Milwaukee Eight Posted July 31, 2020 #851 Share Posted July 31, 2020 5 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: Correct. That change happened in December. I believe it started the sailing after we disembarked, so December 8th, 2019. I’m sure by the time we return to sailing it will have a new name. 😇 Maybe all the complaining about the CL will burn itself out by the time we return to cruising. And with all the L&S, D+ can’t say they didn’t know. Peace M8 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted July 31, 2020 #852 Share Posted July 31, 2020 27 minutes ago, island lady said: Oh...so YOU'RE the one that took her away. 😄 Oh well, they gave us Oasis...fair trade. 😉 Well, they stole the ship from me and sent it to San Juan. I wasn't happy. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 31, 2020 #853 Share Posted July 31, 2020 45 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I have pictures of guest in swim attire in the SL/CK. I also have seen guest in robes in the SL fetching a beer at 11. M8 Night or morning? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 31, 2020 #854 Share Posted July 31, 2020 43 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I heard D+ were not permitted in CL on Anthem when COVID19 hit? 😇 M8 Right before. It was due to excessive numbers of D+. But they gave them a coffee, so pretty good trade in my book 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 31, 2020 #855 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 18 minutes ago, Ocean Boy said: Well, they stole the ship from me and sent it to San Juan. I wasn't happy. Neither was a certain grandfather as I recall Edited July 31, 2020 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 31, 2020 #856 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Night or morning? Maybe is was a cocktail to dress by. The bathing suits were also during afternoon. I got chastised for posting the pictures last time. M8 Edited July 31, 2020 by Milwaukee Eight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMastodon Posted July 31, 2020 #857 Share Posted July 31, 2020 52 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I have pictures of guest in swim attire in the SL/CK. I also have seen guest in robes in the SL fetching a beer at 11. M8 I would fear for my families life. A P told my wife that my 1.5 year old wasn't dressed appropriately once. Rumor has it if the dress code violation is serious enough that the SL turns into a make shift court room. Top ranking P member becomes judge, and other P will sit in as jury members. D+ peasants are summoned to serve refreshments to P members during court processions. IF found guilty a plank folds down outside the SL and the rest is history. All joking aside - I would never wear swim attire in there even for breakfast let alone lunch . 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbonner Posted July 31, 2020 #858 Share Posted July 31, 2020 13 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: The robe was beginning of what would be HH. Maybe is was a cocktail to dress by. The bathing suits were also during afternoon. I got chastised for posting the pictures last time. M8 Walmartian suite guests? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 31, 2020 Author #859 Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, island lady said: Thanks! Figured as much with Freedom, just too lazy to pull up deck plans. 😉 Will check them both out in January (maybe?) I just didn't like the way the SL on Mariner was one long bowling alley like shape. Seemed more conducive to conversations the way the chairs and tables were set up in the DL. But that's just me. Thought it was interesting with having the "two pers" along the window wall in the SL facing out. Found the outside area a bit noisy with the climbing wall, etc. out there. We were on Freedom in June 2017 and the CL was there then. We met the concierge there and took the short walk to the bridge to do the bridge tour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MaritimeR&R Posted July 31, 2020 #860 Share Posted July 31, 2020 7 hours ago, John&LaLa said: That was always my understanding from all the pre cruise chatter. Maybe @Merion_Mom can weigh in I will check with her. She's younger than me and may have a different recall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 31, 2020 #861 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) Ok. I went back at looked at my pictures from Allure January 2017. The bathing suits were during what would be HH in SL/CK. It happened more than one evening. It wasn’t a guest in a robe but looked to be pajamas. It was also during HH. I still guess it was to grab a drink to dress with. I’m ok with it as long as they don’t get the seats wet. I could care less what they wear into the SL. I assume they were on Deck 17 and just grabbed a drink to take back to the cabin. I mean, it is called the Suite Lounge. M8 Edited July 31, 2020 by Milwaukee Eight 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted July 31, 2020 #862 Share Posted July 31, 2020 21 minutes ago, grapau27 said: We were on Freedom in June 2017 and the CL was there then. We met the concierge there and took the short walk to the bridge to do the bridge tour. We did a B2B on the Freedom March 2019. Walked in the CL once on the first leg to check it out. Decided the DL was where we would enjoy a couple C&A HH drinks and snacks before going to diner for both legs. Shortly after that cruise cloud nine and seven hearts was converted into the SL and the CL became (5 I believe) inside cabins. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 31, 2020 #863 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, davekathy said: We did a B2B on the Freedom March 2019. Walked in the CL once on the first leg to check it out. Decided the DL was where we would enjoy a couple C&A HH drinks and snacks before going to diner for both legs. Shortly after that cruise cloud nine and seven hearts was converted into the SL and the CL became (5 I believe) inside cabins. Freedom was amped right before Covid. Only got one sail in, and they weren't even allowed to return to SJ is my recollection Edited July 31, 2020 by John&LaLa 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 31, 2020 Author #864 Share Posted July 31, 2020 43 minutes ago, davekathy said: We did a B2B on the Freedom March 2019. Walked in the CL once on the first leg to check it out. Decided the DL was where we would enjoy a couple C&A HH drinks and snacks before going to diner for both legs. Shortly after that cruise cloud nine and seven hearts was converted into the SL and the CL became (5 I believe) inside cabins. The only time we went into that CL was before our bridge tour and we also thought the DL was much better than the dingy CL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted July 31, 2020 #865 Share Posted July 31, 2020 3 hours ago, John&LaLa said: Jesus, nothing to do with smoking. I was pointing out it's small and not much of a view. Obviously went over your head Was the first name really necessary? