madgally Posted April 17, 2013 #1 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Does NCL still not allow Mini Suite guests to board in the VIP section. Since school isn't starting until September 9th this year I thought I would try the GEM the first week of September (if they have enough kids booked or I will cancel - can't bring kids if it will all be seniors - wouldn't be fun for us or them). I have only taken Carnival and Royal Carribean and they always board me with VIP. I book Ocean Suites on Carnival (same as mini on NCL) and Mini Suites on Royal and we always get VIP. There isn't a chance in **** that I would wait hours in line to check in. I do know that NCL will probably not throw us off the VIP line, espically with me in a wheelchair, but my husband thinks we shouldn't support such stupid rules. HAVE they changed their rules? I really want to take the Breakaway next summer (this summer the GEM) but this is going to be a major issue..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted April 17, 2013 #2 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Does NCL still not allow Mini Suite guests to board in the VIP section. Since school isn't starting until September 9th this year I thought I would try the GEM the first week of September (if they have enough kids booked or I will cancel - can't bring kids if it will all be seniors - wouldn't be fun for us or them). I have only taken Carnival and Royal Carribean and they always board me with VIP. I book Ocean Suites on Carnival (same as mini on NCL) and Mini Suites on Royal and we always get VIP. There isn't a chance in **** that I would wait hours in line to check in. I do know that NCL will probably not throw us off the VIP line, espically with me in a wheelchair, but my husband thinks we shouldn't support such stupid rules. HAVE they changed their rules? I really want to take the Breakaway next summer (this summer the GEM) but this is going to be a major issue..... Only full suite passengers get access to the suite check in area. Also, I have never, ever waited hours to check in ... ever. It is my understanding there is priority boarding for those needing extra assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitlady037 Posted April 17, 2013 #3 Share Posted April 17, 2013 If you want priority boarding either pay for a suite or go back to the lines that give it to you. You sound like you feel entitled to something you are not. And you will not be able to get into the VIP. Line for check in to begin with, so no worry about getting kicked off the line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnStevenGordon Posted April 17, 2013 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2013 What we did was arrive late (I think five minutes before they ended boarding) and we were walked all the way through. Also they keep boarding after they say it's over. This is one of the many reason I stopped using NCL. That and all the extra fees for eating dinner. Their main dinning rooms sucks and unless you have a group your with you have to eat with your family only or different people each day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnStevenGordon Posted April 17, 2013 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2013 She doesn't need special assistance............ Just because she uses a wheelchair to travel doesn't mean she needs assistance. If they try and push he chair she will get up...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger001 Posted April 17, 2013 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Does NCL still not allow Mini Suite guests to board in the VIP section. Since school isn't starting until September 9th this year I thought I would try the GEM the first week of September (if they have enough kids booked or I will cancel - can't bring kids if it will all be seniors - wouldn't be fun for us or them). I have only taken Carnival and Royal Carribean and they always board me with VIP. I book Ocean Suites on Carnival (same as mini on NCL) and Mini Suites on Royal and we always get VIP. There isn't a chance in **** that I would wait hours in line to check in. I do know that NCL will probably not throw us off the VIP line, espically with me in a wheelchair, but my husband thinks we shouldn't support such stupid rules. HAVE they changed their rules? I really want to take the Breakaway next summer (this summer the GEM) but this is going to be a major issue..... I don't quite understand anything you've just said.....except you don't like kids. It is a know fact that an NCL mini suite is not a true suite with suite VIP privileges. So you now know that and will not expect VIP privileges. However, NCL does let persons needing special assistance boarding (wheelchairs), through the non VIP boarding area, board ahead of persons not needing special assistance. And even if you were not given special consideration for using a wheel chair, there is no way you would find yourself ever waiting "hours" to board. Actually, I disagree with your husband and don't think not permitting guests who have NOT PAID for VIP privileges to have those privileges is a "stupid rule". If you actually do, you may just not be happy with NCL and should try another cruise line you like better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora2143 Posted April 17, 2013 #7 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I don't recall seeing a mini-suite on RCCL but they do have a junior suite, which just like NCL's mini-suite gets no privileges - including priority boarding. I don't think it's very nice to call rules that are made for people who pay ALOT of money for special privileges "stupid". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madgally Posted April 17, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I would love to buy a full suite, but you can’t get one unless you pay for butler and concierge service. I wouldn’t let the butler in my room and have no use for his or her services. We prefer privacy. I tell the maids on the first night when it’s ok for them to come and give them all instructions so I don’t have to see them the whole trip so no way I could live with a butler bothering us. Concierge is something that wouldn’t help me at all. If I want a reservation on the boat I can pick up the phone. John is right I do not need special assistance, I use to help with travelling. I have a shock button John and just shock them if they try and push it. You haven’t seen the new one, nobody would try and push it and if they do it locks down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted April 17, 2013 #9 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I don't quite understand anything you've just said.....except you don't like kids. It is a know fact that an NCL mini suite is not a true suite with suite VIP privileges. So you now know that and will not expect VIP privileges. However, NCL does let persons needing special assistance boarding (wheelchairs), through the non VIP boarding area, board ahead of persons not needing special assistance. And even if you were not given special consideration for using a wheel chair, there is no way you would find yourself ever waiting "hours" to board. Actually, I disagree with your husband and don't think not permitting guests who have NOT PAID for VIP privileges to have those privileges is a "stupid rule". If you actually do, you may just not be happy with NCL and should try another cruise line you like better. It is not kids the OP doesn't like, it is seniors, beause it wouldn't be fun for OP's kids or for the OP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madgally Posted April 17, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Not sure if it's a mini suite or a junior suite but was on them last summer from NJ (near NYC) and the year before from Florida and both times we had VIP boarding. I did book both online and that was a deal breaker so it's possible the salesperson did something (used the same one both times), unlikely though...