lovesthebeach2 Posted July 4, 2021 #76 Share Posted July 4, 2021 3 hours ago, seabeew said: The Diamond Lounge on the Adventure of the Seas sailing out of Nassau had the usual appetizers. They were served by an attendant. The coffee machine was also staffed. thank goodness the coffee machine is still there…… although I may not get it the same way I used to make it for myself. Espresso/cappuccino/ expresso/foamed milk on top. ☕️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 4, 2021 #77 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I searched and didn’t see this. The Diamond Lounge coffee machine that RCI is now serving from…are they requiring the vouchers for those coffees now? Anyone who has recently sailed know? Asking because I would get the coffee card, if so. Gotta save those vouchers for more expensive drinks. 😁 Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emory2001 Posted July 4, 2021 #78 Share Posted July 4, 2021 We are coming upon Diamond too, end of November. Are the vouchers good for the fresh orange juice in the Windjammer (not the free stuff, but the good stuff)? I’ll drink alcohol some days but not every day, and it would be nice to get the quality orange juice too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted July 4, 2021 #79 Share Posted July 4, 2021 12 minutes ago, island lady said: Not if you are thirsty and appreciate your bartender who treats you right .....where it actually counts. 😉 thats exactly now we feel. We’ve always treated the bartenders and servers very well. They deserve it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabeew Posted July 4, 2021 #80 Share Posted July 4, 2021 15 minutes ago, barbeyg said: I searched and didn’t see this. The Diamond Lounge coffee machine that RCI is now serving from…are they requiring the vouchers for those coffees now? Anyone who has recently sailed know? Asking because I would get the coffee card, if so. Gotta save those vouchers for more expensive drinks. 😁 Thanks! Vouchers are not needed for coffee in the Diamond Lounge on Adventure. 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
read2learn Posted July 4, 2021 #81 Share Posted July 4, 2021 This was posted 6/28 on RCCL C&A update . Enhanced Benefits We’re excited to now offer our Diamond, Diamond Plus and Pinnacle Club members additional beverage vouchers for drinks up to $13. Each day of the cruise, Diamond members receive four vouchers, Diamond Plus members receive five vouchers, and Pinnacle Club members receive six vouchers. These can be used at any bar, at any time, in the Diamond Lounge during Happy Hour or in our private destinations. Consider it happy hour all day long! 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 4, 2021 #82 Share Posted July 4, 2021 50 minutes ago, Oxo said: You would think RCI employees and clients would NEVER go against Official Policy. And C&A members would never complain if Royal enforced the official rules 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbeyg Posted July 4, 2021 #83 Share Posted July 4, 2021 49 minutes ago, seabeew said: Vouchers are not needed for coffee in the Diamond Lounge on Adventure. Appreciate it! 🙂 Only time I frequent the Diamond Lounge is to read and have a couple morning coffees. Such a nice quiet place to enjoy as I ‘wake up’. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted July 4, 2021 #84 Share Posted July 4, 2021 2 hours ago, Cigar King said: Our experience is that the attendant keeps bottles of water on hand in the suite. Good, thanks.🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dahirsh Posted July 4, 2021 #85 Share Posted July 4, 2021 3 hours ago, crusinpeg said: 3 hours ago, SlightDraw said: Help me on this. I get the beverage package. As a diamond member, how do these drinks benefit me? Just a thought, you buy a beverage package and you are diamond these drinks should discount the beverage package. It might not benefit you. But for lighter drinkers there will be no need to purchase the package. Most days I can't see myself going over the allotment but even if I did by one (or two) it would be cheaper to just pay for them than buy a package. Saves me quite a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasukkie Posted July 4, 2021 #86 Share Posted July 4, 2021 I made Diamond on my recent cruise so this is all new to me. Can anyone tell me how the vouchers work on the seapass card? Do you tell your bartender when you want to use a voucher? Let's say I want that lovely fresh-squeezed OJ in the morning but I want to pay for that because it will be less than the 4 alcohol drinks I will have later in the day, should I point out that I don't want to use a voucher? How about tipping? I can picture it being easy to take care of your servers within the Diamond Lounge, but is there a gratuity charge built into the vouchers? Will that $13 dollar drink be charged as $2.40 or should we have singles to tip with? Is the coffee available in the Diamond Lounge all day or just the morning? I usually get either the coffee card or the refreshment package but the vouchers sound great to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mafig Posted July 4, 2021 #87 Share Posted July 4, 2021 Good questions, Jasukkie. I'd like to know too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted July 4, 2021 #88 Share Posted July 4, 2021 21 minutes ago, Jasukkie said: I made Diamond on my recent cruise so this is all new to me. Can anyone tell me how the vouchers work on the seapass card? Do you tell your bartender when you want to use a voucher? Let's say I want that lovely fresh-squeezed OJ in the morning but I want to pay for that because it will be less than the 4 alcohol drinks I will have later in the day, should I point out that I don't want to use a voucher? How about tipping? I can picture it being easy to take care of your servers within the Diamond Lounge, but is there a gratuity charge built into the vouchers? Will that $13 dollar drink be charged as $2.40 or should we have singles to tip with? Is the coffee available in the Diamond Lounge all day or just the morning? I usually get either the coffee card or the refreshment package but the vouchers sound great to me. Yes you can tell your server not to use a voucher for whatever you want to pay for No tips are added cash is always welcome. Not sure if they give you a zero slip to sign where you can add a tip So far coffee is being served in the lounge starting a 7am don't recall the cutoff time. Not self serve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 4, 2021 #89 Share Posted July 4, 2021 3 hours ago, lovesthebeach2 said: thats exactly now we feel. We’ve always treated the bartenders and servers very well. They deserve it. Exactly. You are already spending thousands on the cruise...no problem bringing on a couple of banded packs of dollar bills to spread around. 