NEW Suite Upgrades....

[drarill]

I was online last night seeing if Alaska cruises had been released when I decided to check out some of the suites. I clicked through two pages where I came to what seemed like a new page listing that OS would receive 3 cruise points per night and RS 4 cruise points per night Now that page is gone!! Has anyone else seen this?

 

Didn't see it but it doesn't surprise me.. Celebrity is already doing this. Take a look...

http://www.celebritycruises.com/htmlpage/captains-club

[Debde]

As A suite guest, I could really care less about points. It is about service and what I am paying for. Most suite guests are going to put their money that gets them the services they would like without thoughts of 'getting to the next tier'.

[Sam.Seattle]

Didn't see it but it doesn't surprise me.. Celebrity is already doing this. Take a look...

http://www.celebritycruises.com/htmlpage/captains-club

From Terms & Conditions:

 

Points earned on Royal Caribbean are earned only for the Royal Caribbean loyalty program. Points of each loyalty program cannot be added together. Points are calculated using the applicable brand's program level accrual system.

 

The following program levels are equivalent for loyalty program recognition purposes:

 

Celebrity's Captain's/ Azamara LeClub / Royal Caribbean Crown & Anchor

Preview.....................Preview

Classic......................Adventurer

Select....................... Explorer....................Platinum

Elite..........................Discoverer ................Diamond

Elite Plus....................Discoverer Plus

Zenith........................Discoverer Platinum

Edited March 26, 2015 by Sam.Seattle

[cruiselife4me]

So when are they supposed to roll out these new suite upgrades? Does anyone know?

Mary

[PompeySailor]

We are hoping that the New Suite Benefits are rolled out before June2015

Eagerly awaiting news:)

[SeaPeaInn]

Melbur -

 

The room for breakfast on the Grandeur is not new. We have had it for at least the past two years.

 

Will be on board with you and in the lounge each evening. See you there.:)

[PompeySailor]

So when are they supposed to roll out these new suite upgrades? Does anyone know?

Mary

 

 

Mary

From reading the initial post, I interpret it being announced late spring. quite vague I know, let's just hope that means end of May or sooner:)

[NEPhillyRN]

Received our email from the concierge onboard Grandeur. It indicates there is a private suite breakfast in Giovanni's now, which was not the case last time we were on there. That's a nice addition to the program.

 

we had breakfast there a few times last summer. It was really nice and a lot better for my large family. There were usually only a few people there when we'd go. Breakfast made to order or off the menu and a small buffet of pastries and yogurt.

 

One of the best parts was on the day we were pulling into Florida I had misplaced our tickets to Disney. I called Francis, the concierge and he personally delivered them to us while we were eating breakfast.

 

For those who complain about not being able to contact the concierge, we had no problems at all. If he wasn't at his desk we could leave him a message and he always got back to up quickly.

[SeaPeaInn]

I am glad to hear of the suite upgrades and look forward to them. But I hope everone knows they will only take place after they have increased the prices that take this into account.

 

You will not get the upgrades at todays prices.;)

[Aboat1]

I had to talk with someone at the D+ desk Tuesday night. I was told that effective 3/24/15 Suites no longer required a double deposit. I asked if the was just for the BOGO and she said no!:)

[jm485]

I am glad to hear of the suite upgrades and look forward to them. But I hope everone knows they will only take place after they have increased the prices that take this into account.

You will not get the upgrades at todays prices.;)

 

Unless they plan to announce the upgrades this spring to be effective in 2017 -- I'm hoping that putting a deposit down on an Anthem GS for a possible trip in September, 2016 will do exactly that!

Edited March 26, 2015 by jm485

[SeaPeaInn]

The fine print in their contract says they have the right to increase prices anytime up until final payment.

 

I have never heard of that happening but it is possible.

[melbur]

Melbur -

 

The room for breakfast on the Grandeur is not new. We have had it for at least the past two years.

 

Will be on board with you and in the lounge each evening. See you there.:)

 

We were on last year, and it was a section of the MDR for suites, with the regular MDR breakfast menu. I'm hoping this means more "custom" items and a better set up.

Edited March 26, 2015 by melbur

[Jackamama]

We are hoping that the New Suite Benefits are rolled out before June2015

Eagerly awaiting news:)

 

 

I was told by the executive office that the new benefits would be in place when we sail in June, so I hope this is true :) They wouldn't say exactly what they were though.

[PompeySailor]

I was told by the executive office that the new benefits would be in place when we sail in June, so I hope this is true :) They wouldn't say exactly what they were though.

 

 

That's promising, we are sailing late June, so wanting to experience the NEW suite life and all it has to offer:)

[Jackamama]

I had to talk with someone at the D+ desk Tuesday night. I was told that effective 3/24/15 Suites no longer required a double deposit. I asked if the was just for the BOGO and she said no!:)

 

 

We have never paid a double deposit for a suite. Maybe that's another difference between the US and UK booking terms and conditions? There seem to be quite a few differences!

[ChipLondon]

But did they say which June :eek:

 

 

I was told by the executive office that the new benefits would be in place when we sail in June, so I hope this is true :) They wouldn't say exactly what they were though.

[PompeySailor]

But did they say which June :eek:

 

Cmon Chip you know it's 2015;)

[Jackamama]

But did they say which June :eek:

 

 

Haha! Yes, definitely THIS June (I think) :D

 

 

 

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[Cigar King]

FWIW, we just booked a OS with a large travel agent, and they required a double deposit. A little annoying, but nothing more. I figure I'm paying for it anyway, now is a good a time as any. It's not like the interest really adds up to a lot.

[Sun and Fun]

When we booked the OS for next January we paid $1000.00 deposit WITH the 50% off taken into account (so it was double). I am happy to see that they are changing that - never did seem fair.

[BND]

We've booked a GS on EX in the past for cruises of 11-12 days and both required double deposit which was $1800 for each cruise. We usually stay in JS now and book onboard for lower deposits. Lower deposits don't apply to GS and above so it was always a full double deposit, even booked onboard.

Edited March 26, 2015 by BND

[NEPhillyRN]

I emailed our travel agent and he said "I can't say for sure but my sources tell me the suites are now going to be a more all-inclusive package and offer extra perks like free parking. Don't hold me to any of that info. but that's all I got. "

 

it's not much but it is something

[PompeySailor]

I emailed our travel agent and he said "I can't say for sure but my sources tell me the suites are now going to be a more all-inclusive package and offer extra perks like free parking. Don't hold me to any of that info. but that's all I got. "

 

it's not much but it is something

 

All inclusive package sounds like the way forward.. Free parking :eek: that's an interesting one:)

[14Terry]

Received our email from the concierge onboard Grandeur. It indicates there is a private suite breakfast in Giovanni's now, which was not the case last time we were on there. That's a nice addition to the program.

 

 

We ate there multiple times on our last cruise. It is very nice indeed!

 

 

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