cruisegirl1 Posted May 14 #51 Share Posted May 14 (edited) 4 hours ago, little britain said: The OA TA crossing was handled very badly by the C&A team in board. We are NPE ( not pinnacle enough) to be allowed into CK, however it was like a game of Chinese whispers on board. Some people said we got one free speciality coffee ( which they usually do on top heavy cruises) but others said they were getting 2pd. Never any official notification from C&A. Then on about the 3rd day of the cruise another whisper went around that the NPEs were going to be allowed into CK for 2 nights. I went straight up to book, to get ahead of the rush as I ( and others) naturally expected this would be formally announced by the C&A guys at the Pin lunch. Which it wasn’t. I met some other NPEs on the last day and they had no idea about the 2 day access. And boy, were they furious! 😡 And having to stand outside CK waiting to be let in like a poor relation is frankly embarrassing. Frankly, I am never embarrassed when I have occasional access and have to wait to be let in. I am permitted to be there. I'm not trying to enter a place that is off limits. What is embarrassing? Edit to add - I don't recall seeing even one post by someone in a JS who is embarrassed to have to knock on CK dinner . In fact, they seem happy to dine there M Edited May 14 by cruisegirl1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted May 14 #52 Share Posted May 14 9 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: Frankly, I am never embarrassed when I have occasional access and have to wait to be let in. I am permitted to be there. I'm not trying to enter a place that is off limits. What is embarrassing? M Because when I go out to the bathroom, which is outside the CK area… I have to wait for someone to let me back in Hardly dignified 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted May 14 #53 Share Posted May 14 1 minute ago, little britain said: Because when I go out to the bathroom, which is outside the CK area… I have to wait for someone to let me back in Hardly dignified Has happened to me as well. I've never given it a second thought. Even with access I would likely not have my purse/key with me anyway and would have to knock to be let back in. Luckily Wonder has a ladies room in CK. Problem solved. M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted May 14 #54 Share Posted May 14 3 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: Luckily Wonder has a ladies room in CK. Problem solved. M I do like that about Wonder….once you find it ! 😂😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted May 14 #55 Share Posted May 14 (edited) 44 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said: Has happened to me as well. I've never given it a second thought. Even with access I would likely not have my purse/key with me anyway and would have to knock to be let back in. Luckily Wonder has a ladies room in CK. Problem solved. M Oasis didn’t. Of course a lady would take her bag to the bathroom. Well, this lady does. Edited May 14 by little britain 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted May 15 #56 Share Posted May 15 3 hours ago, little britain said: Oasis didn’t. Of course a lady would take her bag to the bathroom. Well, this lady does. Haven’t been on Icon, but as far as I know, Wonder is the only CK with restrooms. I didn’t know that a lady should take a handbag to the bathroom. Learn something new every day. Thanks. m 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted May 15 #57 Share Posted May 15 (edited) On 5/12/2024 at 3:29 AM, cruisegirl1 said: Pinnacle members not staying in a suite are required to use vouchers. Suite guests, regardless of crown and anchor designation, receive the complementary drinks. m Yeah not like in the old days. Back 25+ yrs ago when I first made Diamond, the Top Tier then, we had access to CL then(was no DL/SL)and free drinks when served. But back then usually only 6-8 Diamonds, did like the Perk then of first on/off the Ship(besides Wedding Parties). I don't drink so no Biggie, my SOLO 340+ keeps be on Loyal and w/o major status on other Lines rare they can match what I typically pay Edited May 15 by ONECRUISER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare little britain Posted May 15 #58 Share Posted May 15 5 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said: Haven’t been on Icon, but as far as I know, Wonder is the only CK with restrooms. I didn’t know that a lady should take a handbag to the bathroom. Learn something new every day. Thanks. m You don’t take your bag so you can comb 🪮 your hair or touch up your lipstick 💄? Perhaps I’m a really girlie girl 👧 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted May 15 #59 Share Posted May 15 5 hours ago, little britain said: You don’t take your bag so you can comb 🪮 your hair or touch up your lipstick 💄? Perhaps I’m a really girlie girl 👧 Love it! When we travel and I keep all the documents and such it seems my husband carries my purse more than I do. Especially the first few hours on a cruise till cabins ready. After that if I do not wear a lanyard he will keep my sea pass in his pocket. Good Husband. I figured for years I had a Mom