Suite Perks

[Safe77]

After our first and second cruises, my wife and I were slightly disappointed to find that there were apparently more perks available to us as suite passengers than Princess listed in written documentation. For example, no one told us that if we wanted something that wasn't on the breakfast menu at Sabatini's, all we had to do was ask and it would be available the next day and thereafter. After leaving the ship, a seasoned cruiser told me a request for an escorted visit to the bridge should have been easily granted for a suite passenger. (Still not so sure about that one!) I understand that the 2 examples I listed might be viewed more as courtesies than perks, but what other unpublished suite perks are out there that might be fun or otherwise make cruising even better?

 

(For the record, we're just regular, down-to-earth people who wish they hadn't booked a suite for their first cruise; it's hard for my wife to move to something smaller and we both enjoy the nicer things that accompany a suite. But we are slightly uncomfortable with Princess' decision to have suite/club suite passengers dine in a separate area from other passengers in the MDR. That could be perceived by some as kind of elitist and that's not us at all!)

[CruiserBruce]

Some research on the Princess board, here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=197

 

will find many discussions on suite perks and related issues. And, if you are considering another cruise line, some research on their board will define their Suite amenities. Holland America, for example, has great detail on their website about their Suite amenities.

Edited December 13, 2016 by CruiserBruce

[Grandma Dazzles]

Suite privileges vary from line to line. You may want to ask this question on the board of the specific line you are considering for your next cruise.

Edited December 13, 2016 by Grandma Dazzles

[spookwife]

After our first and second cruises, my wife and I were slightly disappointed to find that there were apparently more perks available to us as suite passengers than Princess listed in written documentation. For example, no one told us that if we wanted something that wasn't on the breakfast menu at Sabatini's, all we had to do was ask and it would be available the next day and thereafter. After leaving the ship, a seasoned cruiser told me a request for an escorted visit to the bridge should have been easily granted for a suite passenger. (Still not so sure about that one!) I understand that the 2 examples I listed might be viewed more as courtesies than perks, but what other unpublished suite perks are out there that might be fun or otherwise make cruising even better?

 

(For the record, we're just regular, down-to-earth people who wish they hadn't booked a suite for their first cruise; it's hard for my wife to move to something smaller and we both enjoy the nicer things that accompany a suite. But we are slightly uncomfortable with Princess' decision to have suite/club suite passengers dine in a separate area from other passengers in the MDR. That could be perceived by some as kind of elitist and that's not us at all!)

 

WRT breakfast items: that is true no matter what level cabin you are in, within reason.( don't ask for T bone and eggs, obviously, but requesting eggs benedict every day or a glass of tomato juice is usually easily accommodated)

 

most lines will accommodate bridge tour requests if possible, but it may generally be once a trip, and typically towards the end of the cruise on a sea day.

 

you are not required to eat in the suite dining room, you are able to book either MDR options( traditional seating or whatever P's version of flexible dining is)

 

did you ask on the Princess board before your cruise about insider information?

[cheeseclan]

I have 30 + cruises with Princess and quite a few in Suites. Never have we been told that we could get a bridge tour. They do not do those as much as they used to for security reasons.

[Safe77]

to everyone who responded. I appreciate your help and guidance. ;)

[Pudgesmom]

If you're paying for a suite on a mass market line, consider upgrading to a luxury cruise for a similar price. Everyone on the ship will have upgraded service, much more space, more staff per person, more percs like free soft drinks or alcohol and significantly fewer crowds and lines.