whoshwhosh Posted October 22, 2021 #1 Share Posted October 22, 2021 Just got the e-mail to bid on an upgrade from Grand Suite to Owners on the Serenade. Have been in a GS in the past but no idea if there are any additional amenities with the Owners Suite other than additional space. Just trying to decide if I should spend more money and just get square footage. Advice please Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethco Posted October 22, 2021 #2 Share Posted October 22, 2021 It's bigger and you may get a phone call from the captain saying hello. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 22, 2021 #3 Share Posted October 22, 2021 We normally book grand suites but did one owners suite on oasis a couple of years ago. Biggest things we noticed was dining table which is great if you order room service, and bathroom has a jetted tub and a separate shower which we liked. We just did a bid on the two bedrooms grand suite to get the extra bathrooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted October 22, 2021 #4 Share Posted October 22, 2021 But no extra perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Babe Posted October 23, 2021 #5 Share Posted October 23, 2021 My husbands favorite stateroom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGW59 Posted October 23, 2021 #6 Share Posted October 23, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 12:57 PM, whoshwhosh said: Just got the e-mail to bid on an upgrade from Grand Suite to Owners on the Serenade. Have been in a GS in the past but no idea if there are any additional amenities with the Owners Suite other than additional space. Just trying to decide if I should spend more money and just get square footage. Advice please Thanks On 10/22/2021 at 12:57 PM, whoshwhosh said: Just got the e-mail to bid on an upgrade from Grand Suite to Owners on the Serenade. Have been in a GS in the past but no idea if there are any additional amenities with the Owners Suite other than additional space. Just trying to decide if I should spend more money and just get square footage. Advice please Thanks How does Royal Genie service on RCL compare to butler on Celebrity, anyone knows. Thx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare brillohead Posted October 23, 2021 #7 Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, LGW59 said: How does Royal Genie service on RCL compare to butler on Celebrity, anyone knows. Thx You might want to make a different thread -- there is no Genie on Serenade, which is the topic of this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Terry Posted October 23, 2021 #8 Share Posted October 23, 2021 We were in a OS once and received an invitation to dine at the captain's table one evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted October 23, 2021 #9 Share Posted October 23, 2021 Only time we had dinner with captain was our first grand suite, never again in many suites including owners suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted October 23, 2021 #10 Share Posted October 23, 2021 2 hours ago, George C said: Only time we had dinner with captain was our first grand suite, never again in many suites including owners suite. Same here. I just don't think they do it much anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 23, 2021 #11 Share Posted October 23, 2021 We have an OS booked on Serenade for our Panama Canal cruise Oct 2022. I booked when it first opened and the price difference wasn't that much. I did it for the room space. I would try a bid OP...why not !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandebeach Posted October 24, 2021 #12 Share Posted October 24, 2021 We had an Owners Suite last week on Symphony. Loved the dining room table, the size of the living room, and the double sinks, bathtub and separate shower in the bathroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted October 24, 2021 #13 Share Posted October 24, 2021 4 hours ago, sandebeach said: We had an Owners Suite last week on Symphony. Loved the dining room table, the size of the living room, and the double sinks, bathtub and separate shower in the bathroom. Hard to compare an OS on Serenade to one on Symphony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted October 24, 2021 #14 Share Posted October 24, 2021 A bidet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted October 24, 2021 #15 Share Posted October 24, 2021 (edited) On 10/22/2021 at 12:57 PM, whoshwhosh said: Just got the e-mail to bid on an upgrade from Grand Suite to Owners on the Serenade. Have been in a GS in the past but no idea if there are any additional amenities with the Owners Suite other than additional space. Just trying to decide if I should spend more money and just get square footage. Advice please Thanks Usually the benefits are the same, they are the same category. The bathroom is definitely larger (and on many Ships has a separate bath and a shower We LOVE the OS’s and what we typically book - the extra storage and space (in the cabin and usually the balcony) is wonderful (especially on the larger ships)! @Coralchaha I almost forgot most GS’s don’t include the bidet 😂😂 Edited October 24, 2021 by AlohaLivin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DCPIV Posted October 25, 2021 #16 Share Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/23/2021 at 3:10 PM, 14Terry said: We were in a OS once and received an invitation to dine at the captain's table one evening. I don't think they're doing that at the moment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted October 25, 2021 #17 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Unless you really need the extra space and/or the upgrade price is a steal, then I wouldn't even bother trying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted October 25, 2021 #18 Share Posted October 25, 2021 On 10/22/2021 at 12:57 PM, whoshwhosh said: Just got the e-mail to bid on an upgrade from Grand Suite to Owners on the Serenade. Have been in a GS in the past but no idea if there are any additional amenities with the Owners Suite other than additional space. Just trying to decide if I should spend more money and just get square footage. Advice please Thanks We love the OS but I agree with @smokeybandit. Unless you get a REALLY good deal, I would probably stick with the GS since there really aren't any additional perks. The OS has a dining table and chairs, so if you are looking to dine-in, it is much more comfortable and convenient. The OS has a separate walk-in shower, some water jets in the tub (which I have never used) and there is a bidet in the bathroom. That's about it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted October 25, 2021 #19 Share Posted October 25, 2021 4 minutes ago, RFerrington said: We love the OS but I agree with @smokeybandit. Unless you get a REALLY good deal, I would probably stick with the GS since there really aren't any additional perks. The OS has a dining table and chairs, so if you are looking to dine-in, it is much more comfortable and convenient. The OS has a separate walk-in shower, some water jets in the tub (which I have never used) and there is a bidet in the bathroom. That's about it. I have even gotten in those jetted tubs LOL on a cruise just not time for tub reclining! Agree though, needs to be a good deal. That is the problem with going from the loft or OS to Royal, the minimum price to “upgrade” can be truly insane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14Terry Posted October 25, 2021 #20 Share Posted October 25, 2021 5 hours ago, DCPIV said: I don't think they're doing that at the moment. Yes, this was a couple of years ago 😀! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaLivin Posted October 25, 2021 #21 Share Posted October 25, 2021 1 hour ago, 14Terry said: Yes, this was a couple of years ago 😀! We almost always stay in the OS and I never had an invitation like that or know anyone that has. But yeah they definitely are not doing it now 👍🏼 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieRoo Posted October 25, 2021 #22 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Currently have a GS booked. My minimum upgrade offer to go to an OS is $600pp. No thanks. That’s crazy for a few extra feet of space and no extra benefits. We were also invited to the Captains table several times, but they stopped doing that even before Covid came along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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