champagne123 Posted December 30, 2018 #201 Share Posted December 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, steveru621 said: As a D+ we save well over $500 on each cruise. When you save that much, that's the difference between a balcony or a JS upgrade. If you reach that level you will understand it. per couple 3*2*7*$8/ drink = $336 C&A Balcony discount = $100 2 free pictures = $60 2 free wash and fold = $70 4 days internet = $90 $656 for a 7-day cruise. D+ benefits have not been reduced. I do not always book a balcony I buy the drink package..always I never purchase the dumb ass pics (we have a camera)...... I always bring enough clothes to never have to wear them a second time I never get the internet (except for our last cruise because my mom was seriously ill) Savings ....ZERO 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 30, 2018 #202 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 minute ago, steveru621 said: Not status; loyalty. Agree. Tier levels we pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFanRS23 Posted December 30, 2018 #203 Share Posted December 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, champagne123 said: I thought all people were created equal.. What is this whole "status" thing????? Just unbelievable to me that people actually think this way. Who said anything about “status”? Insecure much, or did you drink too much Hatorade today? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted December 30, 2018 #204 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 hour ago, davekathy said: Have a Peaceful New Year my fellow DS friends. 😎🥂 Fortunately we don't need to worry about our lounge. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted December 30, 2018 #205 Share Posted December 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, CubsFanRS23 said: Who said anything about “status”? Insecure much, or did you drink too much Hatorade today? Hatorade??? WTH? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted December 30, 2018 #206 Share Posted December 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, champagne123 said: I do not always book a balcony I buy the drink package..always I never purchase the dumb ass pics (we have a camera)...... I always bring enough clothes to never have to wear them a second time I never get the internet (except for our last cruise because my mom was seriously ill) Savings ....ZERO Because you aren't D+. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted December 30, 2018 #207 Share Posted December 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, champagne123 said: I thought all people were created equal.. What is this whole "status" thing????? Just unbelievable to me that people actually think this way. All animals are equal, but some animals are more equal than others —George Orwell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted December 30, 2018 #208 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Andy C said: Trust me when I tell you those cabins will sail full whether with a loyal paying customer or a first timer - rest assured they won’t be empty and they will be paid for. Maybe, but I think Royal know exactly what they are doing, exactly what they have created and the race is always on to reach the next level....you hear it everyday "I booked a JS to get to the next level". When was the last time you herd someone paying for first class to make the next airline tier, I'm sure it happens but not like at Royal....they have a lot of people chasing first Diamond...then D+ and the almighty...Pinnacle status... why? change is coming you better get there before it all changes.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 30, 2018 #209 Share Posted December 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, Cigar King said: Fortunately we don't need to worry about our lounge. All aboard...62 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 30, 2018 #210 Share Posted December 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, champagne123 said: But if you purchase the drink package, this means absolutely nothing. Even if you don't ....I think talking to D and D+ pax, is not worth it to me to hear their stories about the gazillion cruises they have been on. JMO. We met a "pinnacle" lady on one cruise and OMG....really? Just torture. Again...JMO. I actually love meeting people that have never cruised before. I find them to be the friendliest and most down to earth. We rarely drink at home and last year when we had a free drinks package on Freedom we only used it in Giovanni's and MDR. Travel and sport are my hobbies and speaking to people about these subjects is always interesting. I do agree that people who brag continuosly are best avoided. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 30, 2018 #211 Share Posted December 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, Cigar King said: Fortunately we don't need to worry about our lounge. Your always right our DS founder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted December 30, 2018 #212 Share Posted December 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, grapau27 said: We rarely drink at home and last year when we had a free drinks package on Freedom we only used it in Giovanni's and MDR. Travel and sport are my hobbies and speaking to people about these subjects is always interesting. I do agree that people who brag continuosly are best avoided. That's why we need the lounges....people that don't cruise a lot feel it's bragging, I love to hear about peoples cruises, I always learn something and never feel they are bragging. