Ken Greco Posted November 24, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 24, 2018 Can a Diamond member bring a non member to a free cocktail party? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 24, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 24, 2018 If you mean bringing a non-Diamond (or above) member to the Diamond Lounge for free drinks, the answer is no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 24, 2018 #3 Share Posted November 24, 2018 If your talking about the nightly happy hour then no if your talking about the top tier party then showing one seapass card for 2 people might get you both in however the answer is they are not allowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coordinator23 Posted November 24, 2018 #4 Share Posted November 24, 2018 The lounges are very crowded. Sometimes there is not enough room for the diamond members themselves, so no, you cannot bring in a guest. You do, however, have three drinks loaded on your sea pass. You can pick another venue to enjoy a free drink or three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted November 24, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) 6 hours ago, Ken Greco said: Can a Diamond member bring a non member to a free cocktail party? Sure - just open the door with your card...DONE!👍 Edited November 24, 2018 by Thorben-Hendrik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted November 24, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 24, 2018 2 hours ago, Thorben-Hendrik said: Sure - just open the door with your card...DONE!👍 Just got off the Symphony and they checked everyones sea pass card every night from 4:30 to 8 for 12 nights. No problem during the day but they are really checking everyone at night, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted November 24, 2018 #7 Share Posted November 24, 2018 24 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said: Just got off the Symphony and they checked everyones sea pass card every night from 4:30 to 8 for 12 nights. No problem during the day but they are really checking everyone at night, Wish all the ships were this strict. On Freedom earlier this year there were clearly people sneaking in the DL the first few nights and it was nearly impossible to find a seat. Enough people complained to the Concierge that started checking Seapass cards at the door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vistapat Posted November 25, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 25, 2018 2 hours ago, taglovestocruise said: Just got off the Symphony and they checked everyones sea pass card every night from 4:30 to 8 for 12 nights. No problem during the day but they are really checking everyone at night, Had the same experience on Liberty last week. They only checked one night that we saw, but they were definitely checking every single card. Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mcatmcat Posted November 25, 2018 #9 Share Posted November 25, 2018 5 hours ago, voyager70 said: Wish all the ships were this strict. Concierge that started checking Seapass cards at the door. so they only do this at the door right? and to answer the original post " Can a Diamond member bring a non member to a free cocktail party?" no you cant, but some friends do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare JamesEM Posted November 25, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I was on the Allure this past Nov and everyone's card was checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted November 25, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Must be a new thing because they are checlking all cards on Serenade at the door this week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorben-Hendrik Posted November 25, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 25, 2018 They never checked the cards on our cruises.....so it seems checking is very unusual!🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wine-O Posted November 25, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 25, 2018 On Rhapsody they did not check coming into the Diamond Lounge, but the Loyalty Concierge walked around with her clipboard & list of all the Diamonds and above and asked for our names to check us off the list. Once you were a familiar face to her, you were never bothered except to say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 25, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 25, 2018 It's common for us to see cards checked on the first night, but not so much on subsequent nights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiGal117 Posted November 25, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 25, 2018 I wonder if it varies depending on how many Diamonds and higher are on board. As an example the Symphony 12 night I believe was the transatlantic and I read here that there were hundred/thousands onboard- so you could see why they would be checking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted November 25, 2018 #16 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Our experience in the CL, is the concierge asks for your cabin number the first time they talk to you or see you in there. In DL, usually at least the first night (or first time concierge sees you) they ask to see your card. The idea you can bring in someone who isn't D just doesn't work with the number of people who should be in there legitimately. Just think if every person brought one "friend". Heck, or even half did. There'd be no room for those that should be in there. I hate when I go in and can't find a seat and I'd really be unhappy to know it's because some are bringing in people who haven't made D yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted November 25, 2018 #17 Share Posted November 25, 2018 2 hours ago, FLACRUISER99 said: Must be a new thing because they are checlking all cards on Serenade at the door this week. Unrelated question to you. How was your debarkation in Ft Lauderdale time wise? We are cruising on Serenade in Jan and couldn't book anything except a 10:30 flight. We could drive home to Clearwater, but sure don't