cakerins Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 My wife and I are platinum members and have a vacation next week on Navigator of the Seas. Her sister and husband are traveling with us, first time cruising. Although we didn't book at the same time, we did have our reservations linked. Will they be able to enjoy the Platinum check in process with us? I'm mainly concerned about them being in our shorter line as opposed to the long lines for first time cruisers. Quote
whitsmom Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 No. We are Platinum and had the same thing this past summer for the Oasis. However, we did not have to wait long for them to get checked in. cakerins and Lindsay 2 Quote
KLA Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 They've let us do it in the past - we were platinum and travelling with family that were gold. They were able to walk through the line with us (we just said, "they're with us!"). I think it might depend a little on the port. cakerins, Lindsay and Orange Crush 3 Quote
ellcee Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 Adventure 2016 I was able to board with my friend who was Diamond. cakerins and Lindsay 2 Quote
cakerins Posted March 22, 2018 Author Report Posted March 22, 2018 It's odd that I'm getting different answers. I talked to a RC Rep on the phone and they told me they would have to board separately. So bizarre. Quote
JLMoran Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 Another thing is that sometimes the "new cruisers" line is actually shorter than any of the C&A lines, depending on when you arrive. So even if they can't board with you, it's entirely possible they'll be on the ship before you! ? "I'll take the newbie line, and you'll take the Diamond line, and I'll be on board the ship befoooore you!" ? Lovetocruise2002, Lindsay and coneyraven 2 1 Quote
cakerins Posted March 22, 2018 Author Report Posted March 22, 2018 1 minute ago, JLMoran said: Another thing is that sometimes the "new cruisers" line is actually shorter than any of the C&A lines, depending on when you arrive. So even if they can't board with you, it's entirely possible they'll be on the ship before you! ? "I'll take the newbie line, and you'll take the Diamond line, and I'll be on board the ship befoooore you!" ? hahaha didn't even think of that! Lindsay 1 Quote
HeWhoWaits Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 If sticking together is the most important factor, just try getting in whichever line is shorter. If they "can't" join you in the shorter Platinum line, join them in the regular line. Vacation together start to finish. coneyraven, Digmenow and Diane.M 2 1 Quote
tiny260 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, JLMoran said: Another thing is that sometimes the "new cruisers" line is actually shorter than any of the C&A lines, depending on when you arrive. So even if they can't board with you, it's entirely possible they'll be on the ship before you! This is exactly what happened to me last October in FLL, I'm a Diamond, but there were several large groups in the Diamond line and no one in the regular line, I went to the regular line... Quote
Guest toodle68 Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 2 hours ago, cakerins said: It's odd that I'm getting different answers. I talked to a RC Rep on the phone and they told me they would have to board separately. So bizarre. There is only one official answer and that is no, they have to board separately.. but they do not tend to check everyone's card so it really will depend on the port and the person allowing people through. When everything is flowing, I don't think they are too particular, but when we had a back up in Dec, they looked closely at the first couple of groups to ensure the riff-raff was not mixing with the diamond and grand suite people :) Quote
Psycho and Barb Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 I have seen it both ways. One time they said our newby son and wife could join us in line. Other times, we were told no for some friends. We will jump in what ever line is the shortest even though we are Diamond. But we always wait for them before getting on the ship...So we can get on together. We will be on the ship with you next week...Can’t wait to get back to the ABC Islands ? Diane.M 1 Quote
Diane.M Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 I will be going on my first cruise on Symphony of the Seas, I watched a video on YouTube that said we would use an app and face recognition. I am not anxious I will be in the wrong line... Is it obvious which line I will need to be in? I didn't have any idea there were so many levels earned.. Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 22, 2018 Report Posted March 22, 2018 1 hour ago, Diane.M said: I will be going on my first cruise on Symphony of the Seas, I watched a video on YouTube that said we would use an app and face recognition. I am not anxious I will be in the wrong line... Is it obvious which line I will need to be in? I didn't have any idea there were so many levels earned.. No need to be nervous. If you accidentally get into the wrong line someone will help you. They are very gracious. Diane.M 1 Quote
