jimswims Posted August 14, 2009 #26 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Another test--just sent my email off to K. Sheehan--I sure hope this is not the case on the 16 day cruise I have coming up. BG I received a VIP letter and I was on the VIP list. I was not taking away from anyone else's perks, exclusive rights, or enjoyment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayhil3 Posted August 14, 2009 #27 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I received a VIP letter and I was on the VIP list. I was not taking away from anyone else's perks, exclusive rights, or enjoyment. If you don't mind me asking, why were you concidered a VIP? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted August 14, 2009 #28 Share Posted August 14, 2009 We just got off the Spirit today. Cagney's lunch was offered to all passenger's for half-off the cover charge or 12.50. I know the Spirit's Cagney's is different than most other NCL ships. But, did they open up a separate section of Cagney's for the "paying" customers or did they seat them with the rest of the suit passengers? PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswims Posted August 14, 2009 #29 Share Posted August 14, 2009 If you don't mind me asking, why were you concidered a VIP? Actually I do mind. I am not trying to be rude with this response. I find this question a bit too personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswims Posted August 14, 2009 #30 Share Posted August 14, 2009 I know the Spirit's Cagney's is different than most other NCL ships. But' date=' did they open up a separate section of Cagney's for the "paying" customers or did they seat them with the rest of the suit passengers? PE[/quote'] PE, I am pretty sure you have been on the Spirit at least once. I do not think that Cagney's on the Spirit is as large as it is on the Dawn. I have been in both. The main area was open, there are some side rooms but they appeared un-occupied during lunch. There may have been 4-5 tables occupied on the day that I had lunch there. The customers all looked the same. I could not tell who had the perk or who way paying.:) There are only 20 suites on the Spirit, 2 AA's, 5, AB's, 10 AC's, and 3 AD's. All with the max occupancy of 2-3 passengers (there are no quad suites on the Spririt). Maybe they think that the numbers are so low between guests and VIP's that it is a good money maker to offer this? I know that the other ships like like the Dawn, Star, Jewel, Pearl, Gem, and Jade all have many more suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayhil3 Posted August 14, 2009 #31 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Actually I do mind. I am not trying to be rude with this response. I find this question a bit too personal. Sorry I didn't mean to upset you. First time cruiser here. Have a great day.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted August 14, 2009 #32 Share Posted August 14, 2009 PE, I am pretty sure you have been on the Spirit at least once. I do not think that Cagney's on the Spirit is as large as it is on the Dawn. I have been in both. The main area was open, there are some side rooms but they appeared un-occupied during lunch. There may have been 4-5 tables occupied on the day that I had lunch there. The customers all looked the same. I could not tell who had the perk or who way paying.:) There are only 20 suites on the Spirit, 2 AA's, 5, AB's, 10 AC's, and 3 AD's. All with the max occupancy of 2-3. There are no min-suites on the Spirit. Just received an email back from Andy Stuart who said this was a three week test ==and it is over -- so this would be on my cruise. Big Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswims Posted August 14, 2009 #33 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Sorry I didn't mean to upset you. First time cruiser here. Have a great day.:) No problem, I am not upset. I am just defining a boundary.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
horsesrus Posted August 14, 2009 #34 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Just received an email back from Andy Stuart who said this was a three week test ==and it is over -- so this would be on my cruise. Big Green Good to know, thanks Big Green. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Planer's Edge Posted August 14, 2009 #35 Share Posted August 14, 2009 PE, I am pretty sure you have been on the Spirit at least once. When I was on the Spirit Le Bistro was where Cagney's is now. Cagney's was where Le Bistro is now and was called Maxim's. PE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswims Posted August 14, 2009 #36 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Just received an email back from Andy Stuart who said this was a three week test ==and it is over -- so this would be on my cruise. Big Green Thanks for the update. It clearly was not being utilized on the lunch that I was at. Maybe they thought it is better to just keep this as a Suite/VIP perk. I forgot to say that it was a very good lunch.:D The Spirit still has Teppanayki and Sushi as speciality restaurant options for lunch. It was offered on last week's sailings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymtex01 Posted August 14, 2009 #37 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Does the VIP guests include CAS VIP'S. I was given a free cruise from my land casino and booked through CAS. NCL said I was to board at the CAS VIP line. I was told that I do get extra perks but was not aware that Cagney's was one of them. That generally means you are a VIP in the casino, which will mean you will have a card waiting in your room that gives you free beverages while in the casino, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big green Posted August 14, 2009 #38 Share Posted August 14, 2009 That generally means you are a VIP in the casino, which will mean you will have a card waiting in your room that gives you free beverages while in the casino, alcoholic or non-alcoholic. Terry/Doug check the Dominican republic port board. Big green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrymtex01 Posted August 14, 2009 #39 Share Posted August 14, 2009 Right. Dreadful to have to mix with the great unwashed.:rolleyes: I just hate when they try to make eye contact with you in the hallways, rather than stopping and bowing their heads as you pass. Thank goodness the Butler takes names as we pass those that do not pass so he can give it to the Concierge to give it to security to have those people put in the brig. I always thought the daily breakfast in Cagney's was a pseudo benefit as it's not advertised as one of the suite benefits. While they list VIP invitations to Breakfast, Lunch and Cocktail parties, I never considered the daily offering of these things an advertised benefit. You don't expect a daily cocktail party do you? In addition, VIP does not mean it will be exclusive to only suite guests. Regardless, I totally understand the desire to keep this a suite only benefit. I would want the