New Suite Perks - Which Ships?

[RCCL_NVcruiser]

Hi,

 

I know there is a lot of debate about the suite perks - and I don't want to start another thread to talk about the merits and/or disagreements about the perks.

 

I would, however, like to find out if anyone knows which ships the following 2 perks are going to be implemented on.

 

1) Reserved prime seating in the main theater for entertainment shows, where available

2) VIP pool deck seating, where available

 

In specific - does anyone know if they are going to be available on Mariner of the Seas?

 

Thanks for your help!

[uksimonusa]

Hi,

 

I know there is a lot of debate about the suite perks - and I don't want to start another thread to talk about the merits and/or disagreements about the perks.

 

I would, however, like to find out if anyone knows which ships the following 2 perks are going to be implemented on.

 

1) Reserved prime seating in the main theater for entertainment shows, where available

2) VIP pool deck seating, where available

 

In specific - does anyone know if they are going to be available on Mariner of the Seas?

 

Thanks for your help!

 

The VIP pool seating, islimited to Voyager and Freedom class ships, the main theater seating should be on all ships, so you are covered on the Mariner

[RI cruiser]

and VIP seating in the Windjammer... they let you sit in Portofinos

[B-52]

and VIP seating in the Windjammer... they let you sit in Portofinos

 

 

Are you serious?? I have not heard about this. Is this a new perk?

During breakfast or lunch, when it is a zoo looking for a table, Suite guests can sit in Portofinos?

[RCCL_NVcruiser]

Are you serious?? I have not heard about this. Is this a new perk?

During breakfast or lunch, when it is a zoo looking for a table, Suite guests can sit in Portofinos?

 

Yes its true - or so it says on the RCCL website:

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do;jsessionid=0000RhsS0tfjcz74Pkm2YN6JeSO:13hldcctq?pagename=enhanced_program_for_suite_guests

 

Priority Check-In

Personalized attention throughout the cruise with complimentary Concierge Club service on select ships

Reserved prime seating in the main theater for entertainment shows, where available

Priority tender tickets on select cruises. (Tender service is provided when smaller vessels are necessary to reach shore in locations without docking ports large enough for cruise ships.)

VIP pool deck seating, where available

Full breakfast, lunch and dinner dining room menus available for in-room dining

Private breakfast and lunch seating in specialty restaurants on our Voyager and Freedom Class ships

Mattel® board games available to order for in-room entertainment for the kids

Complimentary luggage valet service

Luxury spa bathrobes for use onboard

Complimentary pressing service on formal night

Priority departure with exclusive suite departure lounge featuring continental breakfast

[Slyfox16]

Do these perks apply to JS suites?

[Loucat]

No-Only Grand Suites and above.

[rubrrick]

Yes its true - or so it says on the RCCL website:

 

http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do;jsessionid=0000RhsS0tfjcz74Pkm2YN6JeSO:13hldcctq?pagename=enhanced_program_for_suite_guests

 

Priority Check-In

Personalized attention throughout the cruise with complimentary Concierge Club service on select ships

Reserved prime seating in the main theater for entertainment shows, where available

Priority tender tickets on select cruises. (Tender service is provided when smaller vessels are necessary to reach shore in locations without docking ports large enough for cruise ships.)

VIP pool deck seating, where available

Full breakfast, lunch and dinner dining room menus available for in-room dining

Private breakfast and lunch seating in specialty restaurants on our Voyager and Freedom Class ships

Mattel® board games available to order for in-room entertainment for the kids

Complimentary luggage valet service

Luxury spa bathrobes for use onboard

Complimentary pressing service on formal night

Priority departure with exclusive suite departure lounge featuring continental breakfast

 

One item that I don't see on the list.......that was new towards the end of last year...........breakfast in your suite on the morning of departure. My DW and I had the Royal Suite on the Monarch going thru the Panama Canal last October, and we were given a menu with omelets and other goodies for the last morning before departure in Miami.

 

We were told that it was a new suite perk, and we thought that it was something very nice.;)

 

Then on the Mariner around the horn trip, we were in an OS, and coming into Los Angeles, I called room service and was told that no room service for breakfast on the day of departure. I mentioned the perk on the Monarch..........and lo and behold..........5 minutes later our phone rang and I was asked what I wanted.........they were willing to fix a full hot breakfast for us.:)

 

So.......maybe someone can tell me.........are they offering full breakfast menus for suites on the day of departure.............or not?

 

Thanks

 

Rick

[Centexcruiseaddict]

This is probably a real stupid question but , despite the levity, a serious one. Just exactly what is luggage valet service? do they park your luggage for you and keep the keys? :)

[Kaboochi]

Reserved deck chairs would not be an issue if passangers did not hog chairs. It should not be a priv., it should be available to all.