want to. Can't really do walk off either with elderly parent Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 25, 2018 #18 Share Posted November 25, 2018 1 hour ago, Host Clarea said: It's common for us to see cards checked on the first night, but not so much on subsequent nights. Mariner repo had staff stationed on elevators of VCL the entire cruise. President Cruise had staff at all the venues on Deck 4. Not uncommon to see staff at Blaze on Oasis when they use it as overflow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingMacs Posted November 25, 2018 #19 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Related question if ok to ask: We are about to become Diamond level and I've seen mixed answers on the benefits, particularly the drinks. Which is correct: (1) Each Diamond member (DW and I) get three free drinks per day loaded on their individual cards to be used anytime during the day AND (2) each Diamond member can go to the Diamond Lounge for free drinks during the "Happy Hour as well. OR (A) Each Diamond Member gets three drinks loaded on their individual cards but they must be "purchased" in the Diamond Lounge during the "Happy Hour"? Thanks for any help you can give us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted November 25, 2018 #20 Share Posted November 25, 2018 1 minute ago, CruisingMacs said: Related question if ok to ask: We are about to become Diamond level and I've seen mixed answers on the benefits, particularly the drinks. Which is correct: (1) Each Diamond member (DW and I) get three free drinks per day loaded on their individual cards to be used anytime during the day AND (2) each Diamond member can go to the Diamond Lounge for free drinks during the "Happy Hour as well. OR (A) Each Diamond Member gets three drinks loaded on their individual cards but they must be "purchased" in the Diamond Lounge during the "Happy Hour"? Thanks for any help you can give us! Unlimited drinks in the lounge during the happy hour. Three drink vouchers each evening to be used at any bar, but only during the same period as the happy hour in the lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackshirt Posted November 25, 2018 #21 Share Posted November 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, CruisingMacs said: Related question if ok to ask: We are about to become Diamond level and I've seen mixed answers on the benefits, particularly the drinks. Which is correct: (1) Each Diamond member (DW and I) get three free drinks per day loaded on their individual cards to be used anytime during the day AND (2) each Diamond member can go to the Diamond Lounge for free drinks during the "Happy Hour as well. OR (A) Each Diamond Member gets three drinks loaded on their individual cards but they must be "purchased" in the Diamond Lounge during the "Happy Hour"? Thanks for any help you can give us! Each Diamond member gets 3 free drinks per day but they are only usable during the nightly Diamond Lounge hours, not all day. They can be used at almost any bar and are in addition to the unlimited drinks available in the Diamond Lounge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 25, 2018 #22 Share Posted November 25, 2018 49 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Not uncommon to see staff at Blaze on Oasis when they use it as overflow There is no key card access to closed door on Blaze during D overflow cocktail hour. From what I noticed, they would have no choice but to stand "gate guard" at the door or check when they came in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingMacs Posted November 25, 2018 #23 Share Posted November 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Unlimited drinks in the lounge during the happy hour. Three drink vouchers each evening to be used at any bar, but only during the same period as the happy hour in the lounge. THANK YOU! This helps a lot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingMacs Posted November 25, 2018 #24 Share Posted November 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, blackshirt said: Each Diamond member gets 3 free drinks per day but they are only usable during the nightly Diamond Lounge hours, not all day. They can be used at almost any bar and are in addition to the unlimited drinks available in the Diamond Lounge. THANK YOU! This is really helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted November 25, 2018 #25 Share Posted November 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, CruisingMacs said: Related question if ok to ask: We are about to become Diamond level and I've seen mixed answers on the benefits, particularly the drinks. Which is correct: (1) Each Diamond member (DW and I) get three free drinks per day loaded on their individual cards to be used anytime during the day AND (2) each Diamond member can go to the Diamond Lounge for free drinks during the "Happy Hour as well. OR (A) Each Diamond Member gets three drinks loaded on their individual cards but they must be "purchased" in the Diamond Lounge during the "Happy Hour"? Thanks for any help you can give us! Actually none of that is true, and I would love to know where you "saw" these answers. Or perhaps there was just a misunderstanding about what you read. This is the Diamond benefit: Each evening, (except on Majesty & Empress), the Diamond Lounge hosts "happy hours" of 3 1/2 hours, either 4:30 to 8 or 5 to 8:30, to coincide with the traditional, fixed dining times. During that period of time, anyone who has D, D+ or PC status in C&A may be in the Diamond Lounge and drink as many drinks as s/he wishes. Also during that period of time, there are three vouchers loaded on the Diamond member's SeaPass card that are honored at (almost) any bar on the ship, for the same drinks that are available in the DL. The drinks in the Lounge are unlimited. The drinks at outside bars are limited to three per evening event. (Empress & Majesty still have the vouchers, but no dedicated Lounge. Majesty uses the Viking Crown Lounge for the evening happy hours; Empress does not) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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