Bruin Steve Posted September 8, 2022 #1 Share Posted September 8, 2022 So...with our last RCCL cruise, we finally made it to Diamond Plus... And, over the years, especially during the pandemic years, a lot has changed... And, to add to the confusion, I am pretty certain that the C&A chart on the RCCL website is not exactly complete (for example, no mention of the internet credit...oh, does that increase at D+?) https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/crown-and-anchor-society-benefit-grid.pdf All it does show as real benefits of moving from Diamond to Diamond Plus are 1) Going from 4 daily drink vouchers to 5...2) Getting "early entrance" to show venues and 3) Access to "Concierge Louge"... Of course, assuming we book an upcoming January cruise on Navigator (something we're currently considering), there is no "Concierge Lounge" (Of course we have the Diamond Club anyway)...and, sure, if they let us in to the showroom early we might find better seats--but do we really want to hurry through dinner to get to the showroom 4 minutes before a show and sit around doing nothing? So, really all getting to Diamond Plus gets us is an additional free drink a night, correct? Or are there other hidden benefits not on the chart? Anything more we get from the status whenn we get to our Symphony of the Seas cruise in April? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaniDanielle Posted September 8, 2022 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Free bag of laundry, two days of internet 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taglovestocruise Posted September 8, 2022 #3 Share Posted September 8, 2022 I think we now get the free laundry bag. We have been on Navigator twice this year, she is in great shape. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BecciBoo Posted September 8, 2022 #4 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Balcony discount Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted September 8, 2022 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2022 5 drinks a day and the 2 days of free wifi. Some think that extra drink is worth something, Now at D + you get to choose a amenity from the list ..though it might be out of stock, but this is also new at D + BOGO pay restaurant starts at D +. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted September 8, 2022 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2022 28 minutes ago, taglovestocruise said: I think we now get the free laundry bag. We have been on Navigator twice this year, she is in great shape. Agree, Daughter, Grand and SIL say Ship is still looking good. Daughter was first on it about 20yrs ago and even doing another couple Cruises in Nov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted September 8, 2022 #7 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Glad you asked and a few answered. My Mariner cruise next week will make me D+ (after the cruise, so a few people just stopped reaching for the reply button to tell me I won't officially be D+ till the end) We plan to book Wonder for next April for our first official D+ cruise. So will my reviews be titled Blue Collar Diamond Plus cruised......? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted September 8, 2022 #8 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Bruin Steve said: So...with our last RCCL cruise, we finally made it to Diamond Plus... And, over the years, especially during the pandemic years, a lot has changed... And, to add to the confusion, I am pretty certain that the C&A chart on the RCCL website is not exactly complete (for example, no mention of the internet credit...oh, does that increase at D+?) https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/crown-and-anchor-society-benefit-grid.pdf All it does show as real benefits of moving from Diamond to Diamond Plus are 1) Going from 4 daily drink vouchers to 5...2) Getting "early entrance" to show venues and 3) Access to "Concierge Louge"... Of course, assuming we book an upcoming January cruise on Navigator (something we're currently considering), there is no "Concierge Lounge" (Of course we have the Diamond Club anyway)...and, sure, if they let us in to the showroom early we might find better seats--but do we really want to hurry through dinner to get to the showroom 4 minutes before a show and sit around doing nothing? So, really all getting to Diamond Plus gets us is an additional free drink a night, correct? Or are there other hidden benefits not on the chart? Anything more we get from the status whenn we get to our Symphony of the Seas cruise in April? Thanks... The website has never listed the on board benefits such as internet, laundry, free photo, BOGO dinner. There will be a letter in your stateroom outlining your benefits. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted September 8, 2022 #9 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Bruin Steve said: So...with our last RCCL cruise, we finally made it to Diamond Plus... And, over the years, especially during the pandemic years, a lot has changed... And, to add to the confusion, I am pretty certain that the C&A chart on the RCCL website is not exactly complete (for example, no mention of the internet credit...oh, does that increase at D+?) https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/crown-and-anchor-society-benefit-grid.pdf All it does show as real benefits of moving from Diamond to Diamond Plus are 1) Going from 4 daily drink vouchers to 5...2) Getting "early entrance" to show venues and 3) Access to "Concierge Louge"... Of course, assuming we book an upcoming January cruise on Navigator (something we're currently considering), there is no "Concierge Lounge" (Of course we have the Diamond Club anyway)...and, sure, if they let us in to the showroom early we might find better seats--but do we really want to hurry through dinner to get to the showroom 4 minutes before a show and sit around doing nothing? So, really all getting to Diamond Plus gets us is an additional free drink a night, correct? Or are there other hidden benefits not on the chart? Anything more we get from the status whenn we get to our Symphony of the Seas cruise in April? Thanks... Some of the missing benefits will appear on the welcome letter from the ship’s LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted September 8, 2022 #10 Share Posted September 8, 2022 1 hour ago, DaniDanielle said: Free bag of laundry, two days of internet And that's per D+ member not per cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ReneeFLL