Rare John&LaLa Posted January 29, 2018 #851 Share Posted January 29, 2018 According to HD on Oasis, Miami did send out a directive of no more overflow lounges. He also said Millie from C&A is boarding us in SanJuan to see how crowded the lounges are with no overflow Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powersboyee2 Posted January 29, 2018 #852 Share Posted January 29, 2018 According to HD on Oasis, Miami did send out a directive of no more overflow lounges. He also said Millie from C&A is boarding us in SanJuan to see how crowded the lounges are with no overflow Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app I realize it’s only been one night so far on this current cruise, but how was the crowding last night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted January 29, 2018 #853 Share Posted January 29, 2018 We made Diamond last year and were very happy to do it. The lounge has been great, made a few new friends. One couple and their kids are almost D+. Yes, they paid for the kids each cruise. It isn’t as easy as it sounds to get those points. Not everyone lives close enough to the ports to hop on and off and get such a nice variety of ships. I think requiring a cruise now and then is a good solution for keeping the status. Taking away hard earned benefits just doesn’t see, the way to go. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 29, 2018 #854 Share Posted January 29, 2018 According to HD on Oasis, Miami did send out a directive of no more overflow lounges. He also said Millie from C&A is boarding us in SanJuan to see how crowded the lounges are with no overflow Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app John, will she be going on Harmony to check out the tiny little cave in the bilge used as a DL? ;):eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 29, 2018 #855 Share Posted January 29, 2018 John, will she be going on Harmony to check out the tiny little cave in the bilge used as a DL? ;):eek: Perfect description. It will be interesting what conclusion Millie from C&A arrives at regarding the lounges on Harmony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 29, 2018 #856 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I realize it’s only been one night so far on this current cruise, but how was the crowding last night? Suite Lounge last night was fine. Planning on stopping by DL tonight Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 29, 2018 #857 Share Posted January 29, 2018 John, will she be going on Harmony to check out the tiny little cave in the bilge used as a DL? ;):eek: No idea, possibly. She may be on a tour. I'll ask if I see her Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted January 29, 2018 #858 Share Posted January 29, 2018 According to HD on Oasis, Miami did send out a directive of no more overflow lounges. He also said Millie from C&A is boarding us in SanJuan to see how crowded the lounges are with no overflow Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Tell Millie we said hello. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tserface Posted January 29, 2018 #859 Share Posted January 29, 2018 We were on Harmony last year and it was one of the best Diamond Club experiences we've had. A couple of nights they opened up overflow in the comedy club across the way, but most of the time there was enough room in the pretty small room. The concierge (don't remember his name) was pretty amazing too. I think a lot of it is luck of the draw. Harmony tends to have a lot of "fewer time" cruisers so the club is not so busy as it would be on longer cruises. We suggested to the concierge that they make on of the walls into a virtual balcony (we know they have the technology. He liked that idea, but I'd guess those decisions are above his pay grade. Also, the coffee maker and small treats for breakfast make it a welcome and quiet place to grab a quick cup. Tom John, will she be going on Harmony to check out the tiny little cave in the bilge used as a DL? ;):eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 30, 2018 #860 Share Posted January 30, 2018 We were on Harmony last year and it was one of the best Diamond Club experiences we've had. A couple of nights they opened up overflow in the comedy club across the way, but most of the time there was enough room in the pretty small room. The concierge (don't remember his name) was pretty amazing too. I think a lot of it is luck of the draw. Harmony tends to have a lot of "fewer time" cruisers so the club is not so busy as it would be on longer cruises. We suggested to the concierge that they make on of the walls into a virtual balcony (we know they have the technology. He liked that idea, but I'd guess those decisions are above his pay grade. Also, the coffee maker and small treats for breakfast make it a welcome and quiet place to grab a quick cup. Tom We were on Harmony 3 times on her maiden year of 2016. We usually eat after 8.30 pm so we went into the DL around 5pm nightly for the snacks which were the best we have ever had in a DL. We stayed in the DL for around 30-45 minutes had a couple of glasses of champagne then went back to the cabin to get ready for the night. We weren't impressed with the DL so never went back in later prefering to sit in Central Park listening to live music. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2018 #861 Share Posted January 30, 2018 We were on Harmony 3 times on her maiden year of 2016.We usually eat after 8.30 pm so we went into the DL around 5pm nightly for the snacks which were the best we have ever had in a DL. We stayed in the DL for around 30-45 minutes had a couple of glasses of champagne then went back to the cabin to get ready for the night. We weren't impressed with the DL so never went back in later prefering to sit in Central Park listening to live music. I do like your idea about sitting in Central Park...on nice weather evenings of course. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2018 #862 Share Posted January 30, 2018 We were on Harmony last year and it was one of the best Diamond Club experiences we've had. A couple of nights they opened up overflow in the comedy club across the way, but most of the time there was enough room in the pretty small room. The concierge (don't remember his name) was pretty amazing too. I think a lot of it is luck of the draw. Harmony tends to have a lot of "fewer time" cruisers so the club is not so busy as it would be on longer cruises. We suggested to the concierge that they make on of the walls into a virtual balcony (we know they have the technology. He liked that idea, but I'd guess those decisions are above his pay grade. Also, the coffee maker and small treats for breakfast make it a welcome and quiet place to grab a quick cup. Tom The DL on Oasis on our last cruise in December was unreal crowded...and that was in a much bigger lounge. Will be interesting to see how the set up is when we board Harmony with the much smaller lounge. Will of course depend on how many upper tier C&A members are on board. Thanks for the update info! At least we will be able to get morning coffee in there. