Suite - VIP Priority Boarding

[KerbyTex]

I got my eDocs today and they do not show anything about VIP status. It is not so designated on the Cruise Ticket or Luggage Tags. We have an AC Penthouse. How do they know at the dock that we have priority embarkation for early boarding and quick delivery of our luggage?

[cruiseat50]

Just the fact that you are in a suite means that you are VIP and will get priority embarkation/debarkation. You don't say where you are leaving out of but if it is Miami - once you get past the security look for a room off to your left where there should be a sign for VIP/suites. You can ask but make sure you look for it as the first time we kept asking and the NCL employees just pointed us to the regular lines. I know the ones at the port are only seasonal workers but really wish they were better trained.

 

As far as the luggage priority I'm not convinced we got it any sooner than everyone else. But that isn't usually a problem as we keep stuff that we will need right away and valuables with us in a carryon bag.

 

What ship and itinerary do you have? If you haven't already joined the roll call for your cruise you should do that.

[KerbyTex]

Just the fact that you are in a suite means that you are VIP and will get priority embarkation/debarkation. You don't say where you are leaving out of but if it is Miami - once you get past the security look for a room off to your left where there should be a sign for VIP/suites. You can ask but make sure you look for it as the first time we kept asking and the NCL employees just pointed us to the regular lines. I know the ones at the port are only seasonal workers but really wish they were better trained.

 

As far as the luggage priority I'm not convinced we got it any sooner than everyone else. But that isn't usually a problem as we keep stuff that we will need right away and valuables with us in a carryon bag.

 

What ship and itinerary do you have? If you haven't already joined the roll call for your cruise you should do that.

 

We are sailing out on Copenhagen in June. When we sailed on Carnival our luggage tages were a different color and had VIP in large letters, so our bags were the first to be delivered. If it is true you are escorted to your room, we should be able to drop off our carry ons

[woodnitaly]

We are sailing out on Copenhagen in June. When we sailed on Carnival our luggage tages were a different color and had VIP in large letters, so our bags were the first to be delivered. If it is true you are escorted to your room, we should be able to drop off our carry ons

 

 

We got Silver luggage tags that said VIP. I don't think it got them to the room any faster as I saw quite a few room s down the hall with bags out front when ours arrived.

We did get escorted on, and the escort kept trying to take us to the asain place for storage of our carry ons. We kept instisting on being taken to our room to leave the bags. Eventually we got led to the room, where our Butler happened to be checking in. He told us to drop off the bags in the closet (the room wasn't quite ready) and then he walked us up to Cagneys. :cool: :o :o :p

[phillygirl63]

We were booked in the DOS on the Jade this past July. When we got to the pier, there was a line for passengers to drop off their luggage. I approached one of the porters to ask where we were supposed to go. He asked for our room number and took our luggage immediately. We did still have to stand in the security line, but as soon as you get through that there are signs designating what window you will need to go to for check-in. Go to the one designated for the AC penthouse. After check-in we went to a room where they had snacks and drinks for the suites and then our butler came and escorted us to our room. He also escorted the others with us who were booked in a balcony and inside.

[david_sobe]

I get a kick out of calling suite guests "VIP"

In the port of Miami, they have a separte check in for suite guests. I was in a suite on the Epic and the suite check in was so backed up that the regular check in guests were sailing past the suite check ins.

Not a big deal at all. I just wanted to point out how trivial the so called "VIP" check in is in some circumstances.

The only VIPs on the ship are the captain and his crew.

[woodnitaly]

I get a kick out of calling suite guests "VIP"

In the port of Miami, they have a separte check in for suite guests. I was in a suite on the Epic and the suite check in was so backed up that the regular check in guests were sailing past the suite check ins.

Not a big deal at all. I just wanted to point out how trivial the so called "VIP" check in is in some circumstances.

The only VIPs on the ship are the captain and his crew.

 

Having sailed in both a mini-suite and a Penthouse Suite, there is most assuredly a difference. I have never been (nor proabably ever will be) an actual VIP. However, I sure felt like one when we stayed in the Penthouse. :cool:

[VideoTech]

You do get priority embarkation & disembarkation. I don't recall that the bag tags for embarkation are any different, they are color-coded for sections of the ship and room delivery. But when you disembark, you will get different color tags and your bags will be in the VIP section of the customs shed on the pier.

 

Sorry, the bags don't come any earlier than any others. In fact, on our last cruise, DW's bag was there quickly, and mine didn't come up until a lot later, when most of the others in our area had been delivered.

[Hikini]

As suite guests this past cruise, we were definately treated as VIP's upon embarkation. Our tags didn't say anything about VIP status but with the suite number on them, the NCL staff checking the passengers in at the port in Seattle, they immediately jumped to action as soon as they knew our suite number.

 

After they took our bags they escorted us, pushing my elderly father in his wheelchair, to the suites check in which is a separate room, complete with food.

 

Before long our butler appeared and whisked us away to get on board. He took us to our suite but it wasn't quite ready. The room stewards invited us to leave our carry-ons, which we did, and then the butler escorted us to Cagney's. What a great way to start the cruise!

 

And in a little less than 5 months we get to do it all over again!:D

[terrymtex01]

You do get priority embarkation & disembarkation. I don't recall that the bag tags for embarkation are any different, they are color-coded for sections of the ship and room delivery. But when you disembark, you will get different color tags and your bags will be in the VIP section of the customs shed on the pier.

