kismetique

The only perk I would like to extend to the other members of my party are tender tickets for our 1 tender port. Really, the rest of it, I don't care and don't even really need for myself. Embarkation is not an issue - I don't care when they get on as opposed to when we do. Debarkation - we're flying on Norwegian's flights, so hopefully they see the need to get us all off quickly, least we miss our flights (I've heard NCL won't help you out in this case - but then I'm so NOT a nice person when I feel I've been wronged). The two without a flight, live in the destination port, so no problems there. I'm perfectly fine to pay for breakfast room service. I do not want anything we haven't paid for, that's not fair to others and could ruin future perks and would even be willing to pay for the extra tender tickets, but I know that's not how it works. Here's my plan and I'll report after the cruise if it works. We are celebrating 3 of the cruisers birthday's. My 2 children were born on the same day 3 years apart and my son's wife was born 3 days prior to their birthday. Hence, the reason I'm paying for the whole trip - birthday presents. I plan to write a quippy little poem and politely ask if I can have extra tender tickets, but being clear that I do not expect it if they are unable to accommodate the extras. I plan to hand the cute poem with Envelope 1 of 2 on embarkation day to each the butler and the concierge. Perhaps knowing they will be well compensated with an additional envelope at debarkation for anything they decide to give us extra will help....maybe - maybe not. Can't hurt to ask and I don't mind tipping - we always tip well anyway.

We did think about this, but the 3rd cabin is not true family. He's like my adopted son. The 2 families that would be in this suite together do not wish to be in a suite together! 🤣 They are best friends, but they both have small children that would create chaos the entire trip. They say they are happy with the arrangements as is and as per usual - it's likely only me having issues and worrying about how things will play out. I do appreciate your input and I have absolutely no problem paying for any room charges associated with them getting extra perks - like room service breakfast. Thank you for confirming some information I had already wondered about!

Great idea! I plan to do just that!

Excellent suggestion! I had planned to speak with him and ask what the NCL policy was since they connect the 2 rooms - obviously they have rules regarding the issue. I've tried every which way to wiggle out of going ashore on port days to stay aboard and enjoy the food - but my children won't hear of it! LOL We've been to all these ports many times, we could care less about getting off. I figured most will sleep late unless we get off the ship early in port so breakfast won't really be an issue. And they all may be in the casino on sea days and so lunch might be on our own anyway. I have 3 in my suite - myself, my husband and my daughter. Would I be questioned if I were to take a different 3rd person than my daughter? I certainly don't want to break any rules - it just ruins it for others.

Oh, trust me - it will be very hard for me to not partake of the food perk! I love food as well! But....alas, I love my children more...most times.🤣

Thank you for your input - those a good suggestions! My main reason for posting the question, since I'm well aware of what I get and don't get / paid for and didn't pay for - was just exactly like your suggestions. I know I cannot be the only person to be in this situation. I wonder why NCL allows a suite to connect to a mini-suite and not think that those services from the butler might spill over from time to time. I certainly don't expect a full 8 people to be serviced when there are only 3 in my suite. But my children are split - my daughter is with us since she's not married and my son/DIL/Grand is in the mini-suite and a very close family friend (who is like my adopted son) is in the other mini-suite. I'm not going to create hard feelings within my children because one gets the perks and the others don't. I paid for the whole cruise and it's not like either are getting a better deal financially. That's something my mother in law would do - and I'm definitely NOT her! 🤣 Thank to all for the suggestions - I'm sure we will figure it out - likely won't even be a problem, I'm just trying to be ready in case it becomes an issue.

It might be foolish, but I'm not telling over half my own family to go eat at the buffet while I go eat at a restaurant. I'll risk being foolish over being a snob any day. We don't do ship sponsored shore excursions.....ever, but thanks for your input!

We've not cruised in many years, used to make a difference. Good to know no one cares anymore! LOL

Thank you! Excellent suggestion! We're all split up into marriages. My children are all adults with their own children. Them getting on the ship alone is perfectly fine and if there are constraints such as you describe that will be no problem. Especially since I can now warn ahead of time. I just didn't want someone to come gather us up and in a way "snub" the minisuite passengers. My granddaughter might have an issue that I leave her with her parents, but she'll get over it! (Yes, I spoil her rotten). We've stayed in a 2 bedroom family suite before (years ago) and didn't get ANY of these perks, besides a butler, so I had no idea how check in would go. Getting off the ship, I couldn't care less about. We've waited a long time for tender before, so that was my only concern, but my husband and I are thinking we might not even get off the ship, we've been to all the ports before. Thank you for your suggestions, they will help navigate this situation better!

Thanks, I'll definitely speak with the concierge/ butler. Again, I'm just trying to figure out options in case it's an issue. The ship is at capacity. I checked on upgrading to the 1 remaining Haven cabin again, but it's still cost prohibitive. Thanks for the suggestions!

I did look at that and while it would take care of some issues, doesn't help with breakfast and lunch at Cagney's. I'm not even really sure any of this is an issue, just trying to head problems off at the pass. Or have possible solutions if problems arise. I've read several posts that the priority boarding hasn't been worth it recently. Thank you for the suggestion!

I booked a family cruise for 8 with 3 of us with Gold level in a 2 bedroom family suite on the Jewel. 11518. I put 3 more of us the adjacent room 11520, a mini suite and 2 more In the next room 11522, a non- connecting mini suite. I understand that the mini suites don't get the perks that the family suite does, how do families handle this? 1. Priority boarding 2. Breakfast/ Lunch at Cagney's 3. Priority tender It's like choosing which child gets to be special for the day! I paid for all the rooms, can I pay to get perks added to these rooms? I would have booked the Haven for us all, but the price was exorbitant! Like $10k more than the 3 rooms. Ideas or suggestions how to handle this or just none of us partake in the perks? Thanks!