just upgraded to suite, don't know what to expect

[ohiotek]

I have to comment again about the tipping. As I said before the amount of the tip must be based on what you ar comfortable with. The person who posted that he pays the butler 20 -30 dollars per day must be comfortable with that amount. I myself am comfortable with about 1/2 that amount. And I believe that our butler was just as appreciative. One doesn't need to over extend themself to show appreciation to the butler and concierge.

[figgifumi]

Once you cruise in a Norwegian Suite there is NO turning back! Believe me..I know! If you feel like going really crazy then book a Haven Suite! I am a big fan of NCL..they have the best suite service and amenities! I will be in a Haven Suite in a little over 2 weeks and I can hardly contain myself..woo hoo!!

 

This is so true! We were upsold to a suite last time, and even though this time we tried to go with a normal balcony... we just couldn't do it and ended up changing the booking and paying full price to go to a suite... CRAZY as you said- but so EXCITED :) still not in the Haven yet- guess we will have to get addicted to that next time.

[time2cruise1]

I am a working class person. Being 'pampered' is not only not my lifesyle, it would in fact actually make me feel uncomfortable.

So sometimes I have to wonder what was I thnking when I upgraded, but I do want to experience some of what the 'suite life' offers....

 

Bob that is the beauty of the suite life on NCL. You don't have to be a blue blood to enjoy it. Nothing is formal but many working to make your cruise special. You work hard take time to enjoy the suite life.

[PegasusGM]

Alot depends on the suite catagory and the ship. In general the butler takes care of all the in suite issues and works with the room stewards to insure that you are spoiled rotten. The concierge handles all the outside suite items - your priority embarkation and debarkcation, tender tickets, any extra tour items you might need. On the Jewel class ships, his office is right next to Cagney's so expect him to drop by during breakfast or lunch to check in on you and take an interest in what you have planned for the day. When we were on the Pearl in June Anoop was our concierge and this is exactly what he did. We also ran into him on other parts of the ship and he always took the time to say hi and make sure that our cruise was fantastic. The butler staff reports to the concierge so he may ask you how your butler is treating you. Between the two of them, they can make magic happen - they also expect tips for their services as they are not part of the DSC pool. Other suite perks are based on suite catagory and ship.

 

Anoop rocks! He was with us last December.

[KylaConnor]

The title pretty much says it...I have read lots of things on the boards about suites, but as I had never been in one and wasn't planning to for awhile....I have forgotten everything I read:eek: We just upgraded today and I have no idea what I just got except I remember every one saying the suite life was the best....

 

I saw someone post this a month or so ago. It might help you. There was a longer list as well that covered other types of suites, like Penthouse. I'll see if I can find the full list.

 

OWNER'S SUITES ~ SA, SB

Embarkation

Personal escort to stateroom

Metallic colored key card

1 Bottle of French Champagne (w/compliments card from NCL)

1 Floral Arrangement

1 Fruit Bowl *

2 Bottles of Spring Water *

2 Bottles of Sparkling Water *

3 Bottles of Liquor From Menu **

6 Sodas * (Variety of Pepsi/ Diet Pepsi/Sierra Mist/Tonic/club soda)

Whole Milk/Skim Milk for Cappuccino Coffee set up

Warm face towels, embarkation by Butler

Upon request, unpack guest suitcases by Butler

 

 

** 1 & 2 Night Cruise Amenity - Set up in the Garden Villas and Owner’s Suites will not include full bottles of liquor, but will include one bottle of French Champagne. (Complimentary water and sodas are included as usual)

 

 

* Replenished upon consumption

 

 

Bath Amenities

Cotton ball & Q-Tip Caddie

Bath salts, presented in container, shell scoop

Loofah, cello wrapped, no logo

Elemis brand products presented on tray:

Pure Shine Shampoo 40ml

Pro-Vitamin Conditioner 40ml

Sharp Shower Gel 40ml

Vitamin Rich Body Lotion 40ml

Pure Zest boxed Soap 80g

Pure Zest boxed Soap 50g

Lip rescue 10ml

Cooling Eye Gel 10ml

Instant Refresh Gel 10ml

Shower Cap, paper envelope

 

 

Other

Butler and Concierge Service

Access to Star Bar Day Lounge

Daily Breakfast and Lunch in Cagney's

Pillow menu selection (tent card on night stand)

DVD and CD Player

DVD & CD Library, with DVD movie library binder

Deluxe Coffee/Espresso/Cappuccino Machine, serving Lavazza coffee

China cups/saucers, espresso cups, teaspoons

Coffee/tea pod dispenser accompanying Lavazza Coffee Machines

Bathroom Scale

Clock

Bath Robes (Plush Terry Robe-Waffle Design)

Slippers, standard

Feather Pillows, Queen/Euro

Feather Duvet Insert

Upgraded linen - 300TC with Embroidery

Towels including oversized bath towel

Long stem barware, 4 each, space available.

