NCL Like Perks on Other Lines

[hoosier_done_it]

Last November we sailed on the Sun in a Penthouse Suite (upsell) and loved the NCL perks for suites. As I look to our next cruise, I see itineraries on Royal and Princess that I like.

 

My question to you more experienced cruisers is: Do either of those lines have similar perks for passengers in suites?

[wittyfellow]

I can't speak for a lot of other lines, as we've only been on a few.

 

I can confirm though that the perks on RCL was very nice during our cruise out of Miami. The typical benefits were there along with concierge lounge access to make dinner/show reservations. The best part was our stop in Labadee, Haiti. We were in a special area of the beach that included a really nice buffet. We also had access to a cabana right on the water. What a great day spent away from the crowds.

 

On Celebrity, we are usually in the sky suites, and that experience has been fantastic. You get several bottles of wine and the concierge will make the usual show/dinner reservations. You also get afternoon snacks in the room every day. Typical embarkation/debarkation benefits apply.

 

On HAL, we have access to the neptune lounge, which is a great area to go and relax, get some snacks and afternoon tea, etc. We also got complimentary dry cleaning, pressing, and laundry.

 

We're going on our first NCL trip in May, so I'm not sure what the benefits are... BUT, I'm certain my partner will be doing a comparative analysis.

 

Good luck with your decision; have a great trip,

--a

[Planer's Edge]

None of the main stream cruise lines have Suite Perks that come close to NCL's.

 

PE

[electro]

None of the main stream cruise lines have Suite Perks that come close to NCL's.

 

PE

 

So what does NCL have that other cruise lines don't?

 

Lois

[trojangirl90066]

So what does NCL have that other cruise lines don't?

 

Lois

 

Cagney's for lunch & dinner at no charge (only for full suite passengers), priority boarding and priority tenders for ports, Bottle of wine, snacks in the afternoon...

[Planer's Edge]

So what does NCL have that other cruise lines don't?

 

Lois

Private dining room for breakfast and lunch.

 

Butler service for in-suite dining from any dining room menu, or whatever needs you have within your cabin.

 

Priority tender tickets where needed.

 

Concierge service to take care off all of your needs such as reservations and excursion booking, or whatever needs you have outside your cabin.

 

Priority debarkation with an escort.

 

Priority embarkation with an escort.

 

Private lounge to await embarkation.

 

Some Suite levels have reserved seating in the theater.

 

Courtyard suites have the private courtyard area.

 

Garden villa are given limo service to the airport after your cruise.

 

Owners suites are given three bottles of booze.

 

Garden Villas are given 6 bottles of booze.

 

Cocktail reception with ships officers.

 

Afternoon snacks delivered to your cabin.

 

I think that is all.

 

PE

[Richie2pies]

Princess has free internet (all you want) in suites.

[minnesotalady]

Private dining room for breakfast and lunch.

 

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Priority tender tickets where needed.

 

Concierge service to take care off all of your needs such as reservations and excursion booking, or whatever needs you have outside your cabin.

 

Priority debarkation with an escort.

 

Priority embarkation with an escort.

 

Private lounge to await embarkation.

 

Some Suite levels have reserved seating in the theater.

 

Courtyard suites have the private courtyard area.

 

Garden villa are given limo service to the airport after your cruise.

 

Owners suites are given three bottles of booze.

 

Garden Villas are given 6 bottles of booze.

 

Cocktail reception with ships officers.

 

Afternoon snacks delivered to your cabin.

 

I think that is all.

 

PE

 

The reasons you posted is why we have left other lines to go with NCL! The perks for the Courtyard are wonderful with added cost, but that is not much for what one receives. Plus, if one does their research, OBC offsets it all in price. Thank you for setting things straight on the perks!!!!:D

[HotRoot]

Princess and HAL both have unlimited free laundry. Costa gives you a free meal in a pay restaurant.

[Planer's Edge]

Princess and HAL both have unlimited free laundry. Costa gives you a free meal in a pay restaurant.

 

How about a complete list for comparisons sake?

 

PE

[Sunkissed Mommy]

I have always been impressed with the suites on NCL- each time I have toured a ship I am amazed at the accommodations and extras!

 

Hoping that one day I will have the opportunity to sail in one :)

[HotRoot]

How about a complete list for comparisons sake?

 

PE

I am going from memory so may not be correct. On Costa we had a butler, free meal in speciality restaurant, early boarding, priority tendering, canapes in the early evening.

 

On Princess we had a butler, free internet, free laundry, early boarding, priority tendering, canapes, order room service from the dining room menu, dvd library. We had the cruise critic gathering in our suite and the butler served.

 

On HAL we had free laundry, early boarding, priority tendering, access to the lounge with concierge, special room service menu, afternoon tea in our room, cocktail party with the officers.

 

On RCCL we had early boarding, priority tendering, special room service menu. We did a B2B so had duty free alcohol delivered at the end of the first cruise and we had an entire bar for the second cruise.

 

I am sure there were other benefits we did not use and/or I cannot remember. We just booked our first NCL suite.

 

Our favorite perk was the free internet and free laundry. We do not book by perks offered. We book by itinerary and price.

