cruisegirl1 Posted December 23, 2022 #126 Share Posted December 23, 2022 4 minutes ago, orville99 said: If either of you had actually read the last line of my post before you pounced, you would have seen that is exactly what I said. BTW, there are numerous threads from earlier this year that reported that perk on non-CK ships. I did read your post. You said it was missing from your December cruise and you wrote that it was "a perk that seems to have disappeared" since you had it in October but not in December. You were not sure why the perk was not on Jewel. So, a few fellow CC's let you know it is not offered on all ships. I don't know of any NON CK ship that offers the perk. Can you elaborate? I've sailed quite a few since the return to sailing and never expected, nor received the benefit as it is clearly for specific classes of ships. I don't recall reading that other ships had offered the perks but anything is possible. M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCTCRUISER Posted December 23, 2022 #127 Share Posted December 23, 2022 4 hours ago, little britain said: You used to get little bottles of wine at Diamond but that was quietly dropped a few years back. Now it’s beer or soda. If you don’t pick anything then you just get random amounts of water left. At times…very RANDOM. On one cruise this year, we entered our stateroom to find 6 cans of water which we typically get. Then, at the base of the dresser, on the side, we found a case of 24. Go figure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 23, 2022 #128 Share Posted December 23, 2022 3 hours ago, orville99 said: One post restart perk that seems to have disappeared from the onboard Pin perks is the $25/pp restaurant voucher. We had those on our October cruises but they were missing on our December cruise. We were on Jewel in December, so that may be why they disappeared. I thought we got those due to being kicked out of CK on ships that have them? I kept forgetting to use them...but did snag two of them to use. Did not realize we got those on the smaller ships? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 23, 2022 #129 Share Posted December 23, 2022 18 minutes ago, island lady said: Did not realize we got those on the smaller ships? Have no personal experience on the smaller ships in 2022, and didn’t even look at the letter in our stateroom on our July B3B since we didn’t like either of the two specialty restaurants, but there were quite a few reports earlier this year that Pins were receiving that perk even on smaller ships. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted December 23, 2022 #130 Share Posted December 23, 2022 25 minutes ago, island lady said: I thought we got those due to being kicked out of CK on ships that have them? I kept forgetting to use them...but did snag two of them to use. Did not realize we got those on the smaller ships? Not offered as a benefit on ships that don't have a CK. M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 23, 2022 #131 Share Posted December 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, orville99 said: Have no personal experience on the smaller ships in 2022, and didn’t even look at the letter in our stateroom on our July B3B since we didn’t like either of the two specialty restaurants, but there were quite a few reports earlier this year that Pins were receiving that perk even on smaller ships. Huh...drats. I should have checked it out on Serenade we just disembarked from. Like you, seems I have not been on the smaller ships lately, though I have quite a few coming up in the next few months. One thing we do take advantage of on the smaller ships...Chops for breakfast...yum! 😋 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 23, 2022 #132 Share Posted December 23, 2022 6 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: Not offered as a benefit on ships that don't have a CK. M Thanks...and is what I assumed also. Have spent too much time dwelling on the large ladies the last couple of years. It was good to downsize to a smaller ship this month. Refreshing change of pace. ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted December 23, 2022 #133 Share Posted December 23, 2022 36 minutes ago, island lady said: Huh...drats. I should have checked it out on Serenade we just disembarked from. Like you, seems I have not been on the smaller ships lately, though I have quite a few coming up in the next few months. One thing we do take advantage of on the smaller ships...Chops for breakfast...yum! 😋 What is so yummy about Chop's for breakfast. On recent Oasis sail, I was looking forward to lunch with Officers, but was quite disappointed this time around. Ordered the NY strip and it was so chewy, that I barely ate it. However, did enjoyed the dessert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 23, 2022 #134 Share Posted December 23, 2022 9 minutes ago, nelblu said: What is so yummy about Chop's for breakfast. On Jewel last week they were making eggs Benedict every morning in the WJ, and had three different planks of smoked salmon (regular, Beet, and Squid ink), so we only had breakfast twice. It is really nice to have breakfast there on departure morning, and on mornings when there is an early morning port stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 23, 2022 #135 Share Posted December 23, 2022 50 minutes ago, island lady said: Thanks...and is what I assumed also. Have spent too much time dwelling on the large ladies the last couple of years. It was good to downsize to a smaller ship this month. Refreshing change of pace. ☺️ When. We do smaller ships with no CK, we usually book full suites, so we order in suite quite a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starry Eyes Posted December 23, 2022 #136 Share Posted December 23, 2022 59 minutes ago, nelblu said: On recent Oasis sail, I was looking forward to lunch with Officers, but was quite disappointed this time around. Ordered the NY strip and it was so chewy, that I barely ate it. However, did enjoyed the dessert. We have been impressed with quality of food at our Cheers with Officer lunches on recent cruises on both Jewel and Wonder. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 23, 2022 #137 Share Posted December 23, 2022 2 hours ago, nelblu said: What is so yummy about Chop's for breakfast. On recent Oasis sail, I was looking forward to lunch with Officers, but was quite disappointed this time around. Ordered the NY strip and it was so chewy, that I barely ate it. However, did enjoyed the dessert. Have you tried Chops for breakfast? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted December 23, 2022 #138 Share Posted December 23, 2022 2 hours ago, orville99 said: When. We do smaller ships with no CK, we usually book full suites, so we order in suite quite a lot. Ahh...take out! 😄 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 24, 2022 #139 Share Posted December 24, 2022 12 hours ago, not-enough-cruising said: Things are revamped all the time, that doesn't mean it isn't working; i means that they need to keep things fresh for "the regulars" I can't think of a single loyalty program that I am a part of that garners 100% blind loyalty from me, I do not believe that is a legitimate purpose of a loyalty program. For me the program is a little reward for me when I return, but won't keep me from cruising another line, or flying another airline, or staying at a different hotel brand on occasion. Don't feel you are being "destroyed"; that's a terrible feeling to experience anytime let alone during the holidays. Nothing more here than a spirited discussion amongst mostly complete strangers. Cruise, live life to the fullest, enjoy your time wherever it may be, and never hold back on your opinion. Merry Christmas In other travel fields, air and hotel for instance, loyalty is blind with business travelers. Probably because they aren't footing bill and it's most lucrative to stick eith one family of points. Now those two often have multiple brands that work together. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 24, 2022 #140 Share Posted December 24, 2022 11 hours ago, dada2199cc said: If Royal had a “Pinnacle” phone number like AA’s Executive Platinum desk, it would endear me to RCCL even more. Cruiseline front line agents and even TAs are among the worst in travel. Honestly don't need a Pinnacle number. My super duper TA has all the contacts I could ever want, and I don't deal with it. Heck, he even called me up the other day with a credit I didn't even know I had. Now, he can't fix my wine gifts, but I'll just have the LA do that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 24, 2022 #141 Share Posted December 24, 2022 10 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: I hit an additional Pinnacle milestone so naturally it is number for a block. I asked the LA about it. She said it was coming that night. It was never delivered. We were B2B and asked her again the second week and finally got it the last evening. I know they tried to eliminate the block program and wonder of that will be revamped too. 70 points happens quickly for many, especially with double points. M I qualify for 7 blox on world cruise🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 24, 2022 #142 Share Posted December 24, 2022 9 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: I did read your post. You said it was missing from your December cruise and you wrote that it was "a perk that seems to have disappeared" since you had it in October but not in December. You were not sure why the perk was not on Jewel. So, a few fellow CC's let you know it is not offered on all ships. I don't know of any NON CK ship that offers the perk. Can you elaborate? I've sailed quite a few since the return to sailing and never expected, nor received the benefit as it is clearly for specific classes of ships. I don't recall reading that other ships had offered the perks but anything is possible. M Rumor had it Indy was doing it for a while. Manager of Playmaker's said they were doing it prior to June, but were told to stop. But it was something they decided independently not an official perk 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted December 24, 2022 #143 Share Posted December 24, 2022 7 hours ago, orville99 said: Have no personal experience on the smaller ships in 2022, and didn’t even look at the letter in our stateroom on our July B3B since we didn’t like either of the two specialty restaurants, but there were quite a few reports earlier this year that Pins were receiving that perk even on smaller ships. Possibly, but it wasn't official, and never a Pin perk. So we never lost something we never had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted December 24, 2022 #144 Share Posted December 24, 2022 11 minutes ago, John&LaLa said: I qualify for 7 blox on world cruise🤣 Serenade, Serenade, Serenade, Serenade....😃 You will be able to build that glass block wall. ☺️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamon Posted December 24, 2022 #145 Share Posted December 24, 2022 We were on Serenade two weeks ago and lunch with officer also had strip steak that was a let down from filet mignon which was almost always on the menu. Seems like this is a cutback that has been taken away to save money....hope it comes back soon..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare steamboats Posted December 24, 2022 #146 Share Posted December 24, 2022 15 hours ago, Merion_Mom said: Carmen, our calls now go to Guatemala. 🙂 At least you have someone you can call! steamboats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted December 24, 2022 #147 Share Posted December 24, 2022 12 hours ago, island lady said: Have you tried Chops for breakfast? Is this by special invite as I'm only D+. On Oasis I don't recall Chop's being open for breakfast. I miss the WJ breakfast set up on Quantum and Anthem. They have at a minimum 2 egg stations for preparation of omelets and other egg dishes. Also, waffles that I occasionally ask them to prepare a fresh one in front of me. The egg stations become pasta stations for lunch. On Oasis, the only place that one can get an omelet or freshly made egg dishes is in the MDR. JR used to, but a poster mentioned that is no longer the case. PS. I do miss the buffet layout in the MDR for breakfast and lunch on the Q and O classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted December 24, 2022 #148 Share Posted December 24, 2022 13 hours ago, island lady said: Have you tried Chops for breakfast? Not yet! On Brilliance Chops was for suites; Pins got a separate floor in the MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 24, 2022 #149 Share Posted December 24, 2022 (edited) 43 minutes ago, nelblu said: Is this by special invite as I'm only D+. On Oasis I don't recall Chop's being open for breakfast. It is a full suite benefit on non CK ships, and a Pin perk on all the ships we have sailed on since becoming Pins. Edited December 24, 2022 by orville99 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted December 24, 2022 #150 Share Posted December 24, 2022 3 minutes ago, little britain said: Not yet! On Brilliance Chops was for suites; Pins got a separate floor in the MDR. Interesting. It was in Chops on Jewel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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