Tranquil Blue Seas Posted August 22, 2021 #1 Share Posted August 22, 2021 I have heard RCCL has started a drink voucher program where Diamond membors get 4 vouchers for adult beverages everyday at any venue. Has anyone experienced this, it is a great idea. If this is indeed true I would not need to buy the drink package as I usually do not exceed 5 drinks a day for the most part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted August 22, 2021 #2 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Lol yes, and it's already in progress and with most a big hit. I vote yes. Its plenty for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debshomespun Posted August 22, 2021 #3 Share Posted August 22, 2021 This thread should answer your question . . . https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2796860-drink-vouchers-for-diamond/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCTCRUISER Posted August 22, 2021 #4 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Have 5 as a D+. Just returned this Friday from Ovation 7N to Alaska. Only one day did I have 5. Your choice of drink w/$13 cap. DW probably had 3-4 drinks max. Prefer this program to DL HH chaos w/cheap wine etc. I'll have a SoCo manhattan. Couldn't get that in DL. Well...at least not under typical conditions. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted August 22, 2021 #5 Share Posted August 22, 2021 This is the best change to come out of the Covid fog. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 22, 2021 #6 Share Posted August 22, 2021 2 minutes ago, not-enough-cruising said: This is the best change to come out of the Covid fog. And yet, some are not happy about it. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted August 22, 2021 #7 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Just now, Biker19 said: And yet, some are not happy about it. I know, and that just blows my mind 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auntiemomo Posted August 22, 2021 #8 Share Posted August 22, 2021 53 minutes ago, Biker19 said: And yet, some are not happy about it. I'm not happy about it, because on a sea day I will have 3 or so beers by the pool, and for 5-8pm happy hour that allots only 2 beers, and nothing for wine at dinner. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 22, 2021 #9 Share Posted August 22, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Auntiemomo said: I'm not happy about it, because on a sea day I will have 3 or so beers by the pool, and for 5-8pm happy hour that allots only 2 beers, and nothing for wine at dinner. Have 4 beers and wine at happy hour, just like pre COVID. Edited August 22, 2021 by Biker19 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retiredgram Posted August 22, 2021 #10 Share Posted August 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, Auntiemomo said: I'm not happy about it, because on a sea day I will have 3 or so beers by the pool, and for 5-8pm happy hour that allots only 2 beers, and nothing for wine at dinner. If you use up your vouchers, just buy your next drinks. I know, with our 5 each, we will definitely be better off than buying drink package or even having to pay for our first 5. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tee & Chilli Posted August 22, 2021 #11 Share Posted August 22, 2021 Does bottle water count toward the daily limit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 22, 2021 #12 Share Posted August 22, 2021 29 minutes ago, Tee & Chilli said: Does bottle water count toward the daily limit? Yes, unless you have a generous staff member in some venue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted August 23, 2021 #13 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Auntiemomo said: I'm not happy about it, because on a sea day I will have 3 or so beers by the pool, and for 5-8pm happy hour that allots only 2 beers, and nothing for wine at dinner. Totally agree with you also was not happy when they stopped the beer package either. Cheers to the beers 😄🍻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 23, 2021 #14 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Auntiemomo said: I'm not happy about it, because on a sea day I will have 3 or so beers by the pool, and for 5-8pm happy hour that allots only 2 beers, and nothing for wine at dinner. So, before I'm guessing you had to pay for the 3 or so beers by the pool. Happy hour doesn't matter - because with the vouchers, every hour is now happy hour. You get 4 FREE drinks. Figure out how it works best for you. Pay for the drinks at the pool as you did in the past. Use the 4 FREE drinks for evening beer and wine at dinner. M 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILCTCRUISER Posted August 23, 2021 #15 Share Posted August 23, 2021 2 hours ago, not-enough-cruising said: I know, and that just blows my mind Also, there was no longer a sign stating that drinks could not be taken out of DL. CL closed to D+. However, DL was rather deserted on last week’s Ovation. Concierge said there were 250 D, D+, and P. It’s been our experience that Alaska cruises tend to post lower numbers than other cruises. We stopped in a few times. One time we walked in and there was ONE other passenger. Another night we counted 20 or so. Spent more time in Boleros w/entertainment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Eyed Belfast Belle Posted August 23, 2021 #16 Share Posted August 23, 2021 I hope they reintroduce the Select (Soda, Beer Wine) Package or the 10 Beers Punch card again as the Deluxe package would not be good value for most now. I don't drink Coffee, Spirits or Cocktails so it is not value for me. