I feel short changed

[Scotty G]

7 hours ago, travelplus said:

For me  I would skip the drink package because in port I would be drinking local wines , beers and spirits.   Once onboard I would go for the Glenfiddich, Campari or Tequila and then perhaps an Irish Creme.  

With the three vouchers I like the flexibility so by being able to go to a Bar closer to the theater or dinner is great.  I would start with a Campari or Gin and Tonic Aperitif , Glass of Red Wine and either  Irish Creme or a Scotch. I happen to like Glenfiddich.    

 

Single Malt Scotch is not included with the 3 free drinks. The Scotch provided is usually Dewers.

Edited August 24, 2019 by Scotty G

[travelplus]

1 minute ago, Scotty G said:

 

Single Malt Scotch is not included with the 3 free drinks. The Scotch provided is usually Dewers.

I thought  I saw Glenfiddich in addition to Dewars.

[davekathy]

14 minutes ago, travelplus said:

I thought  I saw Glenfiddich in addition to Dewars.

Yes you did. Cheers...

Edited August 24, 2019 by davekathy

[davekathy]

7 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

I like Genfiddich too. However, it’s not on the Diamond list and the bars onboard are not supposed to offer off list alcohol. In real life, it happens, until Royal starts cracking down on it, and then people will complain they lost another perk. 

You're in luck...

[cruisegus]

On 8/22/2019 at 11:09 AM, PCWalton1 said:

...... But when you offer free booze to alcoholics that what you get. 

hey I take personal offense to that. I'm not an Alcoholic I'm a drunk.  Alcoholics go to meetings, just ask Bill W.

See you in the lounge ... hee hee

 

please excuse my warped sense of humor, but with all the posts in such a short period of time, I could not resist bumping this up again.    Enjoy you cruise how ever you want, I'm sure I will

[John&LaLa]

7 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

I have pictures of P’s in PJ’s/Bath Robes in the SL getting some coffee and even at 11am for a drink. 

 

I save them for when @John&LaLa posts kids acting like kids in the SL or Suite Guest dresses like they are on vacation.  Lol

 

That's odd, I see more suite guests dressed in PJ's in the SL than Pins.  And I've definitely been there more often, and more recent. 😉🇲🇽

[John&LaLa]

7 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

I like Genfiddich too. However, it’s not on the Diamond list and the bars onboard are not supposed to offer off list alcohol. In real life, it happens, until Royal starts cracking down on it, and then people will complain they lost another perk. 

 

I got Grey Goose in On Air two days ago.  It happens. $$$

[ReneeFLL]

On 8/22/2019 at 11:07 AM, davekathy said:

Well said.  I just hope you're not one of those sitting in the DL during the entire C&A HH drinking as many drinks as you can handle so you don't need to purchase the BP.  Or leave shortly before the end of the C&A HH and go to dinner and immediately order 3 drinks before the cut off. 🙄

 

Why would you care if someone chooses to do that? 

[davekathy]

29 minutes ago, ReneeFLL said:

 

Why would you care if someone chooses to do that? 

Not at all. You need to go back a few pages (post #5) in the thread to see where my comment came from. It was made by another poster (post #5) who I disagreed with.  My attempt at being snarky failed. Pat, AKA island lady I said that to is a CC (RDS) friend. No harm, no foul. 

Edited August 24, 2019 by davekathy

[travelplus]

For me I like the Scotch as  I like to sip it and to me a little goes a long way.  I would much rather get a Double Scotch for after the show than some cheap wine.  A good Glenfiddich(one of  my favorites) is great. Then I may get a glass of wine or Campari with Dinner or beer.  To me  its not about the quantity its the quality. 

 

Glenfiddich over New Amsterdam anyday!  The Tequila Royal Features is also decent. 

[travelplus]

Frozen Dessert Mix

https://instantwhip.com/products/frozen-dessert-mix/

[Milwaukee Eight]

7 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I got Grey Goose in On Air two days ago.  It happens. $$$

Tips i’m Sure are very helpful....  

[John&LaLa]

1 minute ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Tips i’m Sure are very helpful....  

 

And being pleasant. 😉

[Milwaukee Eight]

7 hours ago, davekathy said:

Not at all. You need to go back a few pages (post #5) in the thread to see where my comment came from. It was made by another poster (post #5) who I disagreed with.  My attempt at being snarky failed. Pat, AKA island lady I said that to is a CC (RDS) friend. No harm, no foul. 

