TessOR Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Has anyone been to a "Crown & Anchor Top Tier Event" lately? When we first started cruising I remember showing up for a few of these event items. Captains Meet and Greet, etc. They seemed to be basically a crowded room where you could have a little hors d'oeuvre and a drink on Royal. Sometimes there was an opportunity for some Q&A about upcoming Royal news. I haven't been to one in years, and not since making it to Diamond level at all. Are they the same as I remember? We have missed cruising these past few years and feel a bit like a newbie again, anxiously perusing the app and wanting to do it all! fireclan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 Not the same. The Captain, CD and Loyalty Ambassador with maybe one or two others (hotel director, I think) on stage telling you a bit about what they do and thanking you for your loyalty, the passenger numbers for the different tiers, recognition certificates for new pins and for the cruiser with the highest number of points. Maybe a performance of a song or musical piece and/or a video. Hors d'oeuvres are long gone. TessOR and SebagoSue 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 23 minutes ago, FionaMG said: Not the same. The Captain, CD and Loyalty Ambassador with maybe one or two others (hotel director, I think) on stage telling you a bit about what they do and thanking you for your loyalty, the passenger numbers for the different tiers, recognition certificates for new pins and for the cruiser with the highest number of points. Maybe a performance of a song or musical piece and/or a video. Hors d'oeuvres are long gone. This - plus a free glass of champagne. TessOR, Qeyton Dude and Swar 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I attended the one held during my Allure cruise in September. Same as mentioned above by @FionaMG and @wordell1. It was held in the amphitheater so was wide open and lasted only about 20 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 The drink could be sparkling wine, mimosas, fruit drink, could have rum in it or not. Some pre entertainment. Some staff is lined up as you enter and leave. Then there is similar entertainment at the end. They'll recognize any new Pinnacle members, and the top 3 cruisers with the most cruise nights. Pattycruise and SebagoSue 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 I think they are overrated. I no longer go as I prefer to spend my time differently on a cruise WAAAYTOOO, Neesa and TessOR 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 They're something to do if you don't have anything else planned for that slot. A couple free drinks are always nice, too. Qeyton Dude and Neesa 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimnKathy Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 We went to the event on our Voyager sailing two weeks ago...free champagne mimosas were the deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 We’ve always referred to these events as the “cattle call”. Complete waste of time, IMO. Colombia20102018, Allen2, cruisellama and 9 others 6 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AandD Posted November 1, 2022 Report Share Posted November 1, 2022 We usually go. It is nice to meet some of the upper-level cruise staff. Last cruise the captain came out on a Zamboni talked a little and answered questions. I also like to see the people with the most Crown and anchor points get recognized. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike n Ky Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 On the Liberty in September, this was the first one we went to in a while, it was as described above but they also did an ice performance...it was held in the rink...and when we went to the ice show later in the week what they did at the TTE was different and entertaining. Probably lasted about 15 minutes, perhaps longer. PPPJJ-GCVAB 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 They used to be great when it was a sail away from the helipad. These days we skip it TessOR, AlohaLivin and Neesa 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 I went to my first, and last, one on Navigator this past Sept. It was in the theater, I had 3 mimosas and a laugh. Dlove707 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 24 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: . It was in the theater, I had 3 mimosas and a laugh. I mean that sounds like a good way to spend 45 minutes GatorCruiser and CruiseGus 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 I always make a point to go to Top Tier events on the principle that Royal Caribbean is saying thank you and I want to make sure I attend to show I appreciate C&A events being put on for us. If you don't have a drink package, there's free drinks to enjoy. Even if you do have a drink package, it's an opportunity to hear from the ship's staff. Maybe you see an officer you didn't know was onboard, or perhaps you see a guest that you haven't seen in a while. But I think it's important to attend otherwise I fear they'll roll back these sort of customer loyalty perks because of poor attendance. Va4fam, SebagoSue, Mike n Ky and 9 others 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 The last few on Oasis were held in the theater. As we entered, the officers including the captain and the cruise director were lined up and greeted everyone. Exchanged a few pleasantries. Lots of sparkling wine, mimosas etc. The orchestra was performing on stage. Then the cruise director, the captain and the hotel director gave a few words on stage. The new Pinnacles and those reaching milestones along with the most points were recognized and photos were taken. Pretty well attended. Allen2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lugnut Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 5 hours ago, Matt said: But I think it's important to attend otherwise I fear they'll roll back these sort of customer loyalty perks because of poor attendance. OTOH, if no one cares to attend, perhaps RCCL should cancel them. Having said that, I typically go. It's a relaxed event with a free drink so why not? WAAAYTOOO, fireclan, Vancity Cruiser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srp431 Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 16 minutes ago, Lugnut said: OTOH, if no one cares to attend, perhaps RCCL should cancel them. Having said that, I typically go. It's a relaxed event with a free drink so why not? We go for the free drink, since we don't get the drink package, it's a nice perk for an hour of our time. fireclan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vancity Cruiser Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 17 hours ago, Ampurp85 said: I went to my first, and last, one on Navigator this past Sept. It was in the theater, I had 3 mimosas and a laugh. 