Suesan Jean Posted June 6, 2009 #1 Share Posted June 6, 2009 I was just wondering about it today. This will be our first time back on the Dawn since all the new "Freestyle 2.0" dining options were implemented. We will be on the Dawn in August. :D :D :D I know that the Venetian is open, even though you are informed to go to the Buffet. We have always enjoyed our first Lunch there each cruise we have had on the Dawn....... Thank You for your reply's.....!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted June 6, 2009 #2 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yes, it was open on the Gem last sumer. Our concierge led us directly there after we boarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suesan Jean Posted June 6, 2009 Author #3 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Yes, it was open on the Gem last sumer. Our concierge led us directly there after we boarded. Thank You....!!! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locruise Posted June 6, 2009 #4 Share Posted June 6, 2009 is it open for all suites or certain ones, we are in a mini suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watchdiva Posted June 6, 2009 #5 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Sorry - Cagney's is available to full suites only (AE and above) and VIPs. The mini-suites should really be named deluxe balcony cabins... The mini's are great cabins but don't come with suite perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted June 6, 2009 #6 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Sorry - Cagney's is available to full suites only (AE and above) and VIPs. The mini-suites should really be named deluxe balcony cabins... The mini's are great cabins but don't come with suite perks. Not always open to all the VIPs--it is not part of the silver, gold, or plat perks-- depending on suite loading etc. Big Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted June 7, 2009 #7 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Not always open to all the VIPs--it is not part of the silver, gold, or plat perks--depending on suite loading etc. Big Green Open to all VIPS silver, gold, or platinum are not VIPs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted June 7, 2009 #8 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Open to all VIPS silver, gold, or platinum are not VIPs What are you trying to say??? hat is your definition of a VIP??? BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted June 7, 2009 #9 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Open to all VIPS silver, gold, or platinum are not VIPs What are you trying to say??? hat is your definition of a VIP??? BG Time2 is correct (as usual). For this benefit VIP is those in full suites (or those who may be granted VIP status via other means) Much like what you said-not a latitudes perk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
salty dingo Posted June 7, 2009 #10 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Yes... funny story, on the Pearl, we were in an AB / AF combo. This is an adjoining pair of cabins with a connecting door you can make into one big cabin. We got to Cagneys after embarkation, after being escorted there by a nice staff member. At the check-in desk, there is a guy with a list of allowed guests... and you know it, my parents in the AB were on there and we in the AF mini-suite were not. We were told only people on the list could eat there. That was unacceptable, and we escalated the issue until one of the senior officers came to the restaurant and gave the OK for our party to dine together. They are serious about that list, I can tell you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted June 7, 2009 #11 Share Posted June 7, 2009 What are you trying to say??? hat is your definition of a VIP??? BG Not my definition but rather NCL's. As Monte pointed out all penthouse passengers are VIP. NCL then adds others at their discretion. Some TAs, Key partners, Friends and Family, select past passengers etc. Some of these may be Platinum or gold Latitudes members but that is not the trigger to be on the VIP list. The officers have the option to add who ever they want onboard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerAl Posted June 7, 2009 #12 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Yes... funny story, on the Pearl, we were in an AB / AF combo. This is an adjoining pair of cabins with a connecting door you can make into one big cabin. We got to Cagneys after embarkation, after being escorted there by a nice staff member. At the check-in desk, there is a guy with a list of allowed guests... and you know it, my parents in the AB were on there and we in the AF mini-suite were not. We were told only people on the list could eat there. That was unacceptable, and we escalated the issue until one of the senior officers came to the restaurant and gave the OK for our party to dine together. They are serious about that list, I can tell you! Why was this unacceptable? They didn't pay for the perk. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted June 7, 2009 #13 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Not my definition but rather NCL's. As Monte pointed out all penthouse passengers are VIP. NCL then adds others at their discretion. Some TAs, Key partners, Friends and Family, select past passengers etc. Some of these may be Platinum or gold Latitudes members but that is not the trigger to be on the VIP list. The officers have the option to add who ever they want onboard Nothing different than what I thought you meant-- my last cruise all suites were full so the non suite guest list to Cagneys did not exist. BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbisson Posted June 7, 2009 #14 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Nothing different than what I thought you meant-- my last cruise all suites were full so the non suite guest list to Cagneys did not exist. BG Interesting, but how did you know that there were no non suite guests on the list? