I will miss CK on those cruises that have to many P’s. We have 1300 + points and I doubt that will be high enough to be in the top cruiser list. We board the wonder next week so we will see what happens.
Just took my first diamond cruise ending today on the Oasis and was in the mostly empty Crown Lounge constantly all week!!!!! Diamonds are certainly allowed as always! The set up was delicious for happy hour 5-8 and continental breakfast with great bar service. The concierge was always helpful. No concerns needed.
Dang. I'm going on my first Diamond level cruise in January. I hope there arent an excess of Pinnacles on board! Actually, I don't care. I'm just looking forward to sailing.
So far it hasn’t been a problem on board here on the Wonder. But you’re taking the right approach with it because you’re going to have a great cruise anyway!! I hope it’s the BEST cruise you’ve ever taken! Congratulations on becoming diamond!! Thanks for your comment!
Great video. As a diamond member, when we board the first day, do you if we can use our drink vouchers right away even if we don't have our seapass just yet?
So what? I remember the time when Diamond lounges (and Diamond Plus status) didn‘t exist yet and Diamonds could access the Suite lounge. We were able to on our first ever cruise as Diamond members on Brilliance. Shortly after, that privilege was taken away because of overcrowding of those lounges. Sure, it was a bit disappointing, but then they created the Diamond lounges and that was nice as well. They probably will find another solution in the future as well.
Thanks for your question! It does count towards your daily drink coupons. No longer do we get the “unlimited” drinks during happy hour as before. There are pros and cons to the new rules.
Thanks for commenting. I see the answer below. So far, unless it’s a special cruise that pulls in more diamond members, there doesn’t seem to be too much of a problem getting in. (I hope I didn’t jinx it!)
Here's an idea they should make a new top tier status level altogether so if you need 700 nights to go to Pinnacle the new top tier level to fix this problem should be like 2500 nights he would fix a lot of these issues
Another kick in the but for Diamond cruisers. RCCl way of treating some of their passengers like second class. Maybe they should reconfigure some of space on their ships. We are Diamond and we will still have a nice cruise. But it still stinks!
First of all, thanks for watching. Secondly, please remember that this only takes place when there are more than 75 pinnacles on the ship you are sailing on, and if there are too many pinnacles, then it only blocks you from going during happy hour. Your drink vouchers work everywhere on the ship so I personally would just meet people in other venues
Wait diamonds can’t have happy hour now.. what a joke ..these old people need to stop crying because royal is catering to them like a bunch of cry babies and ruining for other people
Really not sure what you are saying, some diamond members cannot access the Crown lounge if there are too many pinnacles on board, I do feel badly for them when when that happens
Being diamond plus this information is clarifying. Thanks Phyllis!
As a Diamond plus you are safe! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
For the money you spent becoming Pinnacle which on the low side is 200K but more in line 250K you should have access to everything on your sailing!!
I will miss CK on those cruises that have to many P’s. We have 1300 + points and I doubt that will be high enough to be in the top cruiser list. We board the wonder next week so we will see what happens.
Thanks Phyllis!
My pleasure
Just took my first diamond cruise ending today on the Oasis and was in the mostly empty Crown Lounge constantly all week!!!!! Diamonds are certainly allowed as always! The set up was delicious for happy hour 5-8 and continental breakfast with great bar service. The concierge was always helpful. No concerns needed.
We agree!! It’s really a great place to meet other frequent cruisers!! Thanks for commenting!!
so I’m working my way up to diamond and this is now a Bummer for me 😢 wow !
How close to diamond are you?
Very informative, thank you!
Hey Pauline!! Thanks so much for watching and commenting!! See you again soon!!
Thanks Phyllis, no worries we’re not there yet…lol
Thanks for watching and commenting, it’s good to know for when you do get there🍾🍾
It’s rumored that the delineation of pinnacle members that are allowed are those with 1,400 points (essentially, “double pinnacle”).
There ya go :-)
Wow......Very interesting.
Yes, hopefully not too many will get upset with the change
Great job!!