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnql Posted April 17, 2013 #11 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I tell the maids on the first night when it’s ok for them to come... Not sure if it's a mini suite or a junior suite but was on them last summer from NJ (near NYC)... Ships do not have maids; they have stewards. NCL does not sail out of NJ. You may be misremembering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madgally Posted April 17, 2013 Author #12 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Oh what I said about kids is I wanted to make sure there was a high percentage of kids travelling the week after Labor Day from NYC. NYC/LI public schools and many surrounding areas are not starting school until Sept. 9th this year due to the Jewish Holidays. I won't travel if there is not alot of kids onboard because our kids would be boarded to death without kids to play with....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted April 17, 2013 #13 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Oh what I said about kids is I wanted to make sure there was a high percentage of kids travelling the week after Labor Day from NYC. NYC/LI public schools and many surrounding areas are not starting school until Sept. 9th this year due to the Jewish Holidays. I won't travel if there is not alot of kids onboard because our kids would be boarded to death without kids to play with....... Yeah, bored to death by all those seniors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted April 17, 2013 #14 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I would love to buy a full suite, but you can’t get one unless you pay for butler and concierge service. I wouldn’t let the butler in my room and have no use for his or her services. We prefer privacy. I tell the maids on the first night when it’s ok for them to come and give them all instructions so I don’t have to see them the whole trip so no way I could live with a butler bothering us. Concierge is something that wouldn’t help me at all. If I want a reservation on the boat I can pick up the phone. John is right I do not need special assistance, I use to help with travelling. I have a shock button John and just shock them if they try and push it. You haven’t seen the new one, nobody would try and push it and if they do it locks down. Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora2143 Posted April 17, 2013 #15 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I would love to buy a full suite, but you can’t get one unless you pay for butler and concierge service. I wouldn’t let the butler in my room and have no use for his or her services. We prefer privacy. I tell the maids on the first night when it’s ok for them to come and give them all instructions so I don’t have to see them the whole trip so no way I could live with a butler bothering us. Concierge is something that wouldn’t help me at all. If I want a reservation on the boat I can pick up the phone. John is right I do not need special assistance, I use to help with travelling. I have a shock button John and just shock them if they try and push it. You haven’t seen the new one, nobody would try and push it and if they do it locks down. We always book the suites just for the priority boarding, and of course to have access to lounges and areas that are more private. You don't have to use the butler and concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madgally Posted April 17, 2013 Author #16 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I don't hate seniors but I want my kids to have kids to play with. We normally travel on school breaks or summer. School breaks often have more kids then adults, it's great that way for the kids and for us..... Seniors are great too and when my kids have all moved out I will gladly travel with them..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted April 17, 2013 #17 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Not sure if it's a mini suite or a junior suite but was on them last summer from NJ (near NYC) and the year before from Florida and both times we had VIP boarding. I did book both online and that was a deal breaker so it's possible the salesperson did something (used the same one both times), unlikely though...... I am Platinum with RCCL, and I get priority boarding no matter what cabin type I book. Is it possible that you are Platinum or higher and maybe that is why you were given priority boarding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted April 17, 2013 #18 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Wow. I'm guessing that the OP gives a huge extra tip to the cabin steward for chaning around his/her schedule just for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted April 17, 2013 #19 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I'm guessing that the OP gives a huge extra tip to the cabin steward for chaning around his/her schedule just for them. Doesn't tip at all is more likely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora2143 Posted April 17, 2013 #20 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yeah, bored to death by all those seniors. My hubby and I love being surrounded by seniors. They know how to really have fun! NLH...are you a senior? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted April 17, 2013 #21 Share Posted April 17, 2013 She doesn't need special assistance............ Just because she uses a wheelchair to travel doesn't mean she needs assistance. If they try and push he chair she will get up...... My friend walks with a cane, and he is allowed to board before anyone else - along with the wheelchairs, etc. That is what I meant by "special assistance". It's easier to board when you don't have masses swarming behind you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted April 17, 2013 #22 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Yeah, bored to death by all those seniors. Most of the time, I'd rather hang with the seniors. They are way more laid back and fun :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valleyvillage Posted April 17, 2013 #23 Share Posted April 17, 2013 You don't have to buy butler and concierge service if you book a suite. It comes automatically at no additional charge. If you prefer no interaction with either, just let them know, as you do with your steward on other lines, and they will honor your request. Enjoy your cruise, in any case!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted April 17, 2013 #24 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Doesn't tip at all is more likely. I'm think there is some kind of shock pad under the door, so if the room steward comes in at an unassigned time.......ouch! LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted April 17, 2013 #25 Share Posted April 17, 2013 I'm think there is some kind of shock pad under the door, so if the room steward comes in at an unassigned time.......ouch! LOL! LOL love the visual!! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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