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 31, 2020 #866 Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, grapau27 said: We were on Freedom in June 2017 and the CL was there then. We met the concierge there and took the short walk to the bridge to do the bridge tour. Concierge escort? That's different. We have always met near the elevators on bridge deck for the tours. Had to sign in and get "the frisk". 😮 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 31, 2020 #867 Share Posted July 31, 2020 34 minutes ago, davekathy said: We did a B2B on the Freedom March 2019. Walked in the CL once on the first leg to check it out. Decided the DL was where we would enjoy a couple C&A HH drinks and snacks before going to diner for both legs. Shortly after that cruise cloud nine and seven hearts was converted into the SL and the CL became (5 I believe) inside cabins. We were on Freedom in 2017. The DL was for Pinnacles only and the area outside for D+. The Diamonds were down in the lower decks. I forget the lounge but is was nice. We were mostly in the CL and temporary D Lounge. D+ were still permitted in CL. On this cruise, some of the D+ were complaining about not having access to the DL (Pinnacle Lounge this cruise) so I guess it never ends. There were like 33 Pins on this cruise. There were several events that were Pinnacle and Suites only and some just for Pinnacles. We “heard” that many D+ were complaining that they were excluded from the DL and the Pinnacles this cruise. So I guess it’s a never ending thing. Once they convert all the CL’s to SL’s, maybe Royal should just eliminate the D+ level and keep the point awards until they reach Pinnacle. Pinnacle meaning - the highest point of achievement. M8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted July 31, 2020 #868 Share Posted July 31, 2020 3 hours ago, island lady said: Living near the port in PC, Freedom was our choice for 7 night cruises. Spent a lot of great times on that ship, looking forward to seeing her again. Missed her when she left us. Love that class of ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted July 31, 2020 #869 Share Posted July 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I heard D+ were not permitted in CL on Anthem when COVID19 hit? 😇 You are correct. Even a few weeks before that. That's one of the reasons loss of the CL hit us so hard. it was especially difficult because we've been on Anthem a number of times and the CL was never crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 31, 2020 #870 Share Posted July 31, 2020 (edited) 59 minutes ago, davekathy said: We did a B2B on the Freedom March 2019. Walked in the CL once on the first leg to check it out. Decided the DL was where we would enjoy a couple C&A HH drinks and snacks before going to diner for both legs. Shortly after that cruise cloud nine and seven hearts was converted into the SL and the CL became (5 I believe) inside cabins. It's a weird configuration with those inside cabins where the CL was on Mariner. Little mini hallway brings you into the four inside cabins. If the cruise still goes, and we are allowed into PR...will check it out on Freedom in January. But that's a big "if". 😮 Spent some great times in the CL on Freedom after dinner, but indeed loved the DL better with more room and big floor to ceiling windows. 🙂 Still though ...I most fondly remember the "Diamond Event" on Freedom when they held it in the Pharaoh's Lounge. Edited July 31, 2020 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 31, 2020 #871 Share Posted July 31, 2020 3 minutes ago, yogimax said: You are correct. Even a few weeks before that. That's one of the reasons loss of the CL hit us so hard. it was especially difficult because we've been on Anthem a number of times and the CL was never crowded. See my comment above. My recommendation is once all the CL’s become SL’s, delete the D+ level altogether. Keep the points and perks that go with it. You may keep your D+ pin. From Diamond to Pinnacle. I think this would work. M8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 31, 2020 #872 Share Posted July 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Kbonner said: Walmartian suite guests? Not sure what you mean? Care to explain? M8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted July 31, 2020 Author #873 Share Posted July 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, island lady said: Concierge escort? That's different. We have always met near the elevators on bridge deck for the tours. Had to sign in and get "the frisk". 😮 There was only about 10 of us. Security checked us over then we went through a door with the concierge and into the bridge area. The tour only lasted around 20 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 31, 2020 #874 Share Posted July 31, 2020 Just now, grapau27 said: There was only about 10 of us. Security checked us over then we went through a door with the concierge and into the bridge area. The tour only lasted around 20 minutes. That's about the size we usually have...maybe up to 15. They do a nice job of the tour. 🙂 Oasis class bridge is the real eye opener! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted July 31, 2020 #875 Share Posted July 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, island lady said: It's a weird configuration with those inside cabins where the CL was on Mariner. Little mini hallway brings you into the four inside cabins. If the cruise still goes, and we are allowed into PR...will check it out on Freedom in January. But that's a big "if". 😮 Spent some great times in the CL on Freedom after dinner, but indeed loved the DL better with more room and big floor to ceiling windows. 🙂 Still though ...I most fondly remember the "Diamond Event" on Freedom when they held it in the Pharaoh's Lounge. The old CL on Freedom was very nice if staying in a Suite as it was just around the corner. It was easy for me to jump out and get the boss her coffee in the morning. M8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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