Rare island lady Posted November 20, 2020 #51 Share Posted November 20, 2020 37 minutes ago, molly361 said: I can't tell you how me we have saved in alcohol purchases HIC!!🍹🍻 👍🍷 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted November 20, 2020 #52 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) We like all the C&A perks and use many of them. Am I the only person who doesn't think it is all about the free cheap alcohol? When I add them up - it is a huge savings for us. On most very cruise we use the ( In no particular order) - I - Free wash and fold, especially of an a B2B. - Free photo, yes, even after all our cruises, we still like a photo. - Free Internet. The reason we can cruise often is that we can stay connected to our office. - BOGO specialty dinner, we sometimes use both - Free Specialty coffee with specialty dinner - % off at salon. Husband gets a haircut, and with discount it comes out to about the same price as at home. When we sailed every 4-6 weeks, he was right on schedule. - 3 C&A level gifts - order Domain Chandon, Estancia Pinnacles Ranch Pinot Noir and Mer Soleil Chardonnay. ( all 3 worth about $175 at RCCL on board prices - 3 drinks on card, or lounge access. Prefer lounge access mainly for light breakfast and coffee - % off at gift ship ( use occasionally) - BOGO glass of wine, sometimes use to get a high end glass of wine. - Balcony discount - nice waiting area in terminals, priority lines at security and check-in, - Plus on board benefits such as behind the scenes /bridge tours, meal with officer, special cocktail party(s) , priority seating at ice rink ( don't use another venues), etc. I get ALL the above ( and maybe some I forgot) , and some benefits that I don't use on EVERY (7 night or longer) cruise. Still get lots on 3/4/5 night but lose a few. For us it is a great benefit. M Edited November 20, 2020 by cruisegirl1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonsai3s Posted November 20, 2020 #53 Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: We like all the C&A perks and use many of them. Am I the only person who doesn't think it is all about the free cheap alcohol? When I add them up - it is a huge savings for us. On most very cruise we use the ( In no particular order) - I - Free wash and fold, especially of an a B2B. - Free photo, yes, even after all our cruises, we still like a photo. - Free Internet. The reason we can cruise often is that we can stay connected to our office. - BOGO specialty dinner, we sometimes use both - Free Specialty coffee with specialty dinner - % off at salon. Husband gets a haircut, and with discount it comes out to about the same price as at home. When we sailed every 4-6 weeks, he was right on schedule. - 3 C&A level gifts - order Domain Chandon, Estancia Pinnacles Ranch Pinot Noir and Mer Soleil Chardonnay. ( all 3 worth about $175 at RCCL on board prices - 3 drinks on card, or lounge access. Prefer lounge access mainly for light breakfast and coffee - % off at gift ship ( use occasionally) - BOGO glass of wine, sometimes use to get a high end glass of wine. - Balcony discount - nice waiting area in terminals, priority lines at security and check-in, - Plus on board benefits such as behind the scenes /bridge tours, meal with officer, special cocktail party(s) , priority seating at ice rink ( don't use another venues), etc. I get ALL the above ( and maybe some I forgot) , and some benefits that I don't use on EVERY (7 night or longer) cruise. Still get lots on 3/4/5 night but lose a few. For us it is a great benefit. M Yes, we also appreciate all the perks.......add to this list, we still take the time to pick up our 3 coins in the casino (yes, we've actually won a few t-shirts). 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted November 20, 2020 #54 Share Posted November 20, 2020 3 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: We like all the C&A perks and use many of them. Am I the only person who doesn't think it is all about the free cheap alcohol? When I add them up - it is a huge savings for us. On most very cruise we use the ( In no particular order) - I - Free wash and fold, especially of an a B2B. - Free photo, yes, even after all our cruises, we still like a photo. - Free Internet. The reason we can cruise often is that we can stay connected to our office. - BOGO specialty dinner, we sometimes use both - Free Specialty coffee with specialty dinner - % off at salon. Husband gets a haircut, and with discount it comes out to about the same price as at home. When we sailed every 4-6 weeks, he was right on schedule. - 3 C&A level gifts - order Domain Chandon, Estancia Pinnacles Ranch Pinot Noir and Mer Soleil Chardonnay. ( all 3 worth about $175 at RCCL on board prices - 3 drinks on card, or lounge access. Prefer lounge access mainly for light breakfast and coffee - % off