same thing when I was in a suite. However, I just wanted to clarify what was happening on ship b/c if they were offering it for a fee, I would take advantage. Thanks for all the responses... C. Cagneys is not specifically mentioned, but they would just have to come up with some other area as it is advertised special breakfasts and luncheons: Invitation to VIP breakfasts, luncheons and cocktail parties* New mattresses from the Bliss Collection by NCL™ 24-hour room service with special suite menu Full in-room breakfast menu Suite treats delivered right to your door each night* Fine linens, feather duvet and pillow menu* Plush bath robes, slippers and towels Fresh flower arrangement Access to concierge lounge Terry/Doug check the Dominican republic port board. Big green Thank you.. Heading over there now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwenmark Posted September 29, 2009 #40 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Question for BG, when you got that email back I don't suppose they told you the results of their test? You or we could still see it happen in the not too distant future. Hopefully they caught flack from the suite guests sufficient to rethink this latest nickle and dime scheme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cubechick Posted September 29, 2009 #41 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Question for BG, when you got that email back I don't suppose they told you the results of their test? You or we could still see it happen in the not too distant future. Hopefully they caught flack from the suite guests sufficient to rethink this latest nickle and dime scheme. I don't know the results of the experiment, but we were on the 9/4/09 sailing of the Spirit. Cagney's was not open for lunch for a fee. Back to suite and VIP passengers only. I have to admit that I think it should remain that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llam Posted September 29, 2009 #42 Share Posted September 29, 2009 As we are passengers who usually book a suite I hope this was only a test---because I would not be for it on a permanent basis--I look forward to exclusiveness of breakfast and lunch at Cagney's when we are in a suite.To add more patrons at lunch in my opinion definitely detracts from this suite perk-- I will be on the Spirit in October for 16 days and will definitely have a chat with the Hotel Director about this. Bjg Green Thank you so much for the post... you took the words out of my mouth, we too book suites for the exclusive perks. NCL I hope that you are listening, please, please do not dilute the suite perks. Bjg Green, please let us know how the chat goes with the HD. Have a great cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rstamper Posted September 29, 2009 #43 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Does this include mini-suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrLee Posted September 29, 2009 #44 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Does this include mini-suites? I think we've pretty much determined that the ONLY perks for a mini-suite are a somewhat larger cabin, a tub and a curtain. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwenmark Posted September 29, 2009 #45 Share Posted September 29, 2009 Does this include mini-suites? No, Mini suites do not recieve ANY suite perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsonja Posted September 29, 2009 #46 Share Posted September 29, 2009 i can't seem to find this...does anyone have it? his name is Hugh? thanks, sonja Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbcruise Posted September 30, 2009 #47 Share Posted September 30, 2009 My opinion on NCL and what they might consider for cagneys for lunch and breakfast. If its not full. Sell it for $15 a person. Even if they only get 10 more people in. thats $150 for what might cost them $25 to make. Money on the bottom line. Cagneys for breakfast & lunch is one of the biggest perks for suite guests. It is not possible to predict in advance how many of the suite guests will dine for breakfast or lunch each day so how shall NCL staff decide in advance to sell meals to non suite guests? Also, suites sell for quite abit more. I will not be happy if non suite guests can pay extra money to get a perk that is supposed to be exclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatchickens Posted September 30, 2009 #48 Share Posted September 30, 2009 As we are passengers who usually book a suite I hope this was only a test---because I would not be for it on a permanent basis--I look forward to exclusiveness of breakfast and lunch at Cagney's when we are in a suite.To add more patrons at lunch in my opinion definitely detracts from this suite perk-- I will be on the Spirit in October for 16 days and will definitely have a chat with the Hotel Director about this. Bjg Green So how would you identify what type of stateroom the people sitting next to you booked and how would this distract from your dining experience? Seriously :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare uneamie Posted September 30, 2009 #49 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hmm...this all makes me wonder: Are suite passengers guarenteed a "quick seating" or a "free seating"? Is there any stipulation on this? I certainly do not want to see suite passengers lose any perks....but if the cruise line wants to find more ways to make a profit to keep our fares low and reasonable....then I say "suite passengers" will have to suck it up and compromise...you are getting these restaurants for "free" what more do you want? Not only that....but you have the option of having your "butler" deliver these menus to your cabin...so if you can't get a table then you can still have it delivered to your room...."nice perk". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff Man Posted September 30, 2009 #50 Share Posted September 30, 2009 Hmm...this all makes me wonder: Are suite passengers guarenteed a "quick seating" or a "free seating"? Is there any stipulation on this? I certainly do not want to see suite passengers lose any perks....but if the cruise line wants to find more ways to make a profit to keep our fares low and reasonable....then I say "suite passengers" will have to suck it up and compromise...you are getting these restaurants for "free" what more do you want? Not only that....but you have the option of having your "butler" deliver these menus to your cabin...so if you can't get a table then you can still have it delivered to your room...."nice perk". Given the cost of suites, its hardly "for free". :rolleyes: It's a perk that's paid for, and, IMO, far more than simply the small fee you suggest. Not to mention the exclusive use. Frankly, most suite passengers are willing to pay the extra cost for their suites and aren't worried about ways to keep fares "low and reasonable", so there's nothing to suck up and compromise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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