😉 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted July 5, 2021 #90 Share Posted July 5, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 10:09 AM, read2learn said: These can be used at any bar, at any time, in the Diamond Lounge during Happy Hour or in our private destinations. Consider it happy hour all day long! does this mean on CoCo Cay and Labadee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 5, 2021 #91 Share Posted July 5, 2021 21 minutes ago, jonbgd said: does this mean on CoCo Cay and Labadee? Might be earlier this thread, but I read no the free vouchers cant be used on coco cay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMiz Posted July 5, 2021 #92 Share Posted July 5, 2021 On 7/4/2021 at 12:41 PM, Oxo said: Yes, Costco sell 40 bottles for $3. But I could not find Costco on any ship. Can't win them all. Take your own. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 5, 2021 #93 Share Posted July 5, 2021 11 minutes ago, TheMiz said: Take your own. You are allowed to take on a dozen (not a full case) of standard 17 ounce water or soda at embarkation. I go through that much bottled water in less than 3 days...run out in the middle of a one week cruise. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbgd Posted July 5, 2021 #94 Share Posted July 5, 2021 16 minutes ago, firefly333 said: Might be earlier this thread, but I read no the free vouchers cant be used on coco cay. thats what i thought but reading the new C&A release it mentions private destinations Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovesthebeach2 Posted July 5, 2021 #95 Share Posted July 5, 2021 23 hours ago, island lady said: Exactly. You are already spending thousands on the cruise...no problem bringing on a couple of banded packs of dollar bills to spread around. 😉 whenever I get dollar bills as change it goes into my cruise tip pouch. I know I could just get change there, but it gives me something to look forward to…… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajak Posted July 5, 2021 #96 Share Posted July 5, 2021 Another new to diamond question...Do the vouchers carry over to the next day, or do I need to use all 4 in one day? It would be nice if I have one or 2 from a port day to carry over to a sea day. ☺️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted July 5, 2021 #97 Share Posted July 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, papajak said: Another new to diamond question...Do the vouchers carry over to the next day, or do I need to use all 4 in one day? It would be nice if I have one or 2 from a port day to carry over to a sea day. ☺️ They will not carry over, as renee said use them or lose them. No stacking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseguy1016 Posted July 5, 2021 #98 Share Posted July 5, 2021 23 hours ago, Jasukkie said: I made Diamond on my recent cruise so this is all new to me. Can anyone tell me how the vouchers work on the seapass card? Do you tell your bartender when you want to use a voucher? Let's say I want that lovely fresh-squeezed OJ in the morning but I want to pay for that because it will be less than the 4 alcohol drinks I will have later in the day, should I point out that I don't want to use a voucher? How about tipping? I can picture it being easy to take care of your servers within the Diamond Lounge, but is there a gratuity charge built into the vouchers? Will that $13 dollar drink be charged as $2.40 or should we have singles to tip with? This has been hit or miss for us. Sometimes they give you a receipt with no balance, sometimes they give you nothing but the drink. I carry singles with me for this reason. If I get a receipt, I can add a couple bucks to the bill. If I don't get a receipt, I can leave a couple singles on the bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajak Posted July 5, 2021 #99 Share Posted July 5, 2021 26 minutes ago, firefly333 said: They will not carry over, as renee said use them or lose them. No stacking. Thanks. I figured as much, but it never hurts to ask! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcur Posted July 5, 2021 #100 Share Posted July 5, 2021 (edited) 49 minutes ago, cruiseguy1016 said: This has been hit or miss for us. Sometimes they give you a receipt with no balance, sometimes they give you nothing but the drink. I carry singles with me for this reason. If I get a receipt, I can add a couple bucks to the bill. If I don't get a receipt, I can leave a couple singles on the bar. I don't wait for the receipt: I give them the tip wrapped around my card when I order the drink and tell them to use the D+ voucher for it. Also, I said this on another thread discussing the new policy for C&A drink vouchers: what's not to like? I now have 5 drinks of any kind I want under $13 spread over 24 hours (or midnight, not sure). I like sparkling water during the day, and I like a few manhattans in the evening, and I like a glass of Prosecco with dinner. It's all win-win to me. Edited July 5, 2021 by pcur 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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