OCSC Mike Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 3 hours ago, PG Cruiser said: I'm within driving distance of all four Florida ports And not as lazy as me. I'm closer than you to all of them and I won't drive anywhere except PC because the one hour is so damn convenient. I'd consider Tampa if they could handle larger ships. No way in hell am I driving to FLL or MIA. More power to ya! Neesa and Snotarni 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted October 20, 2022 Report Share Posted October 20, 2022 I just hit Platinum during my cruise in September. I seriously doubt I will ever make Diamond but Emerald is possible…as far as I can tell! Guess I started cruising way too late in life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinK Posted October 21, 2022 Report Share Posted October 21, 2022 I just start cruising with Royal this past July. First Cruise - Oasis of the Seas 7-8-22 - Solo 14 points Second Cruise - Adventures of the Seas this coming Sat 10-22-22 - Solo 10 points Third Cruise coming up - Anthem of the Seas 11-22 - Solo 14 points Forth Cruise coming up - Anthem of the Seas 2-23 - Solo 16 points Fifth Cruise coming up - Anthem of the Seas 4-23 - Solo 16 points Sixth Cruise coming up - Ovation of the Seas 5-23 - Solo 16 points That mean I should hit Diamond within one year of the time frame. Neesa, Susie, WAAAYTOOO and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&S Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 On 9/22/2022 at 8:09 PM, asquared17 said: ahahahaha this is me another few cruises and should be D+ by 2024 caribbean only too. i am excited to hopefully receive my crystal block on odyssey in december (i'm 3 points shy right now) and hope they will have them aboard. What is the crystal block? We make Diamond+ in March on the Radiance...doing a b-to-b so will get it the following week, we hope! cruisellama 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asquared17 Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 14 minutes ago, B&S said: What is the crystal block? We make Diamond+ in March on the Radiance...doing a b-to-b so will get it the following week, we hope! when you reach your first 140 points, they are supposed to reward you with a crystal block of the ship you were on when you earned it! i know they have been delayed, so many folks have had to call crown and anchor to get it shipped to them or visit the loyalty desk while on board. and then you get them every certain amount of points after that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B&S Posted October 23, 2022 Report Share Posted October 23, 2022 12 minutes ago, asquared17 said: when you reach your first 140 points, they are supposed to reward you with a crystal block of the ship you were on when you earned it! i know they have been delayed, so many folks have had to call crown and anchor to get it shipped to them or visit the loyalty desk while on board. and then you get them every certain amount of points after that! Thanks! We're both at 148 so maybe we'll get them on the Allure. At least we'll talk to the C&A representative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted October 28, 2022 Report Share Posted October 28, 2022 On 10/23/2022 at 3:18 PM, B&S said: Thanks! We're both at 148 so maybe we'll get them on the Allure. At least we'll talk to the C&A representative. If you're at 148, you should have already received one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 FionaMG, AlmondFarmer, Jmccaffrey and 2 others 1 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggie M Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 I'm OK with not making Pinnacle in my lifetime - I don't really need another nametag... LOL - I must say, I do love the cruisers that are very proud to wear those nametags though - I just wish they wouldn't complain to the Diamond concierge about every little thing. My parents are at 163 and never received a crystal block at 140...I wonder how back-logged they are? I'll hit 140 on our next cruise! Neesa and FireFishII 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 14 minutes ago, Maggie M said: I'm OK with not making Pinnacle in my lifetime - I don't really need another nametag... LOL - I must say, I do love the cruisers that are very proud to wear those nametags though - I just wish they wouldn't complain to the Diamond concierge about every little thing. My parents are at 163 and never received a crystal block at 140...I wonder how back-logged they are? I'll hit 140 on our next cruise! I see many more D+ whiners complaining to the concierges. That's mostly because for every 10 pinnacle on board there are 100 or more D+. It's like driving a company car with a logo. When they are driven badly everyone remembers the logo. When 100 other cars drive badly they are just another car on the road. Snotarni and AlmondFarmer 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley Posted February 2, 2023 Report Share Posted February 2, 2023 On 10/20/2022 at 3:01 PM, FloatyBoaty said: Lucky! I'm within driving distance of O'Hare ...which is super nice for getaways, but certainly adds to the $$$ & stress of getting ready to cruise. Especially in Winter, which is the time to get away! FloatyBoaty 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAYNO Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 I just received word that our Crystal Block is on the way! It's here! WAAAYTOOO, Jmccaffrey, FireFishII and 3 others 4 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steverk Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 8 hours ago, Maggie M said: I'm OK with not making Pinnacle in my lifetime - I don't really need another nametag... LOL - I must say, I do love the cruisers that are very proud to wear those nametags though - I just wish they wouldn't complain to the Diamond concierge about every little thing. My parents are at 163 and never received a crystal block at 140...I wonder how back-logged they are? I'll hit 140 on our next cruise! I've qualified for 2 blocks so far. One arrived 6 months after I earned it. The other was 2 months. I kept calling to make sure it wasn't forgotten Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 15 hours ago, WAYNO said: I just received word that our Crystal Block is on the way! I need to call. We earned one on odyssey back in October. I told myself I’d wait 3 months then I’d call. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cakemeister Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 Does Mr. Bayley need a better razor in that video, or is he going for a scruffy look? bobroo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 D+ should get name tags so they can appropriately shamed when act out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 21 hours ago, WAYNO said: I just received word that our Crystal Block is on the way! Nice. Still waiting for ours (our first) from Anthem back in September/October. We did check on board with the LA who said we were on his list and he got us to confirm our address. However I'm not entirely convinced that they will actually ship it to us in Custard Tart Land. We are back on Anthem at the end of April so I plan on chasing it up then if it hasn't shown up before we set off. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 3, 2023 Report Share Posted February 3, 2023 I'll be eligible for a second block on my next cruise but still haven't received the first one yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 Just an FYI: I've received a shipping notification from a company called Team SCG out of Pompano Beach regarding an owed crystal block. The message line from their email is Your Order Has Shipped. I can easily see where this unexpected email might be confused as spam. A little research proved that this is legit and this Team SCG company is a corporate gifting/reward outfit. They ship via Fed Ex. