bigeck Posted March 31, 2018 #376 Share Posted March 31, 2018 My reply from Michael Bayley's office..... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Mr.*Ammons, * Thank you for contacting *Michael Bayley regarding your loyalty benefits. My name is Millie Quiles, and I am the Crown & Anchor Society Member Director, and I wanted to make sure I reach out to you personally. * First of all thank you for your loyalty. Our top tier members like yourself are very important to us, and it’s always a priority that we deliver the best loyalty benefits in the industry. In the recent years, the internet benefit has become one of the most highly coveted onboard perks we offer. Therefore, I want to assure you that your internet benefit is still the same and is not being removed. * Mr.*Ammons,*thank you for your email. If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate in contacting me directly. Enjoy your weekend. * Millie A. Quiles Crown & Anchor Society Member Director* (305) 814-1834 | mquiles@rccl.com [cid:image001] Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Print it and take it with you on Brilliance Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted March 31, 2018 #377 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Yes. Because we can get price drops here in the US until final payment, they needed a way to offer lower prices for new bookings and minimize the effect of existing booking getting the lower price. I think that is why they they came up with the "instant savings" trickery.Our prices are usually dearer due to Abta. It's a holiday protection that will get you home if the company goes bust. That's why we sometimes get drink packages and other sweeteners.A few companies have gone bust in Spain leaving holidaymakers stranded. Abta got them home. I think Lowcost Holidays was the last a few years ago. Probably been orhers Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psumother Posted March 31, 2018 #378 Share Posted March 31, 2018 When you say "on top" of the bag, do you mean on the outside for the stateroom attendant or on the inside for the laundry crew? Thanks for the tip! :D I place it outside the bag for the stateroom attendant. I always thought it was our stateroom attendant who did the laundry and not a separate crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted March 31, 2018 #379 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Print it and take it with you on Brilliance Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Of course......[emoji41] Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMiz Posted March 31, 2018 #380 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I was thinking the same thing. The Grandeur may be a test before they make the final decision.As least I hope so and hope they rethink the idea. We have the Mariner Odyssey coming up in about a week. There is not way we are going to but the packages and have 28 days of poor connections. If this happens, we will have to limit our email checks to when we are in port. The upcoming Grandeur cruise April 5th really isn't a good test since the first 3 stops are all in the USA I can check my emails on my cell phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 31, 2018 #381 Share Posted March 31, 2018 ... Therefore, I want to assure you that your internet benefit is still the same and is not being removed. ... Translation: The internet benefit is still the same at this moment. The internet benefit is not being removed, though it might be changing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 31, 2018 #382 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Yes. Because we can get price drops here in the US until final payment, they needed a way to offer lower prices for new bookings and minimize the effect of existing booking getting the lower price. I think that is why they they came up with the "instant savings" trickery. We always get at least a balcony cabin but ironically if we got an inside or outside window cabin we would qualify for the obc deals. RC are currently offering get 1 and 60% off second guest and up to $500 obc in the UK and £1 deposit (deposit deal ends tonight). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 31, 2018 #383 Share Posted March 31, 2018 We always get at least a balcony cabin but ironically if we got an inside or outside window cabin we would qualify for the obc deals.RC are currently offering get 1 and 60% off second guest and up to $500 obc in the UK and £1 deposit (deposit deal ends tonight). Nice deal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted March 31, 2018 #384 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Translation: The internet benefit is still the same at this moment. The internet benefit is not being removed, though it might be changing.Bob Were you a lawyer in your past life....?? Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 31, 2018 #385 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Bob Were you a lawyer in your past life....?? I don't think so, I've just been reading corporate doublespeak from this company for a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 31, 2018 #386 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Our prices are usually dearer due to Abta. It's a holiday protection that will get you home if the company goes bust. That's why we sometimes get drink packages and other sweeteners.A few companies have gone bust in Spain leaving holidaymakers stranded. Abta got them home. I think Lowcost Holidays was the last a few years ago. Probably been orhers Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Monarch airline and holidays was pretty recent too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted March 31, 2018 #387 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I don't think so, I've just been reading corporate doublespeak from this company for a long time.You better watch.Royal might employ you with the new promotion. 'Phone Bob' Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psumother Posted March 31, 2018 #388 Share Posted March 31, 2018 My reply from Michael Bayley's office..... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Mr.*Ammons, * Thank you for contacting *Michael Bayley regarding your loyalty benefits. My name is Millie Quiles, and I am the Crown & Anchor Society Member Director, and I wanted to make sure I reach out to you personally. * First of all thank you for your loyalty. Our top tier members like yourself are very important to us, and it’s always a priority that we deliver the best loyalty benefits in the industry. In the recent years, the internet benefit has become one of the most highly coveted onboard perks we offer. Therefore, I want to assure you that your internet benefit is still the same and is not being removed. * Mr.