Majestic Princess - Suite Benefits Question

[kellyccz]

We are booked on the Majestic Princess next June. We are in a Penthouse Suite (B734). We are paying to bring my Dad and Stepmother along as well, but they are in an inside cabin right by us (B730). I know suite guests get priority boarding, dinner reservations,  erc. My question is will my Dad and his wife be able to board with us,  or will they have to go on their own? Can they be added to our dining reservations,  etc? Thank you for any help anyone has to offer!

[Ron the Rev]

We had the same situation a while back. We managed to get them boarded with us but they could'nt use club class dining.

[kellyccz]

Thank you! Did you have to do anything to get them boarded with you? Or just bring them?

[Ron the Rev]

9 minutes ago, kellyccz said:

Thank you! Did you have to do anything to get them boarded with you? Or just bring them?

They just taged along, one pushing my wifes wheel chair but I guess it depends on the local staff.

[kellyccz]

Got it.  Thanks!

 

[reedprincess]

1 hour ago, kellyccz said:

We are booked on the Majestic Princess next June. We are in a Penthouse Suite (B734). We are paying to bring my Dad and Stepmother along as well, but they are in an inside cabin right by us (B730). I know suite guests get priority boarding, dinner reservations,  erc. My question is will my Dad and his wife be able to board with us,  or will they have to go on their own? Can they be added to our dining reservations,  etc? Thank you for any help anyone has to offer!

Currently, "priority" boarding is hit or miss.. there's not really much of any priority boarding, unless you're actually planning to be to the port ahead of when boarding actually begins (as in, arrive to ort before 10:30/11 at the earliest, which is when boarding typically begins) 

 

As for Club Class dining - nope, not gonna happen. If you want to dine with them, it will be in the main MDR area, not CC. (Imagine that every suite and CC mini booking had a friend or family member in a nin-CC qualified cabin - and they all wanted their special guests to have access without actually booking it. Basically defeats the purpose of CC, wouldn't you think?

 

If your parents want the perks of suite or Club Class, then they need to book it. It's really that simple...

[kellyccz]

 

45 minutes ago, reedprincess said:

If your parents want the perks of suite or Club Class, then they need to book it. It's really that simple...

Thanks for the information.  They were not asking for those benefits at all - they're just happy to be going on a cruise with us.  We booked and paid for the cabin for them - as a thank-you to my Dad for raising me  and so I could spend time with him, as he is getting older and lives 1,000 miles away from me. I was simply asking so I knew what to expect ahead of time.

Edited April 18, 2022 by kellyccz

[cruzsnooze]

You have a complimentary specialty dinner the first night of the cruise for being in a full suite. Your folks can join you for the $29 upcharge and you can have a nice dinner together that first night. 

[reedprincess]

9 minutes ago, kellyccz said:

 

Thanks for the information.  They were not asking for those benefits at all - they're just happy to be going on a cruise with us.  We booked and paid for the cabin for them - as a thank-you to my Dad for raising me  and so I could spend time with him, as he is getting older and lives 1,000 miles away from me. I was simply asking so I knew what to expect ahead of time.

You don't owe anyone an explanation of how the cruises are booked, etc 

It goes for anyone - if you are wanting the perks of suite class or CC, you need to book them.. 

There are some legit workarounds - for instance, as a full suite guest, you can order room service from the MDR anytime it's open - so you can legit order full breakfast, lunch or dinner during MDR opening hours for you and folks. No one is verifying your order as "only for 2".  

You want dinner for the 4 of you in the suite - order away. It's usually brought all at once, so plan accordingly - some order apps, then order mains when apps show you, etc. 

Also, as full suite guests, afternoon tea in stateroom is an option (has to be ordered in advance) - you all can enjoy it together in stateroom/on balcony if you choose. Even the tes order for two is a ridiculous amount of food.  

Otherwise, no matter who has booked or paid for cabins, relationships, whatever - want suite perks, book a suite. Want CC perks, book a CC room. And so forth...

Safe travels.

[cr8tiv1]

That is a great suggestion @reedprincess.  You might have trouble sitting everyone around the tiny balcony, but worth at least once. 

 

WARNING !  Tea for two is plenty.  But order additional pots of hot water, cups, and tea bags.  I was told I had to do this a day ahead.  

[kellyccz]

Thanks everyone! We have a huge wraparound balcony in the aft of the ship, so fitting the 4 of us shouldn't be a problem! I appreciate all the help. 

[Weluv2fish]

On 4/17/2022 at 7:32 PM, kellyccz said:

We are booked on the Majestic Princess next June. We are in a Penthouse Suite (B734). We are paying to bring my Dad and Stepmother along as well, but they are in an inside cabin right by us (B730). I know suite guests get priority boarding, dinner reservations,  erc. My question is will my Dad and his wife be able to board with us,  or will they have to go on their own? Can they be added to our dining reservations,  etc? Thank you for any help anyone has to offer!

We have the same suite book for august from anchorage to Vancouver for our anniversary. B734. We are so excited