Haven Upgrade?

[jv_nyc]

Hi Everyone! I usually sail Royal Caribbean, and I'm not familiar with Norwegian. A friend of mine is sailing Norwegian and considering an upgrade to a Haven Spa Suite from their currently booked balcony for $1500.

 

Do you think it's worth it? What are the perks? They were already considering purchasing the access to the beach club.

 

Thank you in advance - I know I could search and dig for this info, but appreciate your responses to help my friend out.

 

Thanks!

Joanna

[April42749]

Is that $1500/pp or total?

[jv_nyc]

Sorry, total. Thanks!

[darrengs]

https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-accommodations/cruise-suites-and-penthouses

 

Special Services

Distinctive keycard

Butler & concierge service

Butler to unpack your luggage

 

Eats, Treats and Libations

Champagne, custom selection of liquor**, fruit, bottled water and sodas

Sparkling wine, bottled water and fruit on Embarkation Day

Mini-bar and espresso/cappuccino machine

24-hour Room Service

Specialty dining delivered to your suite from any restaurant (cover charges apply)

Treats delivered right to your door each night

 

Thoughtful Touches

Bliss Collection by Norwegian™ pillow-top mattress

Fine linens, feather duvet and pillow menu

Plush bathrobes, slippers and towels

 

Arrival and Departure

Priority embarkation and disembarkation

Escort to suite

Priority boarding of tenders to shore

[nolatravelgirl]

Other factors are

• Number of Days - if this is a shorter cruise then the per night costs become significantly higher
  
• Port Intensive? - If it is a port intensive itinerary which would leave them away from the ship for the majority of the day they may not get full bang for the buck.
  

 

Suite perks are nice, but it all a matter as to whether the stated benefits have value to you.

[SMASHROX]

I think the upgrade price is consistent with what others have reported on the message boards recently.

[emcelh]

https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-accommodations/cruise-suites-and-penthouses

 

Special Services

Distinctive keycard

Butler & concierge service

Butler to unpack your luggage

 

Eats, Treats and Libations

Champagne, custom selection of liquor**, fruit, bottled water and sodas

Sparkling wine, bottled water and fruit on Embarkation Day

Mini-bar and espresso/cappuccino machine

24-hour Room Service

Specialty dining delivered to your suite from any restaurant (cover charges apply)

Treats delivered right to your door each night

 

Thoughtful Touches

Bliss Collection by Norwegian™ pillow-top mattress

Fine linens, feather duvet and pillow menu

Plush bathrobes, slippers and towels

 

Arrival and Departure

Priority embarkation and disembarkation

Escort to suite

Priority boarding of tenders to shore

 

Spa suites don't get liquor.

[jv_nyc]

Thanks everyone! I really appreciate it. :)

[darrengs]

Spa suites don't get liquor.

 

 

Correct, I missed the ** part.

 

 

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[Bluetail48]

Spa suites don't get liquor.

 

Most suites don't get liquor. That's reserved for the Garden Villas (GV), Owners Suites (OS) with Large Balcony, and Deluxe Owners Suite (DOS) with Large Balcony.

[Demonyte]

Most suites don't get liquor. That's reserved for the Garden Villas (GV), Owners Suites (OS) with Large Balcony, and Deluxe Owners Suite (DOS) with Large Balcony.

 

 

Balcony parts are irrelevant, there are also DOSs without balconies.

[Jenjer]

What ship is she sailing on?

 

 

The Beach club is called Vibe. Its very hard to get unless your in Haven then you just have to request it, if not she will have to be one of the first to board and even then its a maybe at best.

 

The Spa suites also include access to the Thermal spa area and that varies by ship.

 

Haven on the newer ships Epic, Breakaway, Getaway, Escape has its own restaurant for all 3 meals. On Older ships you can dine in Cagney's for Breakfast and Lunch.

 

The Haven also has its own lounge, pool, spa's and sundecks again depend on ship. The new ships have it all.

 

Royal is playing catch up to NCL's suite game IMO.

[jv_nyc]

What ship is she sailing on?

 

 

The Beach club is called Vibe. Its very hard to get unless your in Haven then you just have to request it, if not she will have to be one of the first to board and even then its a maybe at best.

 

The Spa suites also include access to the Thermal spa area and that varies by ship.

 

Haven on the newer ships Epic, Breakaway, Getaway, Escape has its own restaurant for all 3 meals. On Older ships you can dine in Cagney's for Breakfast and Lunch.

 

The Haven also has its own lounge, pool, spa's and sundecks again depend on ship. The new ships have it all.

 

Royal is playing catch up to NCL's suite game IMO.

 

Thanks! They're on the Getaway. I agree with you, I wish Royal had a private area like the Haven. There's a "suite sun deck/area" concept, but it doesn't include a pool, and it's really just a small area that's off to the side, nothing too special. Butlers are also just rolling out this year.

 

One day I will try Norweigan. I hear great things. :)

[Jenjer]

Getaway has it all defiantly worth it. We actually sailed Getaway with people from Royal checking out The Haven. I bet we will see a Haven experience on Royal very soon. Carnival put in the Havana Cabana. I have not been following Harmony but I was surprised it doesn't have a suite pool, at least I think it doesn't . We would rather sail in 2 rooms on Royal than 1 suite.

[Jenjer]

Thanks for all your Quantum info I followed it so very closely.

[jv_nyc]

Thanks for all your Quantum info I followed it so very closely.

 

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your advice - they're most likely going to do the upgrade.

[Cmdr Cody]

Hi Everyone! I usually sail Royal Caribbean, and I'm not familiar with Norwegian. A friend of mine is sailing Norwegian and considering an upgrade to a Haven Spa Suite from their currently booked balcony for $1500.

 

Do you think it's worth it? What are the perks? They were already considering purchasing the access to the beach club.

 

Thank you in advance - I know I could search and dig for this info, but appreciate your responses to help my friend out.

 

Thanks!

Joanna

 

The room is better. The Spa Suite has some perks. Why pay for the beach club when you have the Haven which is much better.

[Cmdr Cody]

What ship is she sailing on?

 

 

The Beach club is called Vibe. Its very hard to get unless your in Haven then you just have to request it, if not she will have to be one of the first to board and even then its a maybe at best.

 

The Spa suites also include access to the Thermal spa area and that varies by ship.

 

Haven on the newer ships Epic, Breakaway, Getaway, Escape has its own restaurant for all 3 meals. On Older ships you can dine in Cagney's for Breakfast and Lunch.

 

The Haven also has its own lounge, pool, spa's and sundecks again depend on ship. The new ships have it all.

 

Royal is playing catch up to NCL's suite game IMO.

 

No reason to pay for Vibe, unless you have friends in it. Have Haven sun deck right alongside Vibe and it's free.

Edited April 8, 2016 by Cmdr Cody

[cherylroslyn]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you for your advice - they're most likely going to do the upgrade.

I'd do it in a heartbeat.......

[Demonyte]

The room is better. The Spa Suite has some perks. Why pay for the beach club when you have the Haven which is much better.

 

 

One reason if one wants to spend their time in an adult-only area. Haven is not one.

[Bluetail48]

Balcony parts are irrelevant, there are also DOSs without balconies.

 

I figured as much, just quoting NCL website. With UBP, you almost don't need liquor in your room anyway.

[Cmdr Cody]

One reason if one wants to spend their time in an adult-only area. Haven is not one.

 

 

There are normally very few kids in the Haven this time of year (after Easter)