cnlshea Posted April 8, 2012 #1 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I am already a platinum member which gives me priority boarding and laundry service are there any other perqs in having a suite?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccletzgo Posted April 8, 2012 #2 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Nope, just a nicer cabin. This is an area where Carnival really falls short. At least a welcome aboard bottle of champagne and the option of a hot meals with room service would be nice.. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mckrob1981 Posted April 8, 2012 #3 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have only been on one cruise (I have another coming up in September). We had a suite on Destiny and I was really disappointed there were not any other perks for suites. How nice it would be for guests and inexpensive for Carnival to give suite guests a fruit and croissant tray one day for breakfast, maybe another day and dessert tray waiting prior to bedtime, I'm sure there are other things they could do to that would be inexpensive for them and go along way to guests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txstarla Posted April 8, 2012 #4 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have only been on one cruise (I have another coming up in September). We had a suite on Destiny and I was really disappointed there were not any other perks for suites. How nice it would be for guests and inexpensive for Carnival to give suite guests a fruit and croissant tray one day for breakfast, maybe another day and dessert tray waiting prior to bedtime, I'm sure there are other things they could do to that would be inexpensive for them and go along way to guests. Just call room service and fruit and breakfast rolls delivered free! Milk and cookies anytime! And every room qualifies! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted April 8, 2012 #5 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I have only been on one cruise (I have another coming up in September). We had a suite on Destiny and I was really disappointed there were not any other perks for suites. How nice it would be for guests and inexpensive for Carnival to give suite guests a fruit and croissant tray one day for breakfast, maybe another day and dessert tray waiting prior to bedtime, I'm sure there are other things they could do to that would be inexpensive for them and go along way to guests. I often wondered this as well ,I spent thousand in the casino every cruise and they are so stingy( some ships better than others). But in a suite you should get something special everyday.Choc covered strawberries cost almost nothing to make yet it would make you feel special.A friut basket is another cheap and easy thing to make.Everyday they should have a nice little something waiting for you when you return from port,you paid for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofygal531 Posted April 9, 2012 #6 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I had a grand suite in October on the Sensation. There was a complimentary bottle of champagne in the room when we arrived. That first night at dinner someone came to our table to ensure we received the champagne and asked if we needed anything. I asked her why we received the champagne and she said "because you're special guests". I assumed it was a suite perk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayscore Posted April 9, 2012 #7 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Yow! I'm not yet Platinum. (And the way it sounds, "Platinum" soon won't mean squat anyway...) But being I'm soon to enjoy my first Suite, I can't complain. No, I won't get free laundry, and other minor goodies, I realize. But, I do get priority boarding and debarkation. (Which is more than they have to do, IMHO) But, I DO agree CCL's loyalty program is weak, at best. Really, aside from cost, what's to keep me from booking with the competition? Just my opinion, of course!:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted April 9, 2012 #8 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Yow! I'm not yet Platinum. (And the way it sounds, "Platinum" soon won't mean squat anyway...) But being I'm soon to enjoy my first Suite, I can't complain. No, I won't get free laundry, and other minor goodies, I realize. But, I do get priority boarding and debarkation. (Which is more than they have to do, IMHO) But, I DO agree CCL's loyalty program is weak, at best. Really, aside from cost, what's to keep me from booking with the competition? Just my opinion, of course!:rolleyes: I think when you book a suite you get all the platinum benefits,for some reason I think I read that somewhere( if not I will be corrected really quick) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel24m Posted April 9, 2012 #9 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I think when you book a suite you get all the platinum benefits,for some reason I think I read that somewhere( if not I will be corrected really quick) :) Yes I was wrong .I corrected myself ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger10! Posted April 9, 2012 #10 Share Posted April 9, 2012 We upgraded to the "Obstructed View Suite" on Elation this past Jan. It seems to me the Room Stewards were a bit nicer, called us by name and were always there when we wanted something. The only other real feature was the added room with a sofa and coffee table. The extra space was nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted April 9, 2012 #11 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Norwegian has suite perks that blow most other cruise lines out of the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenanny Posted April 9, 2012 #12 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Norwegian has suite perks that blow most other cruise lines out of the water. True, but the only thing that is in line price wise with ccl suites is maybe a junior suite, and there's no perks with that on ncl either. You pretty much get what you pay for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmecme Posted April 9, 2012 #13 Share Posted April 9, 2012 We have booked our first suite for our25th Anniversary cruise! Excited for the spacious cabin and larger balcony! Priority boarding! We have waited in some long lines on previous cruises! Have had some poor room stewards in the past and I'm hoping the best take care of the suites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSRussell Posted April 9, 2012 #14 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I do agree with you. I treated myself to a Suite one time, and it sure was nice getting on board fast. On my 9th cruise, it was worth waiting in line with 50 plus people ahead of me, knowing it would be the last time I had to do it.. Melanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulege Posted April 9, 2012 #15 Share Posted April 9, 2012 CCL needs to look at their competition. Celebrity suites have personal butlers and many added extras. Plus their suites are much nicer. CCL suites ar not worth the price IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tapi Posted April 9, 2012 #16 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Personally, I feel that I would spend my money on a different cruise line before I spend the same amount of money for a "suite" on Carnival., For example, you can get a Concierge Class stateroom aboard a Solstice class Celebrity ship for the same amount as a perks-less suite aboard an older Fantasy class Carnival ship. Getting a suite on Carnival is a upscale and glamorous as getting a suite at a Hampton Inn or La Quinta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fergusonvt Posted April 9, 2012 #17 Share Posted April 9, 2012 True, but the only thing that is in line price wise with ccl suites is maybe a junior suite, and there's no perks with that on ncl either. You pretty much get what you pay for. Depends on the cruise. We had a suite in Jan. on NCL that cost about the same as the aft balcony I have booked on CCL. Had a butler, concierge, fruit replenished daily, bottle of sparkling wine on departure, VIP boarding and disembarkation, breakfast and lunch available in a special restaurant, special toiletries, VIP cocktail party, VIP tender and a special room service menu (NCL's normal one is meager). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted April 9, 2012 #18 Share Posted April 9, 2012 A tub and 2 sinks, some funky lighting, a fancy mirror, and some faux wood. And obviously more space inside and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iluvdoxies Posted April 9, 2012 #19 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I often wondered this as well ,I spent thousand in the casino every cruise and they are so stingy( some ships better than others). But in a suite you should get something special everyday.Choc covered strawberries cost almost nothing to make yet it would make you feel special.A friut basket is another cheap and easy thing to make.Everyday they should have a nice little something waiting for you when you return from port,you paid for it NCL goes ALL OUT for suite pax --cant believe all you get ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crustysam Posted April 9, 2012 #20 Share Posted April 9, 2012 We love suites even if there aren't really any added "perks". As for food trays- I can really do without. On a past cruise both Carnival and our TA sent us edible goodies on various nights. Suffice it to say, most of it got thrown out. How many chocolate covered strawberring can a person eat? It was a really nice gesture, but I felt bad about the waste. We really enjoyed the extra space and jacuzzi tub and bigger balcony. The "funky" lighting actually created ambience. And anyone cruising with us in regular balcony rooms who visited us didn't say "oh yuck" or "how mundane" when they saw the suite- they oohed and ahhed. The biggest "perk" to us was having a nicer room to spend down time in and not feel guilty for not being on the go all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandmaHofmann Posted April 12, 2012 #21 Share Posted April 12, 2012 We had an owner's suite with NCL. It was massive. And some very nice perks came with it like a wonderful special restaurant only suites could use. But as far as the butler and concierge went, we couldn't think of anything for them to do. just had to tip them anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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