EVALUATOR Posted January 23, 2011 #26 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Wow !!! That's cool.:cool: Are you a full time Florida resident now ? YES!!!! It's 60 down here right now. 9 at the old home.:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 23, 2011 #27 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I am surprised about the #'s of D+. It does seem like everyone posting on CC is at that level (except me). I was shocked when I was on the Monarch at the return party that they said there only around 50 platinum, 30 Diamond and 20 Diamond Plus. Seemed like a very low # to me especially as it was the first cruise date for the Dec Diamond Event and with so many High Tier folks living in Florida, figured there would be more. There were 10 :eek: D+ on my Navigator NYE cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 23, 2011 #28 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Hi Cindy! I remember cruising with you on the Mariner last year. We talked about Brugge being one of my favorite cities, and you telling me that where you lived was even more beautiful. I look forward to a return visit to your country one day in the future. The count, given to me by Royal Caribbean, is that 163 Pinnacle badges (name pins) are being made. Rick Many of those 163 are in "pairs", i.e., married couples. It puts the numbers slightly more in perspective, I think. I do not mean to minimize their "achievement" at all, just stating a fact. :) I hope that you are all healed up and better VERY SOON, Rick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted January 23, 2011 #29 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I wonder what the odds of being on a cruise with Pinnacle members would be. We were on a cruise last September with the famed "Super Mario". Oh, he was on Allure with us also. He cruises almost continuously. I'm certain he is a Pinnacle member. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvery Seas Cruiser Posted January 23, 2011 #30 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Just wondering. Is there such a thing as an equivalent "Pinnacle stock holder" of RCI stock--someone who owns a really high percentage of shares of RCI stock. Does such a person get special benefits too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted January 23, 2011 #31 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Just wondering. Is there such a thing as an equivalent "Pinnacle stock holder" of RCI stock--someone who owns a really high percentage of shares of RCI stock. Does such a person get special benefits too? The whole thing about being a stockholder is actually rather mystifying. You do not do Royal Caribbean any favors by owning their stock. But all of the really large stockholders are funds. Individual stockholders possess a very tiny percentage of the shares. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IBookHePays Posted January 23, 2011 #32 Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) It's going to take me 34 more points to get to Diamond +, so by the time I could reach Pinnacle, I'd be so old, you could just put me on a lounge chair, hand me a mojito and TELL me I'm on a cruise, and I'd believe you! :D Edited January 23, 2011 by IBookHePays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glcoop Posted January 23, 2011 #33 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Super Mario is a pinnacle 4 times over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celle Posted January 23, 2011 #34 Share Posted January 23, 2011 So are the "name pins" the ones that look like crew badges? We have cruised with two people who have those badges already. A nicer couple you could not wish to meet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoneStarJeffe Posted January 23, 2011 #35 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I am already working on reaching Pinnacle. Step 1: Win lottery... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 23, 2011 #36 Share Posted January 23, 2011 Super Mario is a pinnacle 4 times over. Very close. I think that he is just under 2700 points!! That's a bunch, and the highest of anyone that has cruised with Royal Caribbean. With Mario....it would almost be easier to just count his cruises!!:D:D Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glcoop Posted January 23, 2011 #37 Share Posted January 23, 2011 He is close to 400 cruises and all of them were 7 day cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted January 23, 2011 #38 Share Posted January 23, 2011 (edited) He is close to 400 cruises and all of them were 7 day cruises. No, not all of his cruises were 7 day. He has done numerous short 3--4 day cruises. Edited January 23, 2011 by cruisenfever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubrrick Posted January 23, 2011 #39 Share Posted January 23, 2011 No, not all of his cruises were 7 day. He has done numerous short 3--4 day cruises. You are correct Patti, as I have cruised with Mario on the Majesty. I'm not trying to debate glcoop, as I think that Mario is at or about 385 plus cruises x 7 equals 2695 and then add 13 would be 2708 cruise points. It would take 2800 plus cruise points to be 4 times Pinnacle.;) Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rancher Dave Posted January 23, 2011 #40 Share Posted January 23, 2011 You are correct Patti, as I have cruised with Mario on the Majesty. I'm not trying to debate glcoop, as I think that Mario is at or about 385 plus cruises x 7 equals 2695 and then add 13 would be 2708 cruise points. It would take 2800 plus cruise points to be 4 times Pinnacle.;) Rick Guess he has far more cruise experience than a LOT of the deck officers. :eek: Seem like it would be far easier to accrue such a volume of nights on a ship doing partial and full RTW cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glcoop Posted January 23, 2011 #41 Share Posted January 23, 2011 I could be wrong I thought I read one of his posts a long time ago that he said he only took a couple of cruises that was a few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattOsprey Posted January 26, 2011 #42 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I wonder is any RCCL cruisers can help us find a couple we met on Grand Princess in October 2010. They are called Cindy and Jim. We believe that they are in the top 10 of most days at sea with RCCL. They were a great couple and we were meant to catch up on the last night, but events overtook us, and we were disappointed. