bjay3 Posted April 18, 2016 #26 Share Posted April 18, 2016 We're getting ready to book the Sky suite for a TA. Just wanted to confirm a couple of things as different places seem to give different answers. What's the difference between Sky 1 & 2? Do both have access to Michaels Club? Do you get the free drinks in Michaels if booked in Sky? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4774Papa Posted April 18, 2016 #27 Share Posted April 18, 2016 We're getting ready to book the Sky suite for a TA. Just wanted to confirm a couple of things as different places seem to give different answers. What's the difference between Sky 1 & 2? Do both have access to Michaels Club? Do you get the free drinks in Michaels if booked in Sky? thanks We were in 6135 on Millie last Fall that was a Sky 1, which is better than a 2, not sure why, never seen inside a 2. I don't think we had the free stuff at Michaels or even the use of it. Things may have changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy999 Posted April 18, 2016 #28 Share Posted April 18, 2016 my last cruise was in a royal suite, this next one is in a celebrity suite. I didn't really see the point of the 6 person table. While the space was nice, I didn't really use it, but my wife sleeps in and I always get up really early so I like having a space that I can go read or watch tv in the other room while she sleeps in. So you can go back, of course I haven't actually done the cruise in the CS suite yet, so I guess we will see :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted April 18, 2016 #29 Share Posted April 18, 2016 my last cruise was in a royal suite, this next one is in a celebrity suite. I didn't really see the point of the 6 person table. While the space was nice, I didn't really use it, but my wife sleeps in and I always get up really early so I like having a space that I can go read or watch tv in the other room while she sleeps in. So you can go back, of course I haven't actually done the cruise in the CS suite yet, so I guess we will see :) You will really like the Celebrity Suite- the price compared to the Royal Suite is significantly less. You do get on the M class ships a dining table for four- but on the Solstice class no in suite dining table. You have large counters and coffee tables for food and of course the balcony table. We loved our Silly CS and loved our CS on the M class ships. Also, we liked the idea on the S class ship you can access the bathroom via the bedroom or living room. We mostly stay in Sky Suites . While they do not have a bedroom that is apart from the living room, the price is significantly less- Saving the CS for very special cruises or when we get a wonderful deal to upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare garyl62 Posted April 18, 2016 #30 Share Posted April 18, 2016 We're getting ready to book the Sky suite for a TA. Just wanted to confirm a couple of things as different places seem to give different answers. What's the difference between Sky 1 & 2? Do both have access to Michaels Club? Do you get the free drinks in Michaels if booked in Sky? thanks Location and view are the only differences that I know of. As of 1/1/16 all suites, now including any Sky level, have access to Michaels and all drinks there are free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wander Posted April 19, 2016 #31 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Trying a suite for just one time can be the beginning of a "slippery slope". Hard to go back, but it can be done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Project_gal Posted April 19, 2016 #32 Share Posted April 19, 2016 my last cruise was in a royal suite, this next one is in a celebrity suite. I didn't really see the point of the 6 person table. While the space was nice, I didn't really use it, but my wife sleeps in and I always get up really early so I like having a space that I can go read or watch tv in the other room while she sleeps in. So you can go back, of course I haven't actually done the cruise in the CS suite yet, so I guess we will see :) It really depends on which class of ship you are on. The M-class CS are really nice [although I preferred them before the balcony was added]. We find the tables useful even if you never sit at them for a meal. On the S-class ships, if your wife is disturbed by the light while she sleeps in, you may not find the CS works for you. The bedroom walls are frosted glass which do not keep out the light. In my opinion, they have also put too much large furniture in them so there is not much space to move around in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fleckle Posted April 19, 2016 #33 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) On the S-class ships, if your wife is disturbed by the light while she sleeps in, you may not find the CS works for you. The bedroom walls are frosted glass which do not keep out the light..... It would cost them very little to add room-darkening shades or curtains that could be drawn to block out the light. I believe the reason for putting those frosted glass windows on the S-class ships was that some people were complaining