Toronto Guy Posted September 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I am booked in an aft club veranda deluxe stateroom on Deck 7 for an 11 night voyage next year. I'm debating whether or not I should submit the form for the $398 upgrade to a Club Continent Suite in case it becomes available. If you were in an aft veranda....what would you do? I've never been in a Club Continent room before ---- looks to me like the benefit is clearly a wider room and bigger bathroom....but since I already have a bigger balcony with a view I like I'm not sure it would be worth it. Haven;t been on Azamara in a long time....are there extra suite perks that I'm missing beyond afternoon tea and a butler? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgg Posted September 2, 2018 #2 Share Posted September 2, 2018 I've never cared about afternoon tea or the butler. I do love having dinner in Aqualina or Prime C available every night at no additional cost. Having more room in the cabin is also a benefit we enjoy; the bathroom is lovely. I would apply for the upgrade and grab it if it is offered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riocca Posted September 2, 2018 #3 Share Posted September 2, 2018 These are the listed benefits of a Club Continent Suite: English butler service 240 complimentary Internet minutes per guest One free bag of laundry service per suite, each seven days Complimentary seating in the specialty restaurants dining Priority embarkation and debarkation Complimentary in-room spirits In-suite afternoon tea service The internet & laundry replace any LCV benefits you may have. In room spirits are 4 half bottles of Whisky, Gin, Rum & Vodka although you can swap bottles to your preference. Dining in the specialty restaurants is unlimited but you need to make reservations as early as possible once onboard. We always book CC suites as we like the extra room, balconies aren’t the greatest but are adequate, we have had an aft balcony on Adonia ( now Azamara Pursuit) and for us the loyalty upgrade would represent good value. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Guy Posted September 2, 2018 Author #4 Share Posted September 2, 2018 Thanks for providing your thoughts. I think it is probably worth putting in for it just for the extra space alone. The bathroom is so small in the regular cabins. The good thing is I’m really happy with either as I do like an aft view even if we don’t get the upgrade. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie travel bird Posted September 2, 2018 #5 Share Posted September 2, 2018 There’s nothing to say you have to take it when offered (if you are lucky enough to get an offer). You can make that decision if it happens. I always register (discover plus) but never been offered one. Good luck. It will depend largely on the occupancy of your particular cruise when the time comes around. Empty cabins seems to go to consolidators first in my past experience. Hope you’re successful as the benefits are worth it in my thoughts. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittyluvrnurse Posted September 3, 2018 #6 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Absolutely worth it!!! We were blessed to win at this game and I looooooved my butler. Amazing service. Ate specialty every night. Had cheese and grapes waiting for us to go with our shore purchased wine every evening and piping hot tea exactly to my liking every am. He set up breakfast every am. Combined plates!! I haaate the fifty plates they send one for eggs one for bacon one for bread one for fruit. Tipped him handsomely. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted September 3, 2018 #7 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Take the CC suite. Butlers ars great. I rarely get the tea. But love the butler. Plus cabin is bigger and eating in. prime C is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Guy Posted September 3, 2018 Author #8 Share Posted September 3, 2018 What does one do with a butler??. We had one on our first Azamara cruise when they were provided for all cabins and I couldn’t think of a single thing to ask him to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellbon Posted September 3, 2018 #9 Share Posted September 3, 2018 What does one do with a butler??. We had one on our first Azamara cruise when they were provided for all cabins and I couldn’t think of a single thing to ask him to do! Mine brings me breakfast daily. Takes my laundry and returns it. Been sick twice guess who brings me three meals a day. I have been on for weeks on end and he helps me pack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Guy Posted September 3, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Mine brings me breakfast daily. Takes my laundry and returns it. Been sick twice guess who brings me three meals a day. I have been on for weeks on end and he helps me pack. Can I ask him to iron my shirts in the laundromat prior to dinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted September 3, 2018 #11 Share Posted September 3, 2018 No, butlers only take your laundry to the chargeable facility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trend Posted September 3, 2018 #12 Share Posted September 3, 2018 We have been lucky to get the upgrade and bathrooms well worth it. Space in cabin even the small amount more makes a difference on a cruise more than seven days. Restaurants with out a doubt are more personal. Butler one or two breakfasts and fixed mistakes quickly, helped get bed fittings I need for comfort. On very stormy days when all were asked to stay in cabin he was quick to provide snacks and hot tea. Made the day pleasant as we played games in room and watched the storm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nordski Posted September 3, 2018 #13 Share Posted September 3, 2018 What does one do with a butler??. We had one on our first Azamara cruise when they were provided for all cabins and I couldn’t think of a single thing to ask him to do! When we received a CC upgrade our experience was the same. Finally, we agreed that every day, when he brought around the afternoon tea, I would take 1 pastry and we would have a friendly but brief chat. [emoji1] I think that I have read that that particular and rather redundant service has been discontinued. As you can see, it is the size of the stateroom that matters to many people. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CA Oceanfront Posted September 3, 2018 #14 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Empty cabins seems to go to consolidators first in my past experience. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Who are their primary consolidators? Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllisonJames Posted September 3, 2018 #15 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Overall it’s challenging to get an upgrade from Veranda to CC Suite. Ultimately it’s s numbers game and there are so many more Veranda cabins than CC suites—we haven’t been successful but did score on Oceanview to Veranda because there are more Verandas than oceanviews Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelBugM Posted September 3, 2018 #16 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Two words: bigger bathroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Guy Posted September 3, 2018 Author #17 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Thanks everyone for your feedback. I’m going to put in for it and see what happens. If loyalty status plays any role at all we should have a somewhat decent shot at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie travel bird Posted September 3, 2018 #18 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Who are their primary consolidators? Sent from my iPad using Forums Sorry under the Cruise Critic Community Guidelines I'm not permitted to mention names. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussie travel bird Posted September 3, 2018 #19 Share Posted September 3, 2018 Who are their primary consolidators? Sent from my iPad using Forums Apologies but under the Cruise Critic Community Guidelines I agreed to when I became a member I'm unable to post names of Travel Agents or Agencies here. sorry. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marycruz Posted September 4, 2018 #20 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We have been lucky to get the upgrade and bathrooms well worth it. Space in cabin even the small amount more makes a difference on a cruise more than seven days.Restaurants with out a doubt are more personal. Butler one or two breakfasts and fixed mistakes quickly, helped get bed fittings I need for comfort. On very stormy days when all were asked to stay in cabin he was quick to provide snacks and hot tea. Made the day pleasant as we played games in room and watched the storm. How about noise from above? Anyone experience noise being under the pool deck or restaurant? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelBugM Posted September 4, 2018 #21 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We were upgraded to 8063 and were never negatively impacted by noise from above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uktog Posted September 4, 2018 #22 Share Posted September 4, 2018 8057 is not good Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toronto Guy Posted September 4, 2018 Author #23 Share Posted September 4, 2018 What is everyone’s experience about when they notify you of the upgrade? Is it really the 2 - 4 weeks prior to sailing as the website says? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TravelBugM Posted September 4, 2018 #24 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We were advised approximately 4 weeks prior to sailing. I've heard of some being notified at embarkation!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marycruz Posted September 4, 2018 #25 Share Posted September 4, 2018 We were upgraded to 8063 and were never negatively impacted by noise from above. Thanks. Good to know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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