bag with everybody s everything in it, now I share the wealth. Be safe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 15 #60 Share Posted May 15 I love how we are all so different. What works for one, does not work for others. Me, I never carry a purse around on a cruise ship, and in fact rarely carry one when going ashore, except for a tiny cross body bag...and only if I want to carry my phone ashore. All of my pants, (dress slacks and capris) I buy with pockets. Cargo pants capris for me is the best for going ashore. My dress slacks have back pockets and that is where my sea pass card is, with cash tips in the other pocket. After 40 years of cruising...and we do tend to cruise a lot 😉 ...I have never missed having a purse with me at any time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare orville99 Posted May 15 #61 Share Posted May 15 12 minutes ago, island lady said: Me, I never carry a purse around on a cruise ship My wife has never even owned a purse. If an outfit doesn't come with pockets, she puts them in herself. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tlbecker1 Posted May 15 #62 Share Posted May 15 Just now, island lady said: I love how we are all so different. What works for one, does not work for others. Me, I never carry a purse around on a cruise ship, and in fact rarely carry one when going ashore, except for a tiny cross body bag...and only if I want to carry my phone ashore. All of my pants, (dress slacks and capris) I buy with pockets. Cargo pants capris for me is the best for going ashore. My dress slacks have back pockets and that is where my sea pass card is, with cash tips in the other pocket. After 40 years of cruising...and we do tend to cruise a lot 😉 ...I have never missed having a purse with me at any time. Me too. No bags necessary. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbonner Posted May 16 #63 Share Posted May 16 On 5/14/2024 at 6:09 PM, little britain said: The OA TA crossing was handled very badly by the C&A team in board. We are NPE ( not pinnacle enough) to be allowed into CK, however it was like a game of Chinese whispers on board. Some people said we got one free speciality coffee ( which they usually do on top heavy cruises) but others said they were getting 2pd. Never any official notification from C&A. Then on about the 3rd day of the cruise another whisper went around that the NPEs were going to be allowed into CK for 2 nights. I went straight up to book, to get ahead of the rush as I ( and others) naturally expected this would be formally announced by the C&A guys at the Pin lunch. Which it wasn’t. I met some other NPEs on the last day and they had no idea about the 2 day access. And boy, were they furious! 😡 And having to stand outside CK waiting to be let in like a poor relation is frankly embarrassing. after the Thanks for telling me , now I know better. 2 weeks AFTER the TA now I learn that there was one or even 2 coffees free specialty coffee. Also only now I learn that at day 3 or so each Pin could book the CK for 2 dinners. Although we were in a JS and being Pin nobody told us anything. Forgot to mention that the 1306 D+ and Pins not only had to get along with 42 seats in the crown lounge, but also the hors d'oeuvres from 5-8 could only be consumed by 42 sitting guests. Those who say , 'yea with my vouchers I can go to any bar etc etc' maybe do not like the canapees. I do. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kbonner Posted May 16 #64 Share Posted May 16 On 5/14/2024 at 10:23 PM, cruisegirl1 said: Frankly, I am never embarrassed when I have occasional access and have to wait to be let in. I am permitted to be there. I'm not trying to enter a place that is off limits. What is embarrassing? Edit to add - I don't recall seeing even one post by someone in a JS who is embarrassed to have to knock on CK dinner . In fact, they seem happy to dine there M JS here and yes we were embarrassed to beg and knock until somebody let us in 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucfan2 Posted May 16 #65 Share Posted May 16 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kbonner said: JS here and yes we were embarrassed to beg and knock until somebody let us in No need to be embarrassed...you're simply requesting access to an area that only grants limited access to JS's. Edited May 16 by bucfan2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted May 16 #66 Share Posted May 16 1 hour ago, Kbonner said: Thanks for telling me , now I know better. 2 weeks AFTER the TA now I learn that there was one or even 2 coffees free specialty coffee. Also only now I learn that at day 3 or so each Pin could book the CK for 2 dinners. Although we were in a JS and being Pin nobody told us anything. Forgot to mention that the 1306 D+ and Pins not only had to get along with 42 seats in the crown lounge, but also the hors d'oeuvres from 5-8 could only be consumed by 42 sitting guests. Those who say , 'yea with my vouchers I can go to any bar etc etc' maybe do not like the canapees. I do. LOL...foraging for food on a cruise ship....least of my worries. 😄 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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