about having no window in the CS bedroom on the M-class ships. Whichever way they did it, someone would be unhappy. We may be among the minority, but we really like the Celebrity Suites. They provide more space and storage than we need for only 2 people. We like having the separate bedroom that can be closed off, that huge expanse of windows in the living room, and we do enjoy the balcony that was added on the M-class ships and make good use of it. Edited April 19, 2016 by fleckle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapeCodCruiser Posted April 19, 2016 #34 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Just a word of warning: upgrading your accommodation for "just one cruise" does not always work [you may find a suite "essential" for all future cruises]:D I have to agree! The one thing I will not do again is book a suite when traveling with others who are not is a suite - you just don't take/get full advantage of the perks unless you do things without your travel companions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosoxI Posted April 19, 2016 #35 Share Posted April 19, 2016 Trying a suite for just one time can be the beginning of a "slippery slope". Hard to go back, but it can be done. Yup, it's like trying a balcony for the first time. There's no turning back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabrown40 Posted April 19, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I'm still holding off. I would love to do the sky suite on the 12 night cruise, to be able to envoy Luminae or possibly Blu on a trip with so many dinners. However, it's an entire extra vacation. Since there isn't any great promotion since we're so far out(just go Big) I'm going to see what happens . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted April 19, 2016 #37 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I'm still holding off. I would love to do the sky suite on the 12 night cruise, to be able to envoy Luminae or possibly Blu on a trip with so many dinners. However, it's an entire extra vacation. Since there isn't any great promotion since we're so far out(just go Big) I'm going to see what happens . With sincere best wishes that the upgrade fairy may make you a call! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockdoctor Posted April 19, 2016 #38 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I would not upgrade to a suite. I took an upsell to a suite once and a mere balcony was never the same. Luminae is wonderful. Afternoon coffee is wonderful. Having a butler us wonderful. Michaels was wonderful. You get the picture. We thought that only having 1 sea day in a 13 day cruise would be a disadvantage but not so. We still loved the suite. Get a full suite not a Sky Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy999 Posted April 19, 2016 #39 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) It really depends on which class of ship you are on. The M-class CS are really nice [although I preferred them before the balcony was added]. We find the tables useful even if you never sit at them for a meal. On the S-class ships, if your wife is disturbed by the light while she sleeps in, you may not find the CS works for you. The bedroom walls are frosted glass which do not keep out the light. In my opinion, they have also put too much large furniture in them so there is not much space to move around in. yes, she wears a sleep mask so i'm good on that point, but it's a problem for me since the sun will wake me up, and it's an alaska cruise, so i'm pretty sure the sun will be up early. also the reason for suites, is i usually get one vacation every 1-2 years so i make it a good one... if i could get more time off i really would be fine in a smaller room.. but if i'm only going to get one vacation for this year, it better be amazing Edited April 19, 2016 by guy999 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ORV Posted April 19, 2016 #40 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I didn't really see the point of the 6 person table. Perhaps to invite two other couples for dinner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise a holic Posted April 19, 2016 #41 Share Posted April 19, 2016 (edited) The best thing to do regarding a suite is check the rates on the Celebrity web site daily beginning two weeks before your cruise. We were on the list to be called if a suite became available and we weren't-fortunately I checked myself and got a great deal. While we would prefer a CS, but a sky suite is wonderful! You have a much larger cabin- a beautiful bathroom and plenty of storage. In addition you get all of the perks the "bigger" suites get. Entrance to Michael's, many things priority and access to Luminae If you get a good deal- a real bargain especially for a cruise over one week. Enjoy Edited April 19, 2016 by Cruise a holic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosoxI Posted April 19, 2016 #42 Share Posted April 19, 2016 I would not upgrade to a suite. I took an upsell to a suite once and a mere balcony was never the same. Luminae is wonderful. Afternoon coffee is wonderful. Having a butler us