wally8 Posted August 20, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Just curious. On the Zuiderdam, are the Neptune suites that much better than the SY suites? This will be our first cruise on HAL and have an SC gty yet am thinking of going to an SY and save the money. Thanks, Bob from TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted August 20, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Just curious. On the Zuiderdam, are the Neptune suites that much better than the SY suites? This will be our first cruise on HAL and have an SC gty yet am thinking of going to an SY and save the money. Thanks, Bob from TX For us there's no comparison, Neptune Suites are worth it to us. Our one SS, now called Vista Suites (?), was OK but we went back to Neptune Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 20, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The SY is a smaller cabin but still larger than a standard verandah. It does not have many of the benefits that go with the Neptune Suites though (SC guarantee). It's a matter of if the extra space and verandah size appeals to you along with the other advantages that go with the Neptune Suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZNative2000 Posted August 20, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Just curious. On the Zuiderdam, are the Neptune suites that much better than the SY suites? This will be our first cruise on HAL and have an SC gty yet am thinking of going to an SY and save the money. Thanks, Bob from TX I humbly agree with Randy. Queen size bed vs king size to start. But the major difference is not just the larger cabin and balcony, it is all the other "perks" you get with the Neptune Suite. Our favorites are the free laundry (less to pack) and the private Pinnacle Grill breakfast each day. YES, we are spoiled.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_uk Posted August 20, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Can I assume the SA Suite is the Neptune ? BK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyk47 Posted August 20, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Can I assume the SA Suite is the Neptune ? BK Yes. On the Zuiderdam Neptune Suites are also coded as Category SA, SB, or SC. Within reason they're all pretty much the same, though the aft suites have huge verandahs and a little less cabin space, except for location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted August 20, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The SC we had was about the same size as the SY but it had a huge balcony. Most are much larger cabins. The free laundry was good and the perk we liked the best. But we can buy unlimited laundry so we are going to downsize to the SY next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted August 20, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2013 For me there's no comparison, but I like (and use) many of the perks connected with the Neptune suites, including the services of the concierge, the Neptune Lounge, and breakfast in the Pinnacle. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 20, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The bottom dollar is money, how much are you saving? I think Neptune is overrated but nice for coffee, free laundry is nice but you can have a bag done for 20 dollars. We normaly book the SY/SS cabin and then might look for upsell to sa/sb/sc . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 20, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Here is another vote for the Neptune Suites and the perks that go with them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magandab Posted August 20, 2013 #11 Share Posted August 20, 2013 We were given an upsell offer from an SY to an SA that we couldn't refuse on our last cruise. Yes, the space is wonderful, the goodies in the Neptune Lounge, ditto. Breakfast in the PG is one thing my mom would have missed this go round. But, priority check in and never never never ever having to go to the front desk was the cherry on the whipped cream on the sundae for me. On the last morning, I had to have an adjustment made to the bill (they had failed to take off the cost of a PG dinner that we canceled) and the NL concierge fixed it for me in minutes. Later, when I saw the line at the front desk, I became a convert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbarah33 Posted August 20, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I am another Neptune Suite fan. The cabin space is nice but it's the perks that make me keep coming back and booking the Neptune Suites. I love the free laundry, the priority boarding and the concierge. Maganab was correct; the concierge alone can save you lots of time and stress by being able to do anything you need without having to wait at the front desk. I want a nice, relaxing, stress-free vacation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emma Posted August 20, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 20, 2013 We had an SC I think and had the corner aft suite, the balcony was the largest I have seen. I remember thinking I would like to redo a Panama Canal cruise with the views that would be available from that cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted August 20, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 20, 2013 In a word, yes. The larger cabin and the perks which we love make the Neptune Suites worth every penny, at least to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted August 20, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Only perk I really missed with the small suite was Pinnacle breakfast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobCruise Posted August 20, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 20, 2013 We enjoyed some of the perks, mainly free laundry. The seller for us was the huge aft corner balcony. The other perks weren't that important. If we couldn't book the corner, we would probably book a lower category and spend the extra on excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted August 20, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The Pinnacle breakfast never was the draw for us, but the Neptune Lounge light breakfast choices and snacks were the features I liked the most - pay more to get less food doesn't sound like a deal, but it was. Only cruise I did not gain weight because, I was able to pick much smaller portions when ever I wanted them. No lines, hassles, larger servings/temptations at the Lido, trying to find a table, saving a table etc. etc. The Neptune Lounge offerings were just the right amount of something small and yummy, with good variety throughout the day so that was my favorite Neptune perk which I miss the most. Just a quick trip down the hall to the NL and then back to the cabin or verandah to enjoy spending time in a Neptune Suite even more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted August 20, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The Pinnacle breakfast never was the draw for us, but the Neptune Lounge light breakfast choices and snacks were the features I liked the most - pay more to get less food doesn't sound like a deal, but it was. Only cruise I did not gain weight because, I was able to pick much smaller portions when ever I wanted them. No lines, hassles, larger servings/temptations at the Lido, trying to find a table, saving a table etc. etc. The Neptune Lounge offerings were just the right amount of something small and yummy, with good variety throughout the day so that was my favorite Neptune perk which I miss the most. Just a quick trip down the hall to the NL and then back to the cabin or verandah to enjoy spending time in a Neptune Suite even more. That is a big draw for us -- especially after our last Neptune lounge with very, very few offerings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted August 20, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 20, 2013 There is no comparison. Neptune is the way to go. The services and perks offered in the Neptune Lounge make a big difference. Even though, the SB cabins are a little further away from the NL than the SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HollDoll Posted August 20, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I'm with George C....only thing I'll miss is Pinnacle breakfast. I love the Signature Suites...enough room for quite a bit less $$$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linda&Vern Posted August 21, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I keep telling myself that DH's favorite Pinnacle Grill breakfast is a luxury we can do without. But then, I remember how he has loved that perk when we have been in a Suite. We are in the process of planning a couple of cruises now - and I'm still wavering on what cabin category to book. :( Decisions, decisions . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
startwin Posted August 21, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I keep telling myself that DH's favorite Pinnacle Grill breakfast is a luxury we can do without. But then, I remember how he has loved that perk when we have been in a Suite. We are in the process of planning a couple of cruises now - and I'm still wavering on what cabin category to book. :( Decisions, decisions . . . I just took an upsell from an SY to an SB for my Alaska cruise, and the deciding factor was breakfast in the Pinnacle Grill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted August 21, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Breakfast in the Pinnacle is such a relaxing way to start the day. I love it. I much prefer it to even room service. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlsSalt Posted August 21, 2013 #24 Share Posted August 21, 2013 That is a big draw for us -- especially after our last Neptune lounge with very, very few offerings. Please can you give more details about what changed? Neptune Lounge breakfast offerings as I remember them were continental breakfast type offerings - coffee, juice, fruit, lox and cream cheese, cured meats and other cheeses, variety of fresh baked rolls and my favorite - the yogurt/granola parfait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Roz Posted August 21, 2013 #25 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I would be interested in hearing about this also. Back in May we had everything OlsSalt mentioned. Roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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