Royal Up - success, very excited

[gingernm]

Evening all,

 

As per title, we have been successful with Royal Up, we have gone from JS1 to a Sky Loft Suite on Quantum of the seas.  4 nights out of Singapore.

 

So that’s our little gloat done, even with the JS it would have been our 1st suite, but now we’ll experience the full monte suite perks.  We already had the deluxe drinks package and the ultimate dining package booked.

 

So should we drop either package, what can we expect from being sky class?

 

Anything that’s a must, anything we need to do now before boarding the ship?

 

So excited, this is going to top what will be a magical trip in itself, as it’s also part of our honeymoon!

 

 

Thanks for any wisdom you can impart!

 

Rob & Sarah

 

[toxicfairy]

How far out are you just curious as I am 15 days and waiting to hear any news😬

[Palmetto Pilot]

I'm curious to know how far out you are from the sailing as well. 

[gingernm]

Hi,

 

We’re 35 days out.   Made the bids on Sunday 40 days out.

 

made smallest offers we could on Grande suite and 1 bed grande suite.

No bid made on 2 bedroom grande suite

And then a few hundred dollars bid on Sky Loft Suite and same bid on Owners suite.

 

Got the confirmation mail today at 20:45 BST.

 

If it helps I checked available cabins on royals site and only 2 Junior Suites available  I think we had a good one 7636 on the hump, so that may have helped with the upgrade?

 

Rob

[dodgestang]

You will want to keep your Drink and Dining packages...it is Star that has them included.

[Grabthars Hammer]

1 hour ago, gingernm said:

Evening all,

 

As per title, we have been successful with Royal Up, we have gone from JS1 to a Sky Loft Suite on Quantum of the seas.  4 nights out of Singapore.

 

So that’s our little gloat done, even with the JS it would have been our 1st suite, but now we’ll experience the full monte suite perks.  We already had the deluxe drinks package and the ultimate dining package booked.

 

So should we drop either package, what can we expect from being sky class?

 

Anything that’s a must, anything we need to do now before boarding the ship?

 

So excited, this is going to top what will be a magical trip in itself, as it’s also part of our honeymoon!

 

 

Thanks for any wisdom you can impart!

 

Rob & Sarah

 

The benefits from Sky Class wouldn't completely replace your packages. The only drinks free would be in the Suite/ Concierge Lounge during happy hour. That's typically from 5:30-8:00 I believe? 

 

For dining, you'd be able to dine at the Coastal Kitchen anytime vs the only at dinner subject to availability for the JS. Specialty dining would still not be included. I think you may be thinking of Star Class which includes unlimited dining and the beverage package.

[nadinenurse1]

Royal up killing me we cruise in 14 days no word yet

[gingernm]

4 minutes ago, dodgestang said:

You will want to keep your Drink and Dining packages...it is Star that has them included.

cheers Dodgestang, that’s great info

 

Rob

[gingernm]

Thanks Grabthars,

 

Thats great info!

 

 Never been in a suite before, so never really looked at the perks.  Thanks for clarifying!

 

Rob

 

 

[dodgestang]

Breakfast at CK is very nice....we always eat the sit down breakfast venue you get with a suite (CK on the larger ships, chops on the smaller ships).  It just seems to help us get a nice relaxing start to the day 😉

 

 

 

 

[Grabthars Hammer]

14 minutes ago, gingernm said:

Thanks Grabthars,

 

Thats great info!

 

 Never been in a suite before, so never really looked at the perks.  Thanks for clarifying!

 

Rob

 

 

No problem! Congratulations and wish you the best on your honeymoon! Here are the Sea (JS) and Sky differences:

 

SEA

• Dinner at Coastal Kitchen*
• Royal Caribbean Classic Bathrobes for Use Onboard
• Luxury Pillow Top Mattress
• Luxury Bathroom Amenities by L’Occitane®

* Please note, reservations are required for dinner at Coastal Kitchen. Beverages are not included.

 

SKY

• Concierge Service
• All Day Access to Coastal Kitchen*
• Specialty Bottled Water (upon arrival)
• Complimentary VOOM, The Fastest Internet at Sea †
• Priority Boarding and Departure
• Priority Dining Reservations
• Reserved Seating Area in Select Entertainment Venues
• Suite Lounge Access (complimentary hors d’oeuvres and cocktails each evening)
• Access to Suite Sun Deck
• Exclusive Access to the Barefoot Beach Club** at our Private Destination Labadee®
• Spa Bathrobes for Use Onboard
• Luxury Pillow Top Mattress
• Luxury Bathroom Amenities by L’Occitane®

* Please note, reservations are required for dinner. Beverages not included. 
† Surf + Stream package. One device per person for each guest booked in a Sky suite. Access codes will be provided upon arrival. 
** Barefoot Beach cabanas are an additional cost and require reservations.

Edited January 29, 2020 by Grabthars Hammer

[Milwaukee Eight]

Keep your drink package. Can’t stand most the alcohol on the list that is complimentary. 

[robtulipe]

29 minutes ago, Grabthars Hammer said:

The benefits from Sky Class wouldn't completely replace your packages. The only drinks free would be in the Suite/ Concierge Lounge during happy hour. That's typically from 5:30-8:00 I believe? 

It's 4:30 to 8:00 or 5:00 to 8:30 PM depending on the ship. The latter has been typical time for most of our cruises.

[Biker19]

13 hours ago, nadinenurse1 said:

Royal up killing me we cruise in 14 days no word yet

Realize that winning bids are the exception, not the norm. Expect the denial e-mail at 6PM in 12 days.

[Colorado Babe]

Congratulations!  Enjoy your new CLS.  Have never been successful in my bidding.  Perhaps due to weak bids.  

[HotRod3]

15 hours ago, nadinenurse1 said:

Royal up killing me we cruise in 14 days no word yet

We did Royal Up for our cruise on Symphony in October and didn't receive ours until 72 hours before we boarded the ship.

Well worth the wait!

Would defiantly do it again!!! 

[Tulsacoker]

15 hours ago, Milwaukee Eight said:

Keep your drink package. Can’t stand most the alcohol on the list that is complimentary. 

In all fairness Milwaukee, after the eighth drink it really not that bad 

 

[gingernm]

Thanks everyone for the info!  Much appreciated!

 

We can’t believe that our bid was accepted let alone this soon!

 

All those waiting, we wish you good luck!

 

 

Rob & Sarah