Can you book a suite without having butler service

[rednose83]

I agree. I would have no idea what to do with a butler and would feel completely ridiculous asking him to run me bath, or fetch my book, or put away my panties! I have husband for that :p (Joke)

 

With that being said, I don't know how the OP will be able to go on a cruise at all. On cruises, people serve you. You cannot get (or cook) your own food. Or bring a week's worth (unless you're only eating Cup O'Noodles) or whatever. Someone on the ship is going to be serving you- whether it's washing the sheets, cooking your food or handing you a cool towel as you board.

 

Also, where do you live that you have internet but haven't heard of Wal-Mart? I mean if you google like any product Wal-Mart comes up as a result. Or let me guess, you haven't heard of Google?

 

This is the first time I have ever said this but "I think we caught ourselves a troll."

[LAFFNVEGAS]

So cruising in a suite is a luxury that should be afforded before an indoor bathroom? Guess we are too practical, as we would have thought it the other way around.

I am glad I was not the only one to see that point. Now granted we live on the other side of the pond from the OP but I grew up in the mid west where back in the late 1950's we had family and friends that lived on farms that did not have indoor plumbing. I totally remember how that was. They had a small little pump in what was the kitchen and yes they went out side for you guessed it. But that was 50 to 55 yrs ago. I cannot imagine anywhere that could be so remote that plumbing cannot be installed or at least to have a well and a septic pump. Cruising even in a tiny Inside cabin would be an amazing luxury.

[Contessa30]

I wondered if anyone can explain how the priority disembarkment works on your final day, when staying in a suite.

[aussie cruzer]

I wondered if anyone can explain how the priority disembarkment works on your final day, when staying in a suite.

The concierge will arrange to take you off the ship first , or when your ready to leave.

 

Normally they have a central meeting place , like one of the restaurants. ..tea & coffee would be available and pastries.

 

If you would like to be last of the ship, this can be arranged too....then you get escorted down the crew elevator and off the ship.

 

It's a great perk.

[justhere]

I agree. I would have no idea what to do with a butler and would feel completely ridiculous asking him to run me bath, or fetch my book, or put away my panties! I have husband for that :p (Joke)

 

With that being said, I don't know how the OP will be able to go on a cruise at all. On cruises, people serve you. You cannot get (or cook) your own food. Or bring a week's worth (unless you're only eating Cup O'Noodles) or whatever. Someone on the ship is going to be serving you- whether it's washing the sheets, cooking your food or handing you a cool towel as you board.

 

Also, where do you live that you have internet but haven't heard of Wal-Mart? I mean if you google like any product Wal-Mart comes up as a result. Or let me guess, you haven't heard of Google?

 

This is the first time I have ever said this but "I think we caught ourselves a troll."

In fairness to the OP I suppose they could ask where do you live that you haven't heard of countries other than America. Walmart isn't called Walmart in every country and Google results are normally location specific. So if there isn't a store called Walmart in the country then searching for something will not bring up a result of Walmart.

[dongordon]

Hi Don,

 

I asked this somewhere else but the messages are really old so I didn't get an answer. What is an approximate cost of booking a party in your suite? Do you arrange it before the cruise or can you just wing it. Soft drinks and some liquor are provided as part of the price so can we use that for a party or would we need to put that away and use other stuff for a party? Is there some kind of menu you can look at to decide what you want to serve at a party?

 

Thanks, Barbara

 

Hi Barbara,

 

When I had the suite, I had ordered (and paid for) the bottles of liquor before I boarded from NCL.

IF I remember correctly, I ordered vodka, gin and rum.

At that time, for the suite I was in, mixers and soda were not provided

The soda / mixers you can pay for, but we brought cans of soda with us.

Since it was our family (6 others) we told them to bring whatever mixers they wanted.

You can tell the butler how many people will be at your party in the suite and he can tell you what is available.

I just left it up to him and he did a great job. That was all included, nothing to pay for! :)

We did two parties during our 10 day cruise and it was so nice!!

Hope this helps.

 

Don

[Ewoodspark]

 

Also, where do you live that you have internet but haven't heard of Wal-Mart? I mean if you google like any product Wal-Mart comes up as a result. Or let me guess, you haven't heard of Google?

 

This is the first time I have ever said this but "I think we caught ourselves a troll."

Thankyou for your contribution to the subject of a butler in a suite. However, I do take a very poor view of your accusation of an internet troll. Yes I have heard of Google for what it's worth, but Wal-Mart is a name I have not come across

[GUT2407]

And since Wal-Mart only exists in USA it's no wonder you haven't heard of it, but some people forget that there's a world outside their own country.

[suekay]

Irony doesn't come across well in an international forum. In the UK there is a perception by some in the South that those who live in the North live in houses without inside bathrooms or other "modern luxuries", wear flat caps, own whippets, keep pigeons and are generally uneducated and uncouth. The OP was going along with this misconception

[GUT2407]

Irony doesn't come across well in an international forum. In the UK there is a perception by some in the South that those who live in the North live in houses without inside bathrooms or other "modern luxuries", wear flat caps, own whippets, keep pigeons and are generally uneducated and uncouth. The OP was going along with this misconception

 

 

You mean that's not the case? :eek:

[suekay]

:D:D. You are obviously a posh Southerner:)

[GUT2407]

Nope an Aussie.;)

[GUT2407]

:D:D. You are obviously a posh Southerner:)

 

 

But I just realised I've been insulted, mistaken for a POM [My bro in law is from Manchester though and he's not too bad for a Pomie B].

