Haven dinner dress code-worried if we get upgrade

[BatchawanaBabe]

Our 21 day Panama Canal cruise starts tomorrow. We just flew into Seattle last night and got an email advising that our Courtyard Haven upgrade from regular balcony is pending. Now I’m worried about the dress code if it goes through since we’re here. We’re used to Celebrity’s Aqua class where men usually wear jackets in the evening and women wear fancier outfits. We didn’t bring those. Should we cancel our upgrade request and just stay in our regular balcony since we packed for that?  
 

Also, is it worth the additional money?  We didn’t get the beverage package since we don’t drink much. Are alcoholic drinks included? I know we get a coffee machine.  Thanks, Lia

[mscdivina2016]

9 minutes ago, BatchawanaBabe said:

Our 21 day Panama Canal cruise starts tomorrow. We just flew into Seattle last night and got an email advising that our Courtyard Haven upgrade from regular balcony is pending. Now I’m worried about the dress code if it goes through since we’re here. We’re used to Celebrity’s Aqua class where men usually wear jackets in the evening and women wear fancier outfits. We didn’t bring those. Should we cancel our upgrade request and just stay in our regular balcony since we packed for that?  
 

Also, is it worth the additional money?  We didn’t get the beverage package since we don’t drink much. Are alcoholic drinks included? I know we get a coffee machine.  Thanks, Lia

 I don't think you can cancel your upgrade request.

 

I tried 5 days ago when an aft balcony became available and my Haven bid was pending. Wouldn't let me.

Next day my upgrade email came thru.

I am sailing with you.

Edited October 22, 2022 by mscdivina2016

[Treasure Hunter]

DO NOT CANCEL. The Haven is amazing. The Food is amazing. You do not need fancier clothes. We just got off the NE/Canada Getaway and even though it was cold outside, many men wore shorts and T shirts to dinner in the Haven restaurant. We wear long pants and my husband usually wears a collared golf shirt or short sleeved Hawaiian type shirt to dinner but you are fine either way. We don't drink so never take the drink package ( don't need to pay the gratuities). I don't believe you get the extra perks when you get an upgrade. Sometimes the bartender just comped me a diet coke. I always tipped a buck or two. And we drink iced tea with meals.

[mscdivina2016]

4 minutes ago, Treasure Hunter said:

 I don't believe you get the extra perks when you get an upgrade.

I would beg to differ.

 

I bid on a Haven Spa cabin, I expect to receive the spa benefits. I in fact won my bid and we will find out tomorrow for sure.

Even in the description of the room for bidding it talks about easy access to the Spa.

[RocketMan275]

26 minutes ago, BatchawanaBabe said:

Our 21 day Panama Canal cruise starts tomorrow. We just flew into Seattle last night and got an email advising that our Courtyard Haven upgrade from regular balcony is pending. Now I’m worried about the dress code if it goes through since we’re here. We’re used to Celebrity’s Aqua class where men usually wear jackets in the evening and women wear fancier outfits. We didn’t bring those. Should we cancel our upgrade request and just stay in our regular balcony since we packed for that?  
 

Also, is it worth the additional money?  We didn’t get the beverage package since we don’t drink much. Are alcoholic drinks included? I know we get a coffee machine.  Thanks, Lia

Yes, the  haven is certainly worth the extra.  We wouldn't sail anyother way.  We were on Breakaway last March and we're on Breakaway again this coming march.  You do not need a jacket and 'fancier' clothes for the Haven.  Shorts/Polo will do fine.  The only dining that requires long pant are the Ocean Blue and La Bistro specialty restaurants.  You should get a number of dinners for two included in the specialty dining.   Make your reservations with the conceirge.    

[GALSews]

Just now, mscdivina2016 said:

I would beg to differ.

 

I bid on a Haven Spa cabin, I expect to receive the spa benefits. I in fact won my bid and we will find out tomorrow for sure.

Even in the description of the room for bidding it talks about easy access to the Spa.

When you book a spa "whatever" cabin, it comes with access to the spa, so it is not an "extra" perk. Whether you upgrade or originally book a room, you automatically get what comes with the cabin. The question are the "perks". If you upgrade, you keep the perks, you originally had. (Think purchased as you pay for any applicable tips.) If you earned double latitude points, you get to keep them. The one thing you won't get is doubled latitude points on the addition points for the Haven unless you'd originally had a Haven suite.

[SplashOfWater]

There is no fancy dress code in the Haven restaurant. We won a Haven bid in January and wore shorts in the restaurant both day and night...no problem.

 

You will love the Haven!

[MoCruiseFan]

I always wore a tshirt and jeans.  Never a problem.

 

[BatchawanaBabe]

40 minutes ago, mscdivina2016 said:

 I don't think you can cancel your upgrade request.

 

I tried 5 days ago when an aft balcony became available and my Haven bid was pending. Wouldn't let me.

Next day my upgrade email came thru.

I am sailing with you.

Actually the email gives us the opportunity to cancel so long as it hasn’t been accepted by them. We bid on the Courtyard Penthouse with large balcony. Crossing our fingers. See you there!

