cruiselover10 Posted May 8, 2018 #1 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Is there any way to move up a level with RCCL. We are one day short of moving to Diamond. We just got came off the Allure giving us 79 points, you need 80 to be Diamond. We have booked our next cruise but we will not get the one day until after our cruise is complete and they will not move you up after we hit the 80 points while on board. We have also been on Celebrity but they tell us that they do not add those points to our RCCL points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLMB Posted May 8, 2018 #2 Share Posted May 8, 2018 I have read on past posts that some choose to take a 3 day cruise before the big one. Personally, I don't think it's worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 8, 2018 #3 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Is there any way to move up a level with RCCL. We are one day short of moving to Diamond. We just got came off the Allure giving us 79 points, you need 80 to be Diamond. We have booked our next cruise but we will not get the one day until after our cruise is complete and they will not move you up after we hit the 80 points while on board. We have also been on Celebrity but they tell us that they do not add those points to our RCCL points. Yes, the only way to get points is to cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted May 8, 2018 #4 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Try to find a 1 -3 day cruise to book. We did this several years ago. We had the 15 night Mariner of the Seas booked and would be 2 points short of Diamond. Knowing that 15 days for the two of us would be close to a thousand in free drinks and a $300.00 balcony discount if we were diamond it was a no brainier. Paid 800.00 total for a 5 night Radiance to Mexico cruise. The only real perk for diamond that is worthwhile is the balcony discount and the drink vouchers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted May 8, 2018 #5 Share Posted May 8, 2018 When the daughter & I do our B2B on the Allure in 2020, at the end I will be 1 point shy of D+. I will need to find something more local I guess yet for 1 point I am not going to go out of my way to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted May 8, 2018 #6 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Perhaps your scheduling will allow you to take a short 3 or 4 night cruise just prior to getting on your next cruise. Sort of like a B2B. Or, just one of you can take a short cruise ( saves airfare) and then you will both be elevated to the new level. Good luck m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OCSC Mike Posted May 8, 2018 #7 Share Posted May 8, 2018 We did the short, cheap cruise thing when we were sitting on 76 pts. Found the cheapest 4-night Bahamas cruise out of PC (an hour from us) we could and hopped on Enchantment to get to Diamond before taking another longer cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted May 8, 2018 #8 Share Posted May 8, 2018 When the daughter & I do our B2B on the Allure in 2020, at the end I will be 1 point shy of D+. I will need to find something more local I guess yet for 1 point I am not going to go out of my way to get it. I wouldn't go out of my way either. As a D+ myself the extra perks aren't worth it. And by 2020 fewer ships will have a CL, the only perk I really enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted May 8, 2018 #9 Share Posted May 8, 2018 We did the short, cheap cruise thing when we were sitting on 76 pts. Found the cheapest 4-night Bahamas cruise out of PC (an hour from us) we could and hopped on Enchantment to get to Diamond before taking another longer cruise. A good option for you but it appears the OP lives in Massachusetts. Not as easy for them to hop on a cruise. M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted May 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted May 8, 2018 Voyager, my husband & I cruised more for the destination and meeting new friends and less on the perks that went with being D. Now the daughter & I will be cruising together or I may go Solo if she can't go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CntPAcruiser Posted May 9, 2018 #11 Share Posted May 9, 2018 When the daughter & I do our B2B on the Allure in 2020, at the end I will be 1 point shy of D+. I will need to find something more local I guess yet for 1 point I am not going to go out of my way to get it. If you're not already in a junior suite, you might consider upgrading to one for at least one leg of your trip, since you will get double points. That would then presumably put you over the top for D+. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted May 9, 2018 #12 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I have compared prices from the Balcony to a JS and it is more then I want to go. i will keep checking however. right now the difference is close to $1372.16 taking off deposit ( $1918.84 vs $ 3890 total cruise price Before Deposit ) . Right now we are paying $835 PP + Taxes & Port fees. for the Allure April 19, 2020 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbjen Posted May 9, 2018 #13 Share Posted May 9, 2018 Tried to convince my in laws to take a short cruise to bump up to the next level before their next 14 nighter but they weren’t having it. As others have said, only one of you needs to level up. Maybe one of you could squeeze in a quick trip with a friend or relative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Guy Posted May 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Not to hijack this thread (much) but we are doing a B2B in April 2018 the first leg puts us at diamond plus. Will Royal be aware of this, or will I need to speak with them to get plus benefits on the second leg? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 10, 2018 #15 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Not to hijack this thread (much) but we are doing a B2B in April 2018 the first leg puts us at diamond plus. Will Royal be aware of this, or will I need to speak with them to get plus benefits on the second leg? You will need to speak to the Loyalty Ambassador onboard to get any recognition of your new level on the second cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted May 10, 2018 #16 Share Posted May 10, 2018 We would. It doesn't take much for us to book another cruise. Sounds like as good reason as any. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Guy Posted May 10, 2018 #17 Share Posted May 10, 2018 You will need to speak to the Loyalty Ambassador onboard to get any recognition of your new level on the second cruise. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted May 10, 2018 #18 Share Posted May 10, 2018 We had the same thing - needed only one day. We had a long cruise coming up, so we booked a 3 day cruise to move up to Diamond before that cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee Guy Posted May 10, 2018 #19 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I have not scheduled a cruise just to level up, but one cruise all balconies were sold, so we booked a Jr Suite. That got us extra points and will make us D+ on the second leg of a B2B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iamcruzin Posted May 10, 2018 #20 Share Posted May 10, 2018 I wouldn't go out of my way either. As a D+ myself the extra perks aren't worth it. And by 2020 fewer ships will have a CL, the only perk I really enjoy. I have to agree it's a lot of fluff and extra junk mail in your mailbox. The only real value is the balcony and suite discount which is available early at the platinum level. I would not go out of my way to pay for a cruise that I didn't want to take just to reach the next level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted May 10, 2018 #21 Share Posted May 10, 2018 When the daughter & I do our B2B on the Allure in 2020, at the end I will be 1 point shy of D+. I will need to find something more local I guess yet for 1 point I am not going to go out of my way to get it. How about adding a one-night land vacation to your cruise? If booked through Royal, those count as cruise points, as I recall... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiselvr04 Posted May 10, 2018 #22 Share Posted May 10, 2018 We did this to reach Diamond just before a Mediterranean cruise. We took a weekend on Majesty. We don’t regret it! It’s a cruise! The Med was a major cruise for us and Diamond with the free drinks in the evening was a big change in perks. We are Diamond plus now and wouldn’t do it again except to reach Pinnacle (which will never happen). YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 10, 2018 #23 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Thank you! Good luck...though there is no real guarantee. Ship's LAs seem different on each ship as to what they will do. And of course the LAs are always swamped with requests. Technically your points are not awarded to your account until around 10 days after the completion of your cruise, which may not make it for your next leg, but I hope you get lucky. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted May 10, 2018 #24 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Brillohead, how would I do that, possibly at the end of the B2B. I am booked with a TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hapster85 Posted May 10, 2018 #25 Share Posted May 10, 2018 Brillohead, how would I do that, possibly at the end of the B2B. I am booked with a TA.Here are the options for extending your vacation: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/extendcruise/home.do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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