racnwdow Posted July 13, 2012 #1 Share Posted July 13, 2012 According to the RCI website all levels of C&A are eligible for priority boarding. I tried to cut paste it but it wouldn't let me. Here is the link that says it... http://www.royalcaribbean.com/cas/benefitsLoggedout.do But it has a small number 3 by the statement. #3 means... 3 Subject to availability. My questions is... How do you know the eligibility for your particualar cruise? I am Gold and won't be Platinum until the completion of this next cruise. But don't want to miss a chance to get in a Priority boarding line is I do qualify. We will be going out of San Juan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted July 13, 2012 #2 Share Posted July 13, 2012 According to the RCI website all levels of C&A are eligible for priority boarding. I tried to cut paste it but it wouldn't let me. Here is the link that says it... http://www.royalcaribbean.com/cas/benefitsLoggedout.do But it has a small number 3 by the statement. #3 means... 3 Subject to availability. My questions is... How do you know the eligibility for your particualar cruise? I am Gold and won't be Platinum until the completion of this next cruise. But don't want to miss a chance to get in a Priority boarding line is I do qualify. We will be going out of San Juan. Subject to Availability is referring to the port and not the C&A Member. If the port has the ability to do priority boarding they will. Some ports are just not equipped to handle priority boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racnwdow Posted July 13, 2012 Author #3 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I have read several reviews that have said San Juan has priority boarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted July 13, 2012 #4 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I have read several reviews that have said San Juan has priority boarding. I missed the your last sentence. :oThen being a Gold Member, you will have Priority Boarding if San Juan will recognize Gold Members. Just because it's written on the C&A web, doesn't necessarily mean that the port has to follow what is printed. Footnote #3 on the Members Benefits Page is a general explanation in regards to all ports. So, another port might not offer priority boarding to certain C&A levels because they just aren't capable or do not have the facilities to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racnwdow Posted July 13, 2012 Author #5 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I decided to go directly to the source. Called C&A and they said that "yes there is priority boarding for ANY level of C&A member". Just as long as you booked with your number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted July 13, 2012 #6 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I decided to go directly to the source. Called C&A and they said that "yes there is priority boarding for ANY level of C&A member". Just as long as you booked with your number. If that's the case, you may find that the generic line might be shorter.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handbellplayer Posted July 13, 2012 #7 Share Posted July 13, 2012 So now that we've finally reached Platinum and have priority boarding, they're adding Gold to the priority boarding? So regular boarding will be first-time cruisers only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racnwdow Posted July 13, 2012 Author #8 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Or people who don't know about Priority boarding or the rules. But basically you are correct. I thought I had to wait. Glad I poked around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted July 13, 2012 #9 Share Posted July 13, 2012 So now that we've finally reached Platinum and have priority boarding, they're adding Gold to the priority boarding? So regular boarding will be first-time cruisers only? Remember, everyone had to start at Gold and work their way up.:D They should just call it C&A boarding as "priority" has really lost it's meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacksheep2 Posted July 13, 2012 #10 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Shhhhh keep it quiet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racnwdow Posted July 13, 2012 Author #11 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Can I delete my own message? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted July 13, 2012 #12 Share Posted July 13, 2012 If that's the case, you may find that the generic line might be shorter.:D Completely! So now that we've finally reached Platinum and have priority boarding, they're adding Gold to the priority boarding? So regular boarding will be first-time cruisers only? Yeah, pretty much. Interesting, hey? . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adirondacksailor Posted July 13, 2012 #13 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Our past 3 cruises had a gold line and another for higher C&A levels . Each time the gold had only a few or no one in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fluffy Terry Posted July 13, 2012 #14 Share Posted July 13, 2012 Yes from the email we received it looks like we made it to Platinum for nothing, was really looking forward to having the priority board, now they are offering to Gold as well. Why couldnt they have done that when we were still Gold - Oh well from I can see only first time cruisers wont get priority boarding. So now that we've finally reached Platinum and have priority boarding, they're adding Gold to the priority boarding? So regular boarding will be first-time cruisers only? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteukmcr Posted July 13, 2012 #15 Share Posted July 13, 2012 If that's the case, you may find that the generic line might be shorter.:DI can vouch that the general line will be shorter if you're checking in for a TA, so many C&A members on those type of sailings the priority lines are long.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat54 Posted July 13, 2012 #16 Share Posted July 13, 2012 I have read several reviews that have said San Juan has priority boarding. San Juan does not have priortiy boarding but it is for Platinum and above. At least it was in November. We were Gold status at the time and were not allowed to use it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted July 13, 2012 #17 Share Posted July 13, 2012 San Juan does not have priortiy boarding but it is for Platinum and above. At least it was in November. We were Gold status at the time and were not allowed to use it. Priority Boarding for Gold Members was just started in April, if I remember correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reney313 Posted July 13, 2012 #18 Share Posted July 13, 2012 It is my understanding that there is a Gold Priority line and then a Platinum and above Priority Line, and then General Boarding. I read that somewhere.....but I cannot confirm as last I cruised was February before they added Gold Priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggyofwv Posted July 13, 2012 #19 Share Posted July 13, 2012 When we cruised out of Ft. Lauderdale in May there were separate lines for Gold and Platinum and above status. It was really not needed as they are so efficient at Port Everglades that no line was very long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2cruiseforfree Posted July 14, 2012 #20 Share Posted July 14, 2012 When we cruised in April, we were gold status and yes they gave us priority check in, which was surprising. didn't know they changed that. we reached platinum on that cruise so now I guess there isn't much of a change for our next cruise. mmmm....is there anything for the platinum level???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted July 14, 2012 #21 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Just don't confuse gold level with gold card (suite access) when looking at signs in the terminal or onboard. I saw people screaming at workers about the benefits they "deserved" as gold members when they were trying to access gold card areas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted July 14, 2012 #22 Share Posted July 14, 2012 When we cruised in April, we were gold status and yes they gave us priority check in, which was surprising. didn't know they changed that. we reached platinum on that cruise so now I guess there isn't much of a change for our next cruise. mmmm....is there anything for the platinum level???? As far as checking in, you will be directed to the line for Platinum, Emerald, Diamond, Diamond Plus and PC Members. Once on board you will receive Current On Board Ultimate Value Coupons by C&A Level. If you book a cruise on board you will be eligible for Platinum~Emerald~Diamond~Diamond Plus~Pinnacle Balcony Discounts as of Jan. 21, 2011 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCI Cruisers 004 Posted July 14, 2012 #23 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Is this different from priority boarding for suite guests ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 14, 2012 #24 Share Posted July 14, 2012 Is this different from priority boarding for suite guests ? There is a suite check-in line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ace1zoe2 Posted July 14, 2012 #25 Share Posted July 14, 2012 When we cruised in March from San Juan we had finally made it to Platinum... When we went to checking there was also a priority check in for Gold also. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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