*Ammons,*thank you for your email. If you have any questions at all, do not hesitate in contacting me directly. Enjoy your weekend. * Millie A. Quiles Crown & Anchor Society Member Director* (305) 814-1834 | mquiles@rccl.com [cid:image001] Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk I would interpret this as meaning they are not taking away the free days of internet ... they are folding it into a package. Guess time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCTCRUISER Posted March 31, 2018 #389 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I agree, but they blew us away on Adventure. We got one day (turning in at 5pm, receiving by 5pm the next day) turnaround twice.:) A steward once told us that guest laundry isn't done every day. Not sure if that's a formal schedule thing or whether staff waits until quantity warrants processing laundry. Could it be a timing thing then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard54 Posted March 31, 2018 #390 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Translation: The internet benefit is still the same at this moment. The internet benefit is not being removed, though it might be changing. I am afraid to say that you are probably correct. They are carefully working their responses. They are setting it up so that they can change it and call it an "enhancement" because it has more $ value. The problem is that it requires spending more $ for more access that many people need or want. All we want is to be able to check some email a couple times during the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted March 31, 2018 #391 Share Posted March 31, 2018 People here are constantly comparing cruise lines to airlines when all that the two really have in common is that they operate very expensive pieces of machinery. :D I posted my displeasure on the C&A site and it was removed. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Are you sure it was removed? There is a long rant from an Andrea Nicole about everything and it's been there since January 17th. She even complained about the towel monkey because she is black. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nivek82 Posted March 31, 2018 #392 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Haven’t read all Thebes pages but the corporate reply back is interesting as we just disembarked the Brilliance today and we had the same pricing as reported on the grandeur. We only were being shown a 1 time 40% off package online. Had to buy and then get the charges removed. Not a big deal and with that ship going to Spain at the end of the week not sure if that matters but what we saw is what others are reporting here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted March 31, 2018 #393 Share Posted March 31, 2018 :D Are you sure it was removed? There is a long rant from an Andrea Nicole about everything and it's been there since January 17th. She even complained about the towel monkey because she is black. :rolleyes: It was there for 15 minutes, I got one response, and then it vanished. At least I can't find it...... I guess towel monkeys are more important?? Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted March 31, 2018 #394 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Funny, I have always had to pay to get internet at home. Spending money to get internet, why that must be new to millions of people Do you pay nearly as much at home as you do at sea? Of course not! Millions of people wouldn't be that stupid. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted March 31, 2018 #395 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Haven’t read all Thebes pages but the corporate reply back is interesting as we just disembarked the Brilliance today and we had the same pricing as reported on the grandeur. We only were being shown a 1 time 40% off package online. Had to buy and then get the charges removed. Not a big deal and with that ship going to Spain at the end of the week not sure if that matters but what we saw is what others are reporting here. Brilliance is going to Amsterdam. At least I hope so...... I'm bringing my email from Millie with me in case there is an issue. Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 31, 2018 #396 Share Posted March 31, 2018 My reply from Michael Bayley's office..... ---------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Mr.*Ammons, * In the recent years, the internet benefit has become one of the most highly coveted onboard perks we offer. Therefore, I want to assure you that your internet benefit is still the same and is not being removed. * Millie A. Quiles Crown & Anchor Society Member Director* (305) 814-1834 | mquiles@rccl.com [cid:image001] Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk I wonder if they only came to the conclusion in the past 24 hrs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted March 31, 2018 #397 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I would interpret this as meaning they are not taking away the free days of internet ... they are folding it into a package. Guess time will tell. Folding it into a package that many people neither need nor want. That is a bit like taking them away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted March 31, 2018 #398 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I wonder if they only came to the conclusion in the past 24 hrs.Yep.....lol Sent from my VS995 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
green eyed lady Posted March 31, 2018 #399 Share Posted March 31, 2018 I also emailed Michael Bayley last night and received a response this morning. The email response was from Millie and was the exact same as the others have already posted. Thank you for contacting Michael Bayley regarding your loyalty benefits. My name is Millie Quiles, and I am the Crown & Anchor Society Member Director, and I wanted to make sure I reach out to you personally. First of all thank you for your loyalty. Our top tier members like yourself are very important to us, and it’s always a priority that we deliver the best loyalty benefits in the industry. In the recent years, the internet benefit has become one of the most highly coveted onboard perks we offer. Therefore, I want to assure you that your internet benefit is still the same and is not being removed. So since she said it is still the same, I am interpreting that as I will still get a free day of internet without having to buy a package. I also received a voicemail message as well from someone else at C&A and she specifically said I will still receive my free day of internet, so I am saving that vm just in case. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laney219 Posted March 31, 2018 #400 Share Posted March 31, 2018 :D Are you sure it was removed? There is a long rant from an Andrea Nicole about everything and it's been there since January 17th. She even complained about the towel monkey because she is black. :rolleyes: I have to go find this post. Just when you think you have seen it all... (most the time I can't figure them out AND I saw the demonstration one cruse!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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