Fine and Jim Dandy

Spa passes are usually $119 per person. They include access to all spa facilities and amenities, but no services

Was on the Jewel this year to Alaska in both June and September. The spa pass was $146 per person.

One other bonus....the double credits I will earn on this cruise will push me over into the Platinum status for our next cruise....:)

You made the right decision taking the suite. The perks and VIP status WILL make your cruise. On the down side, you only earn latitudes points based on your initial booking. Upgrading to a suite does not earn you double points.

Not sure much was accomplished by calling ahead.

1. Don't understand the advantage of knowing the concierge's name before you arrive.

2. Feather pillows banned? I guess that is good if you have allergys.

3. Stopping at one of the numerous bars to grab a beer is too much trouble?

4. Refrigerator emptied? That is really an issue? Fridges are so small not much fits in them anyway.

5. I have always had ample supplies and varieties everytime I have a suite. Never had to ask.

6. Highly doubtful you will get any other butler than what is assigned for that week. They rotate on a regular basis, and generally have blocks of rooms to make things easier for them and you.

Promises on the phone are easy to make. Having those promises fulfilled is a different story.

We just got from a B2B in a suite on the Star. We tipped the butler $300/week and concierge $150/week. Both did a fabulous job. The room steward was not so special so we only gave him $75/week. We also tip after every meal we eat in a restaurant and that varies from $5-20, depending on the location and meal.

Our tipping might be a bit on the low side for suite passengers, but we think it is fair.