wonderful. Michaels was wonderful. You get the picture. We thought that only having 1 sea day in a 13 day cruise would be a disadvantage but not so. We still loved the suite. Get a full suite not a Sky Suite. But didn't you find the toilet paper holder was hard to reach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jabrown40 Posted June 3, 2016 Author #43 Share Posted June 3, 2016 As it turned out, we cancelled our British Isles cruise, choosing a land trip instead. So, we are now booked in a sky suite for the Eastern Caribbean, can't wait, and still plan to keep it a surprise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare chemmo Posted June 3, 2016 #44 Share Posted June 3, 2016 As it turned out, we cancelled our British Isles cruise, choosing a land trip instead. So, we are now booked in a sky suite for the Eastern Caribbean, can't wait, and still plan to keep it a surprise. Thanks for the update! Nice to know what people finally decide to do. Enjoy your land trip (British Isles?) and your future cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted June 3, 2016 #45 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Just a word of warning: upgrading your accommodation for "just one cruise" does not always work [you may find a suite "essential" for all future cruises]:D We couldn't agree more! Celebrity upgraded as from an AQ to a Sky Suite for no charge last summer. It completely ruined us - LOL! Our minimum booking "was" an OV and now it "is" a Sky Suite. Mind you, we are both still working and as the OP also mentioned in one of her replies, we only receive a certain amount of vacation time; therefore when we go away - we do like to indulge a wee bit. That "might" change once we retire! But for now, we have tasted the "suite" ness and we love it. Back to the OP's original question, if I could afford the longer cruise (even though more port intensive), that's the one that I would be going for (additional days of suite-ness). We had a very port intensive cruise (8 days out of 10) this past May. Port intensive or not, our Suite was enjoyed very, very, very, very, much! Heather A passenger completely ruined by X with a complimentary upgrade to a Suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted June 3, 2016 #46 Share Posted June 3, 2016 As it turned out, we cancelled our British Isles cruise, choosing a land trip instead. So, we are now booked in a sky suite for the Eastern Caribbean, can't wait, and still plan to keep it a surprise. Just read this after replying to your original post. Congratulations on the Sky Suite! Now the most difficult part will keeping it as a surprise ;-) Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted June 3, 2016 #47 Share Posted June 3, 2016 We couldn't agree more! Celebrity upgraded as from an AQ to a Sky Suite for no charge last summer. It completely ruined us - LOL! Our minimum booking "was" an OV and now it "is" a Sky Suite. Mind you, we are both still working and as the OP also mentioned in one of her replies, we only receive a certain amount of vacation time; therefore when we go away - we do like to indulge a wee bit. That "might" change once we retire! But for now, we have tasted the "suite" ness and we love it. Back to the OP's original question, if I could afford the longer cruise (even though more port intensive), that's the one that I would be going for (additional days of suite-ness). We had a very port intensive cruise (8 days out of 10) this past May. Port intensive or not, our Suite was enjoyed very, very, very, very, much! Heather A passenger completely ruined by X with a complimentary upgrade to a Suite For those of you thinking this is a photo of a sky suite balcony, it's not. It's the penthouse balcony on an M class ship. Two very different cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lastdance Posted June 3, 2016 #48 Share Posted June 3, 2016 (edited) I loved being upgraded to an S1 on the Eclipsed, especially for only $300 total in Europe. I have another one booked for Europe too. Yes, it does change things a bit[emoji844] Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited June 3, 2016 by Lastdance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hvbaskey Posted June 3, 2016 #49 Share Posted June 3, 2016 For those of you thinking this is a photo of a sky suite balcony, it's not. It's the penthouse balcony on an M class ship. Two very different cabins. Indeed! thanks for pointing out my oopsie blip for posting that photo to this thread. Here is a link to a photo gallery of a Sky Suite 2 from S-Class: Equinox 2126 This is the room that ruined it for us (i.e., we have booked Suites from this sailing forward). Celebrity did their job and did it well (upgrading us from AQ to Suite) and the rest is history ... Heather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Cruiser 6143 Posted June 3, 2016 #50 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Thanks for coming back and posting some photos of a sky suite. Didn't want people to expect the luxury of one of those fantastic penthouse balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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