SpicyCherry

On 1/16/2022 at 10:02 PM, Neesa said:

I officially turned diamond on my last sailing after night one, the loyalty desk stood firm I was not to be awarded diamond until stepping off the ship...I just stared longingly outside the diamond lounge, lol. It was an 8 night sailing too, just torture me why don't you?  

That’s too bad…We are doing a B2B on Symphony in April/May and will technically move up to Diamond between sailings. Now, Reservations said although it normally takes 7 or so days to update status, if you speak to the Loyalty Manager on the 1st leg, they should update you no problem. Wanting a 2nd opinion, I called the Crown & Anchor Desk. Now, they said that the updated status is really at the Loyalty Desk’s “discretion” so no guarantees. And even if you are recognized as Diamond, because of Covid protocols, you may not be allowed access to the Diamond Lounge. Well, where’s the fun in that?? We were trying to save on the Beverage Package for the 2nd leg and would just make do with the DC vouchers, but with no guarantees, we just went ahead with the Bev Pkg. We’ll see what happens!!

3 hours ago, BrianAlt said:

No. The price includes the wine. 
 

Actually, maybe I’m wrong?  This is true on Royal. I have this booked too on my upcoming Celebrity cruise. I’ll make sure. 

You’re on Edge in April? I’ll stay tuned. We’re on Symphony in April for a B2B but didn’t see Chef’s Table offered in Cruise Planner. Maybe it’s sold out…Thanks..

I just booked the Chef's Table by Daniel Boulud on Celebrity Edge for our upcoming December 2, 2022 sailing. Can you use the Premium Drink Package for the wine pairing? 

19 minutes ago, twangster said:

Pinnacle are still restricted so that may help your cause. 

Certain night menus appeal to me more than others.  Look them over in the app before and if required, pick the best nights for the menus you like.  

Great suggestion. I didn't know you could see the menu for each evening in the app. This will be helpful in choosing which nights to opt for Specialty Dining. Our sailing is not until April/May 2022 so not sure if what we're seeing is accurate for our sailing though. But some of what we do see makes the decision to dine elsewhere easier!! Thanks.

3 hours ago, Lovetocruise2002 said:

Yes.  They can.

Thanks!!

5 minutes ago, Neesa said:

My concierge Ooma on the Odyssey made my CK reservations for the entire week before boarding, just respond to the email you receive.

Thanks...can the concierge also make Specialty Restaurant reservations as well?

Does anyone know if you can make reservations for Coastal Kitchen for dinner prior to boarding? If not and you have to make reservations onboard, can you make them for several nights at one time?

4 hours ago, Va4fam said:

We had a cruise in September and another in October and did not see any drink card offers.

 

On 12/7/2021 at 8:54 PM, Ampurp85 said:

Not since the restart. 

Thanks….I figured as much. No one has mentioned them at all. I’m doing a B2B on Symphony and purchased the Beverage Package for the 1st leg and thought I might try drink cards on the 2nd leg….I guess I better think again

Is Royal Caribbean still offering Drink Cards onboard as an alternative to purchasing a full Beverage Package? The most recent posting about drink cards I can find is from 2016.