Code

[island lady]

17 hours ago, travelplus said:

Shhh we won't tell. I love going for a nice latte in PJs and then sunbathing! 

 

Why not...it is vacation time after all!!  Enjoy your cruise...PJs and all!  🙂 

[island lady]

17 hours ago, travelplus said:

To me its the simple things in life  a good Latte or Cappcuchino, a good Danish and views of the sea from up above!

 

Absolutely!  The perfect morning set up!  🙂 

[island lady]

12 hours ago, cruising grandma said:

 

 

Does this his mean you’ll be on Allure 9/8, too? Hopefully so, but not seeing it on your future cruises.???

 

No, we are on the Med 10/25 and 11/1 TA next year.  We are still up here in Maine until October this year, then back down to the Florida Keys until Harmony in December.  

 

I am so sorry to hear about John's passing...Silky Sal let me know.  Just remember what I said, even if you sail in a solo cabin...you are never alone.  Looking forward to sailing with you again.  🙂 

[island lady]

9 hours ago, ReneeFLL said:

 

Why would you care if someone chooses to do that? 

 

Friends DaveKathy was just messing with me...I sent back one at them.  😉  We have strange sense of humor in the DS club.  😉 

Edited August 24, 2019 by island lady

[cruisegirl1]

Double post 

Edited August 24, 2019 by cruisegirl1

[cruisegirl1]

Sorry never mind. 

[biomedbob]

Many pins just have their badges tattooed to their forehead.

[dswallow]

I wouldn't expect RCCL to adjust loyalty programs to provide some measured value; they seem to take some amount of pride in offering only limited value and negating that value in as many ways as they can, such as offering "discounts" that ultimately result in equal or higher prices than discounts most anyone can get in advance.

 

It was just sad to see how an edict came down that bartenders are required to open cans/bottles served to guests using their C&A Happy Hour 3-free-drinks around the ship. They're actually not allowed to serve them an unopened can of soda so the guest can save it for later.

 

Cheapness, personified. 

 

So sure, I might otherwise consider it tacky that someone is maximizing the drinks they can get in the Diamond Lounge plus those they can get at any bar for the C&A Happy Hour, but RCCL is being just as petty with limiting brands at bars and doing what they can to control how each person enjoys their free drinks, so I just sit back and let them go at it. 

 

The whole system needs a revamping, for a variety of reasons.

Edited August 24, 2019 by dswallow

[pattak619]

On 8/22/2019 at 11:50 AM, katiel53 said:

I'm sorry, but I totally disagree with you.  On days we have breakfast, we have fresh squeezed OJ.  I also have a mocha coffee from the Promenade Cafe.

 

At dinner I enjoy having  one or two glasses of wine and I am not a fan of the wine served in the DL.    I also have a drink or sometimes 2 in the casino after dinner and most times it is Johnny Walker Double Black scotch and soda which is not available in the DL.

 

A few times during the week, I may have a Pina Colada or Mango drink.  All day and at night I drink bottled water.  Now, to you, I might be a heavy drinker, but compared to many with the alcohol package, I am not.  

 

I certainly don't drink like the above at home, but a vacation is different just as I don't eat as much at home as I do on a cruise.  

Thank You, I too,have the fresh sq. OJ in am, by the pool, a  frozen drink or 2 at the pool,a latte in the afternoon,pelligrino sparkling waters or plain waters whenever,a couple of cocktails in the casino,music hall or theater(wherever we happen to be).I,too, dont indulge like "this" but I AM ON VACATION

[not-enough-cruising]

I am diamond, and usually get the deluxe package. I don’t get shortchanged on my drink vouchers, as the DW and I use the voucher drinks for our adult kids (who don’t have the funds for deluxe drink package) 

[brillohead]

3 hours ago, dswallow said:

It was just sad to see how an edict came down that bartenders are required to open cans/bottles served to guests using their C&A Happy Hour 3-free-drinks around the ship. They're actually not allowed to serve them an unopened can of soda so the guest can save it for later.

 

Cheapness, personified. 

I disagree that this is "cheapness" on Royal's part -- they are still paying the same for the can of Coke, whether it is opened during Happy Hour or handed over unopened.

Cheapness would be if the free can of Coke wasn't actually Coke, but rather some generic/store brand of cola.  If you get real Coke when you're paying for it and no-name cola when it's provided for free at HH, that would be cheapness.