CHANGES TO CROWN AND ANCHOR BENEFITS

[Ocean Boy]

9 hours ago, gadaboutgal said:

On the Adventure, the Suite Lounge is reserved specifically for Suite guests only.  No Pins permitted unless staying in a suite.  Royal has effectively closed the Suite Lounge to non-suite Pinnacles!

@M8VER3.... there you go!

[SherriZ366]

2 minutes ago, Colorado Babe said:

Very unlikely as not impacted by COVID!

If you're saying we still get our wine, water and officer lunch, that would be great.  

[John&LaLa]

13 minutes ago, Colorado Babe said:

We’re fine with that. Personally, we’re not fans of starbucks!

 

10 minutes ago, Auntiemomo said:

Me too.

 

I like the Starbucks option onboard

[Colorado Babe]

Just now, John&LaLa said:

 

 

I like the Starbucks option onboard

It;s a great option for those who like starbucks coffee. We personally can’t stand it. 

[Colorado Babe]

3 minutes ago, SherriZ366 said:

If you're saying we still get our wine, water and officer lunch, that would be great.  

Agreed! 

[John&LaLa]

5 minutes ago, Colorado Babe said:

Very unlikely as not impacted by COVID!

 

Well, at one point Royal felt the in room delivery was a potential Covid issue. Then it went poof, so who knows their direction

[John&LaLa]

4 minutes ago, SherriZ366 said:

If you're saying we still get our wine, water and officer lunch, that would be great.  

 

I guess we find out Saturday 

[SherriZ366]

Just now, John&LaLa said:

 

I guess we find out Saturday 

Please keep us in the loop -- are you on Adventure out of Nassau?  

[Colorado Babe]

2 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Well, at one point Royal felt the in room delivery was a potential Covid issue. Then it went poof, so who knows their direction

Tbh i did not keep up all year. Was to busy traveling  and kind of just focused on Living our lives to the fullest! It worked, were still alive. 

[John&LaLa]

12 minutes ago, SherriZ366 said:

Please keep us in the loop -- are you on Adventure out of Nassau?  

 

No, just anticipation of Live from Adventure threads.  We don't sail until October. 

 

Unless we get an invite 😉🤣🤣

[John&LaLa]

10 hours ago, M8VER3 said:

It will only be disappointing to those that can consume 4/5/6 drinks in the old HH. Seems like a lot of drinks in a short period of time?

 

I've been known to pound back 3 or 4 NA Cape Codders in 45 minutes. 

 

They just keep showing up. But this is in SL, not DL.

[Jragland]

38 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

No, just anticipation of Live from Adventure threads.  We don't sail until October. 

 

Unless we get an invite 😉🤣🤣

Hey John, are you sailing Allure on 17 October?  

[John&LaLa]

1 minute ago, Jragland said:

Hey John, are you sailing Allure on 17 October?  

 

No, October 3rd

 

We might be on Harmony TA end of October. 

[Jragland]

4 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

No, October 3rd

 

We might be on Harmony TA end of October. 

Oh ok. We are two weeks after so we’ll be looking for your Live postings!  

[John&LaLa]

3 minutes ago, Jragland said:

Oh ok. We are two weeks after so we’ll be looking for your Live postings!  

 

Epic, no doubt. We'll warm her up for you

[Cigar King]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

That was being phased out pre covid.

This was true on our March 2020 Brilliance cruise too.  Although that last leg the ship was maybe half full, and nobody cared.

 

[Cigar King]

1 hour ago, Colorado Babe said:

Crossing my fingers they keep the coffee machines in the lounges! 

I liked them as well, although they did tend to break quite often.

[xpcdoojk]

3 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I'm going to disagree. POS terminals are easy to install and the hassle will just send folks elsewhere. Only hardcore LMP's will remain

I still think they like to seduce us.... paying for drinks will drive people to other venues, absolutely, even if there is no monetary transaction, the charm of the DL is they are giving you something.  Those people outside the door pay for their drinks you are our guest and we give you drinks.  

 

I think the seduction will continue, regardless of the cost of the infrastructure.... JMO... who knows the reality.

 

jc

[xpcdoojk]

3 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

When is your next sail?

 

Maybe things will be back to normal then.

 

But don't hold your breath

I have invited you... december 11 Allure

[lovescats5]

Yea, we can hit the suite lounge and get funny looks from the pins because we have a granddaughter with us.  Many seem to think only adults should be allowed in the suite lounge.  The best part is if you are in a suite you can use the lounge.

[John&LaLa]

17 minutes ago, xpcdoojk said:

I have invited you... december 11 Allure

 

That's right. We're enjoying CATS the week prior.

[John&LaLa]

9 minutes ago, lovescats5 said:

Yea, we can hit the suite lounge and get funny looks from the pins because we have a granddaughter with us.  Many seem to think only adults should be allowed in the suite lounge.  The best part is if you are in a suite you can use the lounge.

 

I love giving funny looks to the kids, not the caregivers

[smokeybandit]

23 minutes ago, lovescats5 said:

Yea, we can hit the suite lounge and get funny looks from the pins because we have a granddaughter with us.  Many seem to think only adults should be allowed in the suite lounge.  The best part is if you are in a suite you can use the lounge.

We've gotten a couple funny looks but actually more grandparently smiles and my son gets compliments for his good behavior (if only they knew!")

Edited June 8, 2021 by smokeybandit

[cruisegirl1]

5 hours ago, keyboardjunkie said:

R

 

My questions are:

 

1. Will a mandatory tip be included when a drink is bought with a credit?  Usually in the lounges most people tip the server when they receive their complimentary drink. Will that be the same and, if not, will the tip be covered by the guest or Royal?  I, personally, would like to know that the crew serving 'complimentary' drinks are receiving remuneration.

 

 

I guess only the future will provide an answer.

Mandatory tip?

 

I can't answer for others, but I always tip the server for the free drink regardless if I am in the SL/CL/DL or at a ship bar or other venue. I expect that I will continue to do so  using my daily vouchers.   I don't see any difference. 

 

M

[cruisegirl1]

4 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Im fairly sure serving the food and taking vouchers will reduce the appeal and keep crowds to a manageable level

Ya think? Many said they went there for the  friendship - not the  free drinks and snacks!  We'll soon see who was telling the truth.

M