Diane.M Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 9 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: No need to be nervous. If you accidentally get into the wrong line someone will help you. They are very gracious. Thank you. It will be a great experience! If we enjoy it as much as i think we will, we be going on a cruise yearly at least. You have been on quite a few! How did you enjoy the Harmony? Quote
cakerins Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Posted March 23, 2018 16 hours ago, Psycho and Barb said: I have seen it both ways. One time they said our newby son and wife could join us in line. Other times, we were told no for some friends. We will jump in what ever line is the shortest even though we are Diamond. But we always wait for them before getting on the ship...So we can get on together. We will be on the ship with you next week...Can’t wait to get back to the ABC Islands ? How cool is that! Quote
SPS Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 FYI: I asked RCCL if they give referral bonuses a couple months ago and was told that if you're sailing with first-time cruisers, you can receive "Refer A Friend OBC"! Not sure how much OBC you get since I was, unfortunately, not sailing with the people I have referred. Quote
Psycho and Barb Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 We’ve referred first timers before but didn’t get the credit till after we cruise together. Got it on our next cruise. Quote
cakerins Posted March 23, 2018 Author Report Posted March 23, 2018 21 minutes ago, SPS said: FYI: I asked RCCL if they give referral bonuses a couple months ago and was told that if you're sailing with first-time cruisers, you can receive "Refer A Friend OBC"! Not sure how much OBC you get since I was, unfortunately, not sailing with the people I have referred. We did, it wa $25 Quote
WAAAYTOOO Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 3 hours ago, Diane.M said: Thank you. It will be a great experience! If we enjoy it as much as i think we will, we be going on a cruise yearly at least. You have been on quite a few! How did you enjoy the Harmony? Harmony is wonderful. It is my favorite ship, really. So much to do....especially for those who enjoy the water slides and flow rider, etc. We don't do any of those things but I still like having all of those activities on board. Love all of the restaurants (except for Wonderland). You will have SOOOO much fun. Quote
coneyraven Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 21 hours ago, toodle68 said: There is only one official answer and that is no, they have to board separately.. but they do not tend to check everyone's card so it really will depend on the port and the person allowing people through. When everything is flowing, I don't think they are too particular, but when we had a back up in Dec, they looked closely at the first couple of groups to ensure the riff-raff was not mixing with the diamond and grand suite people :) Riff-Raff? You just made me spit out my coffee ..... lol JLMoran 1 Quote
JLMoran Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 43 minutes ago, coneyraven said: Riff-Raff? You just made me spit out my coffee ..... lol Line host looks at front-most passenger, then the to three behind him. "You know these Earthlings?" Quote
Diane.M Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 3 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: Harmony is wonderful. It is my favorite ship, really. So much to do....especially for those who enjoy the water slides and flow rider, etc. We don't do any of those things but I still like having all of those activities on board. Love all of the restaurants (except for Wonderland). You will have SOOOO much fun. Oh good! I was afraid you were going to say to Big you hated it. LOL. After I typed it I saw you go on smaller ships a lot. Symphony is supposed to be almost identical to harmony. A little bigger. I have to take deep breaths and relax because I can’t do anything right now. Quote
tiny260 Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 6 hours ago, coneyraven said: Riff-Raff? You just made me spit out my coffee ..... lol Hundred bucks if you name the movie? Who else used to take an umbrella into a movie theater... Quote
coneyraven Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 6 minutes ago, tiny260 said: Hundred bucks if you name the movie? Who else used to take an umbrella into a movie theater... I actually would get dressed up as him and perform with friends at the front of the theater.......Of Course, that was a million years ago. Quote
JLMoran Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 13 minutes ago, tiny260 said: Hundred bucks if you name the movie? Who else used to take an umbrella into a movie theater... True story: I'm dating the woman who would become my wife, we've been together maybe a couple of months and I'm over at her parents for dinner. I'll be meeting her sister and brother-in-law for the first time. I get there ahead of the sister and BIL, sit down and visit with her parents for a bit. The doorbell rings, future MIL goes down and I hear the following: "Hello Ed. You're wet!" (pause) "It's... raining." I immediately holler out, "Rocky Horror Picture Show!" Years later, my now-BIL reveals that he knew from that moment we would get along absolutely swimmingly (which we have, and still do). tiny260, coneyraven and Diane.M 1 2 Quote
Psycho and Barb Posted March 23, 2018 Report Posted March 23, 2018 @cakerins Maybe we can get together and I’ll buy you a beer. What ya think? Quote
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