Matt Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob_KY Posted June 25, 2017 Report Share Posted June 25, 2017 Are the bridge tours limited to suite guests? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted June 26, 2017 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 21 hours ago, Bob_KY said: Are the bridge tours limited to suite guests? Anyone can buy an all access tour via the Cruise Planner. Historically, D+ or Suite guests were offered a complimentary tour of some kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 I'm surprised the hard bed thing hasn't been a bigger deal. I like a firm mattress but what they've been putting in is more like a metal plate with a comforter thrown over it to offer the illusion of padding. As far as the bridge tour, no one likes when things are taken away (I wouldn't be happy about this - I love bridge tours!) but I think this is where so many loyalty perks are overvalued. They can come and go, and aren't the reasons I pick which cruise line or cabin category in which I stay. DocLC 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 As a result of the overwhelming popularity of the C&A program and the associated perks, perhaps Royal should charge a $7.95 fee for those who want to partake. ;) Too much sarcasm? Seriously, I understand the need for the change as there becomes a point when the sheer number of C&A members becomes unmanageable. And for Royal, it's a good problem for them to have. However, I also think that they should replace a perk with something else if they're going to take one away. For example, they could wave the room service fee for Diamond Plus members. It really wouldn't cost them as many might not use it and it would add some good will. Bob_KY, RestingBird, Gears and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 2 hours ago, DocLC said: As a result of the overwhelming popularity of the C&A program and the associated perks, perhaps Royal should charge a $7.95 fee for those who want to partake. ;) Too much sarcasm? Seriously, I understand the need for the change as there becomes a point when the sheer number of C&A members becomes unmanageable. And for Royal, it's a good problem for them to have. However, I also think that they should replace a perk with something else if they're going to take one away. For example, they could wave the room service fee for Diamond Plus members. It really wouldn't cost them as many might not use it and it would add some good will. No such thing as too much sarcasm....especially when it's deserved !! Kris, I think your idea is a great one. If you take away something then offer something else. To be honest, we have pretty much been passing on the bridge tours lately. Not to be too cynical, but once you've seen the bridge of most of the ship classes, you've seen them all. I feel bad for any D+ that didn't get to take advantage of the bridge tour. It is really a very nice amenity. Who knows why they discontinued it, but I suspect, as you do, Kris, that it just became a numbers game and the demand overwhelmed the supply. I guess we'll find out if they will continue to offer this amenity to the suites. My guess is, they will. DocLC and Gears 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexk Posted June 26, 2017 Report Share Posted June 26, 2017 Really too bad, something that was free now is an upcharge, the all-access tour takes 3 to 4 hours and a bridge tour was less than an hour. I agree with Billy loyalty perks are over rated. Taking away perks is never a good PR measure. Candio 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRC Posted June 29, 2017 Report Share Posted June 29, 2017 I've enjoyed bridge tours, but I can't get too upset. last one I did was on Navigator. Security was checking off names and there were a few not called. They said they were scheduled for a later one and just wanted to go early. Security said no, as they are limited to 16ppl max, and there were NINE FULL GROUPS OF 16 TO TOUR THE BRIDGE! I can see where it is getting out of hand ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeK Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Diamond +? We went on the bridge tour when we turned Diamond. We were also invited to the captains table on the same cruise. When did they change the bridge tours to Diamond plus? Maybe they could let the Diamond plus members do two bridge tours only. That way it could make room for ones that have never been on the tour. How many times do you really need to see the bridge? How about when you turn Pinnacle they let you sit in the captains chair and steer the boat for a few minutes or when you get 1000 points they let you help dock the boat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2mybugs Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 Is the all access tour worth it if we are already doing a galley tour with chefs table? We are on freedom and im thinking we should wait and do it on another ship when we don't do chefs table (or like on adventure where the galley tour wasnt included in chefs table). Jane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted July 4, 2017 Report Share Posted July 4, 2017 3 hours ago, mom2mybugs said: Is the all access tour worth it if we are already doing a galley tour with chefs table? We are on freedom and im thinking we should wait and do it on another ship when we don't do chefs table (or like on adventure where the galley tour wasnt included in chefs table). Jane I agree, Jane. I would probably wait and do the All Access Tour on another ship if you are already going to get a galley tour on NAV. When we did the AAT it included a lot of [galley] stuff that your Chef's Table tour is probably not going to give you BUT it won't be that big a difference. Why get the galley tour twice ? I would probably wait until I was on another ship to do the AAT. mom2mybugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted July 5, 2017 Author Report Share Posted July 5, 2017 20 hours ago, mom2mybugs said: Is the all access tour worth it if we are already doing a galley tour with chefs table? I think if you've never done a behind-the-scenes tour, it's worth it. The galley is cool, but the bridge and engine room are far more interesting. mom2mybugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalLaker Posted August 12, 2017 Report Share Posted August 12, 2017 They were still giving them on my recent cruise. lucky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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