5onadime Posted April 27 #1 Share Posted April 27 I am currently looking at the Jade 2 bedroom (non Haven) that connects to a club balcony. I am doing this because we are a family of 7 traveling together and enjoy spending time together. I like the potential of this because we would have a sitting area that nobody would need to sleep in and we could visit or have a card game going. I am perfectly fine booking this just for the layout, but was wondering if we book it as one large travel party if there is any way to pay a little extra and have the 2 that are physically booked in the club balcony also get the suite perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 27 #2 Share Posted April 27 No, this is not an option. You can’t pay extra for suite/Haven perks. However, there is a chance the concierge will see that you are a group and will invite your whole party to dine in Moderno for breakfast and Cagney’s for lunch and attend the Captain’s VIP party. We have had this happen in your same situation. If you need priority tendering or priority disembarking in the ports your whole group will be allowed to join you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotjustme Posted April 27 #3 Share Posted April 27 (edited) 11 minutes ago, YVRteacher said: there is a chance the concierge will see that you are a group and will invite your whole party to dine in Moderno for breakfast and Cagney’s for lunch and attend the Captain’s VIP party. We have had this happen in your same situation. I am surprised you have experienced this extension of the perks. My surprise includes the fact that the concierge has that authority. Last time we were in a suite our concierge could not get us a window table in the MDR. The upgraded breakfast and lunch are the biggest perk of being in a suite (aside from the extra space) Edited April 27 by itsnotjustme Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare YVRteacher Posted April 27 #4 Share Posted April 27 Window tables are not reserved for Haven and suites guests. Window tables are supposed to be reserved for latitudes guests, so priority would go to those with highest latitudes. Your concierge can get you a table in a restaurant. Your latitudes status determines where the table is. People are going to respond with stories to contradict this, and I get it. It is not a consistent system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Sailing12Away Posted April 27 #5 Share Posted April 27 No. Think of the logic. If that was possible then why would anyone ever book 2 suites or Haven cabins at the full fare when they can buy a cheaper room and just pay a flat fee to get what they're missing? What specific perks are you wanting the folks in the club balcony to have? The real suite can order room service for everyone, there's no rule that says you can only order 1 item per person. Club balcony will also get some snacks throughout the trip - not as many as the suite, but they'll get some. And again, talk to your butler - let them know the preferences for the room and they may be nice enough to bring enough to share for all. On the flip side - the club balcony room will get free laundry which the suite will not. So unless someone is platinum or above in status, that's a bonus the club room gets special for them which the suite room doesn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsnotjustme Posted April 28 #6 Share Posted April 28 22 hours ago, YVRteacher said: Your concierge can get you a table in a restaurant. Your latitudes status determines where the table is. My wife and I are Sapphire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyagie Posted April 29 #7 Share Posted April 29 The concierge has quite a bit of pull with the guests in the suites. We have recently been granted access to the haven sundeck for glacier viewing in AK. We have also been able to get same day reservations and get refunds on tours one of us missed. And no we don't travel in the Haven but in other suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismetique Posted May 1 #8 Share Posted May 1 On 4/26/2024 at 8:49 PM, 5onadime said: I am perfectly fine booking this just for the layout, but was wondering if we book it as one large travel party if there is any way to pay a little extra and have the 2 that are physically booked in the club balcony also get the suite perks. Our family of 6 just did this exact same set up. You could always pay for Priority Access for the 2 in the club balcony. BTW the set up is perfect! We as parents, left the door open between the rooms and our married child could close the door in the club balcony when they wanted privacy but always had access to the living area which was not used as a sleeping space. We had another friend and his child with us, so once we were up for the day, we left our cabin door open so they could also come and go as they pleased. It was a great way for the steward, butler and concierge to easily access us more often! More familiarity equals more service and perks. We always greeted them with a smile and were welcoming of any small talk. It was great! If I had thought of paying for Priority Access I would have. I don't particularly think of eating lunch in Carney's as a perk. The food is not that great and the menu NEVER changes. We never ate in there. We did have breakfast delivered each morning and whomever said they won't limit you... it's quite subjective. If I ordered too much more than what appeared appropriate for the 3 in our suite, it simply wasn't included in the delivery, twice it happened. My husband is a huge breakfast eater and I discussed this with our butler and the Order was never shorted again. The rest of the family and friend actually preferred the buffet, so that wasn't a big deal for us. Here's where I wanted the perks.... Tendering and snacks. I gave both the butler and concierge an envelope marked 1 of 2 with a tip inside and a poem written using AI about my specific requests. Both knew there would be more tip coming at the end and we got both Priority Tendering and extra treats and candy for the whole party. Money talks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Apple 12 Posted May 1 #9 Share Posted May 1 2 hours ago, kismetique said: Our family of 6 just did this exact same set up. You could always pay for Priority Access for the 2 in the club balcony. BTW the set up is perfect! We as parents, left the door open between the rooms and our married child could close the door in the club balcony when they wanted privacy but always had access to the living area which was not used as a sleeping space. We had another friend and his child with us, so once we were up for the day, we left our cabin door open so they could also come and go as they pleased. It was a great way for the steward, butler and concierge to easily access us more often! More familiarity equals more service and perks. We always greeted them with a smile and were welcoming of any small talk. It was great! If I had thought of paying for Priority Access I would have. I don't particularly think of eating lunch in Carney's as a perk. The food is not that great and the menu NEVER changes. We never ate in there. We did have breakfast delivered each morning and whomever said they won't limit you... it's quite subjective. If I ordered too much