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Matthew & Lorraine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennbr9 Posted January 26, 2011 #43 Share Posted January 26, 2011 I too am surprised. I thought that number would be much higher...Just from reading threads about some cruises where the majority of folks were D+. Thanks for starting this thread..Interesting info! Seems like D+ is always expressed with a lot of Pride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennbr9 Posted January 26, 2011 #44 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Dave...I'm in drydock! Had shoulder sugery for a rotator cuff on Wednesday, so will be laid up for awhile. So your DD wants the pin and different colored seapass??? Royal Caribbean might make some changes beyond that as far as new perks go, but right now, that is what the Pinnacle Club gets you!!;) Rick Heal well and don't overlook the benefits of the PT. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennbr9 Posted January 26, 2011 #45 Share Posted January 26, 2011 (edited) Just wondering. Is there such a thing as an equivalent "Pinnacle stock holder" of RCI stock--someone who owns a really high percentage of shares of RCI stock. Does such a person get special benefits too? He should, as I doubt he has made much on the stock:D I calculated it a few years ago based on stock prices over prior five years and the Stock Holder OBC was about all that anyone gained. Now that you can not combine OBCs, would not be too optimistic myself. MHO of course which is probably worth even less - Ha Ha Ha. Edited January 26, 2011 by dennbr9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingoncruiser Posted January 26, 2011 #46 Share Posted January 26, 2011 As a diamond+ member, I am also surprised that that level is that low. However my last couple of cruises we were the ones with the highest level of cruises, so it could be right. I never considered myself that high on the food chain, but guess I was wrong. We have not sailed much with RCI lately as they yanked the ship and runs we like from the local area. (Texas). The tough times and higher cost of the larger ships have sent us to other lines for now. I miss RCI though and perhaps one day will get back on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberley Posted January 26, 2011 #47 Share Posted January 26, 2011 Many of those 163 are in "pairs", i.e., married couples. It puts the numbers slightly more in perspective, I think. I do not mean to minimize their "achievement" at all, just stating a fact. :) k! I wonder how many of these are not with us any more and are enjoying that eternal free cruise? I know of one person and no doubt will still be registered with crown and anchor and therefore will be included in their count. Kimberley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaHappy Posted March 5, 2011 #48 Share Posted March 5, 2011 Diamond Plus has 5500 members Total Crown & Anchor Society Membership: Almost 6 million D+ = .09% of all members Pinnacle = .003% of all members So if you are D+ or Pinnacle, the bottom line is you are the "creme de la creme" of cruisers with RCL. Rightfully so, you deserve the best benefits because you are the top cruisers. Congrats to all that fall in that category! Also, remember the the members on CC are skewed towards the higher levels of cruising because they are so passionate about cruising. In the real world, (if there are about 6 million members) 5.995 million people fall below the D+ category. Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gnocchi_mommy Posted March 6, 2011 #49 Share Posted March 6, 2011 (edited) Fun facts! LOL there is something kind of humorous about congratulating someone on their hard work at having accomplished the great achievement of having endured soooooo many cruises they have reached top concierge level. It's tough duty I bet ;) As a consumer I'd absolutely love those extra perks and think it's neat some people get to enjoy them! I can't quite imagine holding those who have been fortunate to be financially comfortable enough and in flexible enough life styles in hero mode though. Seems a bit much. ;) Edited March 6, 2011 by gnocchi_mommy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted March 6, 2011 #50 Share Posted March 6, 2011 Fun facts! LOL there is something kind of humorous about congratulating someone on their hard work at having accomplished the great achievement of having endured soooooo many cruises they have reached top concierge level. It's tough duty I bet ;) As a consumer I'd absolutely love those extra perks and think it's neat some people get to enjoy them! I can't quite imagine holding those who have been fortunate to be financially comfortable enough and in flexible enough life styles in hero mode though. Seems a bit much. ;) Saying "congratulations" hardly equates to calling someone a hero, or implying that they have accomplished something distasteful or difficult. Don't you congratulate someone on the birth of a grandchild? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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