Bit the bullet and booked a Crown Loft Suite on Harmony for a March 2024 sailing out of Galveston. My credit card is going to hate me but I wanted to do something big next year, and I think this scratches the itch nicely. We sailed Harmony back in 2018 and the kids loved it. They'll be 13 and 11 at the time of the cruise and my main question revolves around the drink package and how it relates to the Suite Lounge. We're not the type of family that needs a drink or soda in their hands 24 hours a day. That said, it's nice to have something to sip on in the room from time to time and when exploring the ship. It seems that the Suite Lounge offers water, coffee, soda, and tea all day long to suite guests. Would we be able to grab a soda and take it out of the lounge (either back to the room, or during a stroll down to the Promenade) or are those drinks supposed to be enjoyed in the lounge area only? Similar question about coffee/latte...can we grab one in the morning and drink it on our balcony? If I wanted a Diet Coke, could I take that back to the room? I'm not completely against buying a single soda package to fill in some of the gaps, but if I can avoid it, I'm fine with saving a bit of $ too!
Second question relates to seating on the balcony. It seems that the stock configuration is 2 loungers and a small table. I know there's not a massive amount of room on the balcony in this room type, but if we wanted a couple smaller deck chairs so all 4 of us could be out there together, is that something the room steward would be able to provide? If so, do we just let them know on day 1 or is that something that can be requested in advance?
I appreciate the help and advice! We've done just the 1 cruise in the past and loved it! Had another booked in 2020 but COVID had other ideas and tried again in 2022 but had a family emergency that derailed those plans. Hoping 2024 and forward is trouble free!