Thank you!
Dang. I'm going on my first Diamond level cruise in January. I hope there arent an excess of Pinnacles on board! Actually, I don't care. I'm just looking forward to sailing.
So far it hasn’t been a problem on board here on the Wonder. But you’re taking the right approach with it because you’re going to have a great cruise anyway!! I hope it’s the BEST cruise you’ve ever taken! Congratulations on becoming diamond!! Thanks for your comment!
Thank you.
We are Diamond plus.
Absolutely!! And thank you!!
So much for sailing with Royal. I guess it’s time to go to Celebrity or MSC. We just reached Diamond status, so this is rather discouraging
So far I haven’t seen any Diamonds getting turned away!! Thanks for commenting!
Great video. As a diamond member, when we board the first day, do you if we can use our drink vouchers right away even if we don't have our seapass just yet?
Yes you absolutely can. Just specify when you order that it is a diamond voucher.
@@jerseyjudie thank you. Hopefully I can do that even without be able to access my room before 1pm
All you’ll need is what your room number is. They keep a log on drinks and room numbers. Enjoy!! Bon Voyage!!
Only affects Diamond...for now. There are fewer and fewer reasons to build loyalty with many brands these days.
Affects diamond for the crown lounge and pinnacles for coastal kitchen
So what? I remember the time when Diamond lounges (and Diamond Plus status) didn‘t exist yet and Diamonds could access the Suite lounge. We were able to on our first ever cruise as Diamond members on Brilliance. Shortly after, that privilege was taken away because of overcrowding of those lounges. Sure, it was a bit disappointing, but then they created the Diamond lounges and that was nice as well. They probably will find another solution in the future as well.
We remember those days also. Royal always seems to find a way to work things out! Thanks for commenting! Bon Voyage!!
can you clarify....if you go into the happy hour and drink 4 drinks does that use your 4 drink coupons per day?
Thanks for your question! It does count towards your daily drink coupons. No longer do we get the “unlimited” drinks during happy hour as before. There are pros and cons to the new rules.
As a diamond member traveling on Freedom next month, How will I know if I can enter the Crown lounge during happy hour?
When you get onboard you will have a letter waiting in your cabin to let you know whether you will be allowed in the crown lounge or not
Thanks for commenting. I see the answer below. So far, unless it’s a special cruise that pulls in more diamond members, there doesn’t seem to be too much of a problem getting in. (I hope I didn’t jinx it!)
Wow. Status is becoming less and less valued. Next they’ll take away our drinks 😢
Good morning, guys!! My liver probably would like that!!
@@FullTimeCruisers apparently Diamonds are NOT a girl’s best friend
Hi 🙋 being diamond plus - am i able to use the crown lounge and additional have 5 diamond drinks?
That is correct, there is currently no time in which you would not be able to go into the Crown lounge
Here's an idea they should make a new top tier status level altogether so if you need 700 nights to go to Pinnacle the new top tier level to fix this problem should be like 2500 nights he would fix a lot of these issues
That probably would fix many of the problems! Thanks for your comment!!
Another kick in the but for Diamond cruisers. RCCl way of treating some of their passengers like second class. Maybe they should reconfigure some of space on their ships.
We are Diamond and we will still have a nice cruise. But it still stinks!
All Pinnacles will have access to suite sun deck regardless
Well, that’s great to know, thank you
So us that our working up to diamond status, just got jerked around. Bad vibes.
First of all, thanks for watching. Secondly, please remember that this only takes place when there are more than 75 pinnacles on the ship you are sailing on, and if there are too many pinnacles, then it only blocks you from going during happy hour. Your drink vouchers work everywhere on the ship so I personally would just meet people in other venues
Wait diamonds can’t have happy hour now.. what a joke ..these old people need to stop crying because royal is catering to them like a bunch of cry babies and ruining for other people
Really not sure what you are saying, some diamond members cannot access the Crown lounge if there are too many pinnacles on board, I do feel badly for them when when that happens