numnums Posted September 13, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I'm interested to see how it will pan out, I usually don't need fancy drink packages so I would probably only get the cabin, NA drink pack, and maybe some wifi. When the cruise only fare comes out for this cabin, will you be intrigued? How would you think it compare to the other cabins? Vs Spa Passes? Treatment? Once the changes roll out, I'll be keeping an eye out since I wanna try dining in the BLU at least once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverlaysup Posted September 13, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I am curious to see the new pricing. AQ gives the spa and BLU plus a nicer shower and other small amenities. For me that value is about $350 more than Concierge per week so I am waiting to see the new pricing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numnums Posted September 13, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, neverlaysup said: I am curious to see the new pricing. AQ gives the spa and BLU plus a nicer shower and other small amenities. For me that value is about $350 more than Concierge per week so I am waiting to see the new pricing. I wasn't aware that AQ gives a nicer shower! I thought it was essentially the same as veranda/concierge rooms. Are the bathrooms slightly different then? I genuinely already find the inside room bathrooms more than sufficient, but that would be a pleasant surprise! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare OysterD Posted September 13, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, numnums said: I wasn't aware that AQ gives a nicer shower! I thought it was essentially the same as veranda/concierge rooms. Are the bathrooms slightly different then? I genuinely already find the inside room bathrooms more than sufficient, but that would be a pleasant surprise! Think the bathrooms are the same with the exception of the shower...here is a pic I found online with an AQ shower, basically they have more jets. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verizon Posted September 13, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I am glad they changed to Cruise Only fares. I found out the food is far more superior than Luminae from the Non-Edge class ship. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted September 13, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 13, 2023 4 hours ago, OysterD said: Think the bathrooms are the same with the exception of the shower...here is a pic I found online with an AQ shower, basically they have more jets. I believe they have removed the shower tower on ships that have been revolutionized. I know it's true on Summit an Millennium, not sure about "S" class ships Equinox and Silhouette. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix_dream Posted September 13, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I will be very glad IF they charge less. We'll see what happens to the costs. Why do I think they won't come down commensurate with what they're taking away. Or maybe they will for a week or two and then rapidly sneak back up to where they were. I would be thrilled to be wrong 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted September 13, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2023 24 minutes ago, wrk2cruise said: I believe they have removed the shower tower on ships that have been revolutionized. I know it's true on Summit a Millennium, not sure about "S" class ships Equinox and Silhouette. I think you are right about that. It was another one of Kelly’s ideas. I think the heated fog free mirror was also removed also. Not sure about the foot stools that use to be on the S class If you read what is in AQ they added a yoga mat, and free exercise videos on the TV. Basically the only advantage to AQ is Blu and access to the Persian Garden. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted September 13, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 13, 2023 What is a shower tower, please? I have been in Aqua and recall extra body jets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commodoredave Posted September 13, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, 39august said: What is a shower tower, please? I have been in Aqua and recall extra body jets. Why do the Acqu class cabins have extra body jets? Are the people in these cabins harder to clean? 😆 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
numnums Posted September 13, 2023 Author #11 Share Posted September 13, 2023 42 minutes ago, phoenix_dream said: I will be very glad IF they charge less. We'll see what happens to the costs. Why do I think they won't come down commensurate with what they're taking away. Or maybe they will for a week or two and then rapidly sneak back up to where they were. I would be thrilled to be wrong if they don’t make it less, for me personally I couldn’t justify the costs. Concierge/veranda/AQ rooms itself don’t really have a difference, and for the concierge service it’s just a little more than the regular veranda, while usually an AQ is a massive jump+depends on the ship. I wonder if they allowed cruise only because AQ isn’t as successful or they have a goal in mind in increasing the book rate , (since I also read some quips about people with high status not booking AQ since they already have included benefits from CC), and the advertisement/incentive to try an AQ cabin isn’t good enough since as a newcomer you have no idea if you would like BLU? On top of the All inclusive package if you didn’t want that. So it feels like as someone who wants to try AQ but seeing these variables make it hard for new passengers to try it. Wishful thinking indeed, I hope the first pricing for AQ rooms will be cheap so they can adjust over time. Or, if anyone would want to do the math of how much an AQ really is without the all included package. Apologies for the ramble of my thoughts, but if we do get that one imaginary week of cheap AQ rooms , I will be snatching! 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted September 13, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 13, 2023 9 hours ago, numnums said: When the cruise only fare comes out for this cabin, will you be intrigued? If they would extend the "cruise only" to all cabins classes, I would really be intrigued. 😊 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanLvr Posted September 13, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 13, 2023 10 hours ago, numnums said: I'm interested to see how it will pan out, I usually don't need fancy drink packages so I would probably only get the cabin, NA drink pack, and maybe some wifi. When the cruise only fare comes out for this cabin, will you be intrigued? How would you think it compare to the other cabins? Vs Spa Passes? Treatment? Once the changes roll out, I'll be keeping an eye out since I wanna try dining in the BLU at least once. Very interesting news! Is there a link to the announcement for more details? X website still says "cruise only" not available for AQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
If only Posted September 13, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Yes, I look forward to booking Aqua class w/o all the perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrk2cruise Posted September 13, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, PelicanLvr said: Very interesting news! Is there a link to the announcement for more details? X website still says "cruise only" not available for AQ. It was announced to TA's a couple weeks ago with the new All Included minus gratuities changes. The new policies go into effect with booking starting Oct 4 including cruise only rate being available for AQ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 13, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 13, 2023 sorry.. can't recall.. Does this "un-bundle" apply to other cabins like Concierge Class? We just need a cabin and Classic Alc package. Will that be doable ir shpukd we just book before 10/4 ! and take what us offered... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverlaysup Posted September 13, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 13, 2023 29 minutes ago, hcat said: sorry.. can't recall.. Does this "un-bundle" apply to other cabins like Concierge Class? We just need a cabin and Classic Alc package. Will that be doable ir shpukd we just book before 10/4 ! and take what us offered... 9 times out of 10....the All Included rate with Tips, WIFI and Classic Alcohol is cheaper than cruise only and purchasing the alcohol package and paying for tips. You need to compare pricing if you intend on purchasing a drink package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted September 13, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 13, 2023 3 hours ago, 39august said: What is a shower tower, please? I have been in Aqua and recall extra body jets. That’s referred to as a shower tower Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelayne Posted September 13, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 13, 2023 Can’t get excited to see what the pricing will be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitz18 Posted September 13, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, hcat said: We just need a cabin and Classic Alc package. Will that be doable ir shpukd we just book before 10/4 ! .. Looks like you dipped into the classic beverage package already 😁 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted September 13, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 13, 2023 I book AI…but I appreciate the change for someone who is a teetotaler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 13, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 13, 2023 6 minutes ago, mitz18 said: Looks like you dipped into the classic beverage package already 😁 just typos.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 13, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 13, 2023 1 hour ago, neverlaysup said: 9 times out of 10....the All Included rate with Tips, WIFI and Classic Alcohol is cheaper than cruise only and purchasing the alcohol package and paying for tips. You need to compare pricing if you intend on purchasing a drink package. we will need Classic alc.. but with All In we pay for internet we do NOT need Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PTC DAWG Posted September 13, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 13, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, hcat said: we will need Classic alc.. but with All In we pay for internet we do NOT need Do the math…many times it is still cheaper. Edited September 13, 2023 by PTC DAWG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitz18 Posted September 13, 2023 #25 Share Posted September 13, 2023 8 minutes ago, hcat said: just typos.. obviously & therefore the smiley face Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now