Tinyburst

On 1/21/2024 at 2:19 AM, Tinyburst said:

Hello,

First time Cunard cruisers. 
My wife and I are booked into a Queens Grill Suite. Our daughter and son-in-law are booked into a Princess Grill Suite on the same sailing (Queen Anne June 7th sailing). Will we be able to dine with our family in the Princess Grill?

Hello,

Wanted to give update on our Queens Grill Princess Grill family dining. Our TA linked both bookings and requested dinning together. Cunard very graciously provided a 5 seat table for us all in the Princess grill. We are beyond happy with the service that has been extended to us. 

Thank you for your responses. 
My daughter booked after us and there was no Queens Grill availability. We chose the Queens grill cabin because of the extra space and it’s location. 

Hello,

First time Cunard cruisers. 
My wife and I are booked into a Queens Grill Suite. Our daughter and son-in-law are booked into a Princess Grill Suite on the same sailing (Queen Anne June 7th sailing). Will we be able to dine with our family in the Princess Grill?

Excellent review, thank you. 

Thank you, very helpful replies. 
My instinct was telling me to go for the duplex, but the extra ~$1500 was holding me back. However I know that I will value the extra space greatly, so I will go ahead and book the duplex. 
 

Hello all,

First time MSC cruisers. Previous cruisers in NCL Haven.

We are trying to decide whether being outside the Yacht Club in a larger duplex suite is worthwhile. The extra space and larger balcony certainly appeal. However is the fact that you are outside the Yacht club reduce the benefit? How easy is it to get from deck nine to the sun deck and restaurant?

Thoughts and advice greatly. 

9 hours ago, insidecabin said:

We have done this a few  times on various ships.

 

Second room is compact but has the Essentials toilet, basin, shower and a bed.

Storage is limited.

Some ships the bed needs a good topper(or two).

We have left the bed made up day time and hang out elsewhere(handy if you like naps). 

 

if the 2nd room bed is too small for the two of them, there is the sofa but that impacts the use of the shared space. 

 

One trick is to be flexible about the use of the master bed facilities.

Share some of the big closet(transfer the bits needed for the next day) and allow use of the better shower and bath if wanted.

Store cases under the big bed.  

 

The living room space has been adequate but not spacious for 4, there is the Haven just outside the door make use of that.

Thank you, I like the idea of sharing closet space. I am sure we will be fine. 

Thank you all, I over think things! I watched the Harr Travel review of the cabin and when he said the second bedroom is not suitable for adults, I started to worry.

I am sure all will be well.

Thank you for your thoughts. 
we are on the Encore in September. It was a relatively late booking. I am not sure that are 2 penthouse cabins remaining at this time.

22 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said:

The system will not allow someone to be booked it 2 places. Some people (especially travel agents) may get it done early in the timeframe but the system will eventually catch it. You'll then have to choose which one to keep. Back in the days, more people were able to get away with it but things have gotten stricter. 

 

You didn't mention which ship but generally, the 2nd bedroom in a Haven suite is fine especially if only paying for guests 3&4. If all 4 are dividing the cost equally, it isn't fair at all.  

10 minutes ago, RocketMan275 said:

You have several options.

1. you can just go with what you have.

2. you can cancel your two bedroom and book two haven one bedroom cabins.

3. you can cancel your haven and book two cabins outside the haven.

Your idea won't work.

Thank you for confirming what I suspected. 
My cousin and his wife are absolutely our guests, they are only paying for excursions. 
 

I have booked a 2 bedroom Haven cabin. I added my cousin and his wife to the reservation. I am know concerned that the second bedroom will be to small for them. Has anyone got experience of booking a second cabin (non Haven) for passengers already in a cabin? My hope is to give them a cabin with a regular bed, but still use the Haven perks.

46 minutes ago, vacation44 said:

Which ship?  

Jumping onto the OP’s post. I would like to see Bliss or Encore. 

Bliss upgrade bid from Club Balcony to Haven Family Suite accepted yesterday for sailing January 27.

I must say I was very surprised that the bid was accepted so early. I believe many bids were accepted yesterday because when I looked at inventory in the morning there was at least 17 Haven cabins available, now I only see a handful. 
One thought I have is that NCL’s may be boasting cash flow prior to end of year shareholders report.