compman9 Posted November 18, 2020 #1 Share Posted November 18, 2020 It will pretty much finish the loyalty programme. As Celebrity have gone all-inclusive, the updated benefits for loyalty are virtually non-existent. I know there is no sign that Royal will go all-inclusive, but if their sister company are happy to eliminate loyalty perks so easily, all the negative theories and debate on here, could become reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted November 18, 2020 #2 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Sure throw a Baby Ruth into the swimming pool. Sigh.... I am betting the one kid will eat it. jc 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted November 18, 2020 #3 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 9 minutes ago, compman9 said: It will pretty much finish the loyalty programme. As Celebrity have gone all-inclusive, the updated benefits for loyalty are virtually non-existent. I know there is no sign that Royal will go all-inclusive, but if their sister company are happy to eliminate loyalty perks so easily, all the negative theories and debate on here, could become reality. Sorry, I'm not throwing teddy out of the pram over the loss of a few lukewarm canapes in a lounge where you had to go between 5-7p only which was far too early for me. I'd prefer free drinks when ever I want them and at my leisure. Edited November 18, 2020 by little britain 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NateUpNorth Posted November 18, 2020 #4 Share Posted November 18, 2020 29 minutes ago, compman9 said: It will pretty much finish the loyalty programme. As Celebrity have gone all-inclusive, the updated benefits for loyalty are virtually non-existent. I know there is no sign that Royal will go all-inclusive, but if their sister company are happy to eliminate loyalty perks so easily, all the negative theories and debate on here, could become reality. What I suspect you will find is that Celebrity will go to the "all inclusive" mandate to generate extra revenue, however there will still be some sort of loyalty level perks out there to be had. Whether or not those perks matter to people is a different story. Is your brand loyalty worth assigned seating at shows? Or a bathrobe in your room? Or a separate check in counter? A loyalty discount that can't be applied to existing sales, which when priced are less than if you use the discount? A different colored seapass? A seat in an "exclusive lounge" even if it is serving alcohol that has been paid for, not "free"? Let's be realistic - the real issue/uproar for a LOT of loyalty addicts is the free booze, and all inclusive takes that away. LOL 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted November 18, 2020 #5 Share Posted November 18, 2020 49 minutes ago, compman9 said: It will pretty much finish the loyalty programme. As Celebrity have gone all-inclusive, the updated benefits for loyalty are virtually non-existent. I know there is no sign that Royal will go all-inclusive, but if their sister company are happy to eliminate loyalty perks so easily, all the negative theories and debate on here, could become reality. A tiny correction - Celebrity is offering All INCLUDED. There is a bit of a difference. Celebrity Captains Club Program Changes 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted November 18, 2020 #6 Share Posted November 18, 2020 (edited) 10 minutes ago, suzyluvs2cruise said: A tiny correction - Celebrity is offering All INCLUDED. There is a bit of a difference. This ^^^. Royal isn't going all inclusive or bundling all perks into the base cruise fare. Celebrity is trying to define who they are as a cruise line. They were too close to Royal before except with upscale ships. They are trying to better differentiate themselves by going all in. Royal needs to compete with NCL, Carnival and the emerging threat of MSC as they grow their American presence. Royal can't go all in and still compete at the lower levels of mass market cruising. Edited November 18, 2020 by twangster 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 18, 2020 #7 Share Posted November 18, 2020 59 minutes ago, little britain said: Sorry, I'm not throwing teddy out of the pram over the loss of a few lukewarm canapes in a lounge where you had to go between 5-7p only which was far too early for me. I'd prefer free drinks when ever I want them and at my leisure. Well......I enjoy those "lukewarm canapes" and my one drink !!!! 6 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted November 18, 2020 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Same response to this second thread.... Perks, much like the virus, will mutate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 18, 2020 #9 Share Posted November 18, 2020 We all know things will not be the same...when (or if?) cruising begins again. Especially the lounge set up...but if they are open...here is my solution. 