CRUISE NEWS - ROYAL CARIBBEAN REMOVING SOME POPULAR PERKS
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The creator discusses upcoming changes to passenger perks on Royal Caribbean cruise lines. One significant change involves an experiment with stateroom cleaning services, where the company may reduce daily service from two cleanings to a single daily cleaning. Guests would be allowed to choose between a morning clean or an evening tidy up. Additionally, the creator notes that access to the Concierge Lounge is being restricted. While Diamond Plus loyalty members previously had access on certain ships, new rules will limit lounge entry to Pinnacle class members who have reached the 700 point mark, specifically on ships without dedicated suite lounges. On a more positive note, the creator highlights that the passenger chat feature on the Royal Caribbean app will no longer be a paid service. Previously, users were charged per person to communicate with other passengers, but starting in January, this feature will be available to everyone at no cost. The creator concludes by noting that while the lounge changes may upset long-term loyal members, the free chat feature provides a new benefit for travelers looking to connect with friends and family on board.
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Royal Caribbean has well basically they're taking away a few perks but they're actually giving one back that used to be a charge
they're only going to come in and straighten and clean your service your stateroom one time where currently it's two times
now only members who have reached that 700 point mark Pinnacle class members will now be the only ones able to get in to the lounge
as of January that perk is no longer going to be a charge it's going to be available to everybody
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