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ocean Boy Posted August 23, 2021 #17 Share Posted August 23, 2021 14 hours ago, not-enough-cruising said: I know, and that just blows my mind Probably does the same to the folks in the Miami RCI building. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 23, 2021 #18 Share Posted August 23, 2021 12 hours ago, Biker19 said: Have 4 beers and wine at happy hour, just like pre COVID. No more true happy hour, they use your vouchers. The Diamond Lounge is not complimentary drinks for 3 hours any longer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awhfy Posted August 23, 2021 #19 Share Posted August 23, 2021 12 hours ago, Tee & Chilli said: Does bottle water count toward the daily limit? Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ourusualbeach Posted August 23, 2021 #20 Share Posted August 23, 2021 13 hours ago, Auntiemomo said: I'm not happy about it, because on a sea day I will have 3 or so beers by the pool, and for 5-8pm happy hour that allots only 2 beers, and nothing for wine at dinner. Then pay for those drinks by the pool in the afternoon just like you did before and save your vouchers until the evening 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 23, 2021 #21 Share Posted August 23, 2021 34 minutes ago, awhfy said: No more true happy hour, they use your vouchers. The Diamond Lounge is not complimentary drinks for 3 hours any longer Perhaps my comment was not obvious - see post above. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted August 23, 2021 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2021 (edited) 12 hours ago, ILCTCRUISER said: Also, there was no longer a sign stating that drinks could not be taken out of DL. CL closed to D+. However, DL was rather deserted on last week’s Ovation. Concierge said there were 250 D, D+, and P. It’s been our experience that Alaska cruises tend to post lower numbers than other cruises. We stopped in a few times. One time we walked in and there was ONE other passenger. Another night we counted 20 or so. Spent more time in Boleros w/entertainment. So much hot air from all the folks who said they go ( went) to the lounge for the conversation and not the free drinks. We never were evening lounge dwellers, partially because I didn't like the the wine they offered, partially because I couldn't take the cruise bragging and hearing from some loud mouth self appointed lounge king, and partially because I didn't want to watch folks down numerous drinks as fast as they could. (At least this last reason might not be an issue anymore) We went to another bar/venue and used a voucher for a mixed drink. Or, even if it was happy hour, we bought wine we preferred . The new drink system will be fantastic for us. Basically happy hour, with great drink offerings, is now ALL DAY! M Edited August 23, 2021 by cruisegirl1 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted August 23, 2021 #23 Share Posted August 23, 2021 14 hours ago, Auntiemomo said: I'm not happy about it, because on a sea day I will have 3 or so beers by the pool, and for 5-8pm happy hour that allots only 2 beers, and nothing for wine at dinner. But you had no free beers at pool in the past🤔 #dontlookgifthorseinthwmouth 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catmandu73 Posted August 23, 2021 #24 Share Posted August 23, 2021 So how are the gratuities/service charges/etc handled with the free drink vouchers? If there is a cap of $13 does that need to include your service charge, etc. or you are out money on your sea pass card for those extras? i'm sure if you got a coffee or a bottle of water this would not be an issue but for drinks approaching $13 anyway just curious. Thanks. Cathy Berg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted August 23, 2021 #25 Share Posted August 23, 2021 1 minute ago, catmandu73 said: If there is a cap of $13 does that need to include your service charge, etc. or you are out money on your sea pass card for those extras? Like the drink package, any drink up to $13 - grats of 18% of zero is zero. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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