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 7 hours ago, bobroo said: Just an FYI: I've received a shipping notification from a company called Team SCG out of Pompano Beach regarding an owed crystal block. The message line from their email is Your Order Has Shipped. I can easily see where this unexpected email might be confused as spam. A little research proved that this is legit and this Team SCG company is a corporate gifting/reward outfit. They ship via Fed Ex. That's very helpful, thanks. I'm always getting spam messages like that so it's good to know what to look out for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 16 hours ago, smokeybandit said: I'll be eligible for a second block on my next cruise but still haven't received the first one yet. Similar situation for my wife. Eligible for block on June cruise on Mariner and completed the request to have it sent to our home. Still no block. Next trip on Freedom in June will pass 210 for the next block. Looking like she may have to ask about the 140 block in addition to obtaining the new one (will be driving to/from this one so taking it with her will be an option). WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted February 4, 2023 Report Share Posted February 4, 2023 I'm wondering if it might be worth getting in touch with C&A a week or two in advance of my next cruise. I guess it wouldn't do any harm and might, just might, give us a better chance of actually being able to collect it on board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 My promised glass block arrived yesterday, a couple quick notes: --This new glass block is BIGGER! It is slightly taller and thicker than the others I have. --Rather than a plain, two piece navy color box; the box has been redesigned to have a C & S Logo on the top and the lid has a magnetic closure--it's much, much nicer!!! Rackham 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 The blocks have always varied slightly in size. I have to arrange my older blocks that are stacked on each other in a pyramid like fashion by carefully selecting which block goes in which row, otherwise the size variance throws off the row and you can see an uneven tilt mid-row that impacts the row above. First world problems. JohnK6404, Ampurp85, AKM and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisellama Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 On 10/23/2022 at 2:15 PM, asquared17 said: Has anyone contacted C&A prior to the award to improve odds off getting on the ship? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, twangster said: The blocks have always varied slightly in size. I have to arrange my older blocks that are stacked on each other in a pyramid like fashion by carefully selecting which block goes in which row, otherwise the size variance throws off the row and you can see an uneven tilt mid-row that impacts the row above. First world problems. By now you should be able to build a house with all your blocks. Pattycruise 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: By now you should be able to build a house with all your blocks. I either need a wider table or I need move the TV higher on the wall. I have some duplicates too that I am trying to trade for a few missing ships. The old block random size issue becomes apparent when I stack the blocks wrong. instaGator, SebagoSue, Pattycruise and 9 others 5 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 5, 2023 Report Share Posted February 5, 2023 Ironically I just noticed my Wonder block (left) is smaller than my Empress block (right). Julie Young, the HD on Empress used to say that Empress was the smallest ship with the biggest heart. Apparently Empress had the biggest block as well. Ampurp85, Pattycruise, FireFishII and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowen Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 On 9/18/2022 at 2:15 PM, smokeybandit said: I'm on pace to hit Pinnacle in 2042 2054 here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmondFarmer Posted February 6, 2023 Report Share Posted February 6, 2023 22 hours ago, twangster said: I either need a wider table or I need move the TV higher on the wall. The quintessential 1st World problem. WAAAYTOOO, cruisellama and SebagoSue 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 I don't know what is new on this list, but RC says it's updated and begins March 10. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/cas-amenities-feb-2023.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 24 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: I don't know what is new on this list, but RC says it's updated and begins March 10. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/cas-amenities-feb-2023.pdf A toiletry kit seems to have replace beach towel and slippers at the 175 point level and the limit on tote bags at 340 was reduced from 2 per household to 1 per household. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushitex Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 If one is Emerald or Diamond, you’ll receive 2 bottles of water as a welcome gift. Diamond Plus and Pinnacles will receive 3 bottles apiece. The can of soda (or beer) will not be available after March 9. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobroo Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: I don't know what is new on this list, but RC says it's updated and begins March 10. https://www.royalcaribbean.com/content/dam/royal/resources/pdf/cas-amenities-feb-2023.pdf This is clear as mud. You Guys! Aaaaagh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdoc Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Speaking of blocks...this just came in email from C&A... DIAMOND & ABOVECRYSTAL BLOCKS, NOW IN COLORThis spring, we’ll debut brand new, full-color crystal blocks! We’ll be saying goodbye to current designs over the next several months as we transition to our new look. Members receive their first crystal block at 140 cruise points and earn subsequent blocks for every 70 points thereafter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 1 hour ago, Sushitex said: If one is Emerald or Diamond, you’ll receive 2 bottles of water as a welcome gift. Diamond Plus and Pinnacles will receive 3 bottles apiece. The can of soda (or beer) will not be available after March 9. Well there goes our 2 coronas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 Not sure how I feel about the new colored blocks. Don’t really like them Lovetocruise2002 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 26 minutes ago, bobroo said: This is clear as mud. You Guys! Aaaaagh! Yeah, there are some changes. I guess I got a call and see what I can have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 52 minutes ago, Jill said: Not sure how I feel about the new colored blocks. Don’t really like them +1 Also not a fan of the new coloured blocks. Perhaps I will grow to like them when seeing them in person. The old ones were classy looking. These new ones not so much. steverk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted February 28, 2023 Report Share Posted February 28, 2023 I just got my email. I wonder what the color block will look like, I am due one on my Jan 2024 Wonder sailing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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