[RichNY]

I am going from memory so may not be correct. On Costa we had a butler, free meal in speciality restaurant, early boarding, priority tendering, canapes in the early evening.

 

On Princess we had a butler, free internet, free laundry, early boarding, priority tendering, canapes, order room service from the dining room menu, dvd library. We had the cruise critic gathering in our suite and the butler served.

 

On HAL we had free laundry, early boarding, priority tendering, access to the lounge with concierge, special room service menu, afternoon tea in our room, cocktail party with the officers.

 

On RCCL we had early boarding, priority tendering, special room service menu. We did a B2B so had duty free alcohol delivered at the end of the first cruise and we had an entire bar for the second cruise.

 

I am sure there were other benefits we did not use and/or I cannot remember. We just booked our first NCL suite.

 

Our favorite perk was the free internet and free laundry. We do not book by perks offered. We book by itinerary and price.

 

 

Here is the list of suite perks for Princess. Princess also has a special breakfast and maybe a lunch, I can't remember, at Sabatinis, only for suite guests..Mimosa included..

 

http://www.princess.com/news/article.jsp?newsArticleId=na828&submit=pk

 

 

Suite Amenities:

In-Room Amenities: Luxury mattresses

Luxury ivory satin pinstripe bed linens

Fluffy duvets in place of blankets

Luggage protector on bed at embarkation

Luxury bathrobes

Luxury towels

Pillow menu - option of feather or therapeutic pillows

Massage shower heads

Luxury bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, bath gel, plus new lip balm, gel eye mask, bath salts and loofah mitts)

Facial mist (choice of scents)

Complimentary slippers

Fresh flower arrangement

Complimentary corsage and boutonniere on first formal night

Complimentary mini-bar - one-time set up

Combined DVD/CD Players

DVD Library - each vessel has a 100-title DVD library available to suite passengers

Halo light magnifying vanity mirrors on vanity Upgraded room amenities, including ice bucket and tray, leather wallet for cruise card, high quality pen, combined clothes brush, lint remover and shoe horn, shoe cleaning mitt, sewing kit, white cloth laundry bag, black cloth shoe shining bag

Complimentary Princess tote bag

Umbrella for use during the cruise

Services:

Expedited embarkation process

Preferred Anytime DiningSM reservations

Personal shore excursion reservations

Complimentary laundry and dry cleaning service

Complimentary shoe polishing service

Dining Services:

Welcome glass of champagne at embarkation

Extended room service menu (extended breakfast, lunch, dinner offering)

In-suite afternoon tea service

Passenger's choice of deluxe canap?s, delivered daily

Onboard Activities:

Complimentary internet access in onboard Internet Cafes (wireless internet connection not included).

Private portrait sitting

Complimentary use of the thermal suite in the Lotus Spa (Emerald Princess, Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess, Star Princess, Coral Princess and Island Princess).

Passengers who travel in mini-suites will also enjoy the luxury of special bed linens, and upgraded amenities.

Mini-Suites -- In Room Amenities

Luxury mattresses

Luxury ivory satin pinstripe bed linens

Fluffy duvets in place of blankets

Luggage protector on bed at embarkation

Pillow menu - option of feather or therapeutic pillows

Luxury towels

Glass of champagne at embarkation

Upgraded bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion)

 

Hope this helps

[erdoran]

But does any other cruise line have anything like the courtyard? My favorite suite perk is not having to fight chair hogs!

[RichNY]

But does any other cruise line have anything like the courtyard? My favorite suite perk is not having to fight chair hogs!

 

 

Princess has a similar area called the Sanctuary, for adults only. You pay for it per day, per session, they limit the occupancy...so no chair hogs..

http://www.princess.com/learn/onboard/activities/daytime_activities/day_sanctuary/index.html

[sparks1093]

Princess has a similar area called the Sanctuary, for adults only. You pay for it per day, per session, they limit the occupancy...so no chair hogs..

http://www.princess.com/learn/onboard/activities/daytime_activities/day_sanctuary/index.html

 

So you pay the money for a suite and then they charge you extra? First, talk about nickel and diming and second, that doesn't sound comparable to the Villa.

[RichNY]

So you pay the money for a suite and then they charge you extra? First, talk about nickel and diming and second, that doesn't sound comparable to the Villa.

 

Who said anything about having to book a suite.???..You don't have to book a suite..its open to all categories of cabin..

[sparks1093]

Who said anything about having to book a suite.???..You don't have to book a suite..its open to all categories of cabin..

 

My bad, the thread is about suite perks and the particular question was if any other line had something comparable to the courtyard.

[Planer's Edge]

My bad, the thread is about suite perks and the particular question was if any other line had something comparable to the courtyard.

 

It's not your bad, the thread IS about suite perks. That is why there is a rule about thread hijacking around here.

 

PE

[RichNY]

My bad, the thread is about suite perks and the particular question was if any other line had something comparable to the courtyard.

 

 

No Problem.....:D

[HotRoot]

We are booked on NCL Sun which does not have a Courtyard. We are used to using our balcony as our own private sun deck. That is the main reason we book a suite.