Difference in verandah suite vs. deluxe verandah suite

[libtrek]

New to HAL. Have been trying to figure out difference between "regular" verandah suite vs. deluxe verandah suite. Will be on NB Inside Passage, Ryndam, August 29. I see in one place you get priority boarding, but can't tell if that's for reg or lux, or both. Same with Mariner luncheon upon boarding. Thanks in advance to anyone who can clarify. We, of course, saved some $$$ and just went regular verandah suite.

Libtrek

[TracieABD]

This biggest difference seems to be access to the Neptune Lounge. You can only visit it if you are in a delux verandah suite.

[maxout]

Verandah Suite

Category: A, B, BA, BB, BC, BQ(Spa Stateroom)

 

 

2 lower beds convertible to 1 queen-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, sitting area, private verandah, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 292 sq. ft.

 

Include all the stateroom amenities, plus:

 

•A variety of firm, medium and soft pillows

•No-host mini-bar for easy entertaining

•Personalized cruise stationery

•Oversized bath towels

•One-touch telephone concierge service

•Fresh flowers

•Complimentary DVD library

 

 

 

Deluxe Verandah Suites

Category: S

 

2 lower beds convertible to 1 king-size bed, whirlpool bath & shower, large sitting area, dressing room, private verandah, 1 sofa bed for 2 persons, mini-bar, refrigerator, floor-to-ceiling windows. Approximately 556 sq. ft

 

Suite amenities include:

 

•Complimentary laundry, pressing and dry cleaning throughout your cruise

•Premium duvet, oversize bath towels and soft, cotton bathrobes and slippers

•Gorgeous corsages and boutonnieres for the first formal night

•Hors d'oeuvres served before dinner each evening on request

•Binoculars and umbrellas for your use on the cruise

•Cocktail party with ship officers

•Priority boarding for tender ports of call

•Special disembarkation service

•Priority dining and seating requests

•Exclusive daily breakfast service for suite guests only

•High tea service in suite on request

•A special Suite guest lunch event on cruises over 7 days in length

•Neptune Lounge: A very special amenity exclusively for guests cruising in a Deluxe Verandah Suite or Penthouse Verandah Suite, the industry-leading Neptune Lounge features a private place to relax, socialize with other suite guests and enjoy the personalized service of a concierge. The fleet-wide lounges provide worktables, large screen television, library, sofas and chairs, refreshments throughout the day and wi-fi for a small charge. One-Touch 24-hour Concierge Service is available when the Neptune Lounge is closed.

[Krazy Kruizers]

You will not have priority embarkation or priority tendering or priority dismebarkation.

Yes -- if the dining room is open you can go there for lunch between Noon and 1:30.

[libtrek]

Hmmm, guess I've been spoiled by Platinum on Carnival. Sure was hoping for that priority boarding. Noticed there was a gift package to upgrade some services. Looked at the list and tried to price it out. Has anyone tried it? Is it worth 400? Of course the lux veranda costs way more than reg veranda so other than 300 more feet and other goodies, we'll have to live without.

 

Also, is there a chance we might be offered an upgrade for a fee? Any idea of what charge HAL might ask? Would it be a good idea to put a bug about an upsell in our TA's ear. How far out from sailing date?

Thanks all

Libtrek