tonyfsu21

Axe the top tier loyalty event and create something better because RC can do better for the top customers. Instead of listening to the captain tell jokes while drinking cheap & watered down drinks I suggest the following (possibly starting at D or D+):
- No organized get together
- complimentary drinks for the day (Top Tier Day).
- Voucher for speciality dining or on a certain day have a specific menu option (perhaps food and wine pairing) in the MDR only for top tier.
- spread the comps across all levels, perhaps 1 complimentary drink per day once you get to emerald. 
 
- bring back the sunset sail away party on the bow of the ship because it was a great party (IMHO) better then any top tier event.
- phase out the diamond lounge completely and transform into another dining or bar concept. 
 
 

It’s time for another program refresh. Get rid of the BS across all tiers that the majority of people don’t use and provide more value options that actually get use. At some point they will need to either slide the point scale or create a new level (or 2) anyway. Does anyone give a rats ass about the diamond lounge? Phase it out. Give us more free drinks or a voucher for speciality dining. Once you have reached D, D+ and above I think that loyalty should be recognized a bit more by a company that depends on this customer base for their bottom line. 

It’s time for another program refresh. Get rid of the BS across all tiers that the majority of people don’t use and provide more value options that actually get use. At some point they will need to either slide the point scale or create a new level (or 2) anyway. Does anyone give a rats ass about the diamond lounge? Phase it out. Give us more free drinks or a voucher for speciality dining. Once you have reached D, D+ and above I think that loyalty should be recognized a bit more by a company that depends on this customer base for their bottom line. 

It’s time for another program refresh. Get rid of the BS across all tiers that the majority of people don’t use and provide more value options that actually get use. At some point they will need to either slide the point scale or create a new level (or 2) anyway. Does anyone give a rats ass about the diamond lounge? Phase it out. Give us more free drinks or a voucher for speciality dining. Once you have reached D, D+ and above I think that loyalty should be recognized a bit more by a company that depends on this customer base for their bottom line. 

It’s time for another program refresh. Get rid of the BS across all tiers that the majority of people don’t use and provide more value options that actually get use. At some point they will need to either slide the point scale or create a new level (or 2) anyway. Does anyone give a rats ass about the diamond lounge? Phase it out. Give us more free drinks or a voucher for speciality dining. Once you have reached D, D+ and above I think that loyalty should be recognized a bit more by a company that depends on this customer base for their bottom line. 

This approach is not advised. Based simply on the casino point formula alone @ $5 per point you will spend a significant amount of money unless you are really lucky. Besides everything I mentioned, the casino royale program is no longer what it once was and the heavy discounts are nearly non existent. 

It’s not worth it, trust me. There’s nothing “free” in the casino. The amount of money you are going to potentially lose trying to get to prime is silly when you consider the “free” cruises are normally inside cabins on undesirable sailings and the fact that you dont drink alcohol so you can’t take advantage of the free casino drinks. 

This advice is great if you are a gambler and will be in the casino enjoying everything there is to enjoy in the casino regardless of the points. I wouldn’t advise someone who is not a seasoned casino player to pump money into a machine or a table to try and get to prime for the free drinks and crappy casino certificates. I just doesn’t make good sense.

The most amazing secret sandwich is actually not so secret and not a sandwich. The BEST soft shell tacos and taco bar is at Coco Cay! The fresh tortillas and guacamole is simply amazing. I will be back in a couple weeks for another taco or two. 

Cafe promenade, windjammer or park cafe are perfect for snacking. 

I might just be a part owner of a barrel. I will sell you a Tonyfsu21 branded bottle if you wish once we get them back from the bottler. 

I might just be a part owner of a barrel. I will sell you a Tonyfsu21 branded bottle if you wish once we get them back from the bottler. 

To put my words into a picture:

They have signs up about utilizing re-usable cups to dispense drinks - I think as long as you don't touch the cup to the spout, no one will care.   But Bubba mugs or Yeti tumblers are on the list for next cruise.

No issues at Labadee regarding the rest of the countries unrest. The island (really a walled peninsula) is staffed with RC employees and locals are not permitted entry with the exception being the small numbers of vendors in the market. 

No issues at Labadee regarding the rest of the countries unrest. The island (really a walled peninsula) is staffed with RC employees and locals are not permitted entry with the exception being the small numbers of vendors in the market. 

We bought two insulated mugs for coffee when the same issue came up after the return from Covid...we love them as they keep the coffee hot for a long time and are leak proof.

The only issue with that thought is if you axe Nassau then you almost always axe coco cay. IMHO Coco cay is one of the best stops so we continue to rough it through Nassau. 

You will have a blast! Last year on Oasis they brought in a rock band (Phoenix) and played some great music outside at the Aquatheatre and then another set NYE in the Music Hall. Holiday sailings are really a spectacular time to cruise. Enjoy! If you need help with anything while in Fort Lauderdale just PM me and I will help you with recommendations for dinner exc. 

Sky class seems to be the best value (especially the loft suites on deck 17). 

The most amazing secret sandwich is actually not so secret and not a sandwich. The BEST soft shell tacos and taco bar is at Coco Cay! The fresh tortillas and guacamole is simply amazing. I will be back in a couple weeks for another taco or two. 

It's been several months since I discovered that the pork carnitas tacos served in the taco bar at Coco Cay are (were?) the same ones being  served at El Loco Fresh on the Freedom. It was an unexpected bonus to see a crewmember behind said taco bar, digilently hand-rolling and cooking fresh, warm flour tortillas (I don't recall those at El Loco Fresh.) 
So, I have to give those tacos a boost over the yummy chicken sandwich (with lettuce, tomato, and basil mayonnaise) served at the Snack Shack. I don't have the urge to add mozarella cheese sticks, however, but to each his own.

This very accurately sums up Nassau, although we pretty much bypass the whole part involving stepping foot on land and fast forward right to lunch at Chops! 

Take the north route at the Hilton Marina water taxi stop and get off at the Margaritaville stop (it’s 5 o’ clock somewhere bar), have a drink and then walk across the street to the hotel. If you pass through the lobby out the back (to the east) you will end up on the Hollywood beach boardwalk with plenty of small spots to dine by the water. For the most part it’s mid tier pricing and very beach casual. 

As for discounts on the water taxi, I am unaware of any. I do know that some of them have bar service though!