Royal suite explorer of seas

[mrsz]

Would like to know if there are any perks for booking Royal Suite on Explorer of the Seas. Any info would be greatly appreciated

[Trekker954]

Hell yes. Free booze in the concierge lounge every night 5-8:30. Order off MDR menu for set up in your own cabin (balcony dinners are awesome). Escorted on/off cruise ship at your leisure.

Those are my Favorites, there are many, many, manymore.

[Clarea]

[quote name='mrsz']Would like to know if there are any perks for booking Royal Suite on Explorer of the Seas. Any info would be greatly appreciated[/quote]

[url]http://www.royalcaribbean.com/contentWithHero.do?pagename=enhanced_program_for_suite_guests[/url]

[AustinCruise]

Same as other suites (except JS). Plus escorted on ship. Not so sure about escort off ship.

[Trekker954]

[quote name='AustinCruise']Same as other suites (except JS). Plus escorted on ship. Not so sure about escort off ship.[/QUOTE]

Absolutely escorted off. This has been important for us in Harwich, Barcelona and our upcoming Rome disembarkation when we catch early, early, flights out and the concierge gathered us up as early as 5:30 am. Although the Harwich was Celebrity but they too arranged us off early, even called the limo service from at sea to confirm our pick up. Very impressed.

Look, I'm D+, perks are really nice, but suite guests perks are WOW.

[PompeySailor]

Escorted on and off ship by concierge
When your check in, you will be sent to a specific staff member who will process your embarkation and notify the concierge you are available to board.
Luggage dropped immediately to stateroom

Priority for all shows, excursions, cabanas etc.
Door bell :)
Piano.. Most ships
Champagne in room on arrival
All MDR menus delivered to your suite
Escort off ship (priority) for excursions and tenders
Typically tour of ship, (behind the scenes tour)
Sometimes invite to Captains table for MDR sitting

Contact your concierge 2 weeks before your cruise, if they have not already contacted you by then.
[email]EX_Concierge@rccl.com[/email]

Happy Days!
Enjoy the RS

[mrsz]

[quote name='PompeySailor']Escorted on and off ship by concierge
When your check in, you will be sent to a specific staff member who will process your embarkation and notify the concierge you are available to board.
Luggage dropped immediately to stateroom

Priority for all shows, excursions, cabanas etc.
Door bell :)
Piano.. Most ships
Champagne in room on arrival
All MDR menus delivered to your suite
Escort off ship (priority) for excursions and tenders
Typically tour of ship, (behind the scenes tour)
Sometimes invite to Captains table for MDR sitting

Contact your concierge 2 weeks before your cruise, if they have not already contacted you by then.
[email]EX_Concierge@rccl.com[/email]

Happy Days!
Enjoy the RS[/QUOTE]

Thanks. We are traveling with another couple who do not have a suite. Can they board the ship with us? Edited August 20, 2014 by mrsz

[MichaelCMTX]

[quote name='PompeySailor']
Sometimes invite to Captains table for MDR sitting
[/QUOTE]
Both times we met the RS occupants on our trip (on Radiance we shared our table in MDR) they were invited to Captain's Table.

I wouldn't say it's a guaranteed but your odds probably improve considerably.

Have a great time!!

[Clarea]

[quote name='mrsz']Thanks. We are traveling with another couple who do not have a suite. Can they board the ship with us?[/quote]
Possibly, depends on port personnel and the Concierge.

[PompeySailor]

As Bob has said depends, we have been able to before, but that is not to say we always will be able to:)

[Trekker954]

[quote name='mrsz']Thanks. We are traveling with another couple who do not have a suite. Can they board the ship with us?[/QUOTE]

Usually not a problem boarding but if you request an early escort departure off, most likely they cannot

[MattInFLL]

Last saw the Royal Suite on Explorer in 2002 when my best friend had it. I had an OS that trip. It was truly special (and back then they did not have all the defined suite perks they do now). I was allowed to do everything he did (we were both traveling alone), but I would imagine that had something to do with me being in an OS, and the concierge at the time.

If you have the opportunity, do book it.