Dannyor40 Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hello All, I am headed out on Oasis this Sunday and a friend who is an executive at RCCL upgraded me to VIP status. As far as I know this just means I get a gift basket with some Champagne and other stuff but do I get anything else. I would rather ask here than my friend because I'm trying to act cool. Thanks PRebecca 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arebee Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Don't know what the VIP status is, must be something she/he gets being exec. I'm sure you will be treated like royalty. But while you're chit-chatting with her/him, can you ask her/him to set my crown and anchor status to pinnacle? janza, JLMoran, rjac and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyor40 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 I Played golf with him a couple weeks ago and didn't want to ask for anything. It was his idea. Ill see what I can do on that pinnacle status... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arebee Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 No harm in asking... Maybe someone here has been a VIP sometime. I'm just a slug scratching at diamond. One more cruise and I'll get there. But enjoy the cruise and everything Oasis has to offer, been on her twice.... She is a big girl and I get lost... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 When I sailed Indy in December I heard the family next to me talking while waiting in the terminal. The lady said to her husband "We have to remember to thank Grandma for getting us upgraded to Diamond". Diamond level is normally only earned by sailing and having stayed on board ships for 80 nights. There is no other published method to achieve Diamond available to the general public. Clearly there is another manner in which employees or executives can grant Diamond status. Perhaps this is what your friend has done. You'll have to come back and let us know after your cruise.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Hm - curious to hear. Could it be a status upgrade, or just making sure everyone on board is aware of who he is and will be well taken care of? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Generally this is a flag in the reservations system to make sure someone gets extra attention. The Hotel Manager will likely send a gift or two (sparkling wine, snacks, etc) and you'll probably get a call from him/her or a representative thereof. Others will see the annotation as well, such as the dinging room staff, guest services, etc - anyone who accesses your reservation. KLA 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 minute ago, monorailmedic said: Generally this is a flag in the reservations system to make sure someone gets extra attention. The Hotel Manager will likely send a gift or two (sparkling wine, snacks, etc) and you'll probably get a call from him/her or a representative thereof. Others will see the annotation as well, such as the dinging room staff, guest services, etc - anyone who accesses your reservation. That's what I was thinking - similar annotation I'd imagine to a 'honeymoon' or 'birthday' flag, I'd guess? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monorailmedic Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 1 minute ago, KLAconQueso said: That's what I was thinking - similar annotation I'd imagine to a 'honeymoon' or 'birthday' flag, I'd guess? Yup same exact idea. I'd say the primary difference being that a crew-member or officer reading this flag knows that it was put there by someone in management at corporate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KLA Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Just now, monorailmedic said: Yup same exact idea. I'd say the primary difference being that a crew-member or officer reading this flag knows that it was put there by someone in management at corporate. "OH - my boss's boss's boss is watching... better look out for this guy." monorailmedic 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lovetocruise2002 Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 14 minutes ago, twangster said: Perhaps this is what your friend has done. You'll have to come back and let us know after your cruise.. Hmmm, might be your ticket into Pinnacle ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyor40 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Yes I'm not expecting much. I do think this guy is in line to be the next president (according to him) My sister in Law used to be the Marketing VP but I am just giving in to the wishes of a slightly spoiled 5 year old. I usually opt for land or island based adventures. Thanks for the replies. There are certainly some very experienced and even obsessive RCCL bloggers on this site. Ala_Paul 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 5 minutes ago, Dannyor40 said: obsessive RCCL bloggers on this site. Hey! I resemble that remark! Dannyor40, LetsTryThisPlace, Ala_Paul and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyor40 Posted February 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Believe me it takes one to know one. I am hyper focused on every detail. I need to take a deep breath Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 On one cruise I had a VIP sticker. I had met someone at a media event, who informed a friend of his that I was sailing on their ship soon. Long story short, I was only aware of two distinct benefits: free PPV movies in my stateroom and I think I got some goodies (food) delivered to the room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janza Posted February 5, 2018 Report Share Posted February 5, 2018 Well I'm on this sailing so if I see a guy with an entourage in tow or a crown on, I'll be sure to come back and post pics. LOL Lovetocruise2002 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOW Cruising Posted August 2, 2019 Report Share Posted August 2, 2019 On 2/5/2018 at 1:37 PM, Dannyor40 said: Hello All, I am headed out on Oasis this Sunday and a friend who is an executive at RCCL upgraded me to VIP status. As far as I know this just means I get a gift basket with some Champagne and other stuff but do I get anything else. I would rather ask here than my friend because I'm trying to act cool. Thanks I know this is a bit older, but curious what if any benefits your received? nyold 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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