more than what appeared appropriate for the 3 in our suite, it simply wasn't included in the delivery, twice it happened. My husband is a huge breakfast eater and I discussed this with our butler and the Order was never shorted again. The rest of the family and friend actually preferred the buffet, so that wasn't a big deal for us. Here's where I wanted the perks.... Tendering and snacks. I gave both the butler and concierge an envelope marked 1 of 2 with a tip inside and a poem written using AI about my specific requests. Both knew there would be more tip coming at the end and we got both Priority Tendering and extra treats and candy for the whole party. Money talks. Care to share your poem? I’d love to read it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismetique Posted May 1 #10 Share Posted May 1 1 hour ago, Candy Apple 12 said: Care to share your poem? I’d love to read it. I didn't write them, I had ChatGPT give me loads and loads of suggestions then I took what worked and pieced it together. I'll tell you the one to the Concierge worked like a charm! We got 8 tender tickets delivered to our suite the next day! It's a little corny, but hey - I got what I wanted with very little effort on my part. We were celebrating 3 birthdays, within days of each other. I put birthday banners on all the room doors. On this grand cruise, we're celebrating with cheer Three birthdays, a triple treat, oh so dear As we set sail, seeking adventure and more We turn to the concierge, to help us explore For a group of eight, celebrating three birthdays in style We have one big wish, that we hope will make them smile. Our wish is simple, but we need your helping hand To make our shore excursions go exactly as planned. Our big wish is for eight tender tickets ashore To explore in port and make memories galore With your magic touch, we know it's all possible To make this wish come true and make it remarkable. Brother, sister and wife, all in one Together we'll celebrate, under the sun With eight tender tickets, our hearts will sing, And we'll cherish these memories with everything. We understand that not all wishes can come true But we hold onto hope, and we turn to you To make this celebration, beyond compare And leave us feeling pampered, and full of care. So here's a little something, to start our journey off right And to let you know, that our appreciation is bright And there's more to come, from this family of eight As we set sail, we understand the efforts you make. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kismetique Posted May 1 #11 Share Posted May 1 1 hour ago, Candy Apple 12 said: Care to share your poem? I’d love to read it. Sorry, I hit send before I put the other poems in! Here's the Concierge thank you that went in Envelope 2 of 2: To our dear concierge, we have to say Your service and care made our trip, day by day From the warmest of greetings to the tiniest detail You made us feel special, and never once did you fail We've come to the end of our cruise, it's true And we wanted to say, we appreciate you For all the hard work, the effort, the time You put in, to make our trip, oh so fine So we're leaving an additional tip, you see To reflect the gratitude, we feel, so deeply As a family of eight, we understand the effort you make And we want to ensure, that your kindness, we don't mistake Your smile, your warmth, and your hospitality Will always have a place in our memory We hope that our gesture, brings a smile to your face And makes you feel appreciated, in every place So thank you, dear concierge, for all that you do We wish you all the best, in everything, that's true Your services exceeded our every expectation Making our cruise unforgettable, a true vacation! Here's the butler's poem and since he didn't speak very good English, our cabin was decorated to the hilt with birthday balloons, streamers, party favors and a cake on the table when we returned from dinner the first night. Which was not exactly what I had in mind as I wanted celebrate on our 1 sea day. But that's my fault for not making it clear. I just assumed he would ask before doing it. He kept saying, but Mrs...you said birthday! You said birthday! I kept telling him, it's fine, really it's not a problem. I think he could tell it wasn't what I wanted but we were perfectly fine to have cake and kept the room decorated the entire cruise so it worked out really well in the end. Envelope 1 of 2 poem: On embarkation day, as we board this grand ship, We come with excitement and our hearts-a-flip, And in this first envelope, we’ve left a tip for you, To express our gratitude, for all that you do. On this grand cruise, a special occasion we share, Three birthdays, three loved ones, a joyous affair, As we journey on, seeking adventure and fun, We turn to the butler, to help us get things done. We are celebrating three birthdays, all in one, A group of eight, filled with laughter and fun, There’s just one special request, we hope to make, A birthday bash, for the ages, a true give and take. Dear butler, we have a request to make, Please serve us a birthday meal in our stateroom suite, A meal so decadent to share and savor, what a treat! And for dessert, a group dessert we’ll all partake. We want to indulge in the delicious fare, That Cagney’s has to offer, with great flair! Start with a fresh salad, crisp and bright, Followed by a soup, creamy and light, Bring us the tenderest cuts of meat, That will melt in our mouths, oh so sweet. Accompanied by sides that are divine, The perfect compliment to this feast so fine. With your help, we'll make memories to last, Of laghter, love and good times that won't be surpassed, And when we look back on this grand adventure, We'll think of you, butler, with infinite pleasure! And the envelope 2 of 2 Thank you to butler: Dear butler, we want to take a moment to express Our heartfelt thanks, for you are the best! You served us with grace, with skill, with care And made our birthday celebration an occasion so rare You tended to our needs with a smile so bright And made our every wish come to light From morning coffee to evening desserts galore You served us with kindness, even when we asked for more For our birthday celebration, you brought us joy With cakes and decorations, fit for a royal envoy You made us feel special, cherished and loved And for that, dear butler, we thank you from above Your attention to detail was impeccable and fine And your service, dear butler, was nothing less than divine So let us raise a glass and give you a toast For making our cruise a dream we'll cherish the most So we'd like to thank you with a little gift Enclosed in this envelope, a tip for you to lift We know that your job is not an easy one But you did it with grace, and made it so much fun Oh dear, dear butler, we'll miss you so For you've become a friend, not just a service pro But in our hearts, you'll forever stay As the butler who made our cruise a special day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Candy Apple 12 Posted May 1 #12 Share Posted May 1 (edited) @kismetique Thank you for sharing your ChatGPT poems. You’ve taken @Sthrngary’s butler letter to the next level! Edited May 1 by Candy Apple 12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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