On Embarkation Day, Is Cagney's Open For Lunch To "Suite" Passengers....???

[Suesan Jean]

I was just wondering about it today. This will be our first time back on the Dawn since all the new "Freestyle 2.0" dining options were implemented.

 

We will be on the Dawn in August. :D :D :D

 

I know that the Venetian is open, even though you are informed to go to the Buffet. We have always enjoyed our first Lunch there each cruise we have had on the Dawn.......

 

Thank You for your reply's.....!!! :)

[cynbar]

Yes, it was open on the Gem last sumer. Our concierge led us directly there after we boarded.

[Suesan Jean]

Yes, it was open on the Gem last sumer. Our concierge led us directly there after we boarded.

 

Thank You....!!! :)

[locruise]

is it open for all suites or certain ones, we are in a mini suite

[watchdiva]

Sorry - Cagney's is available to full suites only (AE and above) and VIPs. The mini-suites should really be named deluxe balcony cabins...

 

The mini's are great cabins but don't come with suite perks.

[big green]

Sorry - Cagney's is available to full suites only (AE and above) and VIPs. The mini-suites should really be named deluxe balcony cabins...

 

The mini's are great cabins but don't come with suite perks.

 

Not always open to all the VIPs--it is not part of the silver, gold, or plat perks--

depending on suite loading etc.

 

Big Green

[time2cruise1]

Not always open to all the VIPs--it is not part of the silver, gold, or plat perks--

depending on suite loading etc.

 

Big Green

 

Open to all VIPS silver, gold, or platinum are not VIPs

[big green]

Open to all VIPS silver, gold, or platinum are not VIPs

 

What are you trying to say??? hat is your definition of a VIP???

 

BG

[mbisson]

Open to all VIPS silver, gold, or platinum are not VIPs

 

What are you trying to say??? hat is your definition of a VIP???

 

BG

 

Time2 is correct (as usual). For this benefit VIP is those in full suites (or those who may be granted VIP status via other means)

Much like what you said-not a latitudes perk

[salty dingo]

Yes... funny story, on the Pearl, we were in an AB / AF combo. This is an adjoining pair of cabins with a connecting door you can make into one big cabin.

 

We got to Cagneys after embarkation, after being escorted there by a nice staff member.

 

At the check-in desk, there is a guy with a list of allowed guests... and you know it, my parents in the AB were on there and we in the AF mini-suite were not. We were told only people on the list could eat there.

 

That was unacceptable, and we escalated the issue until one of the senior officers came to the restaurant and gave the OK for our party to dine together.

 

They are serious about that list, I can tell you!

[time2cruise1]

What are you trying to say??? hat is your definition of a VIP???

 

BG

 

Not my definition but rather NCL's. As Monte pointed out all penthouse passengers are VIP. NCL then adds others at their discretion. Some TAs, Key partners, Friends and Family, select past passengers etc. Some of these may be Platinum or gold Latitudes members but that is not the trigger to be on the VIP list. The officers have the option to add who ever they want onboard

[BikerAl]

Yes... funny story, on the Pearl, we were in an AB / AF combo. This is an adjoining pair of cabins with a connecting door you can make into one big cabin.

 

We got to Cagneys after embarkation, after being escorted there by a nice staff member.

 

At the check-in desk, there is a guy with a list of allowed guests... and you know it, my parents in the AB were on there and we in the AF mini-suite were not. We were told only people on the list could eat there.

 

That was unacceptable, and we escalated the issue until one of the senior officers came to the restaurant and gave the OK for our party to dine together.

 

They are serious about that list, I can tell you!

 

Why was this unacceptable? They didn't pay for the perk.

Al

[big green]

Not my definition but rather NCL's. As Monte pointed out all penthouse passengers are VIP. NCL then adds others at their discretion. Some TAs, Key partners, Friends and Family, select past passengers etc. Some of these may be Platinum or gold Latitudes members but that is not the trigger to be on the VIP list. The officers have the option to add who ever they want onboard

 

Nothing different than what I thought you meant-- my last cruise all suites were full so the non suite guest list to Cagneys did not exist.

 

BG

[mbisson]

Nothing different than what I thought you meant-- my last cruise all suites were full so the non suite guest list to Cagneys did not exist.

 

BG

 

Interesting, but how did you know that there were no non suite guests on the list?

[big green]

Interesting, but how did you know that there were no non suite guests on the list?

 

the hotel director told me when he and I were discussing how many people were at breakfast one day (everyone came at same time--weird occurrence I guess)

 

BG

[Foxmom]

We have a similar situation coming up. We are on the Dawn in an AB/AF combination.

my parents are booked in the AF (mini-suite). While they are connected with our reservation for boarding, they cannot go with us for brfst or lunch @ Cagney's.:(

Not a deal breaker though.

[2Cruise4Ever]

When we sailed last year with my parents, we were in the AB and they were in the AF. They were able to eat with us at Cagney's. But, it wasn't embarkation day either.

