APM Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 Please refresh my memory, do suite lounge happy hour cocktails count against your Diamond/Diamond + allotment of 4/5 drinks? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, APM said: Please refresh my memory, do suite lounge happy hour cocktails count against your Diamond/Diamond + allotment of 4/5 drinks? Unless things have changed since Labor Day, the answer is no. RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 On Oasis class, you also get free beer, wine, Truly, cider, soda, bottled water from 11-11 in the SL (in addition to the happy hour). RCIfan1912 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown&AnchorEsq Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 +1 Once your in the lounge I have rarely, if ever, seen them ask for a seapass or room number. Use your diamond vouchers earlier/later in the day and maximize that suite benefit in the lounge. If you're on Oasis class the CK/SL staff are generally happy to get drinks to your table when dining in coastal kitchen as well. OCSC Mike 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 If you're booked in a suite, drinks in the suite lounge don't count against vouchers. whitsmom 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 25 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: If you're booked in a suite, drinks in the suite lounge don't count against vouchers. ...a subtle way of saying that non-suite Pinnacles technically have to use their vouchers when getting drinks in the SL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 minute ago, WAAAYTOOO said: ...a subtle way of saying that non-suite Pinnacles technically have to use their vouchers when getting drinks in the SL... Baked Alaska, WAAAYTOOO, CrimsonCruiser and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyPandy Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 hours ago, Crown&AnchorEsq said: +1 Once your in the lounge I have rarely, if ever, seen them ask for a seapass or room number. Use your diamond vouchers earlier/later in the day and maximize that suite benefit in the lounge. If you're on Oasis class the CK/SL staff are generally happy to get drinks to your table when dining in coastal kitchen as well. On AOS in suite lounge they asked on every drink. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 14 minutes ago, AndyPandy said: On AOS in suite lounge they asked on every drink. This will vary by server and vary by how much time you spend in the lounge during happy hour. Some memorize your room number. Others just keep it written down. If you aren't up there every day you're more likely to be asked every time. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 So I noticed everyone replied about the suite lounge but if you are also asking about the Diamond lounge you get access to, then yes every drink you order counts against your vouchers. There is no more happy hour in the diamond lounge.......except for snacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 51 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: So I noticed everyone replied about the suite lounge but if you are also asking about the Diamond lounge you get access to, then yes every drink you order counts against your vouchers. There is no more happy hour in the diamond lounge.......except for snacks. It's still a happy hour. Just no open bar for the happy hour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, smokeybandit said: It's still a happy hour. Just no open bar for the happy hour. That makes it a little less happy in my book... but I do prefer the vouchers and enjoy the snacks when they're good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
APM Posted September 21, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 My original query was for the Suite Lounge...was asked every night if I wanted to use my Diamond Plus Vouchers which I had surplus of so it was not an issue but I remember it being contradictory to stated policy "the Suite Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 29 minutes ago, APM said: My original query was for the Suite Lounge...was asked every night if I wanted to use my Diamond Plus Vouchers which I had surplus of so it was not an issue but I remember it being contradictory to stated policy That's very odd. You most definitely get open bar in the SL for 3 hours every evening that has nothing to do with your vouchers. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlantix2000 Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 1 hour ago, APM said: My original query was for the Suite Lounge...was asked every night if I wanted to use my Diamond Plus Vouchers which I had surplus of so it was not an issue but I remember it being contradictory to stated policy "the Suite Lounge serves complimentary continental breakfast and evening drinks." Perhaps the type of drinks you were asking for were not complimentary? For example, basic rum and coke included but a specifically named brand of rum is not? