bgcruiser Posted March 31, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 31, 2016 received this email today from RCL and wanted to share: To support World Wildlife Fund's water conservation initiatives, robes for Platinum guests and above will now be available upon request. May be old news for most but I just saw this today. I am sure if you are booked into a suite cabin the bathrobes are included as a suite guest perk. But for standard cabins this may be new and something to keep in mind when packing. We will be first time RCL cruisers for our Allure cruise July 2016 (very excited!). We have an Ocean View Balcony reserved and I do like to lounge around in my bathrobe so I will be packing my own for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted March 31, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks for the update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted March 31, 2016 #3 Share Posted March 31, 2016 received this email today from RCL and wanted to share: To support World Wildlife Fund's water conservation initiatives, robes for Platinum guests and above will now be available upon request. May be old news for most but I just saw this today. I am sure if you are booked into a suite cabin the bathrobes are included as a suite guest perk. But for standard cabins this may be new and something to keep in mind when packing. We will be first time RCL cruisers for our Allure cruise July 2016 (very excited!). We have an Ocean View Balcony reserved and I do like to lounge around in my bathrobe so I will be packing my own for sure. Don't think it's old news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspink98 Posted March 31, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 31, 2016 This makes sense to me. Honestly, we've never had them waiting for us in our room anyway even after we hit Platinum, so asking our steward is no big deal. Plus, we only need one (husband hates them), so I'd rather just get one. Saves room in the closet and that's one less that needs to be washed then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squadron Posted March 31, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 31, 2016 received this email today from RCL and wanted to share: To support World Wildlife Fund's water conservation initiatives, robes for Platinum guests and above will now be available upon request. May be old news for most but I just saw this today. I am sure if you are booked into a suite cabin the bathrobes are included as a suite guest perk. But for standard cabins this may be new and something to keep in mind when packing. We will be first time RCL cruisers for our Allure cruise July 2016 (very excited!). We have an Ocean View Balcony reserved and I do like to lounge around in my bathrobe so I will be packing my own for sure. Unless you like a huge - one size fits all robe that is very heavy - I wouldn't get one. Otherwise ask the cabin attendant. I always ask him to take mine away - bulky item to hang somewhere. Not new policy to have to ask for one at platinum and maybe emerald. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jticarruthers Posted March 31, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 31, 2016 The policy has changed but the implementation is the same, we have had to ask for the robes every cruise we have been eligible and usually gotten the explanation from the steward that robes are not for all passengers and then pointed out that we are Platinum/Emerald/Diamond and then gotten the "I will see what I can do". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted March 31, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Some of the newer robes are actually quite nice. They are a cotton/poly blend (waffle type) and much lighter than the old "grandpa" cotton robes. Of course many things have gone by-bye: The nice box of ribbon tied multiple goodies (Now a bag of nuts/cookies). Ice waiting for you in a bucket (now have to beg for it). Chocolates on the pillow? (OK...showing my age here ;)). Free DVD second run movies on cabin TV. (now RCI banging their own drum and "el crappo" channels) Edited March 31, 2016 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted March 31, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 31, 2016 received this email today from RCL and wanted to share: To support World Wildlife Fund's water conservation initiatives, robes for Platinum guests and above will now be available upon request. May be old news for most but I just saw this today. I am sure if you are booked into a suite cabin the bathrobes are included as a suite guest perk. But for standard cabins this may be new and something to keep in mind when packing. We will be first time RCL cruisers for our Allure cruise July 2016 (very excited!). We have an Ocean View Balcony reserved and I do like to lounge around in my bathrobe so I will be packing my own for sure. Thanks for the info! Our next cruise (Ovation 14th + 17th April) will be our first since reaching Platinum status, and I was rather looking forward to having bathrobes. Will we have to contact Royal Caribbean in advance to request, or once on the ship, do you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akcruz Posted March 31, 2016 #9 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Thanks for the info! Our next cruise (Ovation 14th + 17th April) will be our first since reaching Platinum status, and I was rather looking forward to having bathrobes. Will we have to contact Royal Caribbean in advance to request, or once on the ship, do you think? You would request them from your stateroom attendant and if available they will provided to you. It may take a few hours but we have never been denied when we asked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spookwife Posted March 31, 2016 #10 Share Posted March 31, 2016 we sail suites so they are already in the room, but if I weren't and I wanted to Guarantee I had one, I'd just pack my lightweight acetate/nylon fake silk robe. takes up almost no space in luggage over any cotton or waffle weave one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jagsfan Posted March 31, 2016 #11 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I don't wear them, but they make a nice cover for my legs if I feel a nap coming on. We alternate between RCI and Princess because we love them both. Sailed on Royal Princess last fall and they had lots of good movies on the tv and chocolates on the pillow still. I hope that doesn't change, but cost cutting is everywhere. