Duff Man Posted September 11, 2009 #1 Share Posted September 11, 2009 CC has an good article on butlers in its discussion on luxury cruises. I really found the following CC comment about NCL intersting: "Get This: Butlers on NCL ships are culled from the rank and file of the hotel department based on their excellent customer service and positive consumer feedback. As a result, NCL's butlers retain a level of warmth and a service ethic that's hard to find on any other cruise line. Butler service on a Freestyle ship can make the big-ship cruising experience intimate, cozy and special." :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autrucheplume Posted September 11, 2009 #2 Share Posted September 11, 2009 That's really interesting! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieinWA Posted September 11, 2009 #3 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The two times I had a suite with a butler they sure did make me feel special, warm and cozy! One reason I have another suite booked! The only problem I've had is that upon my return home I get up on the first morning and my beloved butler has forgotten to bring me my coffee and danish! :eek: ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trojangirl90066 Posted September 11, 2009 #4 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The two times I had a suite with a butler they sure did make me feel special, warm and cozy! One reason I have another suite booked! The only problem I've had is that upon my return home I get up on the first morning and my beloved butler has forgotten to bring me my coffee and danish! :eek: ;) I'm with you Winnie, I too am in a suite on the the Star Oct. 10. Ambrosia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted September 11, 2009 #5 Share Posted September 11, 2009 The two times I had a suite with a butler they sure did make me feel special, warm and cozy! One reason I have another suite booked! The only problem I've had is that upon my return home I get up on the first morning and my beloved butler has forgotten to bring me my coffee and danish! :eek: ;) LOL...I'm afraid that's exactly how I'd feel.....if and when we "kick it up" a notch and book that Penthouse suite. We actually did book one 2 years ago....paid the same as we are now paying for our mini suite................but we had to cancel it due to a death in the family. Someday, when we get another good deal ...............we will know just how wonderful it is to be "spoiled" by a butler. Can't wait for that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieinWA Posted September 11, 2009 #6 Share Posted September 11, 2009 I'm with you Winnie, I too am in a suite on the the Star Oct. 10.Ambrosia This Oct. 10th to Mexico? I'm on that ship but only have a balcony...poor me! Please join our roll call and come to the Meet 'n Greet! :) My next suite life is on the Jewel in Jan. Can't wait! :D LOL...I'm afraid that's exactly how I'd feel.....if and when we "kick it up" a notch and book that Penthouse suite. We actually did book one 2 years ago....paid the same as we are now paying for our mini suite................but we had to cancel it due to a death in the family. Someday, when we get another good deal ...............we will know just how wonderful it is to be "spoiled" by a butler. Can't wait for that! There's NOTHING on the open seas like an NCL suite with a concierge and butler........They make you feel like royalty! I hope you can have that suite soon. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted September 11, 2009 #7 Share Posted September 11, 2009 This Oct. 10th to Mexico? I'm on that ship but only have a balcony...poor me! Please join our roll call and come to the Meet 'n Greet! :) My next suite life is on the Jewel in Jan. Can't wait! :D There's NOTHING on the open seas like an NCL suite with a concierge and butler........They make you feel like royalty! I hope you can have that suite soon. :) Thanks....I am most certainly going to keep this in mind...........perhaps our next cruise! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sspeechly Posted September 11, 2009 #8 Share Posted September 11, 2009 We have had the pleasure of the "suite life" on our last 4 cruises. Each time our butler has indeed made us feel soooo special and warm and fuzzy!! This past weekend we had a group of 8 adults and our grand daughter on the cruise to help us celebrate our 35th annivesary and our vow renewal ceremony. Our butler, Antonio, took great care to see we had everything we needed for entire weekend. On Sunday after our vow renewal ceremony, I called the concierge to order snacks for the room, and Antonio knocks on the door with them. He had already ordered them for us!! We had a wonderful time and will never cruise without a suite and it's butler! Totally spoiled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downsized Posted September 11, 2009 #9 Share Posted September 11, 2009 We've cruised exactly once (just returned from POA.) We had booked a BA balcony when two weeks later the "Upsell Fairy" called and asked if we wanted the AA. The bathroom in the AA was larger than the entire BA cabin! We are now ruined. After viewing other cabins, and (ourselves) being treated like royalty the entire week, there is no way that we could ever cruise without the "suite perks". I've never considered myself a snob, but 2 weeks later, I still have a smile on my face over the absolutely wonderful treatment that we received. If nothing else, the privilege of breakfast, lunch, and dinner at LazyJ was worth the "upsell" cost. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieinWA Posted September 12, 2009 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2009 We have had the pleasure of the "suite life" on our last 4 cruises. Each time our butler has indeed made us feel soooo special and warm and fuzzy!! This past weekend we had a group of 8 adults and our grand daughter on the cruise to help us celebrate our 35th annivesary and our vow renewal ceremony. Our butler, Antonio, took great care to see we had everything we needed for entire weekend. On Sunday after our vow renewal ceremony, I called the concierge to order snacks for the room, and Antonio knocks on the door with them. He had already ordered them for us!! We had a wonderful time and will never cruise without a suite and it's butler! Totally spoiled! That's just terrific! I just WISH I could cruise in a suite on each cruise! Unfortunately when I go solo I have to pay for 2 people so I will get an inside in that case. I do splurge when I go with my adult kids tho! I'm not sure who loves it most...me or them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coka Posted September 12, 2009 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Winnie, would you ever go solo in a suite? coka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted September 12, 2009 #12 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Does anyone know if butlers are still featured with Majesty suites? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted September 12, 2009 #13 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Does anyone know if butlers are still featured with Majesty suites? :confused: No Majesty doesn't have them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philly Steve Posted September 12, 2009 #14 Share Posted September 12, 2009 No Majesty doesn't have them Thanks for the info. We'll just have to re-direct that tip $$$ now. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scchasgal Posted September 12, 2009 #15 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Thanks for the info. We'll just have to re-direct that tip $$$ now. ;) Bermuda is expensive enough so you will not have any problem redirecting those funds :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petlover Posted September 12, 2009 #16 Share Posted September 12, 2009 How much is the usual tip for a butler per day for 2 adults in a suite ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieinWA Posted September 12, 2009 #17 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Winnie, would you ever go solo in a suite? coka I most certainly would IF I could afford it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieinWA Posted September 12, 2009 #18 Share Posted September 12, 2009 How much is the usual tip for a butler per day for 2 adults in a suite ? It all depends on how much you use them. I tipped $10.00 pp per day for the regular service they provide and added extra for anything special like serving a meal in the cabin or bringing DVD's or setting up for a party etc. We had coffee and danish each morning and then brought boxed lunches of sandwiches, chips, cookies for an early fishing expedition for my kids. I had 3 cabins and six ppl. and he brought enough hors 'de ouvres for everyone each evening. They will do almost anything you ask....except come home with you!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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