Binoculars

Bar Utensils

Full Breakfast Menu

24 Hour Room Service Menu (Suite Menu)

Food turn down delivered each evening

Complimentary pressing for formal night/shoe shining

Priority restaurant reservations

Priority embarkation and disembarkation

Personal Laptop Computer - (no internet time included; each guest must purchase time as they would if they visited the internet cafe onboard).

In Suite Dining

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[KylaConnor]

Found it!

 

Garden Villa S1

Embarkation

 

Personal escort to stateroom

Metallic Color key card

1 Bottle of French Champagne (w/compliments card from NCL)

1 Floral Arrangement

1 Fruit Bowl *

2 Bottles of Spring Water *

2 Bottles of Sparkling Water *

6 Bottles of Liquor From Menu **

6 Sodas * (Variety of Pepsi/ Diet Pepsi/Sierra Mist/Tonic/club soda)

Whole Milk/Skim Milk for Cappuccino Coffee set up

Warm face towels, embarkation by Butler

Upon request, unpack guest suitcases by Butler

Guests are offered complimentary limousine service from pier to airport

(Not offered to guests on 1 & 2 night cruises)

*Replenished upon consumption

** 1 & 2 Night Cruise Amenity - Set up in the Garden Villas and Owner’s Suites will not include full bottles of liquor, but will include one bottle of French Champagne. (Complimentary water and sodas are included as usual)

Bath Amenities

Cotton ball & Q-Tip Caddie

Bath salts, presented in container, shell scoop

Loofah, cello wrapped, no logo

Elemis brand products presented on tray:

Pure Shine Shampoo 40ml

Pro-Vitamin Conditioner 40ml

Sharp Shower Gel 40ml

Vitamin Rich Body Lotion 40ml

Pure Zest boxed Soap 80g

Pure Zest boxed Soap 50g

Lip rescue 10ml

Cooling Eye Gel 10ml

Instant Refresh Gel 10ml

Shower Cap, paper envelope

Other

 

Butler and Concierge Service

Access to Star Bar day lounge

Daily Breakfast and Lunch in Cagney's

Pillow menu selection (tent card on night stand)

DVD and CD Player

DVD & CD Library, DVD Movie Library Binder

Deluxe Coffee/Espresso/Cappuccino Machine serving Lavazza coffee

China cups/saucers, espresso cups, teaspoons

Coffee/Tea pod dispenser accompanying Lavazza Coffee Machines

Bathroom Scale

Clock

Bath Robes (Plush Terry Robe-Waffle Design)

Slippers (matching to robe- plush terry waffle design)

Feather Pillows, Queen/Euro

Feather Duvet Insert

Upgraded linen - 300TC with Embroidery

Towels including oversized bath towel

Long stem barware, 6 each, space available.

Binoculars

Bar Utensils

Full Breakfast Menu

24 Hour Room Service Menu (Suite Menu)

Food Turn Down delivered each evening

Complimentary pressing for optional formal night/shoe shining

Priority restaurant reservations

Priority embarkation and disembarkation

Personal Laptop Computer - (no internet time included; each guest must purchase time as they would if they visited the internet cafe onboard).

In Suite Dining

 

 

OWNER'S SUITES ~ SA, SB

Embarkation

 

Personal escort to stateroom

Metallic colored key card

1 Bottle of French Champagne (w/compliments card from NCL)

1 Floral Arrangement

1 Fruit Bowl *

2 Bottles of Spring Water *

2 Bottles of Sparkling Water *

3 Bottles of Liquor From Menu **

6 Sodas * (Variety of Pepsi/ Diet Pepsi/Sierra Mist/Tonic/club soda)

Whole Milk/Skim Milk for Cappuccino Coffee set up

Warm face towels, embarkation by Butler

Upon request, unpack guest suitcases by Butler

* Replenished upon consumption

** 1 & 2 Night Cruise Amenity - Set up in the Garden Villas and Owner’s Suites will not include full bottles of liquor, but will include one bottle of French Champagne. (Complimentary water and sodas are included as usual)

