700+...All the Pinnacles you've met.

[Milwaukee Eight]

5 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

But none on Oasis, so you don't  have a basis to declare it's worse than Harmony.

 

Harmony was crowded on President cruise,  never, ever, said it wasn't. That was an anomaly and you were warned not to go.  

 

Noro cruise Oasis had 42 pins, not overwhelmed at all. Plenty of JS passengers ate in CK.  Will be back in 3 weeks,  hopefully no Noro

 

 

Where did I say anything about Oasis. My comment was regarding the odd thing about Harmony and no mans land between SL/CK you mentioned. It varies based on the number of Pins onboard. And how many Harmony cruises do you have?  I think the same amount as us. 

Edited January 18, 2019 by Milwaukee Eight

[John&LaLa]

2 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Where did I say anything about Oasis. My comment was regarding the odd thing about Harmony and no mans land between SL/CK you mentioned. It varies based on the number of Pins onboard. And how many Harmony cruises do you have?  I think the same amount as us. 

 

Apologies, I was mainly speaking of Oasis. 

I have two so far, many planned. 

[Milwaukee Eight]

3 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Apologies, I was mainly speaking of Oasis. 

I have two so far, many planned. 

We don’t have a single Royal Cruise booked. Kinda lost the WOW on last cruise. Maybe some on Mariner after she moves to PC. 

[rimmit]

On 1/16/2019 at 1:49 PM, Vibe said:

Keep in mind that many pinnacles accumulated many extra points a few years ago when 3 or 4 days cruises were converted to 7 points during a Crown and Anchor realignment.

 

It will take longer to reach pinnacle now if you have many 3 and 4 day cruises because they only earn 3 or 4 points.

 

 

 

Keep in mind cruising during the 80s and 90s was cost prohibitive.  So even a 3-4 night cruise was painfully expensive.  Nothing like the bargains they are now.  The really sweet spot was 1999-2009(or whatever year they converted.  Can’t remember anymore) during the ship building boom when the prices were dropping and they were still on the 1 point for cruises 1-12 nights and 2 points for 12 or more.   That was the fastest way to make diamond.   Even compared to the 00s cruising has only gotten cheaper,  especially inflation adjusted.

 

 

 

Before pretty much any cruise line outside of carnival was nearly a luxury line with impeccable service.   Now you really have to go for crystal, seaborne, regent to get the experiences of the 90s and also pay appropriately inflated prices.

[RFerrington]

On 1/17/2019 at 11:03 AM, John&LaLa said:

 

12 day Allure TA in 2020, but thanks for the advice.  We're hoping to use the next Prime cruise for the 50th birthday Bash 

Just one more thing and I will quit giving "advice".  Forgive me if you already know this.

 

Laura not only qualifies for the free annual prime cruise but she can also get a casino discount on ANY cruise she books.  It's not like the old days where it's a huge discount but it usually runs about 5% (that's for a suite...not sure if the percentage is the same on all room categories - probably not),  and it's combineable with C&A discounts (balcony discounts, etc.).

 

I'll shut up now...

[John&LaLa]

23 minutes ago, RFerrington said:

Just one more thing and I will quit giving "advice".  Forgive me if you already know this.

 

Laura not only qualifies for the free annual prime cruise but she can also get a casino discount on ANY cruise she books.  It's not like the old days where it's a huge discount but it usually runs about 5% (that's for a suite...not sure if the percentage is the same on all room categories - probably not),  and it's combineable with C&A discounts (balcony discounts, etc.).

 

I'll shut up now...

 

Thanks, I'll look into that.

[ReneeFLL]

On 1/17/2019 at 7:02 AM, bouhunter said:

We saw a couple last winter with lighted flashing Pinnacle pins.  One of the dumbest things I've seen in a while.

How cheesey. Was it at least the holidays for the flashing pins? Something tells me it wasn't and they wear them all the time. I would've had a good laugh at them.

Edited January 18, 2019 by ReneeFLL

[island lady]

On 1/17/2019 at 2:10 PM, xpcdoojk said:

 

European Troy.

 

jc

 

LOL!!  Yeah, Troy and Andy.  😄 😄 

[island lady]

20 hours ago, STANMELB said:

 

Cannot imagine you and Bucky sailing in an inside cabin instead of your usual Grand Suite when you turn Pinnacle in 12 to 18 months.

 

See you Sunday. Have the same dinner reservations as you in the Coastal Kitchen. 60 Pinnacles are cruising with us.