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F1guynz Posted September 21, 2023 Report Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 hours ago, APM said: asked every night if I wanted to use my Diamond Plus Vouchers If you said no did they charge you? I know the drinks range is limited in the SL so maybe they were outside the complementary list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 3 hours ago, Atlantix2000 said: Perhaps the type of drinks you were asking for were not complimentary? For example, basic rum and coke included but a specifically named brand of rum is not? Nope, you can order anything available w/o issues. CruiseGus, OCSC Mike and APM 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown&AnchorEsq Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 14 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said: Nope, you can order anything available w/o issues Anything available can be a little confusing, I believe there is technically a list of the labels included and that is usually stocked in the SL. If that's what you mean by available, then, yes 100% correct. If you ask for something specific, say a neat single malt that's not on the menu I think you are venturing into ymmv territory and could be one possible explanation for the charge here. Other possibility is that perhaps OP was outside the happy hour window? "evening drinks" is a set time (I believe usually 5-8 on most ships) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCSC Mike Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 14 hours ago, tonyfsu21 said: Nope, you can order anything available w/o issues. This. I even had a server in the SL on Wonder ask "Grey Goose?" when I ordered a vodka drink without specifying a brand. He was getting my standard tip either way but I found that to be a nice touch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyfsu21 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 1 hour ago, Crown&AnchorEsq said: Anything available can be a little confusing, I believe there is technically a list of the labels included and that is usually stocked in the SL. If that's what you mean by available, then, yes 100% correct. If you ask for something specific, say a neat single malt that's not on the menu I think you are venturing into ymmv territory and could be one possible explanation for the charge here. Other possibility is that perhaps OP was outside the happy hour window? "evening drinks" is a set time (I believe usually 5-8 on most ships) To clarify “anything available” means anything on or off the list is available if you ask. I have never been declined or told otherwise in the SL. It’s very possible there are different experiences on different ships but I also tip generously which might help change the bartender or servers mind about declining my request. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanalo217 Posted September 22, 2023 Report Share Posted September 22, 2023 Even outside of the happy hour window I found it about a 50/50 shot that they would not use my vouchers in SL for a cocktail. When I go to the next bar after SL I would have to ask bartender what my voucher count is to see what I had left for rest of night. CruiseGus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnTulsa Posted January 25 Report Share Posted January 25 Are martinis complementary from 5 -8:30? I'm assuming yes since it's a cocktail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown&AnchorEsq Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 23 hours ago, EnTulsa said: Are martinis complementary from 5 -8:30? I'm assuming yes since it's a cocktail? If you are in the suite lounge, they should be, as long as you stick within the limits on available labels. Note that hours can change slightly depending on the ship as well. You should get an email from your suite concierge outlining your benefits a few days before emarkation. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseGus Posted January 27 Report Share Posted January 27 6 hours ago, Crown&AnchorEsq said: If you are in the suite lounge, they should be, as long as you stick within the limits on available labels. I have spent numerous sailing in suites since the covid resumption. When the SL lounge did not have the brand label I preferred, if it was on the ship they gladly found it for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crown&AnchorEsq Posted January 29 Report Share Posted January 29 On 1/26/2024 at 7:24 PM, CruiseGus said: When the SL lounge did not have the brand label I preferred, if it was on the ship they gladly found it for me Agreed and my general experience as well, but I have the feeling it falls into a YMMV situation. The rule is technically to keep on label so a lounge waiter/bartender could always choose to charge you if you do not follow the rule. Likely? probably not, but I don't want @EnTulsa accusing us of bad advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TitusPonce Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 From my experience, Suite Lounge cocktails usually don't count towards your Diamond/Diamond+ drink limit. It's like an extra perk! Enjoy your cruise and those delightful drinks! Also, try some mocktail recipes from https://goodmocktail.com/recipe. I hope you enjoy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 30 Report Share Posted January 30 If you are staying in a full suite, happy hour beverages (including cocktails) are complimentary during the HH time in the Suites Lounge. If you are a Pinnacle and go to the SL for HH but are not staying in a full suite, your vouchers will be used. Happy Hour in the Crown Lounge will result in using your vouchers no matter what type of room you are staying in or your C&A level. YellowBrickRoad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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