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I'd love to give that a try! Does the package include hair and nail services? We've frequently used the salon services. M

Lunch with officers - Nice treat! What ship? Haven't had the meal WITH officers since pre covid. M

for starters -off the top of my head 2. access to Coastal Kitchen 3, Bridge Tour 4. Galley Tour 5. Meal with an officer (dinner on some ships) often held in specialty restaurant 6. Embarkation lunch ( was offered on some ships) 7. Complementary group photo of P's just prior to meal with an officer. 8. Cocktail party with suite guests and officers 9. Sail away party ( Suite/Pinnacle) on helipad ( Oasis class where access is restricted) 10 specialty breakfast is now often held in MDR, not specialty restaurant (Different meal prep) 11. Treats delivered the stateroom several evenings( every cruise) 12. Thought I recalled an excursion on TA cruises 13 I recall different recognition years ago ( Maybe Chandon sparkling wine or a photo) for top 2nd or 3rd cruiser or milestone cruise. Recently when we reached these, we received just a certificate. 14 Not just for P's but amenity list is often not filled per the request, substituted with cheaper wines. 15. There are more, but they are C&A program wide and include other levels as well. ( Like #14) Maybe more, I'd have to give it thought. Personally I don't care too much about the suite or crown lounge access. That is one of my least favorite benefits. Even when I have access, I rarely go. Just spent 7 nights on Allure with full access to CK/Suite Lounge. Only used the lounge one night and that was because our dinner table was not ready. M

You do realize that P's have lost a great many benefits? Probably more than the other levels and likely more to come. M .

What ships would that be? M

In some form, yes. Recently benefits for all levels have been reduced. I expect more changes as numbers keep exploding. Consider the possibility that there may not even be a lounge. M

Was that just in CK or also the dining room? I know CK has lobster but I didn't see it on the MDR menu. I'll miss you on Adventure, Have a good cruise. M

That is my understanding. M

Thanks - I hope it gets worked out. M

Not necessarily accurate. Diamonds are ONLY restricted from the lounge for certain evening hours and only on certain sailings. Most sailings there is NO restriction. M

Guess I wasn't detailed enough. All FULL world cruisers get complimentary laundry service ( not just wash and fold) as well as dry cleaning. John is a full world cruiser, therefore he has neatly folded laundry. M

All FULL world cruisers get complimentary full laundry services as well as complimentary access to self use washers and dryers. m

Yes. We had 21 pinnacles on a recent cruise, so everyone had access. However, pinnacles were required to make dinner reservations on a daily basis, and could not get them all at once for the entire cruise. Breakfast was offered in coastal kitchen and was not available in a specialty restaurant. Lunch was available on a space available basis. m

I hate that circle pinnacle circle. Funny-on a recent Mariner cruise, when they still had the Pinnacle evening event, the chairs were already placed all in a big circle. We left the room just after we walked in. I hate that circle. m

Nice. Neither the points nor the accommodations would qualify you for a tour over other passengers with more points (pinnacles) or higher accommodations (full suites). We have not been offered any tours since the return to sailing. Hope you e joyed it. m

We order the chicken noodle soup from the children’s menu all the time. Just asked your server for the children’s menu. It is available for both lunch and dinner. m

Thanks. Were you offered a tour based upon your accommodations (suite) or C&A status? Upper tier diamond plus (340+) and pinnacles used to receive tours, but have not since return after Covid. M

Why would it need to be changed back. Anyone has the ability to rent a cabana there. Obviously the cabanas were not rented by just those who were eligible for Barefoot Beach. It made sense to open it to others so that the cabanas could all be rented. m

Yes, thanks I am aware of that. The OP mentioned renting 4 cabanas so they could be on Barefoot Beach. I was surprised that being on Barefoot Beach was so important that someone would rent a cabana just to be there. Honestly, the lunch is simply not that good anymore. m

Not sure who she called, but that is definitely wrong info. D's are invited to the top tier. And, not sure why she had no benefits paper. Anyone who has sailed once is at least gold, and gets that paper. Now, if people read it....that is another issue. Tour invite? That would be great! Would love to see them again. What tour did you get? M

Last few cruises, the bulletin board was removed, but as you noted, the info will be in the compass. One is already listed several days in the compass for a cruise next week on Adventure. M

Thanks for the reminder to check the back pages of papers. The top tier event is ALREADY listed in the cruise planner for my cruise next week. M

good to know - thanks M

It is not suspect, not every venue is on every ship. Among others, there is no solarium bistro on Adventure. Some venues are specific to certain ship classes. M

Sorry to interrupt your question, but did you book the cabanas JUST to get into Barefoot Beach? Thanks M