[lolakat]

Does "private breakfast and lunch seating in specialty resturants" mean they will be serving lunch for suite passangers there. (like NCL does in Cagney's) or just that overflow for the windjammer will be available iin Portifino's?

[retiredonthesea]

Does "private breakfast and lunch seating in specialty resturants" mean they will be serving lunch for suite passangers there. (like NCL does in Cagney's) or just that overflow for the windjammer will be available iin Portifino's?

 

I also would like to know about this, as we are cruising first time with RCCL on FOS coming Nov.1st.

[cruiseguy1016]

The VIP pool seating, islimited to Voyager and Freedom class ships, the main theater seating should be on all ships, so you are covered on the Mariner

 

There was no VIP pool seating or theater seating on the Adventure last week.

[llamola]

One item that I don't see on the list.......that was new towards the end of last year...........breakfast in your suite on the morning of departure. My DW and I had the Royal Suite on the Monarch going thru the Panama Canal last October, and we were given a menu with omelets and other goodies for the last morning before departure in Miami.

 

We were told that it was a new suite perk, and we thought that it was something very nice.;)

 

Then on the Mariner around the horn trip, we were in an OS, and coming into Los Angeles, I called room service and was told that no room service for breakfast on the day of departure. I mentioned the perk on the Monarch..........and lo and behold..........5 minutes later our phone rang and I was asked what I wanted.........they were willing to fix a full hot breakfast for us.:)

 

So.......maybe someone can tell me.........are they offering full breakfast menus for suites on the day of departure.............or not?

 

Thanks

 

Rick

 

 

 

Suite guests can now order a full menu MDR for any meal, on any day. Breakfast, lunch or dinner to be consumed in their suite. I am in the RS in 24 days

[llamola]

I also would like to know about this, as we are cruising first time with RCCL on FOS coming Nov.1st.

 

 

It will be used as overflow only.

[llamola]

There was no VIP pool seating or theater seating on the Adventure last week.

 

 

 

I was told by RCL that all ships that will offer these perks will become effective on 3-31-09

[tgjr]

Have the officers started to pick up suite guest up on arrival?

 

If yes who is picking up who?

 

1 Grand suite ?

2 Owners suite

3 Royal Suite

[B-52]

It will be used as overflow only.

 

Well that would be every sea day, for lunch. Could never find a table.

[tgjr]

Have the officers started to pick up suite guest up on arrival?

 

If yes who is picking up who?

 

1 Grand suite ?

2 Owners suite

3 Royal Suite

 

I do belive that the perks shold have a slow start from the release and fully adopted fleet vide before April 1st

[RCCL_NVcruiser]

Have the officers started to pick up suite guest up on arrival?

 

If yes who is picking up who?

 

1 Grand suite ?

2 Owners suite

3 Royal Suite

 

I think they are only picking up Royal Suite guests to escort them to their rooms. Not sure who would be doing that - all the press says is a "Senior Crew Member" or something like that.

[rubrrick]

Suite guests can now order a full menu MDR for any meal, on any day. Breakfast, lunch or dinner to be consumed in their suite. I am in the RS in 24 days

 

 

We are about to embark on another cruise......and could you be willing to tell me on what authority you have to make this statement?

 

I have told you my experience.

 

Rick

[critterchick]

We are about to embark on another cruise......and could you be willing to tell me on what authority you have to make this statement?

 

I have told you my experience.

 

Rick

 

And what cruise would that be, Rick?:)

[cruisecrasy]

This is probably a real stupid question but , despite the levity, a serious one. Just exactly what is luggage valet service? do they park your luggage for you and keep the keys? :)

 

I wld also enjoy knowing - anyone have this service?

 

Thanks in advance..

[B-52]

I wld also enjoy knowing - anyone have this service?

 

Thanks in advance..

 

You leave your bags outside your cabin door the night before, and the next time you see them is when you get off your flight at your final destination.

They will take your bags to the airport, and check them in for you.

 

We used this last year on the Mariner. It is a great service.

There was a fee. I guess they are offering it as a perk to suite guests now.

[TC@SEA]

Does "private breakfast and lunch seating in specialty resturants" mean they will be serving lunch for suite passangers there. (like NCL does in Cagney's) or just that overflow for the windjammer will be available iin Portifino's?

 

It has nothing to do with overflow. If you are in grande suite or above you are allowed in portifinos at breakfast and lunch times to eat your food.

 

Basically, on displaying your suite key card you are allowed in. Drinks and coffee are served at your request but you have to go collect the food yourself. It is a real safe haven during the morning stampede. We used it most mornings on the Liberty in October and for the main part we virtually had the place to ourselves.