Princess suite perks vs. NCL suite perks

[Indyjaybird]

We are looking at booking a suite on the Crown Princess in October and were wondering what perks there are (early boarding, tender passes, concierge service, etc.) in comparison to what NCL offers since that is really the only thing we have to really compare it to! Also, do the perks increase with the level of suites on Princess? Thanks for your help!

[qsuzi]

In-Room Amenities:

• Luxury mattresses

• Luxury ivory satin pinstripe bed linens

• Fluffy duvets in place of blankets

• Luggage protector on bed at embarkation

• Luxury bathrobes

• Luxury towels

• Pillow menu - option of feather or therapeutic pillows

• Massage shower heads

• Luxury bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, bath gel, plus new lip balm, gel eye mask, bath salts and loofah mitts)

• Facial mist (choice of scents)

• Complimentary slippers

• Fresh flower arrangement

• Complimentary corsage and boutonniere on first formal night

• Complimentary mini-bar - one-time set up

• Combined DVD/CD Players

• DVD Library - each vessel has a 100-title DVD library available to suite passengers

• Halo light magnifying vanity mirrors on vanity

• Upgraded room amenities, including ice bucket and tray, leather wallet for cruise card, high quality pen, combined clothes brush, lint remover and shoe horn, shoe cleaning mitt, sewing kit, white cloth laundry bag, black cloth shoe shining bag

• Complimentary Princess tote bag

• Umbrella for use during the cruise

Services:

• Expedited embarkation process

• Preferred Anytime DiningSM reservations

• Personal shore excursion reservations

• Complimentary laundry and dry cleaning service

• Complimentary shoe polishing service

Dining Services:

• Welcome glass of champagne at embarkation

• Extended room service menu (extended breakfast, lunch, dinner offering)

• In-suite afternoon tea service

• Passenger's choice of deluxe canapés, delivered daily Onboard Activities:

• Complimentary internet access in onboard Internet Cafes (wireless internet connection not included).

• Private portrait sitting

• Complimentary use of the thermal suite in the Lotus Spa (Caribbean Princess, Crown Princes, Sapphire Princess, Diamond Princess, Star Princess, Coral Princess and Island Princess).

[qsuzi]

Mini-Suites -- In Room Amenities

• Luxury mattresses

• Luxury ivory satin pinstripe bed linens

• Fluffy duvets in place of blankets

• Luggage protector on bed at embarkation

• Pillow menu - option of feather or therapeutic pillows

• Luxury towels

• Glass of champagne at embarkation

• Upgraded bathroom amenities (shampoo, conditioner, body wash and lotion)

[Indyjaybird]

We really appreciate the information! Have a great time on your upcoming cruise!

[DrivesLikeMario]

We had both the Owners' Suite (Pink Diamond Suite) and the adjoining Penthouse Suite on NCLA's Pride of Hawaii last August.

 

We've had Princess' Grand Suite (their top level), the Vista Suite and mini-suites in the past.

 

The only thing that Princess had over NCL was the internet access, which has recently been limited (as of April 1st). We have never been offered many of the perks that Princess has, like the pillow menu or the private portrait sitting. Many of the things on the list are a bit ridiculous - like the luggage protector on the bed. That's an ammenity? For whom? :rolleyes:

 

NCL had many more nice touches with the butler, concierge, 3' flower arrangement in the cabin, free bottled water, free soft drink cans, 3 free LARGE bottles of your choice of alcohol & the cappuchino makers in both the Penthouse & Owners' Suites.

 

The beds in the suites in NCL were huge and incredibly comfortable!! We have a Cal. King at home, but these beds were wider and much more comfortable than even HAL's suite beds. The bed in the Grand Suite on Princess was a big disappointment after experiencing suite beds on HAL, Carnival, RCI and NCL.

 

The marble touches in the Princess suites are prettier though and the color choices are more subtle.

 

Have fun! You can't go wrong with a suite on either line! :)

[Indyjaybird]

Thanks so much for the perfect response. It is great to find out what you think since you've 'done' both. We love the NCL perks (and we LOVED that Owner's Suite!) but it is nice to know that we can book a smaller room and save money on other lines if we like their itenerary.

[DrivesLikeMario]

Enjoy! :)