CHANGES TO CROWN AND ANCHOR BENEFITS

[cruisegirl1]

41 minutes ago, lovescats5 said:

Yea, we can hit the suite lounge and get funny looks from the pins because we have a granddaughter with us.  Many seem to think only adults should be allowed in the suite lounge.  The best part is if you are in a suite you can use the lounge.

Why would anyone give you funny looks.  The suite lounge is filled with kids, especially on Oasis class ships.

 

In fact - folks have come to expect children in the suite lounge, but they still can't accept kids in the D lounge. Don't know why. 

 

M

[John&LaLa]

6 minutes ago, cruisegirl1 said:

Ya think? Many said they went there for the  friendship - not the  free drinks and snacks!  We'll soon see who was telling the truth.

M

 

Like Minded People.

 

Didn't you and I hang out in casino bar. 😇

 

Good Times

Edited June 8, 2021 by John&LaLa

[RFerrington]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

 

No, October 3rd

 

We might be on Harmony TA end of October. 

We are also on AL 10-3 and 10-10.

[John&LaLa]

1 minute ago, RFerrington said:

We are also on AL 10-3 and 10-10.

 

I will look for you in casino since I can't go to SL😪

 

But hey, the drinks are better👍

Edited June 8, 2021 by John&LaLa

[Ashland]

3 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said:

Ya think? Many said they went there for the  friendship - not the  free drinks and snacks!  We'll soon see who was telling the truth.

M

Well I'm telling the truth...I go for one Lemon Drop....maybe a Coca Cola and the snacks.

Not looking for friends...we're low key and like to keep to ourselves...always wish they had more two/tops in the lounge.

[Coralc]

8 hours ago, LorraineP said:

Wonder what “modified lunch” means. 

It's not modified...it is "reimagined" LOL. 

 

 And we don't really care. We buy the drink packages and rarely visit the lounges. It is nice to have the water bottles in the room when we arrive. I think there was something about them being removed in Singapore. 

 

I guess we will find out from others this weekend. 

[molly361]

7 hours ago, Ocean Boy said:

@M8VER3.... there you go!

Back playing monopoly😇

[Casino Comp Chick]

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Edited June 8, 2021 by Casino Comp Chick

[ipeeinthepool]

16 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

D+ hasn't been in SL in years. 

 

I’m still irritated about that.

[Jeannie333333]

11 hours ago, Joebucks said:

Being able to get 4-6 drinks of what you want, when you want, is an absolutely amazing perk to me. I have little interest in rather "maximizing" the lounge happy hour. To wade through the crowds, each night, to suck down as much as you can, with a limited menu, isn't what I'm looking for. 

 

Royal really should offer discounts on the drink package to these people too. Most sane people are not going to buy a (full-priced) package if they already get so many drinks. Since the other half doesn't drink, that would be a minimum of 8 drinks for me each day without a package. Even then, I'm already good. I would laugh at the idea of buying it.

They do offer a discounted drinks package, well they did before ~Covid.  40% for Pins and 30% for D+ I believe..

[nelblu]

7 hours ago, cruisegirl1 said:

Why would anyone give you funny looks.  The suite lounge is filled with kids, especially on Oasis class ships.

 

In fact - folks have come to expect children in the suite lounge, but they still can't accept kids in the D lounge. Don't know why. 

 

M

Unless the rules have changed in the last couple of years, I was able to bring my grandchildren to the Oasis & Allure DL.  Also, saw children on Quantum DL on my last sail in August '19.

[Ourusualbeach]

17 minutes ago, nelblu said:

Unless the rules have changed in the last couple of years, I was able to bring my grandchildren to the Oasis & Allure DL.  Also, saw children on Quantum DL on my last sail in August '19.

I think cruise girl was saying that members can’t accept the fact that kids are in the DL, not that Royal doesn’t allow them. 

[TYMAN]

8 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

I will look for you in casino since I can't go to SL😪

 

But hey, the drinks are better👍

We'll see you guys in the casino too! 5 voucher drinks plus Prime drinks, we'll be in casino every hour it's open!! Well, almost ever hour.....

[ILCTCRUISER]

12 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

No need for actual cash transactions with vouchers in play. 

 

I can't wait until first person gets denied a drink for being out of vouchers🤣🤣

Wasn’t thinking of cash, but someone will need to swipe seapass to deduct a voucher for each drink.  Do servers do it or do they need to go backstage and have it done?

[nelblu]

1 hour ago, Ourusualbeach said:

I think cruise girl was saying that members can’t accept the fact that kids are in the DL, not that Royal doesn’t allow them. 

Sorry, misinterpreted the post.

[nelblu]

33 minutes ago, ILCTCRUISER said:

Wasn’t thinking of cash, but someone will need to swipe seapass to deduct a voucher for each drink.  Do servers do it or do they need to go backstage and have it done?

Maybe they will have portable scanners.

[John&LaLa]

2 hours ago, Jeannie333333 said:

They do offer a discounted drinks package, well they did before ~Covid.  40% for Pins and 30% for D+ I believe..

 

It never really worked since onboard pricing was so much more than the Cruise Planner sales prices

[John&LaLa]

59 minutes ago, TYMAN said:

We'll see you guys in the casino too! 5 voucher drinks plus Prime drinks, we'll be in casino every hour it's open!! Well, almost ever hour.....

 

Easy to spot me, Laura not so much since she cut her hair. She just blends in now😪

[John&LaLa]

42 minutes ago, ILCTCRUISER said:

Wasn’t thinking of cash, but someone will need to swipe seapass to deduct a voucher for each drink.  Do servers do it or do they need to go backstage and have it done?

 

No idea on the technology of Square.

I'd imagine it's done at the bar

[John&LaLa]

9 minutes ago, nelblu said:

Maybe they will have portable scanners.

 

Daily punch card😉🤣🤣

[nelblu]

25 minutes ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Daily punch card😉🤣🤣

You want the seapass punched🤭🥂  Not big enough for the entire cruise.

[smokeybandit]

15 hours ago, keyboardjunkie said:

Will a mandatory tip be included when a drink is bought with a credit?  Usually in the lounges most people tip the server when they receive their complimentary drink. Will that be the same and, if not, will the tip be covered by the guest or Royal?  I, personally, would like to know that the crew serving 'complimentary' drinks are receiving remuneration.

This is a very good point.  Bartenders will be making less money with this change. 

[nelblu]

2 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

This is a very good point.  Bartenders will be making less money with this change. 

I'm sure they will find a way around it.

[Lady Hudson]

What I will miss about the SL is a quiet place to hang out on sea days - and the lattes!  The Quantum class SL on deck 12 is especially lovely.  The 12 drinks for DH and me plus prime status in casino is more than enough.  My drinks are mostly Coke but I hate to pay around $4 for a can of Coke.  What will be will be — Royal will decide.  Katherine

Edited June 8, 2021 by Lady Hudson

[Ocean Boy]

14 minutes ago, smokeybandit said:

This is a very good point.  Bartenders will be making less money with this change. 

How is that? I've always tipped the bartenders when I had a voucher drink.