Posted September 8, 2022 #11 Share Posted September 8, 2022 2 minutes ago, Ashland said: And that's per D+ member not per cabin. Thanks, I didn’t know that. It will definitely help next month on a TP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare twangster Posted September 8, 2022 #12 Share Posted September 8, 2022 Examples of on board offer letters in this thread: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted September 9, 2022 #13 Share Posted September 9, 2022 3 hours ago, Bruin Steve said: Access to "Concierge Louge"... Not all ships that still have the CL are allowing D+ access to the CL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Traveling Library Posted September 9, 2022 #14 Share Posted September 9, 2022 13 minutes ago, davekathy said: Not all ships that still have the CL are allowing D+ access to the CL. It seems to vary by cruise. In March on the Enchantment B2B. First cruise D+ only in Diamond Lounge. Second D+ moved to the Concierge Lounge. In June on the Jewel B2B Diamond Lounge only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted September 9, 2022 #15 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Traveling Library said: It seems to vary by cruise. In March on the Enchantment B2B. First cruise D+ only in Diamond Lounge. Second D+ moved to the Concierge Lounge. In June on the Jewel B2B Diamond Lounge only. And some ships are doing away with the CL. Only a DL and SL. March B2B cruise on the Explorer and we didn't have access to the CL. No biggie as we were happy with the DL. Better location. Edited September 9, 2022 by davekathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted September 9, 2022 #16 Share Posted September 9, 2022 Here is the Diamond Plus amenities letter we received this week on Quantum if the Seas. Diamond + do not have access to the Suite / Concierge lounge on Quantum. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted September 9, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 9, 2022 30 minutes ago, ChC said: Anyone able to confirm Diamond or Elite breakfast venue is still a thing? My last few cruises I was able to access Coastal Kitchen, so I did not pay attention. The cruises I did pre Covid had a special area in MDR upstairs reserved for Elite/Diamond during breakfast. I also seemed to remember specialty coffee is free if you have breakfast there. But since Covid I am not sure if this benefit is still there ? No Diamond dedicated breakfast area. You may stop in the D lounge to get a speciality coffee or use a drink voucher in the dining room. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted September 9, 2022 #18 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) D plus members may also select a gift( (s) to be delivered each cruise. One has to call C&A to select. Below is a sample list but many ( most) of the items are not available. ( no towel, totes, some wines. ) Number and quality of gifts increases as points increase. D plus may also select a bottle of beer as the welcome beverage Edited September 9, 2022 by cruisegirl1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgmn Posted September 9, 2022 #19 Share Posted September 9, 2022 3 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: No Diamond dedicated breakfast area. You may stop in the D lounge to get a speciality coffee or use a drink voucher in the dining room. m Haven't cruised Royal Caribbean since pre covid but the diamond lounge then had a very nice cold breakfast with pastries, cold meats, cheese, breads etc and nice coffee of course in the DL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 9, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 9, 2022 12 hours ago, davekathy said: Not all ships that still have the CL are allowing D+ access to the CL. Even we pesky Ps can get kicked out on heavier C&A upper tier cruises. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted September 9, 2022 #21 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) 12 hours ago, davekathy said: And some ships are doing away with the CL. Only a DL and SL. March B2B cruise on the Explorer and we didn't have access to the CL. No biggie as we were happy with the DL. Better location. I only used it for coffee early in the morning, just steps from our cabin. Totally agree with you, since EX was not amped, still had a CL on that ship...on deck 9, in one of the walk in closets. 😉 DL location...way..way better! Sister ship Mariner removed it and set up the SL on the VCL deck in the old card room. Eh...still the DL was better. Seemed weird to see those inside cabins in that old location. Edited September 9, 2022 by island lady 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted September 9, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 9, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, ChC said: Oh well. That is a downgrade I think. Travel with a non-Diamond friend so D-lounge is not an option! I would miss the old days for the dedicated breakfast area. No downgrade, same menu. Edited September 9, 2022 by cruisegirl1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted September 9, 2022 #23 Share Posted September 9, 2022 1 hour ago, sgmn said: Haven't cruised Royal Caribbean since pre covid but the diamond lounge then had a very nice cold breakfast with pastries, cold meats, cheese, breads etc and nice coffee of course in the DL still there. enjoy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another_Critic Posted September 9, 2022 #24 Share Posted September 9, 2022 2 hours ago, island lady said: Even we pesky Ps can get kicked out on heavier C&A upper tier cruises. 😉 206 pesky Ps on the Voyager crossing. 486 D and 608 D+. P lounge in Viking Crown. After 2 days of complaints, they set up a D lounge in the Star Lounge. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted September 9, 2022 #25 Share Posted September 9, 2022 22 minutes ago, Another_Critic said: 206 pesky Ps on the Voyager crossing. 486 D and 608 D+. P lounge in Viking Crown. After 2 days of complaints, they set up a D lounge in the Star Lounge. Royal should be prepared for these types of numbers. Most if not all the TA are C&A heavy. I know that, how come they don't. They need a contingency plan in place to handle all the C&A guests. I recall one TA when the temporary lounge had theme nights with certain drinks and snacks. (think Margaritas with nachos/tacos). We even went a few nights because it was so much fun. M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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