cruisinfanatic Posted September 8, 2015 #26 Share Posted September 8, 2015 On Oasis now...did some research before sailing and read several posts stating that Suite Lounge had free drinks from 11am-10pm (ish). Went in yesterday after getting back on from Nassau and was charged for my drinks (2 bud lights). Email from concierge also states that cocktail hour is from 5-8:30pm as always done before. No mention of extended hours....anyone else experience this? Not complaining, but I was surprised to be charged after reading all about free drinks in new suite lounge. there is a list of free drinks. Bud Light is not one of them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnative Posted September 8, 2015 #27 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Mystery solved. Isn't Cruise Critic great for providing answers.:):):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted September 8, 2015 #28 Share Posted September 8, 2015 No longer a lounge for Diamond members? We used to enjoy the nightly cocktail hour. Have they replaced it with free drink coupons during happy hour? That is bad news The former CL on Oasis and Allure is now the new Diamond Lounge for D/D+/PC Members. You will be able to enjoy the same amenities you did before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted September 8, 2015 #29 Share Posted September 8, 2015 The former CL on Oasis and Allure is now the new Diamond Lounge for D/D+/PC Members. You will be able to enjoy the same amenities you did before. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted September 8, 2015 #30 Share Posted September 8, 2015 there is a list of free drinks. Bud Light is not one of them Where can one see that list of free drinks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise000 Posted September 8, 2015 #31 Share Posted September 8, 2015 The Suite Lounge is for Gold Card Holders only, those booked in a GS or higher cabin category as well as Pinnacle Club C&A Members. Check with the Host/Hostess at CK to see when your son and his wife can join you for dinner as reservations are needed. Breakfast and Lunch might not be a problem. How do you become a gold card holder? This will be my fourth rc cruise and I am a gold member......is this the same think? What will I be entitled to? Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted September 8, 2015 #32 Share Posted September 8, 2015 How do you become a gold card holder? This will be my fourth rc cruise and I am a gold member......is this the same think? What will I be entitled to? Thanks in advance Gold Cards are issued to those booked in a Grand Suite or higher cabin category along with Pinnacle Club C&A Members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted September 8, 2015 #33 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Where can one see that list of free drinks? should be a list when you entered your cabin. All bars have the choices Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted September 8, 2015 #34 Share Posted September 8, 2015 should be a list when you entered your cabin. All bars have the choices Thanks. Was hoping to see the list before embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #35 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Thanks. Was hoping to see the list before embarkation. here you go This is generic for C&A, but it may match the SL Edited September 8, 2015 by John&LaLa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted September 8, 2015 #36 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) here you go Just an FYI, but the above list is what is available during the hours of 5PM-8:30PM (4:30PM-8PM) and does not mean that all the selections above are available beginning at 11AM. Edited September 8, 2015 by cruisenfever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted September 8, 2015 #37 Share Posted September 8, 2015 How do you become a gold card holder? This will be my fourth rc cruise and I am a gold member......is this the same think? What will I be entitled to? Thanks in advance Gold card: Card of Gold C&A member: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted September 8, 2015 #38 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Just an FYI, but the above list is what is available during the hours of 5PM-8:30PM (4:30PM-8PM) and does not mean that all the selections above are available beginning at 11AM. We were also able to get mixed drinks without any problem. Had cosmos, Long Island Iced tea etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #39 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We were also able to get mixed drinks without any problem. Had cosmos, Long Island Iced tea etc. During the non traditional lounge hours? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted September 8, 2015 #40 Share Posted September 8, 2015 here you go This is generic for C&A, but it may match the SL Thanks, John. I think we can survive. Might have to pay for a couple of Knob Creeks, but those will do. BTW, what were your impressions of the wines? Are they fairly drinkable or should I plan on having a couple of martini's before I try the wine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzyluvs2cruise Posted September 8, 2015 #41 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks, John. I think we can survive. Might have to pay for a couple of Knob Creeks, but those will do. BTW, what were your impressions of the wines? Are they fairly drinkable or should I plan on having a couple of martini's before I try the wine? Not John but here's my opinion. The wines offered are not awful but not memorable either. A couple of martinis might make them taste better. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #42 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Not John but here's my opinion. The wines offered are not awful but not memorable either. A couple of martinis might make them taste better. :) Laura has started drinking the Berringer White Zin. It's fun before dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustinCruise Posted September 8, 2015 #43 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) We thought the wines were fine, but now that you mention it, we did enjoy a few martinis first :) Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited September 8, 2015 by AustinCruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #44 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Lemon Drops, Cosmos are common. Some lounges make chocolate martini. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tagsalong Posted September 8, 2015 #45 Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) On Oasis now...did some research before sailing and read several posts stating that Suite Lounge had free drinks from 11am-10pm (ish). Went in yesterday after getting back on from Nassau and was charged for my drinks (2 bud lights). Email from concierge also states that cocktail hour is from 5-8:30pm as always done before. No mention of extended hours....anyone else experience this? Not complaining, but I was surprised to be charged after reading all about free drinks in new suite lounge. We were on Oasis last week and had White Wine many times before, with and after lunch without being charged or having to show my seapass card. Others were drinking beer. I was offered a glass of wine by Alan (concierge) when I entered at 10:30 am one morning. Bar tenders were Odell and Mark and they would not charge you. See Alan, or Fredrico (sp) to get this fixed. Cocktails served from 5 to 8:30 pm and the list of approved beverages are the same as in the Diamond Lounge, no exceptions. Edited September 8, 2015 by Tagsalong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted September 8, 2015 #46 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We were on Oasis last week and had White Wine many times before, with and after lunch without being charged or having to show my seapass card. Others were drinking beer. I was offered a glass of wine by Alan (concierge) when I entered at 10:30 am one morning. Bar tenders were Odell and Mark and they would not charge you. See Alan, or Fredrico (sp) to get this fixed. Cocktails served from 5 to 8:30 pm and the list of approved beverages are the same as in the Diamond Lounge, no exceptions. Does the bar have the ability to serve for a fee, drinks outside of regular hours, or things not on the std list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m*u*g* Posted September 8, 2015 #47 Share Posted September 8, 2015 JS pays the 'suites' level gratuities. May be the only reason they keep 'suite' in the name. Otherwise, they get very little outside of the larger room size. As far as CK, why not let them in if space is available at the last minute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life is Good Cruising Posted September 8, 2015 #48 Share Posted September 8, 2015 JS pays the 'suites' level gratuities. May be the only reason they keep 'suite' in the name. Otherwise, they get very little outside of the larger room size. As far as CK, why not let them in if space is available at the last minute? I wouldn't call getting double points for staying in a JS, very little :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilyclub Posted September 8, 2015 #49 Share Posted September 8, 2015 JS pays the 'suites' level gratuities. May be the only reason they keep 'suite' in the name. Otherwise, they get very little outside of the larger room size. As far as CK, why not let them in if space is available at the last minute? Unless something has changed, a JS pays the normal tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted September 8, 2015 #50 Share Posted September 8, 2015 During the non traditional lounge hours? No during traditional Diamond lounge hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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