RCLDIAMONDIAM Posted January 30, 2020 #851 Share Posted January 30, 2020 I don't think I'll live long enough or cruise enough to ever reach Pinnacle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted January 30, 2020 #852 Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 minute ago, RCLDIAMONDIAM said: I don't think I'll live long enough or cruise enough to ever reach Pinnacle. you need to think outside the box. Some marry into Pin status 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCLDIAMONDIAM Posted January 30, 2020 #853 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Just now, Tulsacoker said: you need to think outside the box. Some marry into Pin status most them are like 80 years old. no thanks . hehe 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted January 30, 2020 #854 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Just now, RCLDIAMONDIAM said: most them are like 80 years old. no thanks . hehe ageism ...tisk tisk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 30, 2020 #855 Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, RCLDIAMONDIAM said: most them are like 80 years old. no thanks . hehe OK, I'll seek out the others that aren't. 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted January 30, 2020 #856 Share Posted January 30, 2020 32 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Could be a myriad of reasons. One might be for more space on a long trip. One might be to save money. Obviously once you make Pin, you qualify for the 150% solo supplement. So if there is a big spread between the cost of a JS and a lesser cabin, it can work in your favor. Extra points just happen We had a cruise last year, that when priced out was cheaper for us to book a Solo Junior suite and a solo interior then for the both of us to be booked in a Junior suite. We do not use the interior cabin. We kept our gratuities in place for that cabin. We let the cabin attendant know we would not be using the cabin and to just remove any perishable gifts that might be sent to the cabin. Then, we let our junior suite attendant know that there would be two people using the room. We added gratuities accordingly At that point, we did not need the points and we booked the cabin as illustrated above simply to save money. we’ve priced it out many times, but it has only worked to our advantage to book that way one time m 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted January 30, 2020 #857 Share Posted January 30, 2020 8 minutes ago, Tulsacoker said: you need to think outside the box. Some marry into Pin status Reason for Divorce: Dumping the D+ for a Pinnacle. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted January 30, 2020 #858 Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 minute ago, Another_Critic said: Reason for Divorce: Dumping the D+ for a Pinnacle. Like a dowry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HBE4 Posted January 30, 2020 #859 Share Posted January 30, 2020 54 minutes ago, davekathy said: I only base things from my own experiences. But that's how I roll. Walk the walk, talk the talk so to speak. I do get what you are saying and I understand. The removal of D+ from the CL has no direct impact on me.....but, as the people head back to the DL or use their 3 SeaPass coupons at "public" bars, it will have an indirect impact on everyone else, even the person that is on their first cruise. Our experiences are interconnected - we are all in the same boat, er, ship, so to speak. 58 minutes ago, davekathy said: Agree. We have never cruised just to earn cruise points to get to the next tier level. If that was our approach we would have only cruise with one cruise line and we would be a lot higher in cruise points and tier level for that cruise line. But for those that do, not a thing wrong with that approach either. They have paid for that perk/benefit being loyal. Even tho I will admit we now only cruise RC and Celebrity. We started with Celebrity in 1991. Not saying we will never cruise Princess or Holland America again. Variety is the spice of life. My first cruise was in 2008. If all my vacations since then have been exclusive cruises - specifically Royal - I'd probably be D+ (at the low end) by now, sitting in a lounge, sharing a drink with you 🍻🥂 and having a healthy exchange of ideas. But others vacation interests compete for my time and money so I'm still slowly working my way up the ladder. And if I come across as being against loyalty programs, far be it from the truth. I look forward to my first Diamond, sailing whether is be at 80 or 180 points. Truthfully, since I usually buy the beverage package, I'll probably be using the lounge during the "off" hours, not so much at HH. I'll wait until I see when the drink situation (crowds) and what the selections is and then determine if the math works in favor or against the drink package. See - sometime I do wait until I personally experiencing something before commenting or making a decision. 😊😎 I'm more looking forward to a bigger balcony discount. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 30, 2020 #860 Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) 12 minutes ago, HBE4 said: by now, sitting in a lounge, sharing a drink with you 🍻🥂 and having a healthy exchange of ideas. But others vacation interests compete for my time and money so I'm still slowly working my way up the ladder Now if we are talking just cruise vacations we'd be pinnacle with RC and Zenith with Celebrity by now. 😉 If we ever did happen to meet up and share a drink I wouldn't be talking cruise points, tier levels or even acknowledge posting on cruise critic. We don't even join and attend the M&M for our cruises. I piss too many people off and don't want to be reported as MIA. 