Milwaukee Eight Posted March 20, 2018 #3301 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Very well put. We are members of several different cruise line past passenger programs. We had cruised with most of the other lines before our first Royal cruise. None of them had too much in the way of benefits in the old days. I believe it was about 1998 when Royal came out with the beginnings of their C&A program. Giving Diamonds access to the CL's was a big step above anyone else's programs. As we all know the program was such a success it overwhelmed the facilities. In hindsight they obviously set the bar too low. It is difficult when benefits get reduced but they may not have much choice. Even with some cut backs it is still overall the best program out there. We are well on our way to Pinnacle and have very much enjoyed the ride. We will continue to sail with RCL but because of their limited routes will probably be branching out again. You think it might be better if 1400 was the Pinnacle, 700 D+, and Diamond 175? Expand Emerald 80-175. Platinum from current base to 80. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 20, 2018 #3302 Share Posted March 20, 2018 A better one with my camera. The hill in the background is Arthur's Seat. Still a bit hazy[ATTACH]417147[/ATTACH] Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Great picture Alex. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 20, 2018 #3303 Share Posted March 20, 2018 You think it might be better if 1400 was the Pinnacle, 700 D+, and Diamond 175? Expand Emerald 80-175. Platinum from current base to 80. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Those numbers are way too low, are you criminally insane? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 20, 2018 #3304 Share Posted March 20, 2018 LOL...yup, not worth the annoyance for sure. ;) I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 20, 2018 #3305 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Those numbers are way too low, are you criminally insane? I agree, don't agree with the numbers though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 20, 2018 #3306 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I agree, don't agree with the numbers though. 1400 doesn’t have any pizazz or significance. 2500 sounds good. 3333 sounds awesome too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 20, 2018 #3307 Share Posted March 20, 2018 1400 doesn’t have any pizazz or significance. 2500 sounds good. 3333 sounds awesome too How about a $10,000 C&A joining fee lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 20, 2018 #3308 Share Posted March 20, 2018 How about a $10,000 C&A joining fee lol. When it’s 20% off it will be $10,500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 20, 2018 #3309 Share Posted March 20, 2018 When it’s 20% off it will be $10,500 What about a one off payment of $1000 for D+ to get unlimited access to the SL and CK?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
voyager70 Posted March 20, 2018 #3310 Share Posted March 20, 2018 What about a one off payment of $1000 for D+ to get unlimited access to the SL and CK?. I'd pay it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted March 20, 2018 #3311 Share Posted March 20, 2018 You think it might be better if 1400 was the Pinnacle, 700 D+, and Diamond 175? Expand Emerald 80-175. Platinum from current base to 80. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Better for who?Better for repeat customers leaving Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted March 20, 2018 #3312 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I'd pay it!I have done. Over and over Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted March 20, 2018 #3313 Share Posted March 20, 2018 If the CL is getting into a Sl. That means D+ is worth very little more than D. Balcony discount isn't much more. A bag of laundry and a day extra WiFi. Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 21, 2018 #3314 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Those numbers are way too low, are you criminally insane? Criminal , not me.... that would be more appropriate for a Smuggler. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigeck Posted March 21, 2018 #3315 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Criminal , not me.... that would be more appropriate for a Smuggler. Sent from my iPhone using Forums You need help Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted March 21, 2018 #3316 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Nice view from my Diamond Lounge over to Edinburgh. Still snow on the hills[ATTACH]417132[/ATTACH] Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app What a great view to be enjoying some free drinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 21, 2018 #3317 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Criminal , not me.... that would be more appropriate for a Smuggler. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Ugh, garden variety commoner insane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted March 21, 2018 #3318 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Ugh, garden variety commoner insane. I’ll admit to a little bit of CRS but nothing near insane. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONECRUISER Posted March 21, 2018 #3319 Share Posted March 21, 2018 If the CL is getting into a Sl. That means D+ is worth very little more than D.Balcony discount isn't much more. A bag of laundry and a day extra WiFi. Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Well Diamond lost the CL it had at one time. Shoot I remember when being a Diamond you were first off the ship and got to sit down with the Captain, Chief Engineer, Doctor and Cruise Director... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted March 21, 2018 #3320 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Nice view from my Diamond Lounge over to Edinburgh. Still snow on the hills[ATTACH]417132[/ATTACH] Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app That looks like a lot of snow. Wow! JC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare xpcdoojk Posted March 21, 2018 #3321 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Ugh, garden variety commoner insane. Again you are on a roll Love how easy it is to be a criminal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mconthehighseas Posted March 21, 2018 #3322 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I'll be emerald after upcoming cruise and have been hell bent on getting to Diamond. But the more I think about it, really.. whats the point? The drinks are a great benefit but I always buy the drink package so that negates any benefit there. I once ducked a rope (on accident?) and boarded with the Diamond +'s and that was pretty sweet. Still I think we boarded after the suite guests. So I don't mean this in a negative way, I do want to get to Diamond, but what makes this level so special for people? From what I see priority boarding and free drinks. But if you're boarding after Suite guests and buying the drink package, is it just a status thing? More pull at guest services? Really just curious.. I think the real perk is having access to a concierge without having to book a suite. As long as you don't go during the evening happy hour, the Diamond Lounge is a nice getaway, since children are discouraged. On a ship like Oasis, boarding before most of the passengers is a good perk, and early departure is a blessing! But for day to day problems and reservations, a good concierge can make a good cruise great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 21, 2018 #3323 Share Posted March 21, 2018 I'd pay it! Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 21, 2018 #3324 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Better for who?Better for repeat customers leaving Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app I agree,there would be no motivation to be loyal to aim for the main perks like DL access because it would be a step to far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted March 21, 2018 #3325 Share Posted March 21, 2018 If the CL is getting into a Sl. That means D+ is worth very little more than D.Balcony discount isn't much more. A bag of laundry and a day extra WiFi. Sent from my G8141 using Forums mobile app Even though i prefer the DL on some ships the CL is better located and it was nice to have a choice. On some ships like Freedom the DL was far better located than the CL so we went into the CL only for a coffee and to get hot chocolate satchets to take back to the cabin to make our own hot drinks and sit on the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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