Edited September 20, 2014 by GUT2407

[callmehalia]

Completely off-topic (but that's probably a good thing, the way this thread is going).

 

While there aren't Walmarts in the UK, most people will still know about it as it's all over Facebook, movies, tv shows...

 

And even if a person never encountered it through popular culture, it was still a big news item when Walmart bought out Asda in 1999.

 

I don't know why I'm out troll feeding...

[CasinoCruzGirl]

I am glad I was not the only one to see that point. Now granted we live on the other side of the pond from the OP but I grew up in the mid west where back in the late 1950's we had family and friends that lived on farms that did not have indoor plumbing. I totally remember how that was. They had a small little pump in what was the kitchen and yes they went out side for you guessed it. But that was 50 to 55 yrs ago. I cannot imagine anywhere that could be so remote that plumbing cannot be installed or at least to have a well and a septic pump. Cruising even in a tiny Inside cabin would be an amazing luxury.

 

 

I pointed this out a while ago but was deleted.

[suekay]

But I just realised I've been insulted, mistaken for a POM [My bro in law is from Manchester though and he's not too bad for a Pomie B].

 

:):):)

[rednose83]

Completely off-topic (but that's probably a good thing, the way this thread is going).

 

While there aren't Walmarts in the UK, most people will still know about it as it's all over Facebook, movies, tv shows...

 

And even if a person never encountered it through popular culture, it was still a big news item when Walmart bought out Asda in 1999.

 

I don't know why I'm out troll feeding...

 

Exactly, my point. Wal-Marts are also not only in America. They are in 27 countries including the UK http://corporate.walmart.com/our-story/our-business/locations/ They may be operated under another name but the parent company is Wal-Mart.

[CI66774]

And since Wal-Mart only exists in USA it's no wonder you haven't heard of it, but some people forget that there's a world outside their own country.

 

Nope - incorrect. There are Wal-Marts all over the world. Lots and lots in China, etc. Not too many in Europe, though.

[CruisinGirl777]

There is Walmart in Mexico too.

 

 

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[Cloudyrain]

I think the OP has a valid point and one that I would agree with.

 

We considered a suite for our honeymoon but the thought of a butler put me off. I can understand why people like them, but it's just not for us. I'm personally not a fan of tiered services - it's just a personal preference and something that makes me want to cruise with NCL as opposed to lines like Cunard.

 

I'm completely aware that people serve people as part of their jobs, but it's the extent of the service. I'm from a long line of chambermaids and cleaners and always tidy my own room, make my own bed, leave the room tidy. The only thing we ask for is swapping the towels once/twice in the week, toilet roll, and topped up tea and coffee stuff.

 

I don't think less of people who like butlers, or people who are demanding customers, it's just personal preference.

 

P.s. What the heck has criticising someone about their knowledge of a shop got to do with anything? The OP probably knows more about ferrets and rugby league than everyone else put together :D ;)

[A2B1]

On of the big advantages of the suite life comes when you chose to not book tours with NCL. They will give priority disembark at the time needed to make those trips. The breakfast at carneys is a wonderful perk as is lunch.

My wife has certain allergies which the butler respects with the afternoon snack. The biggest error is thinking that the butler only works for you, they have many passengers and limited time to hover. Some have been good and some we never saw depending on our needs.

Enjoy it if you have the chance.

 

Ed B

[CasinoCruzGirl]

I think the OP has a valid point and one that I would agree with.

 

We considered a suite for our honeymoon but the thought of a butler put me off. I can understand why people like them, but it's just not for us. I'm personally not a fan of tiered services - it's just a personal preference and something that makes me want to cruise with NCL as opposed to lines like Cunard.

 

I'm completely aware that people serve people as part of their jobs, but it's the extent of the service. I'm from a long line of chambermaids and cleaners and always tidy my own room, make my own bed, leave the room tidy. The only thing we ask for is swapping the towels once/twice in the week, toilet roll, and topped up tea and coffee stuff.

 

I don't think less of people who like butlers, or people who are demanding customers, it's just personal preference.

 

P.s. What the heck has criticising someone about their knowledge of a shop got to do with anything? The OP probably knows more about ferrets and rugby league than everyone else put together :D ;)

 

 

How you say it it makes perfect sense and if that's your choice thats great for you. But I believe the OP is in fantasy world. He claims he has no hot water and no inside toilet yet cruises in a suite. I think he doesn't want the butler because he doesn't want to pay for it which by all means is his choice but he's trying to fabricate many things thoughout this thread things just don't add up.

[triptolemus]

How you say it it makes perfect sense and if that's your choice thats great for you. But I believe the OP is in fantasy world. He claims he has no hot water and no inside toilet yet cruises in a suite. I think he doesn't want the butler because he doesn't want to pay for it which by all means is his choice but he's trying to fabricate many things thoughout this thread things just don't add up.

 

Careful! Are you sure you're not on the "attack" !!??! :)

[CasinoCruzGirl]

Careful! Are you sure you're not on the "attack" !!??! :)

 

 

Lol yikes

[RJ2002]

We sailed in our first NCL suite last year, and I will admit that I was a little apprehensive about the whole "butler" situation. I have to say it is really not that big a deal if you don't want it to be. As many have said, all they really do without asking is bring you snacks in the afternoon, and service your coffee bar. It is certainly not some Downton Abbey situation where he/she is hanging around right outside your door all day. I can't recall how many suites our butler had to cover... it seemed like it was quite a few.

 

This has been an interesting thread to say the least. I was compelled to look up Blackburn on google maps. I was thinking to myself, where the heck is this place??? Was surprised to see it is only about 45 minutes north of Manchester.