floridacruisers Posted December 28, 2018 #1 Share Posted December 28, 2018 We're going on the Oosterdam in our first Signature Suite in February. Besides having the extra space in the cabin, are there any other benefits to being in a SS? I can't seem to find any. Thanks.......Phil, floridacruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like vacation Posted December 28, 2018 #2 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Info from the Cruise Atlas VISTA AND SIGNATURE SUITE S Vista (categories A–BC and BQ) and Signature suites (categories SS–SZ) include all standard stateroom amenities, PLUS: • Binoculars for use during your voyage • Signature Mariner’s Dream® bed • Fragrant Elemis Aromapure bath amenities • Flat-panel TV with expanded programming • Fresh flowers to welcome you • Floor-to-ceiling glass doors, large sitting area, whirlpool bath (Signature Suites) • Choice of firm, medium or soft pillows • No-host mini-bar Also, No extra charge for steak and eggs for breakfast served in the room. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted December 28, 2018 #3 Share Posted December 28, 2018 IMO. HAL's Signature Suites represent a good "value". Yes, you do lose some"perks" vs the Neptunes (if you are a 4 or 5 Star you get a few of these anyway), but the reduced space is not all that much considering how much less you pay. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 28, 2018 #4 Share Posted December 28, 2018 8 minutes ago, I like vacation said: Also, No extra charge for steak and eggs for breakfast served in the room. That must be new? I don't recall that one. OP, there is a telephone concierge as well. Basically, the front desk, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted December 28, 2018 #5 Share Posted December 28, 2018 We were in an SS on the Zuiderdam this summer. The main benefit is the large cabin (and it was indeed large and comfy, with plenty of storage), large balcony, and a wonderful bathroom. (Two sinks, a tub/shower combo, and a separate stand up shower [which was very narrow, but could be used].) Binoculars provided by cruise ships are pretty much toys. We always bring our own. It's not a "suite" in terms of any suite perks. You are paying for size and location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like vacation Posted December 28, 2018 #6 Share Posted December 28, 2018 16 minutes ago, I like vacation said: Also, No extra charge for steak and eggs for breakfast served in the room. 7 minutes ago, kazu said: That must be new? I don't recall that one. OP, there is a telephone concierge as well. Basically, the front desk, I believe. We were in a SS on the Zuiderdam in November and I had steak and eggs for breakfast a few times. No extra charge. I looked at some Verandah room service door tags on the Deck 10 and there was a charge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like vacation Posted December 28, 2018 #7 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Forgot to mention the double Mariner points. Suite Bonus Earn double Cruise Day credits when you pay a published fare for a spacious suite or penthouse on your next cruise. For example, a guest who pays published fare for suite accommodations for a 10-day cruise earns 20 Cruise Day credit 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like vacation Posted December 28, 2018 #8 Share Posted December 28, 2018 HAL Breakfast Room Service.PDF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 28, 2018 #9 Share Posted December 28, 2018 36 minutes ago, I like vacation said: We were in a SS on the Zuiderdam in November and I had steak and eggs for breakfast a few times. No extra charge. I looked at some Verandah room service door tags on the Deck 10 and there was a charge. Interesting. Thanks for the info 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymich Posted December 28, 2018 #10 Share Posted December 28, 2018 I was just on the Oosterdam in November in an SS. Terrific cabin and balcony! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmaxey Posted December 28, 2018 #11 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Mimosas are free in the cabin with breakfast as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted December 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted December 28, 2018 Double sinks and separate stall shower. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted December 28, 2018 3 minutes ago, ksmaxey said: Mimosas are free in the cabin with breakfast as well I know Mimosas are free with room service breakfast for Neptune suite passengers. It's one of their perks. Haven't heard of it being available to Signature Suite passengers and certainly was not on our room service card in April, 2018 when we were in a Signature Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksmaxey Posted December 28, 2018 #14 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, kazu said: I know Mimosas are free with room service breakfast for Neptune suite passengers. It's one of their perks. Haven't heard of it being available to Signature Suite passengers and certainly was not on our room service card in April, 2018 when we were in a Signature Suite. We were in a signature suite in June and had them every time we ordered room service for breakfast. The menu is the same that we had in a Neptune so I am guessing that they have only 2 different room service menus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted December 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted December 28, 2018 1 hour ago, I like vacation said: We were in a SS on the Zuiderdam in November and I had steak and eggs for breakfast a few times. No extra charge. I looked at some Verandah room service door tags on the Deck 10 and there was a charge. Same here in Oct. on the Zuiderdam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like vacation Posted December 28, 2018 #16 Share Posted December 28, 2018 (edited) 20 minutes ago, kazu said: I know Mimosas are free with room service breakfast for Neptune suite passengers. It's one of their perks. Haven't heard of it being available to Signature Suite passengers and certainly was not on our room service card in April, 2018 when we were in a Signature Suite. Look at the pdf link in post #8. This is from our Panama Canal partial transit on the Zuiderdam in Oct/Nov 2018. Smoked Salmon Benedict-no charge Steak and Eggs-no charge Kick Start-no charge Mimosa-no charge Edited December 28, 2018 by I like vacation add info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted December 28, 2018 #17 Share Posted December 28, 2018 We love the SS suites! DH said he wished they were on the smaller ships, but that will never happen. On the Eurodam in Mexico the breakfast card changed a few times for our SS Suite. For a few days it was the same as the Neptune Suite, then it changed to a charge for the steak and eggs and smoothie, but it was the old a la carte menu that we always enjoyed. I did order a smoothie while there was no charge. I wrote to HAL and said I wish they would extend the a la carte card to vista suites. Karen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 28, 2018 #18 Share Posted December 28, 2018 27 minutes ago, I like vacation said: Look at the pdf link in post #8. This is from our Panama Canal partial transit on the Zuiderdam in Oct/Nov 2018. Smoked Salmon Benedict-no charge Steak and Eggs-no charge Kick Start-no charge Mimosa-no charge Thanks. That's totally different from our room service menu in SS in April/May 2018. I guess we'll soon see next April 😉. It would be nice if the smoked salmon benedict was complimentary 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted December 28, 2018 #19 Share Posted December 28, 2018 27 minutes ago, Loreto said: We love the SS suites! DH said he wished they were on the smaller ships, but that will never happen. On the Eurodam in Mexico the breakfast card changed a few times for our SS Suite. For a few days it was the same as the Neptune Suite, then it changed to a charge for the steak and eggs and smoothie, but it was the old a la carte menu that we always enjoyed. I did order a smoothie while there was no charge. I wrote to HAL and said I wish they would extend the a la carte card to vista suites. Karen Karen, snatch a cruise on the Prinsendam before she leaves. She has lovely Signature Suites. Interesting on your Eurodam menu experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like vacation Posted December 28, 2018 #20 Share Posted December 28, 2018 6 minutes ago, kazu said: Thanks. That's totally different from our room service menu in SS in April/May 2018. I guess we'll soon see next April 😉. It would be nice if the smoked salmon benedict was complimentary 😉 We are going on the Oosterdam in 3 weeks in another SS. Hope there is no change in the included steak and eggs. Will report back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted December 28, 2018 #21 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 hours ago, I like vacation said: Forgot to mention the double Mariner points. Suite Bonus Earn double Cruise Day credits when you pay a published fare for a spacious suite or penthouse on your next cruise. For example, a guest who pays published fare for suite accommodations for a 10-day cruise earns 20 Cruise Day credit Duh, I forgot to mention that too. We were on a 20-day sailing in the SS I noted above, our first cruise with HAL, so we went from nothing Mariners to 2* Mariners in that one cruise, not that this really gets us anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I like vacation Posted December 28, 2018 #22 Share Posted December 28, 2018 2 minutes ago, Turtles06 said: Duh, I forgot to mention that too. We were on a 20-day sailing in the SS I noted above, our first cruise with HAL, so we went from nothing Mariners to 2* Mariners in that one cruise, not that this really gets us anything. You have to start somewhere. We will be 3 star after our next cruise in 3 weeks. I know, still rookie numbers compared to everyone else here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sapper1 Posted December 29, 2018 #23 Share Posted December 29, 2018 The double sinks and separate shower stall are worth the price of admission all by themselves. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loreto Posted December 29, 2018 #24 Share Posted December 29, 2018 I agree, Sapper1! This time on the Eurodam There was a loofah and and bath salts (only a one time use for salts) from Elemis...never seen that before. Karen 4 hours ago, sapper1 said: The double sinks and separate shower stall are worth the price of admission all by themselves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare terrydtx Posted December 29, 2018 #25 Share Posted December 29, 2018 It would be nice if the SS included priority embarkation, but they do not. I thought at one time all Suites on HAL got this including Vista and Signature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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