englishlee Posted October 3, 2007 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2007 It's been many years since I last travelled RCI (on the old Sun Viking). We're thinking of joining a Med cruise on Splendour of the Seas next month, and I have a couple of questions. 1. Is there a charge to use the shuttle service at each port of call, and if so what is the cost. 2. We're looking at taking a suite (Owners or Royal Family Suite). Does having a suite give any priority for tender passes if you are not on a ships tour? 3. Does having a suite give any other benefits other than space etc. Thanks in advance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kristyintx Posted October 3, 2007 #2 Share Posted October 3, 2007 It's been many years since I last travelled RCI (on the old Sun Viking). We're thinking of joining a Med cruise on Splendour of the Seas next month, and I have a couple of questions. 1. Is there a charge to use the shuttle service at each port of call, and if so what is the cost. 2. We're looking at taking a suite (Owners or Royal Family Suite). Does having a suite give any priority for tender passes if you are not on a ships tour? 3. Does having a suite give any other benefits other than space etc. Thanks in advance We were in an Owner's Suite on our Aug 5 - 12, 2007 cruise and I HIGHLY recommend it! It was fantastic! No priority for tender passes, but being in a suite gives you access to the Concierge Lounge which serves breakfast each morning and then serves COMPLIMENTARY cocktails each evening from 5-8. The Concierge can also get your ice show tickets for you, book your reservations at Chops/Portofino's, answer questions, get you 1st disembarkation, and handle many situations for you. It's a very nice perk! You'll also be given priority embarkation. Good Luck and Happy Cruising!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted October 3, 2007 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Suites also get 2 C&A credits for sailings 11 nights and under! But truly, the space is why you book a suite as the "perks" just don't pay for themselves, but are nice to have! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glgolfer Posted October 3, 2007 #4 Share Posted October 3, 2007 There are times the Concierge will have vip/priority tender tickets. Check with him/her the frst day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypo Posted October 3, 2007 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2007 No ice show on Splendour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted October 3, 2007 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2007 It's been many years since I last travelled RCI (on the old Sun Viking). We're thinking of joining a Med cruise on Splendour of the Seas next month, and I have a couple of questions. I am going on the Med cruise on Splendour in 2 weeks & can't wait! She is my favorite RCCL ship now. Really lovely. She will seem HUGE to you since the Sun Viking! I've sailed on Song of Norway and Nordic Prince, so I remember those old, great ships. :) Splendour is not tiny, but she's not huge like the newer "mega" ships, which I don't care for. I think you'll like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishlee Posted October 3, 2007 Author #7 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thanks for your help everyone. Catnip, I was in Hong Kong a couple of years ago and the Sun Viking was in the harbour (under a different name) - I think at that time it was being used for gambling. I have cruised a lot since the Sun Viking days, including on Celebrity amongst others, just not on RCI. Enjoy your cruise later this month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catnip Posted October 3, 2007 #8 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Thanks for your help everyone. Catnip, I was in Hong Kong a couple of years ago and the Sun Viking was in the harbour (under a different name) - I think at that time it was being used for gambling. I have cruised a lot since the Sun Viking days, including on Celebrity amongst others, just not on RCI. Enjoy your cruise later this month. I thought you hadn't cruised since the Sun Viking days, and I was going to tell you to get ready....that you will see a HUGE difference in cruising! I started cruising back in the early 80's and the cruising industry is nothing like it used to be!!! :eek: I am scheduled to go on my 2nd Celebrity cruise in 1/09 on the brand new Solstice----I cannot wait!! What are your favorite lines nowadays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted October 3, 2007 #9 Share Posted October 3, 2007 It's been many years since I last travelled RCI (on the old Sun Viking). We're thinking of joining a Med cruise on Splendour of the Seas next month, and I have a couple of questions. 1. Is there a charge to use the shuttle service at each port of call, and if so what is the cost. 2. We're looking at taking a suite (Owners or Royal Family Suite). Does having a suite give any priority for tender passes if you are not on a ships tour? 3. Does having a suite give any other benefits other than space etc. Thanks in advance There is a charge for the shuttle in the ports - not sure what itinerary you are doing though [Greek isles and Turkey?]. Let us know and we will tell you if the shuttle is needed. It is usually around $8 per round trip [that is what it is in Livorno]. I am amazed that there are any suites left at this late date! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
englishlee Posted October 3, 2007 Author #10 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Catnip, You're right re the differences between now and then. I first cruised (on the Sun Viking) in 1981 - that was a pretty glitzy ship in those days. I just got off a Regent cruise (Seven Seas Mariner) from Seward to Osaka last week - still horribly jetlagged after the flight back to the UK. They are my favourite line (when I can afford it). Other than that it's whatever takes my interest as regards itinerary, my next two confirmed cruises are on Celebritys Infinity next March from Valparaiso-Buenos Aires. And then a TA crossing from Lisbon to Rio with Oceania in November 2008. For 2009 I'm looking at another Regent voyage from Valparaiso to Sydney - but I'm going to have to do some serious saving between now and then !! It'll be interesting to see what you think of the Solstice ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert Ross Posted October 3, 2007 #11 Share Posted October 3, 2007 .....ice show tickets for you, book your reservations at Chops/Portofino's, ..... No ice show on Splendour, and no Chops/Portofinos either.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzkitty Posted October 3, 2007 #12 Share Posted October 3, 2007 Could someone please tell me how the Priority Embark works? We will be in an Owner's Suite next year on the new Liberty. Thanks for your help!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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