😎 🍻 Edited January 30, 2020 by davekathy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted January 30, 2020 #861 Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) 56 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Could be a myriad of reasons. One might be for more space on a long trip. One might be to save money. Obviously once you make Pin, you qualify for the 150% solo supplement. So if there is a big spread between the cost of a JS and a lesser cabin, it can work in your favor. Extra points just happen Actually 150% solo supplement is a benefit of D+ with 340 cruise points. This strategy is something for us to consider. Edited January 30, 2020 by robtulipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare vacationlover_mn Posted January 30, 2020 #862 Share Posted January 30, 2020 1 hour ago, davekathy said: eWe have never cruised just to earn cruise points to get to the next tier level. If that was our approach we would have only cruise with one cruise line and we would be a lot higher in cruise points and tier level for that cruise line. Lol- our next cruise is SO being booked to push us into Diamond (we will need 8 more nights) :). But, we love Royal, so we are cool with it 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted January 30, 2020 #863 Share Posted January 30, 2020 32 minutes ago, Tulsacoker said: you need to think outside the box. Some marry into Pin status I did into Diamond. In the scheme of things, I’m Diamond on my own now only two cruises behind (28 pts) her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 30, 2020 #864 Share Posted January 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, vacationlover_mn said: Lol- our next cruise is SO being booked to push us into Diamond (we will need 8 more nights) :). But, we love Royal, so we are cool with it 🙂 IMO, the ride is worth the wait. Enjoy when it happens. 🍻 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted January 30, 2020 #865 Share Posted January 30, 2020 Just now, Milwaukee Eight said: I did into Diamond. In the scheme of things, I’m Diamond on my own now only two cruises behind (28 pts) her. Sweet.... mine came with 0 points 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted January 30, 2020 #866 Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, John&LaLa said: Could be a myriad of reasons. One might be for more space on a long trip. One might be to save money. Obviously once you make Pin, you qualify for the 150% solo supplement. So if there is a big spread between the cost of a JS and a lesser cabin, it can work in your favor. Extra points just happen As you know the 150% single supplement kicks in well before Pinnacle. Royal's rules but, IMHO, when this is done a solo cruiser should get 1.5 points rather than double points since they're not paying double. Edited January 30, 2020 by suzyluvs2cruise 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2020 #867 Share Posted January 30, 2020 (edited) 22 hours ago, STANMELB said: Hi Pat and Bucky, By your schedule, looks like we will finally sail together again in the future. On the Allure last week we booked the Harmony for 12-05-2021. Still sailing in at least a Grand Suite as one never knows how the Oasis Class will handle SL/CK access in the future. When will the 2 of you turn Pinnacle? Will be good to see both of you again. Hi John!!! Good to hear we get to sail with you and Sandy again! We are on that week, and the week before. Doing that this year at the same time as well. Nice to be able to do the B2B from our local port again! Say Hi to Sandy for us, and enjoy your upcoming cruises! We are currently on Vision, still tied up to the pier in St. Maarten. A/C has been out for four hours in our cabin now...and pretty much the entire the suites deck. 😞 Lots of unhappy pax due to trying to get ready for formal (lobster) night. 😮 Oh well..."poop" happens...could be worse. Edited January 30, 2020 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted January 30, 2020 #868 Share Posted January 30, 2020 4 minutes ago, island lady said: Hi John!!! Good to hear we get to sail with you and Sandy again! We are on that week, and the week before. Doing that this year at the same time as well. Nice to be able to do the B2B from our local port again! Say Hi to Sandy for us, and enjoy your upcoming cruises! We are currently on Vision, still tied up to the pier in St. Maarten. A/C has been out for four hours in our cabin now...and pretty much the entire the suites deck. 😞 Lots of unhappy pax due to trying to get ready for formal (lobster) night. 😮 Oh well..."poop" happens...could be worse. You’re not going to answer their question in the last paragraph? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted January 30, 2020 #869 Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: You’re not going to answer their question in the last paragraph? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 30, 2020 #870 Share Posted January 30, 2020 21 minutes ago, robtulipe said: Actually 150% solo supplement is a benefit of D+ with 340 cruise points. This strategy is something for us to consider. Yes, I probably should have worded that as 'you are qualified' Always check it out, only takes a minute It especially works on cruises like Baltics or Alaska where JS is crazy expensive and interiors are cheap Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2020 #871 Share Posted January 30, 2020 17 hours ago, davekathy said: We have no problem giving up our seats in the CL. We prefer the DLs over the CLs. At least on the class ships we've cruised on. Me too, my DS friend...usually. But on small ship like Vision they apparently can't use the overflow (due to too many group events in SEEL). It's the tiniest DL in the fleet, super packed every night. Was able to use very uncrowded CL last week, but D+ kicked out of the CL this week and the next. Now it's really a ghost town up there from what I have been told. Oh well...just don't have a lounge to use now. 😞 Still get my Latte in the morning though. 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted January 30, 2020 #872 Share Posted January 30, 2020 16 minutes ago, suzyluvs2cruise said: As you know the 150% single supplement kicks in well before Pinnacle. Royal's rules but IMHO when this is done a solo cruiser should get 1.5 points rather than double points since they're not paying double. When you are CEO you can change it BTW, there may be a opening for a Mod here. You should apply since you do such a good job on FB.😂 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted January 30, 2020 #873 Share Posted January 30, 2020 13 minutes ago, island lady said: A/C has been out for four hours in our cabin now...and pretty much the entire the suites deck. 😞 Lots of unhappy pax due to trying to get ready for formal (lobster) night. 😮 Oh well..."poop" happens...could be worse. That would be a bummer without AC my DS friend. Like you said it could be worse. Cold with intermittent snow showers here today!! 🤬 Cheers. 🍷 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted January 30, 2020 #874 Share Posted January 30, 2020 2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: When you are CEO you can change it BTW, there may be a opening for a Mod here. You should apply since you do such a good job on FB.😂 ?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted January 30, 2020 #875 Share Posted January 30, 2020 16 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Used to be 6😉 I still miss Legend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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