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfaaa Posted December 30, 2018 #213 Share Posted December 30, 2018 15 minutes ago, champagne123 said: I thought all people were created equal.. What is this whole "status" thing????? Just unbelievable to me that people actually think this way. You really believe that? Stop listening to the politicians. There is no such thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted December 30, 2018 #214 Share Posted December 30, 2018 10 minutes ago, steveru621 said: Because you aren't D+. I rest my case. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaylemh Posted December 30, 2018 #215 Share Posted December 30, 2018 18 minutes ago, davekathy said: Agree. Tier levels we pay for. And you also got to enjoy a lot of cruises for your money to get there. Tier is just an added bonus. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted December 30, 2018 #216 Share Posted December 30, 2018 21 minutes ago, champagne123 said: But if you purchase the drink package, this means absolutely nothing. Even if you don't ....I think talking to D and D+ pax, is not worth it to me to hear their stories about the gazillion cruises they have been on. JMO. We met a "pinnacle" lady on one cruise and OMG....really? Just torture. Again...JMO. I actually love meeting people that have never cruised before. I find them to be the friendliest and most down to earth. It's really sad you feel this way. Loyalty levels have nothing to do with personalities. As a D+ I have never, volunteered how many cruises, what cabin I'm in, and I always leave my seapass card face down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 30, 2018 #217 Share Posted December 30, 2018 5 minutes ago, robandana said: That's why we need the lounges....people that don't cruise a lot feel it's bragging, I love to hear about peoples cruises, I always learn something and never feel they are bragging. Our next Cruise will be our 50th. We are D+ on Royal. Elite on Princess. Atlantic on P&O. Loved the choice of restaurants on NCL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveru621 Posted December 30, 2018 #218 Share Posted December 30, 2018 6 minutes ago, champagne123 said: I rest my case. What are you referring to? Your obvious disgust for loyal RCI customers? Wow. Sad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 30, 2018 #219 Share Posted December 30, 2018 3 minutes ago, steveru621 said: It's really sad you feel this way. Loyalty levels have nothing to do with personalities. As a D+ I have never, volunteered how many cruises, what cabin I'm in, and I always leave my seapass card face down. We tend to keep ourselves to ourselves in the DL and like you don't volunteer cruise information unless I am specifically asked by someone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted December 30, 2018 #220 Share Posted December 30, 2018 4 minutes ago, steveru621 said: What are you referring to? Your obvious disgust for loyal RCI customers? Wow. Sad I agree RC loyalty is something to be proud of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted December 30, 2018 #221 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 minute ago, steveru621 said: What are you referring to? Your obvious disgust for loyal RCI customers? Wow. Sad Absolutely not. As I have stated many, many times...I am very social. BUT after years of cruising (all different cruise lines) I hate meeting people that feel the need to tell you their status...how many cruises....in a suite....etc...etc. I am soooo turned off by this. Talk to me as a human being. I am an RN and have taken care of people my whole life. I DO Not CARE what your status is. Period. ooO 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted December 30, 2018 #222 Share Posted December 30, 2018 11 minutes ago, grapau27 said: Our next Cruise will be our 50th. We are D+ on Royal. Elite on Princess. Atlantic on P&O. Loved the choice of restaurants on NCL. And you needed to tell everyone this...why. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted December 30, 2018 #223 Share Posted December 30, 2018 9 minutes ago, gaylemh said: And you also got to enjoy a lot of cruises for your money to get there. Tier is just an added bonus. Exactly. Some just don't get it. "It's the journey not the destination". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robandana Posted December 30, 2018 #224 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 minute ago, champagne123 said: Absolutely not. As I have stated many, many times...I am very social. BUT after years of cruising (all different cruise lines) I hate meeting people that feel the need to tell you their status...how many cruises....in a suite....etc...etc. I am soooo turned off by this. Talk to me as a human being. I am an RN and have taken care of people my whole life. I DO Not CARE what your status is. Period. ooO You just did the same thing you hate....volunteered information no one asked for....why is it import to tell everyone you are a RN and looked after people your whole life....only its not about cruising.... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champagne123 Posted December 30, 2018 #225 Share Posted December 30, 2018 1 minute ago, davekathy said: Exactly. Some just don't get it. "It's the journey not the destination". I have the journey. Just not with the same old, same old. We like to switch it around with different cruise lines. Don't care that our underwear gets washed for free. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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