buzz031 Posted April 10 #1 Share Posted April 10 First time in a suite (Aqua Sky Suite) on an upcoming Reflection cruise (not our first cruise). Sailed previously in Aquaclass and Concierge class. Tell me what's your favorite thing about sailing in a Sky Suite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
omahabob Posted April 10 #2 Share Posted April 10 (edited) The best thing about sailing in a suite is it makes my wife happier. Every single aspect of any cruise is better when the wife is happier. We do it because, as a general rule, there's more space and better amenities/service. But the space issue is debatable from ship to ship, and cruise line to cruise line. The amenities and service also seem to be trending downward everywhere, so we may not do it much longer. We're sticking with it for now though. Edited April 10 by omahabob 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity cruiser Posted April 10 #3 Share Posted April 10 I would say best service, best bar package and best food in Lumanae, plus it makes my wife very happy also. 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted April 10 #4 Share Posted April 10 only tried it once. for us it was early embark and disembark, and larger cabin and balc .. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 10 #5 Share Posted April 10 What others said above, especially about happy wife, size of the room, and DPB, but also the included WiFi and for me, the private lounge. I like to get out of the room and sit in a nice peaceful area and enjoy reading a book on my tablet or watching YouTube videos (with my ear buds of course). However, the prices Celebrity is charging for Suites and the removal of pre-paid gratuities and OBC is having us re-think our cruising model or shifting to other cruise lines. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveRoughSeas Posted April 10 #6 Share Posted April 10 Celebrity Suite is wonderful! Best perks - Private Bar and lounge, private outdoor lounge with a bar and Luminae restaurant is the best! Can select meals from Luminae menu, Blu or Main Dining room. Very attentive service - staff remembers your name and preferences! Worth the price 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NanaPam00 Posted April 10 #7 Share Posted April 10 For us, it is the feeling that you have a team to help if there are any issues. Two examples, both on the same trip - we were on the Solstice in Alaska. one of our group started feeling quite unwell during an excursion. He contacted the Retreat concierge and was able to get escorted to the front of the tender line when he returned. On that same trip, my husband was dropped from a ship's excursion that we had already booked prior to sailing (it was a vendor error), and when we tried to rebook it the excursion showed full. Th Retreat concierge was able to work with the vendor or get him a space on the full excursion. That safety net makes us so much more relaxed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare DaKahuna Posted April 10 #8 Share Posted April 10 26 minutes ago, LoveRoughSeas said: Luminae restaurant is the best! Can select meals from Luminae menu, Blu or Main Dining room. This seems to be hit or miss with regards to ordering from the Blu menu in Luminae. We have been told no, but could order ahead and they would see if the chef could accomodate. On Edge we were told no orders from either the Blu and or MDR menu's. Seems to hold true across all of the Edge class ships. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Virgo Posted April 10 #9 Share Posted April 10 For us, we appreciate the larger cabin, having a contact like Butler/team that will actually expedite things or get answers, service, upgraded amenities and Luminae. (We do sail Aqua if Retreat sold out or ridiculous in price.) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbcallender Posted April 10 #10 Share Posted April 10 I sailed in a Celbrity Suite on Millie last August. We thoroughly loved the priority embarkation, priority tendering, meals in luminae or blu, the concierge lounge, the butler, reserved seating for shows. I recently sailed on Princess in a higher end suite and there is virtually no recognition of being a suite guest on Princess. The Celebrity suite experience was far better. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Kteacher Posted April 10 #11 Share Posted April 10 As others have said, expedited embarkation and debarkation, Michael’s Club (prefer it to Retreat Lounge), Luminae restaurant, and the level of service we always receive. See you on board 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted April 10 #12 Share Posted April 10 (edited) My DH could cruise in an SV, but I prefer a suite for the following reasons: 1. I love to get on the ship ASAP. 2. E-class is a perfect fit for both of us, but a suite is still a suite! 3. Our relationships onboard with the staff are excellent and we all feel like friends. 4. Vacations are meant to be special, so being in a suite is lovely due to the larger bathroom and extra space so that it does not feel crowded. 5. My DH loves the bar on the Retreat Sundeck with private pool area, not to mention wants me to feel loved...that’s what he just said! Plus, you can’t take it with you! 6. We have had issues at home while abroad, so having people who really care has made life much easier for us! 