Bath Amenities

 

Cotton ball & Q-Tip Caddie

Bath salts, presented in container, shell scoop

Loofah, cello wrapped, no logo

Elemis brand products presented on tray:

Pure Shine Shampoo 40ml

Pro-Vitamin Conditioner 40ml

Sharp Shower Gel 40ml

Vitamin Rich Body Lotion 40ml

Pure Zest boxed Soap 80g

Pure Zest boxed Soap 50g

Lip rescue 10ml

Cooling Eye Gel 10ml

Instant Refresh Gel 10ml

Shower Cap, paper envelope

Other

Butler and Concierge Service

Access to Star Bar Day Lounge

Daily Breakfast and Lunch in Cagney's

Pillow menu selection (tent card on night stand)

DVD and CD Player

DVD & CD Library, with DVD movie library binder

Deluxe Coffee/Espresso/Cappuccino Machine, serving Lavazza coffee

China cups/saucers, espresso cups, teaspoons

Coffee/tea pod dispenser accompanying Lavazza Coffee Machines

Bathroom Scale

Clock

Bath Robes (Plush Terry Robe-Waffle Design)

Slippers, standard

Feather Pillows, Queen/Euro

Feather Duvet Insert

Upgraded linen - 300TC with Embroidery

Towels including oversized bath towel

Long stem barware, 4 each, space available.

Binoculars

Bar Utensils

Full Breakfast Menu

24 Hour Room Service Menu (Suite Menu)

Food turn down delivered each evening

Complimentary pressing for formal night/shoe shining

Priority restaurant reservations

Priority embarkation and disembarkation

Personal Laptop Computer - (no internet time included; each guest must purchase time as they would if they visited the internet cafe onboard).

In Suite Dining

PENTHOUSES ~ SC, SD, SE, SF, SJ

Embarkation

Personal escort to stateroom

Metallic color key card

1 Full bottle of Sparkling Wine (House) w/compliments of NCL card

1 Floral Arrangement

Fruit Bowl *

1 Bottle of Spring Water

* Replenished upon consumption

Bath Amenities

Cotton ball & Q-Tip Caddie

Bath salts, presented in container, shell scoop

Loofah, cello wrapped, no logo

Elemis brand products presented on tray:

Pure Shine Shampoo 40ml

Pro-Vitamin Conditioner 40ml

Sharp Shower Gel 40ml

Vitamin Rich Body Lotion 40ml

Pure Zest boxed Soap 80g

Pure Zest boxed Soap 50g

Shower Cap, paper envelope

Other

Butler and Concierge Service

Access to Star Bar Day Lounge

Daily Breakfast and Lunch in Cagney's

Pillow menu selection (tent card on night stand)

DVD and CD Player

DVD & CD Library, with DVD movie library binder

Deluxe Coffee/Espresso/Cappuccino Machine serving Lavazza coffee

China cups/saucers, espresso cups, teaspoons

Coffee/Tea pod dispenser accompanying Lavazza Coffee Machines

Bathroom Scale

Clock

Bath Robes (Plush Terry Robe-Waffle Design)

Slippers, Standard

Feather Pillows, Queen/Euro

Feather Duvet Insert

Upgraded linen - 300TC with Embroidery

Towels including oversized bath towel

Long stem barware, 2 each or 1 per person, space available.

Full Breakfast Menu

24 Hour Room Service Menu (Suite Menu)

Food turn down amenity delivered each night

Priority restaurant reservations

Priority embarkation and disembarkation

In Suite Dining

[Warmer Climes]

Hi,

From all I hear you will love a suite on NCL. They do it best at least as far as I can tell from CC members.

We are in the DOS on Gem in the spring, our first ever suite. First let me say thanks to everybody for all the information. Question though and this is a new thought I just had this AM. Does anybody know if we can add another person to our cabin. We are thinking of taking our 3 year old grandson. Just an idea we are toying with.

Thanks, Laura

Laura, call and ask whoever you booked the cruise through. Even if your suite is rated for more guests than you currently have booked, it depends on the occupancy rate of the sailing as to whether they can add more passengers. I was able to add a fifth person to our DOS because it is rated for six and the ship wasn't full when I did it. I would call as soon as you decided if you want to take your little grandson..