texturk Posted April 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted April 20, 2023 We have booked a grand suite on Independence of the Seas and I know that we get priority boarding. Will the suites be ready early or do they have a place for you to securely store your carry on items while the rooms are being prepped? Thank you for any advice about the grand suite perks. All info is appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted April 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted April 20, 2023 We sail mostly in Grand Suites. Luggage arrives no faster than any other room. And you are stuck with your handcarry until the rooms are released like other passengers. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 20, 2023 #3 Share Posted April 20, 2023 (edited) There no embarkation day luggage or cabin availability perks for grand suites on Indy. Edited April 20, 2023 by smokeybandit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted April 20, 2023 #4 Share Posted April 20, 2023 Agree on luggage, unfortunately no suite restaurant, but suite is normally ready by 2 or before. You do get a 3 hour happy hour normally from 5 to 8 , concierge is there if you need reservations for anything, he will also escort you off the ship at end of the cruise. We like the suite breakfast which will be in a specialty restaurant. You should get a email from concierge 5 days before you sail and he will list the perks you get . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proplayer Posted April 23, 2023 #5 Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/20/2023 at 4:39 PM, George C said: Agree on luggage, unfortunately no suite restaurant, but suite is normally ready by 2 or before. You do get a 3 hour happy hour normally from 5 to 8 , concierge is there if you need reservations for anything, he will also escort you off the ship at end of the cruise. We like the suite breakfast which will be in a specialty restaurant. You should get a email from concierge 5 days before you sail and he will list the perks you get . The perks for Grand Suites on Explorer (Voyager Class) say private seating for breakfast and lunch. What exactly does this mean? Special menu in private restaurant or just private seating once you go through the WJ line? Thanks 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted April 23, 2023 #6 Share Posted April 23, 2023 2 minutes ago, Proplayer said: The perks for Grand Suites on Explorer (Voyager Class) say private seating for breakfast and lunch. What exactly does this mean? Special menu in private restaurant or just private seating once you go through the WJ line? Thanks 😀 There was a section in WJ for suites only , no special menu . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoshwhosh Posted April 23, 2023 #7 Share Posted April 23, 2023 3 minutes ago, George C said: There was a section in WJ for suites only , no special menu . I have stayed in Grand and Owners suites on voyager class ships and this is the first time I have heard of a special section on embarkation day in WJ. Can you tell me a little more about it? I travel solo and it is hard to find seating when you are alone and can't save seats while getting food. Have tried all the techniques like tilting the chair. leaving a book but nothing seems to work. A reserved area would be so much easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 23, 2023 #8 Share Posted April 23, 2023 I haven't heard about reserved seating in WJ for suites on a RC ship in years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted April 23, 2023 #9 Share Posted April 23, 2023 (edited) It’s been more than 5 years since I have done voyager class , but there was a section clearly marked saying suites , but I also remember this not being enforced by rccl , same as we have complained about non suite passengers using suite area reserved seats by the pool . I would double check with concierge Edited April 23, 2023 by George C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loman Posted April 23, 2023 #10 Share Posted April 23, 2023 On 4/20/2023 at 4:00 PM, texturk said: We have booked a grand suite on Independence of the Seas and I know that we get priority boarding. Will the suites be ready early or do they have a place for you to securely store your carry on items while the rooms are being prepped? Thank you for any advice about the grand suite perks. All info is appreciated. I wouldnt leave the carry on anywhere if you have meds or passports in there. You wouldnt want those to be misplaced . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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