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummerdavebmth Posted March 31, 2016 #12 Share Posted March 31, 2016 You would request them from your stateroom attendant and if available they will provided to you. It may take a few hours but we have never been denied when we asked. Ok, thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerif Posted March 31, 2016 #13 Share Posted March 31, 2016 The policy has changed but the implementation is the same, we have had to ask for the robes every cruise we have been eligible and usually gotten the explanation from the steward that robes are not for all passengers and then pointed out that we are Platinum/Emerald/Diamond and then gotten the "I will see what I can do". Has happened to us as well - and we were in a JS to boot. Turned out to be the worst steward ever. Anything we asked (and it wasn't much) was a major effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9876 Posted March 31, 2016 #14 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Not cool, at least in my opinion. If they really want to cut down on unused robes why don't they just put it on your profile. Theoretically it would not be difficult to add another line to your profile. That way they know in advance and it is waiting for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted March 31, 2016 #15 Share Posted March 31, 2016 This is an excellent idea, and should actually make them MORE available for the people who want them, since people who DON'T want them won't have them. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thetrail Posted March 31, 2016 #16 Share Posted March 31, 2016 (edited) Some of the newer robes are actually quite nice. They are a cotton/poly blend (waffle type)and much lighter than the old "grandpa" cotton robes. Of course many things have gone by-bye: The nice box of ribbon tied multiple goodies (Now a bag of nuts/cookies). Ice waiting for you in a bucket (now have to beg for it). Chocolates on the pillow? (OK...showing my age here ;)). Free DVD second run movies on cabin TV. (now RCI banging their own drum and "el crappo" channels) Really, begging for ice......:rolleyes::rolleyes: Edited March 31, 2016 by Thetrail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9876 Posted April 1, 2016 #17 Share Posted April 1, 2016 This is an excellent idea, and should actually make them MORE available for the people who want them, since people who DON'T want them won't have them. :) Thanks! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beachammo Posted April 1, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Not cool, at least in my opinion. If they really want to cut down on unused robes why don't they just put it on your profile. Theoretically it would not be difficult to add another line to your profile. That way they know in advance and it is waiting for you. On my last 3 cruises the bed formation request on my profile was not carried out. I believe they leave the beds as they were the cruise before and see what happens...... They would never get the robes right. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted April 1, 2016 #19 Share Posted April 1, 2016 received this email today from RCL and wanted to share: To support World Wildlife Fund's water conservation initiatives, robes for Platinum guests and above will now be available upon request. May be old news for most but I just saw this today. I am sure if you are booked into a suite cabin the bathrobes are included as a suite guest perk. But for standard cabins this may be new and something to keep in mind when packing. We will be first time RCL cruisers for our Allure cruise July 2016 (very excited!). We have an Ocean View Balcony reserved and I do like to lounge around in my bathrobe so I will be packing my own for sure. Don't really care about there robes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justmekaren918 Posted April 1, 2016 #20 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Maybe that explains why there wasn't a robe in my new cabin today; since apparently I am still Platinum. They were in my another 2 cabins this past week. I asked and it was on the bed when I got back to the room. Little side note $3.95 room service charge starts at 10pm now. Not sure when that went into effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy jones Posted April 1, 2016 #21 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Little side note $3.95 room service charge starts at 10pm now. Not sure when that went into effect. It won't be long until it starts at 6AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted April 1, 2016 #22 Share Posted April 1, 2016 (edited) Really, begging for ice......:rolleyes::rolleyes: My post was obviously intended as humor. :rolleyes: But you still have to ask for the ice, just like the robes now apparently for Platinum members. Perks that were taken for granted seem to now be going away, so you have to ask them. Or are you one that still gets everything automatically? ;) Edited April 1, 2016 by island lady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ann1bell Posted April 1, 2016 #23 Share Posted April 1, 2016 What about Jr suites? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 1, 2016 #24 Share Posted April 1, 2016 What about Jr suites? Thanks. I expect that part won't change. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted April 1, 2016 #25 Share Posted April 1, 2016 What about Jr suites? Thanks. They have almost always been in our cabin when we check in to our JS. Once or twice they were missing as the cabin attendant said he was waiting for them to be delivered from the laundry. We always got them at some point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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