Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #126 Share Posted March 8, 2021 11 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I’ve suggested Allowing access by points. Let Royal determine what a doable number of people in SL/CK. They can sign up by day and highest points has access first and then work down based on occupancy Some folks think even 1 is to many 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PORT ROYAL Posted March 8, 2021 #127 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Read with interest the varied exchanges. As a lapsed P, can confirm the ratio is 50/50. Half are decent, fair minded and interesting people, the other half are self important, me me me, get everything going, ego trippers. This is my first and last post on this thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 8, 2021 #128 Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 minute ago, John&LaLa said: Some folks think even 1 is to many Most times the numbers are not bad. But the times they are, something must be done. Maybe embarkation day, limit access to Suites only. Adjust access during the week as required. I still say by points is a doable way. On those cruises. DL for Pinnacles only. M8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #129 Share Posted March 8, 2021 4 hours ago, Ourusualbeach said: Lunch for us has usually been something quick at the WJ. Even with the UDP we never used it fir lunch...too much food. Not Portside😱 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #130 Share Posted March 8, 2021 4 hours ago, RFerrington said: We pretty much only eat breakfast in CK and, as John suggests, filet night. In all of my times on an O or Q class, I have never had lunch in a CK. Frankly, on cruises we very rarely have lunch anyway. Just too much food to eat 3 meals. Huge fan of boarding day lunch. Probably the only one that is crowded. Chicken sandwich is good, hot fries, flatbreads. Burgers are hit or miss. Laura likes the salmon. Oasis does it best, Harmony is bad from day 5 on 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 8, 2021 #131 Share Posted March 8, 2021 5 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Not Portside😱 Portside is the exception. We went there a few times at about 4 and shared a meal when we had a later dinner reservation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #132 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, island lady said: Me too. We mix it up for dinner, with some of the menu choices pushing that envelope as well. And like you, we adore CK for breakfast and lunch, (when we are not wandering around in port for lunch). We do MDR a couple nights, WJ for stirfry, Izumi or Chops one night, Portside BBQ, or JR's. Depends on the ship To me, that's how it's supposed to work. Challenge is getting reservations in CK for the two great menus. Hence my desire to go back to the two menu system Edited March 8, 2021 by John&LaLa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted March 8, 2021 #133 Share Posted March 8, 2021 29 minutes ago, Kokomo91165 said: This entire thread is Pinnacle Envy. Yes - people who have spent $500,000+ on status are important. And right now, given the precarious nature of the industry, are even more important. Who else would be putting down $10,000s on deposits right now? Curious as to how you came up with these numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted March 8, 2021 #134 Share Posted March 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: I still say by points is a doable way. I'm not convinced this is practical. It's going to change every cruise and that will lead to sloppiness and it being applied unevenly. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 8, 2021 #135 Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 minute ago, Cigar King said: I'm not convinced this is practical. It's going to change every cruise and that will lead to sloppiness and it being applied unevenly. Could be. What would you suggest to decrease the crowing on some cruises? M8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cigar King Posted March 8, 2021 #136 Share Posted March 8, 2021 Just now, Milwaukee Eight said: Could be. What would you suggest to decrease the crowing on some cruises? I think the simplest solution is the best. Pinnacle status does not give you access to the suite lounge. 1 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Teeara Posted March 8, 2021 #137 Share Posted March 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Huge fan of boarding day lunch. Probably the only one that is crowded. Chicken sandwich is good, hot fries, flatbreads. Burgers are hit or miss. Laura likes the salmon. Oasis does it best, Harmony is bad from day 5 on Why boarding day lunch? This will be our first time in CK and I'm waffling over where to have lunch on boarding day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #138 Share Posted March 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Cigar King said: I think the simplest solution is the best. Pinnacle status does not give you access to the suite lounge. Maybe a board slot at RCG will open. Good luck 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted March 8, 2021 #139 Share Posted March 8, 2021 My husband is a huge fan of CK, including lunch. I find the lunch menu to be repetitive and boring. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted March 8, 2021 #140 Share Posted March 8, 2021 I think boarding day is going to be different when we finally start back up. We almost always have lunch in Chops but with boarding delayed until after Chops has already closed its lunch, that is probably not going to happen - at least for a while. I'm not sure there's going to be anywhere except perhaps the WJ to have lunch on embarkation day anymore. ...and if it's 3:00 when I board, I don't dare eat ANY lunch or I will not be able to eat any dinner. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #141 Share Posted March 8, 2021 3 minutes ago, Teeara said: Why boarding day lunch? This will be our first time in CK and I'm waffling over where to have lunch on boarding day. Even when its crowded, it's not as packed as the rest of ship. (With a couple of exceptions) Lunch is tasty, relaxing, and free beer😁 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 8, 2021 #142 Share Posted March 8, 2021 4 minutes ago, Teeara said: Why boarding day lunch? This will be our first time in CK and I'm waffling over where to have lunch on boarding day. It’s really hard to undo a “perk”. That’s why I suggest access by points. That keeps the higher Pinnacles happy, hopefully. M8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 8, 2021 #143 Share Posted March 8, 2021 1 minute ago, John&LaLa said: Lunch is tasty, relaxing, and free beer😁 You think the free beer/wine has something to do with the amount of people who access the SL/CK? 😇 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 8, 2021 #144 Share Posted March 8, 2021 14 minutes ago, Teeara said: Why boarding day lunch? This will be our first time in CK and I'm waffling over where to have lunch on boarding day. Not John but the couple of times we were able to access CK it was less of a hubbub than other dining venues on boarding day 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #145 Share Posted March 8, 2021 8 minutes ago, RFerrington said: I think boarding day is going to be different when we finally start back up. We almost always have lunch in Chops but with boarding delayed until after Chops has already closed its lunch, that is probably not going to happen - at least for a while. I'm not sure there's going to be anywhere except perhaps the WJ to have lunch on embarkation day anymore. ...and if it's 3:00 when I board, I don't dare eat ANY lunch or I will not be able to eat any dinner. Until Oasis arrived in PC, and we were Pinnacle, we never arrived before 1:00. Hated lugging our carry on around waiting for cabins to open. CK access changed that 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted March 8, 2021 #146 Share Posted March 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: You think the free beer/wine has something to do with the amount of people who access the SL/CK? 😇 I resemble that statement on the times we got to go there😇 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #147 Share Posted March 8, 2021 7 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: You think the free beer/wine has something to do with the amount of people who access the SL/CK? 😇 Maybe, but they did free beer at lunch in the original CL before the SL existed. FWIW, it's pretty empty up there in the afternoon. Starts to fill up around 4:00. We are up there playing cards many afternoons 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #148 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, molly361 said: I resemble that statement on the times we got to go there😇 But you're a Suite guest😇 So I guess free beer is enjoyed by all walks of life Edited March 8, 2021 by John&LaLa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted March 8, 2021 #149 Share Posted March 8, 2021 (edited) 20 minutes ago, Milwaukee Eight said: It’s really hard to undo a “perk”. That’s why I suggest access by points. That keeps the higher Pinnacles happy, hopefully. M8 Personally I doubt the higher Pins are the ones the bean counters want to make happy. Probably makes sense to placate new Pins and keep them excited Edited March 8, 2021 by John&LaLa 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 8, 2021 #150 Share Posted March 8, 2021 6 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: Personally I doubt the higher Pins are the ones the bean counters want to make happy. Probably makes sense to placate new Pins and keep them excited I just don’t think allowing lower points in before higher points will work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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