[MotownVoice]

There is no dress code …. On any Norwegian ship ….. ever.  With one exception.   They request “business smart” in the formal dining rooms.  But from the sounds of other experiences they don’t even enforce that.  

[Treasure Hunter]

Be sure to use the sundeck. A server will come up for drink and lunch orders or you can put in your drink order at the Haven bar on your way up and they will follow you as soon as it’s ready. Amazing views and comfortable loungers and umbrellas

[mscdivina2016]

17 minutes ago, BatchawanaBabe said:

Actually the email gives us the opportunity to cancel so long as it hasn’t been accepted by them. We bid on the Courtyard Penthouse with large balcony. Crossing our fingers. See you there!

When I clicked on the email and actually got to the page, it was not clickable to cancel.

[Two Wheels Only]

Shorts/t-shirt are fine in the Haven restaurant for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

 

With an upgrade, your promos remain the same but you get the amenities that come with the upgrade.

 

 

[mscdivina2016]

37 minutes ago, GALSews said:

When you book a spa "whatever" cabin, it comes with access to the spa, so it is not an "extra" perk. Whether you upgrade or originally book a room, you automatically get what comes with the cabin. The question are the "perks". If you upgrade, you keep the perks, you originally had. (Think purchased as you pay for any applicable tips.) If you earned double latitude points, you get to keep them. The one thing you won't get is doubled latitude points on the addition points for the Haven unless you'd originally had a Haven suite.

My original booking also included tips. I figure I will be charged $4 extra a day for Haven

[Treasure Hunter]

Yes, there is a difference between promos and built in amenities.

[Treasure Hunter]

And many people also tip their butler and concierge depending on what you ask for and the service because they don’t share in the tip pool. 

[G-DawgMN]

11 minutes ago, mscdivina2016 said:

My original booking also included tips. I figure I will be charged $4 extra a day for Haven

No. You will be charged the tips for whatever room you were originally booked under. 

[BirdTravels]

2 hours ago, BatchawanaBabe said:

Our 21 day Panama Canal cruise starts tomorrow. We just flew into Seattle last night and got an email advising that our Courtyard Haven upgrade from regular balcony is pending. Now I’m worried about the dress code if it goes through since we’re here. We’re used to Celebrity’s Aqua class where men usually wear jackets in the evening and women wear fancier outfits. We didn’t bring those. Should we cancel our upgrade request and just stay in our regular balcony since we packed for that?  
 

Also, is it worth the additional money?  We didn’t get the beverage package since we don’t drink much. Are alcoholic drinks included? I know we get a coffee machine.  Thanks, Lia

shorts and polo shirt is the dress code in the Haven restaurant 

[madgran]

If you did not purchase the drinks package, alcoholic drinks are not included.  If someone else mention this please forgive me as I did not see this addressed.  

 

[YVRteacher]

You can wear what you like to dine in the Haven.

[joyy7403]

Bids always start out as pending. When it changes to processing that’s when you’ve won your bid. Good luck!

[BirdTravels]

17 minutes ago, joyy7403 said:

Bids always start out as pending. When it changes to processing that’s when you’ve won your bid. Good luck!

At the moment, with all of the COVID cancellation, they stay pending until after you sail. 

 

 

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[MoCruiseFan]

On 10/22/2022 at 2:12 PM, Treasure Hunter said:

DO NOT CANCEL. The Haven is amazing. The Food is amazing. You do not need fancier clothes. We just got off the NE/Canada Getaway and even though it was cold outside, many men wore shorts and T shirts to dinner in the Haven restaurant. We wear long pants and my husband usually wears a collared golf shirt or short sleeved Hawaiian type shirt to dinner but you are fine either way. We don't drink so never take the drink package ( don't need to pay the gratuities). I don't believe you get the extra perks when you get an upgrade. Sometimes the bartender just comped me a diet coke. I always tipped a buck or two. And we drink iced tea with meals.

 

You do not get any new FAS items but you do get all of the Haven amenities.

[MoCruiseFan]

On 10/22/2022 at 1:56 PM, BatchawanaBabe said:

Our 21 day Panama Canal cruise starts tomorrow. We just flew into Seattle last night and got an email advising that our Courtyard Haven upgrade from regular balcony is pending. Now I’m worried about the dress code if it goes through since we’re here. We’re used to Celebrity’s Aqua class where men usually wear jackets in the evening and women wear fancier outfits. We didn’t bring those. Should we cancel our upgrade request and just stay in our regular balcony since we packed for that?  
 

Also, is it worth the additional money?  We didn’t get the beverage package since we don’t drink much. Are alcoholic drinks included? I know we get a coffee machine.  Thanks, Lia

BTW 'pending' just means they got your bid.  If it changes to 'processing' it means you won.

Edited October 24, 2022 by MoCruiseFan

[MoCruiseFan]

On 10/22/2022 at 3:08 PM, mscdivina2016 said:

My original booking also included tips. I figure I will be charged $4 extra a day for Haven

 

There are no "tips" other than on the FAS items.  Perhaps you means the DSC?  If so it can be hit or miss.  I have been charged the extra on one upgrade and was not on the other.