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted June 7, 2009 #15 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Interesting, but how did you know that there were no non suite guests on the list? the hotel director told me when he and I were discussing how many people were at breakfast one day (everyone came at same time--weird occurrence I guess) BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxmom Posted June 7, 2009 #16 Share Posted June 7, 2009 We have a similar situation coming up. We are on the Dawn in an AB/AF combination. my parents are booked in the AF (mini-suite). While they are connected with our reservation for boarding, they cannot go with us for brfst or lunch @ Cagney's.:( Not a deal breaker though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Cruise4Ever Posted June 7, 2009 #17 Share Posted June 7, 2009 When we sailed last year with my parents, we were in the AB and they were in the AF. They were able to eat with us at Cagney's. But, it wasn't embarkation day either. In this situation, I suggest you talk to the Hugo (the Hotel Director) and politely ask if the party who is in your adjoining AF can eat with you. I don't think it will be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cynbar Posted June 7, 2009 #18 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Well, this isn't a new argument, there have been several threads on it. Actually, it amazes me that people who haven't paid for this perk get so irate with any suggestion they shouldn't eat at Cagneys for breakfast and lunch! We were on the Gem last summer on a Med cruise, and Cagney's was often very crowded because everyone was trying to get off the ship at the same time. We saw one couple trying to bring in some friends and they were politely told no, there just wasn't room. But really, it is up to NCL to enforce this rule or not---- it's not a referendum here on these boards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2cruise1 Posted June 7, 2009 #19 Share Posted June 7, 2009 We have a similar situation coming up. We are on the Dawn in an AB/AF combination.my parents are booked in the AF (mini-suite). While they are connected with our reservation for boarding, they cannot go with us for brfst or lunch @ Cagney's.:( Not a deal breaker though. When we sailed last year with my parents, we were in the AB and they were in the AF. They were able to eat with us at Cagney's. But, it wasn't embarkation day either. In this situation, I suggest you talk to the Hugo (the Hotel Director) and politely ask if the party who is in your adjoining AF can eat with you. I don't think it will be a problem. That is the key don't assume. A simple request for an exception usually works especially on the Star and Dawn. Keep in mind with the addition of the courtyard and deluxe owners suites on the new ships the penthouse demand for space is expanded. I really feel family booked in an adjoining cabin to a penthouse as part of the same booking should get to share in the perks. Friends/family booked down the hall or on another deck that is another story. The question is where do you draw the line. Grandparents book a CV and balcony cabins for their 3 kids, their spouses, and the 12 grand children and expect everyone can share the courtyard and Cagney's for the family reunion is a classic situation that will never work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk218 Posted June 7, 2009 #20 Share Posted June 7, 2009 If you are booking a suite with the adjoining room , it should be considered one unit and perks applied . All you are doing is adding space to your suite . Or would the cruise line prefer you pack 4 in a suite ? As mentioned above , just ask , if your all family it should go through. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymtex01 Posted June 7, 2009 #21 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Well, this isn't a new argument, there have been several threads on it. Actually, it amazes me that people who haven't paid for this perk get so irate with any suggestion they shouldn't eat at Cagneys for breakfast and lunch! We were on the Gem last summer on a Med cruise, and Cagney's was often very crowded because everyone was trying to get off the ship at the same time. We saw one couple trying to bring in some friends and they were politely told no, there just wasn't room. But really, it is up to NCL to enforce this rule or not---- it's not a referendum here on these boards. I agree with you completely that if suite pax ask to have extra guest join them, and it is denied, they need to graciously accept that. After all, the Concierge is just doing his/her job. Everyone has an opinion on this question as evident by the amazing length these threads get to, however I do not see a issue with one or two people joining suite pax, if the Concierge feels that Cagneys can support it on that particular cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted June 7, 2009 #22 Share Posted June 7, 2009 If you are booking a suite with the adjoining room , it should be considered one unit and perks applied . All you are doing is adding space to your suite . Or would the cruise line prefer you pack 4 in a suite ?As mentioned above , just ask , if your all family it should go through. ;) They have suite ( garden Villas etc) that hold 4 guests comfortably-- I think it is mostly a money thing-- most people can not spend the kind of money a garden Villa or upper end suite costs. NCl should make it clear that adjoining balconies have an additional cost if they eat at Cagney's for breakfast or lunch with the adjoining suite passengers. What should be protected here is that exceptions eventually do not force a change in the current suite perk list-- that would be bad for those of us who always book suites. Big Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruis247g Posted June 7, 2009 #23 Share Posted June 7, 2009 As always, I'm so glad I'm reading these threads. We're about to book a Baltic cruise and are trying to decide if we should put all four of us in an AC or us ("the parents") in the AC and the kids in the adjoining balcony. It's cheaper to put all four in the AC, but maybe not as good for sleeping. Not being able to dine together at Cagney's (or Il Adagio on the Sun, I think) is a consideration. I, very naively, had thought that perhaps we could just bring our two children in with us. Thanks everyone for this thread!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted June 7, 2009 #24 Share Posted June 7, 2009 As always, I'm so glad I'm reading these threads. We're about to book a Baltic cruise and are trying to decide if we should put all four of us in an AC or us ("the parents") in the AC and the kids in the adjoining balcony. It's cheaper to put all four in the AC, but maybe not as good for sleeping. Not being able to dine together at Cagney's (or Il Adagio on the Sun, I think) is a consideration. I, very naively, had thought that perhaps we could just bring our two children in with us. Thanks everyone for this thread!![/quote If the children are young or teens--I think it will ok--if adult children I do not think it would be possible from what I have seen. The AC suite on the Sun as two rooms--the living room has a fold out bed--this room can be sealed off from the bedroom by doors-- might be ok for small children or teens. The suite is big which a very large balcony with two door leading to it one from the master bedroom and one from the living area. BG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tdcjerry Posted June 7, 2009 #25 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Can you get more then 2 in a AC suite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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