at gift ship ( use occasionally) - BOGO glass of wine, sometimes use to get a high end glass of wine. - Balcony discount - nice waiting area in terminals, priority lines at security and check-in, - Plus on board benefits such as behind the scenes /bridge tours, meal with officer, special cocktail party(s) , priority seating at ice rink ( don't use another venues), etc. I get ALL the above ( and maybe some I forgot) , and some benefits that I don't use on EVERY (7 night or longer) cruise. Still get lots on 3/4/5 night but lose a few. For us it is a great benefit. M Totally agree there! Plus I love being able to walk into the lounge for a Latte or Espresso in the morning. For some that sail solo...there is the discounted solo price as well. When you add it all up...savings into the hundreds for those that use them. And I am like you...I DO used them. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted November 20, 2020 #55 Share Posted November 20, 2020 47 minutes ago, bonsai3s said: Yes, we also appreciate all the perks.......add to this list, we still take the time to pick up our 3 coins in the casino (yes, we've actually won a few t-shirts). 😊 They stopped giving the coins a while ago. They just put a tiny credit on your card for the casino now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 20, 2020 #56 Share Posted November 20, 2020 19 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: They stopped giving the coins a while ago. They just put a tiny credit on your card for the casino now. Freedom, B2B Caribbean cruise, March 2019. We were each given the 3 slot machine coins at the cashiers window for both legs of the B2B cruise like all the past cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted November 20, 2020 #57 Share Posted November 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, davekathy said: Freedom, B2B Caribbean cruise, March 2019. We were each given the 3 slot machine coins at the cashiers window for both legs of the B2B cruise like all the past cruises. The coins were generally worthless. Most prizes were a ( must be present to win) raffle ticket for drawing (Cheap champagne and a t-shirt) at 11PM the last evening. They even stopped giving away the lowest prize of a key ring. Now you get casino credit ( I think we got $6 each) on the sea pass card to use in most any machine. MUCH BETTER, at least in my opinion. M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted November 20, 2020 #58 Share Posted November 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, davekathy said: Freedom, B2B Caribbean cruise, March 2019. We were each given the 3 slot machine coins at the cashiers window for both legs of the B2B cruise like all the past cruises. That has not been our experience for our sailings in 2019 or 2020, it has been a credit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 20, 2020 #59 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: The coins were generally worthless. Most prizes were a ( must be present to win) raffle ticket for drawing (Cheap champagne and a t-shirt) at 11PM the last evening. They even stopped giving away the lowest prize of a key ring. Now you get casino credit ( I think we got $6 each) on the sea pass card to use in most any machine. MUCH BETTER, at least in my opinion. M Like I said, not the case on our March 2019 Freedom cruises. Yeah I know. We have always use them. T shirt, key chain, etc... T shirts make great yardwork shirts. Edited November 20, 2020 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 20, 2020 #60 Share Posted November 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, reallyitsmema said: That has not been our experience for our sailings in 2019 or 2020, it has been a credit. That's why I specifically posted our latest experiences on our March 2019 B2B Freedom cruises. Possibly one of the changes the Freedom changed after she was AMPED after our March 2019 cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reallyitsmema Posted November 20, 2020 #61 Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 minute ago, davekathy said: That's why I specifically posted our latest experiences on our March 2019 B2B Freedom cruises. Possibly one of the changes the Freedom changed after she was AMPED after our March 2019 cruise. Not sure, our Freedom cruise was cancelled, so didn't get to see the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 20, 2020 #62 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) 50 minutes ago, davekathy said: Freedom, B2B Caribbean cruise, March 2019. We were each given the 3 slot machine coins at the cashiers window for both legs of the B2B cruise like all the past cruises. It stopped after that. It was gone by the time we sailed Dec 2019 Edited November 20, 2020 by Ourusualbeach 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted November 