 

Inside cabin...me??!!  Oh no...no...no..no.  Claustrophobia to the max...and where would I put all my cat pictures?  LOL!!  😄 

 

Hmm...seems to be the common number lately.  We had 61 on the Lady O last month.  Great minds think alike, as we both seem to like that 6:30 CK time.  🙂 

Edited January 18, 2019 by island lady

[island lady]

20 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Are you Andy's mom?

 

LOL!!  It's a good thing I was not taking a sip of my wine John, you would owe me a keyboard!  😄 

[island lady]

17 hours ago, xpcdoojk said:

 

Hmm.... I don’t know Andi or his mom but them and Troy all showing up at the same time....  seems to make me think ....  I wonder are they all buddies or are they the Same person?  Hmm.. I am not a very smart man, but I think... said Forest Gump

 

jc

 

Members of the same club.  😉 

[Andy C]

The service in SL/CK was much better this time around with few pins. Many of the staff who know us well mentioned several times how much better their attentiveness and service were with such few non-suite paying pins onboard. 

[island lady]

17 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Oasis has by far the best CK lunch and breakfast of the first three Oasis ships.  I have not sailed Symphony. 

 

Harmony has that nice buffet area, but that's about it.  The SL furniture is nicer as well.

 

The odd thing about Harmony is that no man's land between CK and SL.  Is it CK or is it SL? Very confusing

 

 

I like the bar set up better on Oasis.  Much more open and comfortable, love all the natural light and the view with those floor to ceiling windows behind the bar.  Plus more seating too.  🙂  

Edited January 18, 2019 by island lady

[island lady]

16 hours ago, Retired LEO said:

 

Time to dust off my marching shoes. I'll be in that parade in a couple of weeks. 

 

I get to watch the parade/march starting Sunday.  Does free up our favorite seats at the bar when we come in at 5:30.  😉 

[island lady]

7 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

But none on Oasis, so you don't  have a basis to declare it's worse than Harmony.

 

Harmony was crowded on President cruise,  never, ever, said it wasn't. That was an anomaly and you were warned not to go.  

 

Noro cruise Oasis had 42 pins, not overwhelmed at all. Plenty of JS passengers ate in CK.  Will be back in 3 weeks,  hopefully no Noro

 

 

 

We had 61 last month, and found out 60 this next Sunday.  Did not make any difference to us at all.  Always plenty of seating in the SL, and always received our requested dinner time.  

[John&LaLa]

29 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

I get to watch the parade/march starting Sunday.  Does free up our favorite seats at the bar when we come in at 5:30.  😉 

 

That's why it's good to have Pins up there, many leave the SL early.  CK manager was begging us to eat there lady week.  We only did dinner once. Breakfast every day, lunch 4 days.

Edited January 18, 2019 by John&LaLa

[cruisegirl1]

17 hours ago, TinkBellaMom said:

I read this and I wondered if I may have been accidentally “rude”, in asking folks how many cruises they have been on.  I love to meet other cruisers and hear about the places they have been.  We often join folks from our roll call on excursions and spend time sharing stories, never thought of it as rude to ask how many cruises they have been on.  

You sound very nice and concerned  so I'm sure it was not you.  If you are comfortable, then don't change your conversation starter.  This person was making a contest out of the conversation.    I never ask folks how many cruises they have been on.    On occasion, I might ask, do you  have an opportunity to travel often?   I do like to talk travel and love to learn about new cities/countries, port stops, sights, cruise tips etc. 

 

I hope we do meet one day!  You can ask me how many cruises I've been on 

 

M

 

[island lady]

21 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

That's why it's good to have Pins up there, many leave the SL early.  CK manager was begging us to eat there lady week.  We only did dinner once. Breakfast every day, lunch 4 days.

 

Agree.  Saw many empty tables the last time we were on.  We do enjoy CK for dinner all week though.  To use up OBC, we did go to 150 CP....eh....was OK.  Still like first night steak in CK better. 

[TinkBellaMom]

5 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said:

You sound very nice and concerned  so I'm sure it was not you.  If you are comfortable, then don't change your conversation starter.  This person was making a contest out of the conversation.    I never ask folks how many cruises they have been on.    On occasion, I might ask, do you  have an opportunity to travel often?   I do like to talk travel and love to learn about new cities/countries, port stops, sights, cruise tips etc. 

 

I hope we do meet one day!  You can ask me how many cruises I've been on 

 

M

 

ThankYou!  I would very much enjoy a cruise conversation with you!  We came to cruising a bit later than most, our parents have cruised extensively and have always encouraged us to try it.  We have traveled a lot but not by cruising.  Now we are hooked.  We are leaving soon to cruise with them as part of a 90th Birthday celebration for our Dad.  Pretty excited to share in something they love so much and are still able to do.

