jx2mom

Are they flexible with embarkation arrival times for Sky Class guests? 

On 8/16/2023 at 2:37 PM, OCSC Mike said:

 

Pretty much required, not recommended. No reservations for breakfast or lunch.

 

 

It varies from ship to ship, the concierge will give you instructions once onboard, but basically yes, the concierge will escort you off the ship. On Wonder in June it worked as you described and there were a few time choices.

 

 

You should receive an e-mail from them 5-8 days before your cruise. I wouldn't rely on them for excursions; hopefully you have those booked much farther in advance. We only really used them pre-cruise for CK reservations, to make sure the CK staff was made aware of my niece's severe food allergies, and to have our balcony separators unlocked since we were traveling as an extended family with 3 side by side GS's. Feel free to ask them anything you can think of.

 

 

Yes, the concierges are usually there for a few hours in the morning and then late afternoon/evening. The SL is open 24/7. There is a self-serve espresso machine for making coffee, lattes, cappuccinos, etc. Continental breakfast is served every morning. There are usually snacks in the afternoon. There is a 3-hour nightly happy hour with an open bar as well as snacks (5-8pm or so). You also get free beer, wine, Truly, hard cider, soda, bottled water from SL bar from 11-11 daily.

 

 

Of course!

 

 

That covers a lot of it. If a show or experience is sold out, the suite concierges may or may not be able to get you spots.

 

Enjoy Sky Class! We're not normally suite people but we had an amazing time taking advantage of the perks when we were in Sky Class.

Sailing in Sky Class Summer 2024 on Symphony of the Seas from Cape Liberty, NJ. Specifically, in a 2br Grand Suite. I know this is the first time Symphony will be cruising from this port. It is my understanding that I will have all-day access to Coastal Kitchen, with reservations for dinner recommended. 

(1) How does priority embarkation work from this port? I believe priority disembarkation happens from Coastal Kitchen where the Concierge escorts passengers down in a dedicated elevator. (Please correct me if I am wrong.)

(2) Does the Concierge contact you in advance of the sailing? What is planned in advance other than excursions and dinner reservations? 

(3) Is the Concierge stationed in the suite lounge next to Coastal Kitchen? What are the general hours of the Suite Lounge and what does it offer?

(4) Can we come and go from the Suite sun deck as we please? 

(5) Please share any other information and/or tips that you think are helpful.

Thank you!! 

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