🤷♀️However...pricing is so much higher for our cruises, so when we do b2b’s, we book a suite and SV due to pricing. In addition, Luminae needs to update its menu! We love the Celebrity product: E-class is wonderful, but also pricey too. Edited April 10 by Lastdance 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straughn Posted April 10 #13 Share Posted April 10 (edited) I like the priority embarkation and disembarkation. I drive, so getting off the ship on my schedule is great. Michael’s Club/ The Retreat offers a chance to get to know other suite passengers and to make friends for dining. I enjoy Luminae because of the personalized service and, of course, the food. I was one of the folks who, when the butler service in Sky Suites, was reduced, thought “whatever.” I don’t order in room breakfast and rarely have special requests. The butler was useful for dining reservations, but The Retreat concierge team could accomplish the same thing. Now if someone was in a higher level suite, there are benefits which are fantastic. As a solo, those suites are out of my price range! Edited April 10 by Straughn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samplecd02 Posted April 10 #14 Share Posted April 10 I have only traveled once on Celebrity and in a Edge Villa so my thoughts are limited. I like the priority embarkation and disembarkation. I didnt try Luminae more than once or twice since I had the specialty restaurants included. I loved being able to decide where I wanted to eat based on my mood for the day. Also the 2 story room that had a door directly to the Retreat sundeck and my own private plunge pool was awesome as well. 😁 Loved the butler and the pampering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracie115 Posted April 11 #15 Share Posted April 11 On 4/10/2024 at 3:12 PM, LoveRoughSeas said: Can select meals from Luminae menu, Blu or Main Dining room. Very attentive service - staff remembers your name and preferences! Worth the price Only allowed on M & S class ships not on Edge. Just another reason we won't be booking E class again. On 4/10/2024 at 3:41 PM, DaKahuna said: On Edge we were told no orders from either the Blu and or MDR menu's. Seems to hold true across all of the Edge class ships. Certainly true on Apex and E class from what I've read/heard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ICANTWAITTOCRUISE Posted April 11 #16 Share Posted April 11 (edited) I always feel sort of bad thinking this or saying this but it is the truth.... I just love how special everything associated with the suite makes me feel. I feel more pampered. For me it seems much more special than non suite accommodation which obviously it is. Edited April 11 by ICANTWAITTOCRUISE 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted April 11 #17 Share Posted April 11 Priority getting on board and disembarking. Luminae which is far better than mdr . Love suite lounge , concierge is really helpful with any problems you may encounter. Biggest problem is you will not want to sail in anything but a suite again . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyyaya Posted April 11 #18 Share Posted April 11 Much of what others have said. Priority embarkation and disembarkation; priority to tenders if you're doing a private excursion; when booked in a Sky Suite we LOVE the Luminae and the ability to also eat in Blu; of course the larger room is a huge plus. Sky Suite comes with premium beverage package and wifi. Both very nice. Retreat lounge is fantastic: love their small bites for breakfast and going later, after dinner, to an almost empty lounge for a pre-bed small drink. Retreat pool area is also very nice. And I must also add, once, we came down with Covid and had to spend 5 days in quarantine....our larger room was FANTASTIC and the ability to have room service from the Luminae menu made all the difference in the world! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liao Posted April 11 #19 Share Posted April 11 The incredible butlers, Luminae and specialty restaurant options. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted April 11 #20 Share Posted April 11 It use to be the prepaid gratuities, $400 pp SBC, premium bev pack, premium wifi. and butler. On our last cruise in a SS we didn’t have a dedicated butler but have heard that they are rolling out the service again starting on the Edge Class ships. May take some time to staffing the whole fleet. New bookings don’t include the gratuities or any SBC. Everything is nice but the way the prices are I doubt we will be booking anymore in a suite. Can’t justify the extra cost. I know people will say once you try a suite you will never go back. Not true. We have done it a few times and not missed it. We booked our next 3 cruises in AQ and won’t do a move up bid. Enjoy it while you can and don’t chase after what others do. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zitsky Posted April 12 #21 Share Posted April 12 Banana splits in Luminae so I don’t have to wait for gelato like a regular person. And the way folks bow as you walk by. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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