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Tideone

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Boat Drinks you might find it a little hard to yell to your guests if you are in the courtyard and they are on your balcony.

There is a glass wall, a hallway and your cabin seperating you from the courtyard and your balcony.

Personally I would not have had a problem with anyone bringing a couple of their friends to the courtyard and even having dinner in the courtyard.

Our problem was the massive amount of family members that seemed to think the courtyard belonged to them.

Trust me, things were said to the butler, the conceirge and others but nothing was ever resolved.

But I am glad it happened because I never would have discovered my aft penthouse suites. So much more room on my own private balcony that I don't have to share with anyone.

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AFAMILY

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That's where the difference of opinion comes in, I paid for the perk - but I can only enjoy it with the specific passengers who are also in CV's.

 

Again, I understand the issue and the problem of "fair use" for those who paid for the perk (myself included). But I'd like to be able to sit in the courtyard with a guest of MINE (certainly not an unescorted guest, and certainly not if the courtyard is too busy).

 

It'll be interesting to see how much use I actually make of the courtyard now. I guess I could have my guests stand on my balcony while I sit in the courtyard and we could shout back and forth to one another......... :D

 

I think you're problem may lie with the concierge following/enforcing the rules and any other CV guest who might take issue with ANY non CV guest utilizing the courtyard.

 

Regardless, enjoy your cruise! :)

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davidnkim

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This is news to me, and I'm booked in a CV (A3) on Jade next May. I simply assumed that the Courtyard was available to me AND any guest/guests I may choose to bring on a REASONABLE basis. I don't recall seeing anything saying that I could NOT have a guest in the Courtyard so, again, this comes as a surprise to me. Ugh. :mad:

 

I kind of understand your frustration, but keep in mind even though you have found nothing in writing telling you guests are not allowed, NCL makes it pretty obvious that non-suite guests are not expected in the courtyard area.

 

You must use your room key in the elevator to get to the courtyard floor and after exiting the elevator, your room key is needed again to go from the elevator lobby to the courtyard/rooms.

 

We have had guest in the courtyard area most of which were in other suites anyway so it was no big deal, BUT if it was crowded or my guest(s) were making things unpleasant for others I would expect them to be kicked out.

 

My experience in this area really has lead me to believe most people are in this area to have some peace and quiet - 1 couple I know only left the area 3-4 times for the whole cruise.

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brunolvr

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From NCL's website:

"You’ve never seen anything quite like this before. Like an island within the Courtyard Villa complex, you'll find a secluded area outfitted with a private swimming pool, hot tub, covered Balinese-style lounge areas providing lots of shade, oversized comfortable chaise lounges, as well as a fitness area with steam room. Sink into complete relaxation and enjoyment with personal service from your butler – all you have to do is ask. There's even a retractable sunroof for year round comfort and a separate oceanview deck upstairs for more sun tanning pleasure. Best of all? This secluded area is completely private and available only to those who stay in our Garden Villas, Courtyard Villas, Deluxe Owner's and Owner’s Suites."

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Markandrews

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Our problem was the massive amount of family members that seemed to think the courtyard belonged to them.

Trust me, things were said to the butler, the conceirge and others but nothing was ever resolved.

 

I am so suprised that this happened to you. I have seen Ruth, Claudio and Alex all diplomatically remove pax from the C/Y.

 

If the conceirge would not have done it I would have gone to the Hotel Manager. The common C/Y area is pretty much all that differentiates A3 from AB. The cost between the two are usually substantial.

 

I am glad you like the AD's though.

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Boat_Drinks

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This secluded area is completely private and available only to those who stay in our Garden Villas, Courtyard Villas, Deluxe Owner's and Owner’s Suites."

 

Yes, exactly - and that would be me and whomever I choose to have accompany me.

 

Thanks again for starting this thread, I never would have interpreted the above statment to mean I can't have a guest accompany me in the Courtyard. Now at least I've been warned.......

 

Hmmmm, my A3 accomodates 4 people, but there are only 3 in my party. Maybe we can get a 4th "key" made up under the name "Invited Guest" :D

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nadeki

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I think you will be fine in My having guests over.