Deb

[John&LaLa]

4 minutes ago, island lady said:

 

Agree.  Saw many empty tables the last time we were on.  We do enjoy CK for dinner all week though.  To use up OBC, we did go to 150 CP....eh....was OK.  Still like first night steak in CK better. 

 

That's the one night we went. Did Chops night two, MDR night three, WJ rest of week

[TeeRick]

On Harmony now in a CL suite.  It is very nice.  Food and service in CK has been exceptional.  The CK and SL combination area has been just fine.

[skiiergirl]

Honest questions to the "Pinnacle Bashers".....

If you are so unhappy with your suite perks being shared with the Pinnacles....why do you continue to sail RCCL?  Why not just travel on a different cruise line that has suites/perks and doesn't have Pinnacle members?  

Why bash any level of C&A member for utilizing perks that the cruise line has offered?  The C&A members didn't write the policy.  The C&A members are "taking over" areas they aren't permitted.  So why the need to bash people for using a service/venue that is as much a part of their "benefit" as it is the "suite passenger benefit"? 

Why not just find another cruiseline and move on to those sailings and those forums on CC?  

Why make yourself look so bad? 

 

Truly interested in knowing why you feel you need to continue bashing people that have done nothing wrong. 

 

(We have all met the occasional obnoxious P, DP, D, E, P, and even G member....but that is no reason to stereotype the whole "tier".)

 

 

Edited January 18, 2019 by skiiergirl

[cruisegirl1]

1 hour ago, skiiergirl said:

Honest questions to the "Pinnacle Bashers".....

If you are so unhappy with your suite perks being shared with the Pinnacles....why do you continue to sail RCCL?  Why not just travel on a different cruise line that has suites/perks and doesn't have Pinnacle members?  

Why bash any level of C&A member for utilizing perks that the cruise line has offered?  The C&A members didn't write the policy.  The C&A members are "taking over" areas they aren't permitted.  So why the need to bash people for using a service/venue that is as much a part of their "benefit" as it is the "suite passenger benefit"? 

Why not just find another cruiseline and move on to those sailings and those forums on CC?  

Why make yourself look so bad? 

 

Truly interested in knowing why you feel you need to continue bashing people that have done nothing wrong. 

 

(We have all met the occasional obnoxious P, DP, D, E, P, and even G member....but that is no reason to stereotype the whole "tier".)

 

 

Good point. 

[island lady]

17 hours ago, skiiergirl said:

Honest questions to the "Pinnacle Bashers".....

If you are so unhappy with your suite perks being shared with the Pinnacles....why do you continue to sail RCCL?  Why not just travel on a different cruise line that has suites/perks and doesn't have Pinnacle members?  

Why bash any level of C&A member for utilizing perks that the cruise line has offered?  The C&A members didn't write the policy.  The C&A members are "taking over" areas they aren't permitted.  So why the need to bash people for using a service/venue that is as much a part of their "benefit" as it is the "suite passenger benefit"? 

Why not just find another cruiseline and move on to those sailings and those forums on CC?  

Why make yourself look so bad? 

 

Truly interested in knowing why you feel you need to continue bashing people that have done nothing wrong. 

 

(We have all met the occasional obnoxious P, DP, D, E, P, and even G member....but that is no reason to stereotype the whole "tier".)

 

 

 

Very well said.  Perfect!  Happy cruising to you!  🙂 

[bonsai3s]

20 hours ago, skiiergirl said:

Honest questions to the "Pinnacle Bashers".....

If you are so unhappy with your suite perks being shared with the Pinnacles....why do you continue to sail RCCL?  Why not just travel on a different cruise line that has suites/perks and doesn't have Pinnacle members?  

Why bash any level of C&A member for utilizing perks that the cruise line has offered?  The C&A members didn't write the policy.  The C&A members are "taking over" areas they aren't permitted.  So why the need to bash people for using a service/venue that is as much a part of their "benefit" as it is the "suite passenger benefit"? 

Why not just find another cruiseline and move on to those sailings and those forums on CC?  

Why make yourself look so bad? 

 

Truly interested in knowing why you feel you need to continue bashing people that have done nothing wrong. 

 

(We have all met the occasional obnoxious P, DP, D, E, P, and even G member....but that is no reason to stereotype the whole "tier".)

 

 

Well said...thank you.