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted January 30, 2018 #863 Share Posted January 30, 2018 The DL on Oasis on our last cruise in December was unreal crowded...and that was in a much bigger lounge. Will be interesting to see how the set up is when we board Harmony with the much smaller lounge. Will of course depend on how many upper tier C&A members are on board. Thanks for the update info! At least we will be able to get morning coffee in there. ;) I wouldn’t be surprised if the coffee goes away in the not so near future the lose a good amount of money on coffee. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2018 #864 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I wouldn’t be surprised if the coffee goes away in the not so near future the lose a good amount of money on coffee. Sent from my iPad using Forums Really? Retired Food service territory manager here. The coffee beans they use in the lounges are not an expensive brand...the unlimited alcohol drinks are the big cost. Unless you are doing some exotic brand. Starbucks it is not. ;) The machines they use in the lounges are expensive...not the coffee beans. Where are you getting your loss figures from? And will the free coffee in the dining room, Promenade, and WJ go away also? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted January 30, 2018 #865 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I wouldn’t be surprised if the coffee goes away in the not so near future the lose a good amount of money on coffee. Sent from my iPad using Forums The cost of coffee is an inexpensive way to keep members happy. Carafe coffee comes in large containers from the windjammer ?( have seen staff member carry in ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 30, 2018 #866 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I wouldn’t be surprised if the coffee goes away in the not so near future the lose a good amount of money on coffee. Sent from my iPad using Forums I just asked my Magic 8 Ball and it says,"my reply is no". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted January 30, 2018 #867 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Really? Retired Food service territory manager here. The coffee beans they use in the lounges are not an expensive brand...the unlimited alcohol drinks are the big cost. Unless you are doing some exotic brand. Starbucks it is not. ;) The machines they use in the lounges are expensive...not the coffee beans. Where are you getting your loss figures from? And will the free coffee in the dining room, Promenade, and WJ go away also? As we all know that stuff they pour for free in the windjammer is not drinkable, look at what they could make at the park cafe for sale Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tugboat Posted January 30, 2018 #868 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Really? Retired Food service territory manager here. The coffee beans they use in the lounges are not an expensive brand...the unlimited alcohol drinks are the big cost. Unless you are doing some exotic brand. Starbucks it is not. ;) The machines they use in the lounges are expensive...not the coffee beans. Where are you getting your loss figures from? And will the free coffee in the dining room, Promenade, and WJ go away also? Also you if your keeping count the machine in the DL on the Liberty is broken a good amount of the time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marfl Posted January 30, 2018 #869 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I just asked my Magic 8 Ball and it says,"my reply is no". They used to have the specialty coffee for d+ on the cards and go to Starbucks any time.This is one of the perks is going away. We ask at the last couple cruises and they said to go to the lounge open 24 hours to get the coffee . Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacationers Posted January 30, 2018 #870 Share Posted January 30, 2018 just got off the Freedom and surprise that most of the perks went away. You et specialty coffe only at the specialties restaurants. No priority boarding or debarkation. In othe words you really get othing except washing clothe and folding and one free picture. How is cup of coffe doing any damage to RCL revenue? Johnny Rockets all you get is buy one milkshake and get on free lol. Not much to keep me with RCL. Sad! :') Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2018 #871 Share Posted January 30, 2018 As we all know that stuff they pour for free in the windjammer is not drinkable, look at what they could make at the park cafe for sale Sent from my iPhone using Forums WJ coffee that sits for hours burning away in an urn that is not cleaned very often, versus what those machines in the DL/CL/SL can do that make your cup to order each time. Take wine for example....can be same grapes...different way they handle it. White Zin (pink koolaid) is made from the same varietal that makes those juicy full bodied red zins. It can be all in the way it's handled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2018 #872 Share Posted January 30, 2018 I just asked my Magic 8 Ball and it says,"my reply is no". You have a very smart Magic 8 ball! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2018 #873 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Also you if your keeping count the machine in the DL on the Liberty is broken a good amount of the time. Sent from my iPhone using Forums That's why I like the choice of going to the DL or CL. ;) Happened all the time on Enchantment also. At least one of the machines are usually running. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marfl Posted January 30, 2018 #874 Share Posted January 30, 2018 just got off the Freedom and surprise that most of the perks went away. You et specialty coffe only at the specialties restaurants. No priority boarding or debarkation. In othe words you really get othing except washing clothe and folding and one free picture. How is cup of coffe doing any damage to RCL revenue? Johnny Rockets all you get is buy one milkshake and get on free lol. Not much to keep me with RCL. Sad! :')I didn't see priority boarding at Ft Lauderdale. Our friends said they did see a sign. Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2018 #875 Share Posted January 30, 2018 They used to have the specialty coffee for d+ on the cards and go to Starbucks any time.This is one of the perks is going away. We ask at the last couple cruises and they said to go to the lounge open 24 hours to get the coffee . Sent from my SM-G930T using Forums mobile app Which ship was that? I have never, ever had Starbucks freebies loaded onto my card. :confused::o I would love to see coupons issued when the machines are broken though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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