43 minutes ago, Lugnut said: OTOH, if no one cares to attend, perhaps RCCL should cancel them. Having said that, I typically go. It's a relaxed event with a free drink so why not? 36 minutes ago, Srp431 said: We go for the free drink, since we don't get the drink package, it's a nice perk for an hour of our time. So what I am feeling is that most people are willing to exchange an hour of their time for a buzz lol Lugnut, Neesa and CruiseGus 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 We went to our first one last week. I thought "Top Tier" meant it wasn't open to Platinum and Emerald. We enjoyed it, and we don't drink alcohol, so the free drinks didn't matter. fireclan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wordell1 Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 18 minutes ago, Vancity Cruiser said: So what I am feeling is that most people are willing to exchange an hour of their time for a buzz lol I like seeing all of the officers and getting a chance to acknowledge them. The drink doesn't hurts though... fireclan and Pattycruise 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Va4fam Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 We attended our first Top tier event earlier this Summer and enjoyed it. It was nice to meet the officers and I was able to chat with the LA after the event. We would have gone sooner but the top tier events were scaled back and didn't include the lower tiers or cancelled due to COVID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 Truth be told anything on the ship is a way to past the time, I love to people watch. These events aren't really for mingling per se but definitely a good people watch. Meeting officers/crew and seeing a sneak peak of something is also okay. On Nav, there were quite a few people who kept mentioning their status. Like "I am D or D+, is there" " drink for people of that status?" I was laughing. There was one lady in my row who wanted more drinks and instead of just asking, she kept saying "D+ here, rum punch.... D+ mimosa, D+ champagne......." I would attend just for the laughs. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted November 2, 2022 Report Share Posted November 2, 2022 1 hour ago, Ampurp85 said: . There was one lady in my row who wanted more drinks and instead of just asking, she kept saying "D+ here, rum punch.... D+ mimosa, D+ champagne......." I would attend just for the laughs. If only you knew “D+“ gets you the glass with a double shot of liquor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorntor Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 On 11/2/2022 at 8:13 AM, Matt said: I always make a point to go to Top Tier events on the principle that Royal Caribbean is saying thank you and I want to make sure I attend to show I appreciate C&A events being put on for us……….. But I think it's important to attend otherwise I fear they'll roll back these sort of customer loyalty perks because of poor attendance. For a lot of very nice folks, these events add a lot to their cruise experience. They know the captains, cruise directors, etc. Having spent more time in receiving lines than I wish to remember, I doubt that they are a lot of fun for the staff - week after week. Nonetheless, attend if that floats your boat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 I like to hear the numbers... how many at each level of the CAS. It's also interesting to see who the senior managers are in each department and to look out for other frequent cruisers, see if you know anyone else on board. Ampurp85, WAAAYTOOO and teddy 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 hours ago, twangster said: look out for other frequent cruisers, see if you know anyone else on board. Easiest way to find @Big Dawg Ron! JC Pats 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted November 4, 2022 Report Share Posted November 4, 2022 2 hours ago, Matt said: Easiest way to find @Big Dawg Ron! Under the Schooner Bar piano? I've never seen top tier in the Schooner Bar. Matt and JC Pats 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scatmanjack Posted March 19, 2023 Report Share Posted March 19, 2023 They didn't offer this event on our most recent cruise... When I asked the Loyalty Ambassador why they replied 'No Pinnacles onboard, so no Top Tier event...' Was a bit disappointed... Neesa and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant655 Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 Brilliance had one with no pinnicles onboard. I ended up being the top cruiser. Was presented a certificate stratum and champagne and a photo of the presentation and a free lunch at chops Rackham, Neesa, bobroo and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted July 8, 2023 Report Share Posted July 8, 2023 11 hours ago, Sergeant655 said: Brilliance had one with no pinnicles onboard. I ended up being the top cruiser. Was presented a certificate stratum and champagne and a photo of the presentation and a free lunch at chops CONGRATs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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