, 2016 #988 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I actually started looking at MSC yesterday and checked out the status match. Very interesting...Thanks bunches Make sure you do your research before you book on MSC. We just returned from the MSC Divina and while the ship was very nice I managed to lose 3.5 pounds over the 7 days because I couldn't find anything that was edible. We basically survived on pizza the whole week (BTW we are not foodies and I will usually eat almost anything). We also did the match program to get the black level status but it in no way compares to Royal D or D+ lots of fine print. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 25, 2016 #989 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Kay, don't forget to pick me up from work, so I can go with you......not like before!!!! Are you packed? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted April 25, 2016 #990 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Is anyone else just watching this and trying to be the 1000th poster? Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app ssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare A&L_Ont Posted April 25, 2016 #991 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Make sure you do your research before you book on MSC. We just returned from the MSC Divina and while the ship was very nice I managed to lose 3.5 pounds over the 7 days because I couldn't find anything that was edible. We basically survived on pizza the whole week (BTW we are not foodies and I will usually eat almost anything). We also did the match program to get the black level status but it in no way compares to Royal D or D+ lots of fine print. Very interesting. I've maintained but never lost weight on a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleleafforever Posted April 25, 2016 #992 Share Posted April 25, 2016 So close....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted April 25, 2016 #993 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Make sure you do your research before you book on MSC. We just returned from the MSC Divina and while the ship was very nice I managed to lose 3.5 pounds over the 7 days because I couldn't find anything that was edible. We basically survived on pizza the whole week (BTW we are not foodies and I will usually eat almost anything). We also did the match program to get the black level status but it in no way compares to Royal D or D+ lots of fine print. Can you elaborate some more on the Black Card perks....and small print? I am interested in maybe booking an MSC Cruise and also a D+. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvmypups Posted April 25, 2016 #994 Share Posted April 25, 2016 LOL. I also like this one. Bwaaahaaahaaaa!!! LOL!! Trying to be the 1000th post...[emoji12] Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted April 25, 2016 #995 Share Posted April 25, 2016 (edited) I'm guessing in about another 10 minutes we will be there..... Edited April 25, 2016 by mac_tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted April 25, 2016 #996 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Hopefully sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie13 Posted April 25, 2016 #997 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Sooner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted April 25, 2016 #998 Share Posted April 25, 2016 What happens at 1000...do we all just go find new threads...:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparklyNails Posted April 25, 2016 #999 Share Posted April 25, 2016 I'm guessing in about another 30 minutes we will be there..... Don't think it'll take 30 minutes....😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathie13 Posted April 25, 2016 #1000 Share Posted April 25, 2016 Congrats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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