20, 2020 #63 Share Posted November 20, 2020 We kept a few of the coins, they will be worth so much one day🤪 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted November 20, 2020 #64 Share Posted November 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: We kept a few of the coins, they will be worth so much one day🤪 Hope you kept a lot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docruth Posted November 20, 2020 #65 Share Posted November 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, DaniDanielle said: We kept a few of the coins, they will be worth so much one day🤪 So will Bitcoin 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 21, 2020 #66 Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: It stopped after that. It was gone by the time we sailed Dec 2019 Thanks. That's why I mention the Month, ship and year of our last experience. I always have saved one from all our cruises when we first made diamond and d+ up to 2019. I wonder if I'll be able to use them in the dedicated slot machine(s) if we ever get back on a RC ship. 😏 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted November 21, 2020 #67 Share Posted November 21, 2020 30 minutes ago, davekathy said: Thanks. That's why I mention the Month, ship and year of our last experience. I always have saved one from all our cruises when we first made diamond and d+ up to 2019. I wonder if I'll be able to use them in the dedicated slot machine(s) if we ever get back on a RC ship. 😏 On our recent cruise in February on Allure we were given regular coins to be used in any slot machine. No more Spin to Win machine. I thought I read somewhere that this was fleet wide. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted November 21, 2020 #68 Share Posted November 21, 2020 9 hours ago, molly361 said: I can't tell you how me we have saved in alcohol purchases HIC!!🍹🍻 These ongoing trips to the wine store instead of boarding a cruise are costing me a fortune. It sucks having to buy all your own drinks. 🙂 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 21, 2020 #69 Share Posted November 21, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, suzyluvs2cruise said: On our recent cruise in February on Allure we were given regular coins to be used in any slot machine. No more Spin to Win machine. I thought I read somewhere that this was fleet wide. I'd love to report back from our March 2021 B2B cruise, but after reading the latest on CC (concerning Princess and Holland America) sounds like those cruises possibly are going to be a no go. ☹️ But we may still have a shot as both legs are only 7 days long. 🤞 Edited November 21, 2020 by davekathy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted November 21, 2020 #70 Share Posted November 21, 2020 14 minutes ago, davekathy said: I'd love to report back from our March 2021 B2B cruise, but after reading the latest on CC (concerning Princess and Holland America) sounds like those cruises possibly are going to be a no go. ☹️ But we may still have a shot as both legs are only 7 days long. 🤞 I think that March will soon be history. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 21, 2020 #71 Share Posted November 21, 2020 1 minute ago, Ocean Boy said: I think that March will soon be history. I think you're right. For what it's worth, as of right now our glasses are still full and we are wearing our rose colored glasses. After our canceled cruises from this year the news won't be as shocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 21, 2020 #72 Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, twangster said: These ongoing trips to the wine store instead of boarding a cruise are costing me a fortune. It sucks having to buy all your own drinks. 🙂 I'm making my own😉🍋🍸 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted November 21, 2020 #73 Share Posted November 21, 2020 3 hours ago, davekathy said: I think you're right. For what it's worth, as of right now our glasses are still full and we are wearing our rose colored glasses. After our canceled cruises from this year the news won't be as shocking. I actually have rose colored glasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted November 21, 2020 #74 Share Posted November 21, 2020 16 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I actually have rose colored glasses. My man...😍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted November 21, 2020 #75 Share Posted November 21, 2020 10 hours ago, davekathy said: Freedom, B2B Caribbean cruise, March 2019. We were each given the 3 slot machine coins at the cashiers window for both legs of the B2B cruise like all the past cruises. We also got the 3 coins pp on our Snowbird Migration cruise on Adventure Oct 2019. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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