 

In this situation, I suggest you talk to the Hugo (the Hotel Director) and politely ask if the party who is in your adjoining AF can eat with you. I don't think it will be a problem.

[cynbar]

Well, this isn't a new argument, there have been several threads on it. Actually, it amazes me that people who haven't paid for this perk get so irate with any suggestion they shouldn't eat at Cagneys for breakfast and lunch! We were on the Gem last summer on a Med cruise, and Cagney's was often very crowded because everyone was trying to get off the ship at the same time. We saw one couple trying to bring in some friends and they were politely told no, there just wasn't room. But really, it is up to NCL to enforce this rule or not---- it's not a referendum here on these boards.

[time2cruise1]

We have a similar situation coming up. We are on the Dawn in an AB/AF combination.

my parents are booked in the AF (mini-suite). While they are connected with our reservation for boarding, they cannot go with us for brfst or lunch @ Cagney's.:(

Not a deal breaker though.

 

When we sailed last year with my parents, we were in the AB and they were in the AF. They were able to eat with us at Cagney's. But, it wasn't embarkation day either.

 

In this situation, I suggest you talk to the Hugo (the Hotel Director) and politely ask if the party who is in your adjoining AF can eat with you. I don't think it will be a problem.

That is the key don't assume. A simple request for an exception usually works especially on the Star and Dawn. Keep in mind with the addition of the courtyard and deluxe owners suites on the new ships the penthouse demand for space is expanded.

I really feel family booked in an adjoining cabin to a penthouse as part of the same booking should get to share in the perks. Friends/family booked down the hall or on another deck that is another story. The question is where do you draw the line.

Grandparents book a CV and balcony cabins for their 3 kids, their spouses, and the 12 grand children and expect everyone can share the courtyard and Cagney's for the family reunion is a classic situation that will never work.

[mpk218]

If you are booking a suite with the adjoining room , it should be considered one unit and perks applied . All you are doing is adding space to your suite . Or would the cruise line prefer you pack 4 in a suite ?

As mentioned above , just ask , if your all family it should go through. ;)

[terrymtex01]

Well, this isn't a new argument, there have been several threads on it. Actually, it amazes me that people who haven't paid for this perk get so irate with any suggestion they shouldn't eat at Cagneys for breakfast and lunch! We were on the Gem last summer on a Med cruise, and Cagney's was often very crowded because everyone was trying to get off the ship at the same time. We saw one couple trying to bring in some friends and they were politely told no, there just wasn't room. But really, it is up to NCL to enforce this rule or not---- it's not a referendum here on these boards.

 

I agree with you completely that if suite pax ask to have extra guest join them, and it is denied, they need to graciously accept that. After all, the Concierge is just doing his/her job. Everyone has an opinion on this question as evident by the amazing length these threads get to, however I do not see a issue with one or two people joining suite pax, if the Concierge feels that Cagneys can support it on that particular cruise.

[big green]

If you are booking a suite with the adjoining room , it should be considered one unit and perks applied . All you are doing is adding space to your suite . Or would the cruise line prefer you pack 4 in a suite ?

As mentioned above , just ask , if your all family it should go through. ;)

 

They have suite ( garden Villas etc) that hold 4 guests comfortably-- I think it is mostly a money thing-- most people can not spend the kind of money a garden Villa or upper end suite costs. NCl should make it clear that adjoining balconies have an additional cost if they eat at Cagney's for breakfast or lunch with the adjoining suite passengers.

 

What should be protected here is that exceptions eventually do not force a change in the current suite perk list-- that would be bad for those of us who always book suites.

 

Big Green

[cruis247g]

As always, I'm so glad I'm reading these threads. We're about to book a Baltic cruise and are trying to decide if we should put all four of us in an AC or us ("the parents") in the AC and the kids in the adjoining balcony. It's cheaper to put all four in the AC, but maybe not as good for sleeping. Not being able to dine together at Cagney's (or Il Adagio on the Sun, I think) is a consideration. I, very naively, had thought that perhaps we could just bring our two children in with us. Thanks everyone for this thread!!

[big green]

As always, I'm so glad I'm reading these threads. We're about to book a Baltic cruise and are trying to decide if we should put all four of us in an AC or us ("the parents") in the AC and the kids in the adjoining balcony. It's cheaper to put all four in the AC, but maybe not as good for sleeping. Not being able to dine together at Cagney's (or Il Adagio on the Sun, I think) is a consideration. I, very naively, had thought that perhaps we could just bring our two children in with us. Thanks everyone for this thread!![/quote

 

If the children are young or teens--I think it will ok--if adult children I do not think it would be possible from what I have seen.

 

The AC suite on the Sun as two rooms--the living room has a fold out bed--this room can be sealed off from the bedroom by doors-- might be ok for small children or teens. The suite is big which a very large balcony with two door leading to it one from the master bedroom and one from the living area.

 

BG

[tdcjerry]

Can you get more then 2 in a AC suite?