 

I was on the 14th floor in April and June. Both times almost nobocy used the courtyard and no one used the 15th floor sundeck. The courtyard butler laughed when I asked if it was okay to invite some family to lunch. They were desparate for some company.

 

As dar as the keys I had another made for my mother in law no questions asked. I told them she had to come up to babysit. Not that anyone cared.

 

I think it depends how much activity is up there, how well everyone behaves and please at the end, remember to tip!

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Boat_Drinks

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What part of This secluded area is completely private and available only to those who stay in our Garden Villas, Courtyard Villas, Deluxe Owner's and Owner’s Suites." don't you understand, Boatdrinks??? Geez...:rolleyes:

 

I'm going to ASSume you were posting this rude post at the same time I was responding above, and ignore it.

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AFAMILY

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It never ceases to amaze me how and why some people find it impossible to just accept the rules as stated and follow them. Instead, these people are either always looking for ways around them or just outright think the rules don't apply to them and disregard them entirely.

 

If the rules are "This secluded area is completely private and available only to those who stay in our Garden Villas, Courtyard Villas, Deluxe Owner's and Owner’s Suites." then that's the rule.

 

Why make other people, whether paying CV passengers, wrongfully invited guests, or, crewmembers feel awkward by pushing the issue? Why cause a problem? If you're a CV passenger, you can:

 

1) Invite whoever you want to your cabin ONLY, whenever you want

2) Use and enjoy the courtyard along with other CV passengers ONLY

3) Join your friends and/or family, who are NOT CV passengers, in totally public areas of the ship.

 

Those are the rules. That's what's fair.

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Boat_Drinks

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My goodness, do you always get so PRICKly when people point out the rules to you that you so obviously choose to ignore?:rolleyes:

 

Oh, so your rudeness was intentional, my mistake - I assumed we crossed posts.

 

You can try to "spin" this that I'm trying to "ignore a rule", but it's a waste of time. I've already pointed out that I never would interpret the text above to prohibit authorized users of the Courtyard from having a guest with them.

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lil buddy

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We were in an OS in March and traveling with friends in mini suites.

WE were entitled to the Courtyard, they were not.

WE never, EVER used the courtyard, because they were more

important to us then the "private courtyard". We would never

have expected the rules to be bent or to make the assumption

that because we are older and quiet, it would be OK.

For people to be subjective, as to what is busy, or what is noisy

is crazy. If you don't pay you don't play...simple as that.

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Six kids:) , three inside cabins

 

You have 8 (or more) people of whom 75% (or so) haven't paid for privileges, but you want to know whether you can all enjoy them. I think your ironic smily face above says it all. You shouldn't, doing so isn't right, but you might be able to, depending on staff. Feeling all virtuous now?

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That's where the difference of opinion comes in, I paid for the perk - but I can only enjoy it with the specific passengers who are also in CV's.

 

Again, I understand the issue and the problem of "fair use" for those who paid for the perk (myself included). But I'd like to be able to sit in the courtyard with a guest of MINE (certainly not an unescorted guest, and certainly not if the courtyard is too busy).

 

It'll be interesting to see how much use I actually make of the courtyard now. I guess I could have my guests stand on my balcony while I sit in the courtyard and we could shout back and forth to one another......... :D

 

There is no objection to you joining your friends by the other pool area. So just head down there and then you won't be denied your due access to your social comfort.

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From NCL's website:

"Best of all? This secluded area is completely private and available only to those who stay in our Garden Villas, Courtyard Villas, Deluxe Owner's and Owner’s Suites."

 

 

So NCL throwing parties in the Courtyard for non CV guests is breaking their own rules.

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alexkrn46

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This is my first NCL cruise and we booked a court yard villa. It is my husband , 2 adult children and myself. We could have booked A4 and an inside fopr my kids and just let my kids up. Don't you think evey CV could do the same thing.

 

I agree rules are rules. On RCL if you are Diamond level or in a Suite you are allowed in the lounge, you are not allowed to bring guests.

 

If I have an experience of loud non paying CV passengers, this will be my last cruise on NCL.

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