 

Sorry, the bags don't come any earlier than any others. In fact, on our last cruise, DW's bag was there quickly, and mine didn't come up until a lot later, when most of the others in our area had been delivered.

 

I had to chuckle when I read your posting. Doug's bags ALWAYS come before mine.. usually a lot earlier than mine.. LOL. I'm always nervous until I get my bags.. lol. We joke that it is the Porters getting back at me because my bags are so much heavier than Dougs.. LOL.

[DMH15]

I get a kick out of calling suite guests "VIP"

In the port of Miami, they have a separte check in for suite guests. I was in a suite on the Epic and the suite check in was so backed up that the regular check in guests were sailing past the suite check ins.

Not a big deal at all. I just wanted to point out how trivial the so called "VIP" check in is in some circumstances.

 

 

The only VIPs on the ship are the captain and his crew.

 

That's one reason I am not keen on going on Epic. Now on the Sun, in an AC, I was in just one of 20 suites. They sure made me feel VIPish!!!

[traveler916]

As suite guests this past cruise, we were definately treated as VIP's upon embarkation. Our tags didn't say anything about VIP status but with the suite number on them, the NCL staff checking the passengers in at the port in Seattle, they immediately jumped to action as soon as they knew our suite number.

 

After they took our bags they escorted us, pushing my elderly father in his wheelchair, to the suites check in which is a separate room, complete with food.

 

Before long our butler appeared and whisked us away to get on board. He took us to our suite but it wasn't quite ready. The room stewards invited us to leave our carry-ons, which we did, and then the butler escorted us to Cagney's. What a great way to start the cruise!

 

And in a little less than 5 months we get to do it all over again!:D

 

The last line is the best part :)

[NW Pacific]

Our last two experiences in a suite upon embarkation was; we had to go through the normal security and got directed to a check in "booth" , did the credit card, picture for sailaway card, ect. THEN we were personally taken to the Suite area for waiting to board. This was different than the previous cruises we had in a suite, there were designated signs after security directing you to suite check in. So it will depend upon where you are deparing from. I did not notice any express luggage from being in a suite, ours were there along with many others in the hallyways at the same time. We have always been taken directly to our cabin, even if not totally ready, that is why I will suggest not getting there too early, if your cabin "suite" is not totally ready, you have the stewrad coming in and out and some of the perks you are expecting may not have arrived yet. just my observation for what it is worth! Enjoy

[rsohn65820]

As suite guests this past cruise, we were definately treated as VIP's upon embarkation. Our tags didn't say anything about VIP status but with the suite number on them, the NCL staff checking the passengers in at the port in Seattle, they immediately jumped to action as soon as they knew our suite number.

 

After they took our bags they escorted us, pushing my elderly father in his wheelchair, to the suites check in which is a separate room, complete with food.

 

Before long our butler appeared and whisked us away to get on board. He took us to our suite but it wasn't quite ready. The room stewards invited us to leave our carry-ons, which we did, and then the butler escorted us to Cagney's. What a great way to start the cruise!

 

And in a little less than 5 months we get to do it all over again!:D

 

We sailed to Alaska the week before you and our experience was totally different. After we went through security I tried asking a few people where do we go for suite check in, and they pointed us in the direction of the regular check in line. We were checked in and our credit card info and pictures were taken, then they led us to the room for suite passengers. Patrick the conciege came in and talked to a few different people in the room. Then a few butlers came in and he had two of the butlers lead about thirty of us on board together, they said they were taking us to Cagney's. We had a late breakfast and were not quite ready for lunch so we thought we could head to our suite and drop off our bags. As we got off the elevator on our deck all the doors were closed off. We went back down and dropped our carry ons at the bag check room. When I was talking to the guy at the bag check area he said that NCL no longer allowed suite passenagers into their cabins earlier than anyone else and that we would have to wait until our deck was called, which ended up being close to 2:00 pm. We were kind of disappointed as our first experience in a suite was in LA and our butler escorted us on board with another couple and we were taken directly to our suite.

[Army/Police Vet]

We sailed to Alaska the week before you and our experience was totally different. After we went through security I tried asking a few people where do we go for suite check in, and they pointed us in the direction of the regular check in line. We were checked in and our credit card info and pictures were taken, then they led us to the room for suite passengers. Patrick the conciege came in and talked to a few different people in the room. Then a few butlers came in and he had two of the butlers lead about thirty of us on board together, they said they were taking us to Cagney's. We had a late breakfast and were not quite ready for lunch so we thought we could head to our suite and drop off our bags. As we got off the elevator on our deck all the doors were closed off. We went back down and dropped our carry ons at the bag check room. When I was talking to the guy at the bag check area he said that NCL no longer allowed suite passenagers into their cabins earlier than anyone else and that we would have to wait until our deck was called, which ended up being close to 2:00 pm. We were kind of disappointed as our first experience in a suite was in LA and our butler escorted us on board with another couple and we were taken directly to our suite.

 

 

The hallway doors might be closed, but they are never locked. Just open them up and head to your suite. Drop off your bags and head out to your next activity. The crew will not direct you away unless you look confused and ask them a silly question. If you act like you know what you are doing you will not be bothered.