😉 😄 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted November 18, 2020 #10 Share Posted November 18, 2020 3 minutes ago, island lady said: We all know things will not be the same...when (or if?) cruising begins again. Especially the lounge set up...but if they are open...here is my solution. 😉 😄 Seems kind of "showy" - putting all that valuable TP out there for everyone to see... 😉 "Oh look at me, I'm rich". 3 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 18, 2020 #11 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 minute ago, twangster said: Seems kind of "showy" - putting all that valuable TP out there for everyone to see... 😉 "Oh look at me, I'm rich". LOL....got it off the web..but did not notice the picture had all that stash of TP in it until after I posted it. Thought it was pretty funny...and unfortunately ...I think it's "here we go again" time! Our local grocery and Walmart is already cleaned out in our area of TP and paper towels...ahead of the "next wave". 😮 I liked this one as well: 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted November 18, 2020 #12 Share Posted November 18, 2020 1 hour ago, island lady said: LOL....got it off the web.. that lovley top or the TP ? 🤣🤣🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 18, 2020 #13 Share Posted November 18, 2020 6 minutes ago, Hogbay said: that lovley top or the TP ? 🤣🤣🤣 LOL...no that's not me. No idea who that lovely lady is...but she looks happy. 😄 Why not...she has wine in her hand. Speaking of which...time for happy hour!! 😉 🍷 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yogimax Posted November 18, 2020 #14 Share Posted November 18, 2020 2 hours ago, Ashland said: Well......I enjoy those "lukewarm canapes" and my one drink !!!! Yeah... bring on the little hot dogs, samosas and blue cheese. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 18, 2020 #15 Share Posted November 18, 2020 25 minutes ago, yogimax said: Yeah... bring on the little hot dogs, samosas and blue cheese. The deep fried shrimp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted November 18, 2020 #16 Share Posted November 18, 2020 5 hours ago, little britain said: Sorry, I'm not throwing teddy out of the pram over the loss of a few lukewarm canapes in a lounge where you had to go between 5-7p only which was far too early for me. I'd prefer free drinks when ever I want them and at my leisure. More room for us then. We’ve always enjoyed the canapés drinks and friendships made. Plus on the cruises we’ve been on the lounge has always been open for longer than two hours. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 19, 2020 #17 Share Posted November 19, 2020 3 hours ago, island lady said: LOL...no that's not me. No idea who that lovely lady is...but she looks happy. 😄 Why not...she has wine in her hand. Speaking of which...time for happy hour!! 😉 🍷 Started 15 minutes ago here. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted November 19, 2020 #18 Share Posted November 19, 2020 9 hours ago, Norwich Cruiser said: More room for us then. We’ve always enjoyed the canapés drinks and friendships made. Plus on the cruises we’ve been on the lounge has always been open for longer than two hours. On Celebrity the hours are 5-7p only ( and not held in first night or Gala night either). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norwich Cruiser Posted November 19, 2020 #19 Share Posted November 19, 2020 1 hour ago, little britain said: On Celebrity the hours are 5-7p only ( and not held in first night or Gala night either). That’s right although we prefer the RCG diamond lounge especially for the longer hours as we tend to go in late we’ve always enjoyed the ambiance of the lounges of Celebrity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 19, 2020 #20 Share Posted November 19, 2020 14 hours ago, Ocean Boy said: Started 15 minutes ago here. Oh no...I was late!! 😮😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 19, 2020 #21 Share Posted November 19, 2020 16 hours ago, Ashland said: The deep fried shrimp Cocunut shrimp with sweet chili sauce 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KirkNC Posted November 19, 2020 #22 Share Posted November 19, 2020 Just now, John&LaLa said: Cocunut shrimp with sweet chili sauce That sounds pretty good right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 19, 2020 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2020 16 hours ago, yogimax said: Yeah... bring on the little hot dogs, samosas and blue cheese. Yes..yes!! Bucky loves the "stinky cheese". 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted November 19, 2020 #24 Share Posted November 19, 2020 20 hours ago, Ashland said: Well......I enjoy those "lukewarm canapes" and my one drink !!!! We have met a lot of good friends in the DL....so we would miss it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted November 19, 2020 #25 Share Posted November 19, 2020 56 minutes ago, island lady said: Yes..yes!! Bucky loves the "stinky cheese". 😄 Good stuff. On Serenade, someone in the CL pitched a fit that others ate his stinky cheese. 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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