Rare John&LaLa Posted September 22, 2016 #26 Share Posted September 22, 2016 That's true the gratuities do increase but RCI won't add it to your cruise or deduct the difference from your onboard account. It's up to those in the cabin to make up the difference in cash. Whether or not they do so is something else. Why would that be the case? Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropiclvrs Posted September 22, 2016 #27 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I hope you took that upsell! While, $600 is not pennies to everyone, I would say it would be well worth it. Enjoy (if you indeed took it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilkySal Posted September 22, 2016 #28 Share Posted September 22, 2016 That's true the gratuities do increase but RCI won't add it to your cruise or deduct the difference from your onboard account. It's up to those in the cabin to make up the difference in cash. Whether or not they do so is something else. Noticed that you are on the Freedom B2B, same as DH and I!;) Hope our roll call didn't scare you off from posting with all of us!:eek: Anyway, hope to meet you at the M&M, sail-away or somewhere around the ship during those 2 wonderful weeks!!:cool: P.S. I'll add you to both roll calls if you'd like (or not). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
looking4info Posted September 22, 2016 #29 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) That's true the gratuities do increase but RCI won't add it to your cruise or deduct the difference from your onboard account. It's up to those in the cabin to make up the difference in cash. Whether or not they do so is something else. Was not the case when we were upgraded, no cost, from a JS to a GS. Gratuities were added each day at the GS rate. Had a paid upgrade from JS to CL and the gratuities were adjusted accordingly on that one also. Would take the upgrade in a heart beat. Happy hour drinks and the coffee machine are worth some $$$$. Possible bridge tour, possible sail away on helipad, Coastal Kitchen. Edited September 22, 2016 by looking4info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roitan Posted September 22, 2016 #30 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Have stayed in RFS ~ definitely do it!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted September 22, 2016 #31 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Was not the case when we were upgraded, no cost, from a JS to a GS. Gratuities were added each day at the GS rate. Had a paid upgrade from JS to CL and the gratuities were adjusted accordingly on that one also. Would take the upgrade in a heart beat. Happy hour drinks and the coffee machine are worth some $$$$. Possible bridge tour, possible sail away on helipad, Coastal Kitchen. I've tried numerous times to have it adjusted. They wouldn't do it. The last time I asked the concierge to take care of it for me since I was having no luck. He insured me that it would be taken care of. Never taken care of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFerrington Posted September 22, 2016 #32 Share Posted September 22, 2016 (edited) Assuming the money is not a limiting factor, I would do it in a second ! The full suite perks are so nice and certainly worth the money, IMO. Room service can be ordered from the MDR (as opposed to that very limited RS menu) and the nice big deck with the RFS will be wonderful. As mentioned, you will get complimentary VOOM internet service for all of the people in the room. You get priority tendering (if you have any tendering ports of call) and priority disembarkation which includes a special exclusive line through customs. You get complimentary Luggage Valet if you are flying...which is wonderful. And while you would have access to the Coastal Kitchen for dinner only in the Jr. Suite, you will have unlimited access to the CK and Suites Lounge in the full suite. There are complimentary drinks from 11AM - 11PM in the Suites lounge that includes beer, wine, sodas, specialty coffee (assuming the machine is working), water and fresh-squeezed juice. The breakfast in CK is worth it alone ! Those b'fasts are so nice, quiet, easy. Much more elegant than going to the MDR or, heaven forbid, the Windjammer. With the boys being the ages that they are, I think this extra, separate bedroom and the extra bathroom are going to be a REALLY big deal. There will be so much more space for 3 adults than in a Jr. Suite. There are specially reserved seating areas in the main theater, ice show theater and Aqua theater for gold card holders. You do not have to show up extra early to get a seat. Just be there at least 10 minutes before showtime. They open those seats to public seating at 10 minutes before the shows. If you decide to eat in the MDR without a reservation (assuming you have MTD), you will be seated immediately with the gold card. You do not have to wait in line. It's a really handy perk during the peak dining hours. A little pricey, but considering the age of your boys (I really mean, young men, of course !) I think it is a good value and a nice upsell. Edit: Ooops...forgot that there aren't gold cards anymore on the O Class. Sorry. Edited September 22, 2016 by RFerrington Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BillOh Posted September 22, 2016 #33 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Thanks so much for all of the responses. We currently have the RR beverage package, would the implication be to cancel and get the drinks from the suite lounge during the day. How would that proximity be to the pool area? That would certainly be one way to make the upgrade more affordable. The kids being all over the ship and wanting the soda might not agree, but I'd probably give mine up if I was squeaking to justify the $600 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank808 Posted September 22, 2016 #34 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Since op has bought the internet for 3 people the upgrade would only be about $400. You can now cancell that internet package and get that $200 refunded. That works out to about $18 a day per passenger. Makes it a no brainer unless finances were tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted September 28, 2016 #35 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Looks like you sail soon.....did you take the upgrade??! We just upgraded to a JS guarantee. There are about 20 suites still available to book with 39 days until we sail. I'm hoping I get a similar call! :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbluegal Posted September 28, 2016 Author #36 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Looks like you sail soon.....did you take the upgrade??! We just upgraded to a JS guarantee. There are about 20 suites still available to book with 39 days until we sail. I'm hoping I get a similar call! :-) We did take the upgrade...i hope it was worth it. I have only stayed in an Ocean balcony on my previous cruise. We are looking forward to the extra space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeBTN Posted September 28, 2016 #37 Share Posted September 28, 2016 We did take the upgrade...i hope it was worth it. I have only stayed in an Ocean balcony on my previous cruise. We are looking forward to the extra space. Congrats! You're going to LOVE it! Enjoy those suite perks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted September 28, 2016 #38 Share Posted September 28, 2016 We did take the upgrade...i hope it was worth it. I have only stayed in an Ocean balcony on my previous cruise. We are looking forward to the extra space. Congrats! I don't think you'll regret it. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinck Posted September 28, 2016 #39 Share Posted September 28, 2016 You will not regret the upgrade. You also have access to the suite sundeck. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbluegal Posted October 13, 2016 Author #40 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Back from our cruise and we very much enjoyed the upgrade to Royal Family Suite, the extra room and perks were very nice:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Langley Cruisers Posted October 13, 2016 #41 Share Posted October 13, 2016 Back from our cruise and we very much enjoyed the upgrade to Royal Family Suite, the extra room and perks were very nice:) Nice! Thanks for coming back to the thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra36 Posted October 15, 2016 #42 Share Posted October 15, 2016 We did take the upgrade...i hope it was worth it. I have only stayed in an Ocean balcony on my previous cruise. We are looking forward to the extra space. Good for you!. If you can,give a brief review of your experience when you return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suesnake2002 Posted October 15, 2016 #43 Share Posted October 15, 2016 Never to have to make a reservation for the shows,suite lounge with free drinks,total access to costal kitchen, full dinner menu in your room!!!oh and privacy!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbluegal Posted October 15, 2016 Author #44 Share Posted October 15, 2016 That's true the gratuities do increase but RCI won't add it to your cruise or deduct the difference from your onboard account. It's up to those in the cabin to make up the difference in cash. Whether or not they do so is something else. We did actually have the full 16.50 per day per person deducted for gratuities from our onboard account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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