itsaboutus Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 A little while ago I booked our second cruise trip for New Year 17/18...this time on Ovation out of Sydney to New Zealand. I have booked a superior grand and was just wondering if anyone would know if the royal suite program is just being tested here in Oz on Ovation for our upcoming summer season. The following 17/18 summer season isn't mentioning anything about the program. When I made the booking and picked which cabin we wanted it did say "sky class - superior grand suite", but there is a note on other cruise dates that the royal suites program is only applicable until 23 Jan 17. And really when it comes down to it, is there really anything different with the "sky class" advantages from what suites are already offered anyway. PS...on a side note...when I made this booking I couldn't believe how quickly it was being booked out so far in advance...just amazing!! My husband thought I was mad doing it so far ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted September 6, 2016 Report Share Posted September 6, 2016 There aren't many suite bennies for a Sky class that the regular suites aren't already getting. Probably the perk that comes immediately to mind is that Voom is included for a Sky class and the normal suites perks do not include Voom. Otherwise the suites perks for Sky and regular suites perks are pretty much the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry and Kathy Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 We were wondering the same thing about 2018 sailing, we booked a sky loft suite and should get the Star program, but are unsure yet for the same reason as newbie. However here is a copy and paste of a reply to my question to RCDear Terence, Thank you for contacting Royal Caribbean International. Wishing you all thebest on your daily activities.Please accept our apologies for the extended delay in our response. Morecustomers than ever before are choosing the convenience of email as theirprimary mode of communication. As a result, the turnaround time forresponses has increased.We kindly advise that the Royal Suite Class program will be available forsailings 2017/2018, however is only available for Quantum Class ships.We hope this information helps. Please feel free to direct any additionalquestions or concerns to us and we will be happy to help.Kind Regards,Kimberly SilvaReservations Specialist So it looks like we are on YAY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry and Kathy Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 Whoops that reply was to Itsaboutus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I have Sky Class booked on Anthem and contemplated moving up to Star class for the benefits, but it's quite a substantial price difference that I'm not certain it makes sense for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 6, 2017 Report Share Posted January 6, 2017 I think it all comes down to whether or not you would consider purchasing the benefits separately or not. For those who would pay extra for the all-inclusive beverage package + an all-inclusive specialty dining package (not that one exists...just basically, potentially eating every single meal on a specialty restaurant) + a surf and stream internet package for every person in the room then the cost of the Star class would be reasonable as there are other "intangible" perks like the Genie, personal escorting on and off the ship, etc. If you are not interested in those add-on packages and don't care whether or not you have a Genie, then the Star class is probably going to seem extremely expensive. Of course, there is the fact that the Star class cabins are the biggest and most desirable as well so that has to be a factor, too. I will have my first Star Class cabin next month. I will let you know whether I think the perks are worth the money but of course, such things are subjective so just b/c I do or don't think it's worth the money doesn't mean that anyone else may think it is or isn't. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocLC Posted January 7, 2017 Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Either one will earn your tab a point in the Quest. The suite key cards are one of the new "items" needed for the game. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 I miss my Genie. I wanted to take him home with me. There's really no monetary value to put on him (although we did tip him $100/guest). It was nice to go to specialty restaurants without worrying about it (no limit on the a la carte restaurants too), but I think it would have been better on an Oasis class ship which has better specialty dining in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 (no limit on the a la carte restaurants too) Wow, I didn't realize that the a la carte restaurants were all you can eat, too ! That's pretty awesome. Dan will make a pig of himself at Izumi !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christie Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 That was the policy on Anthem... I'm assuming it's the same on Harmony Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted January 9, 2017 Report Share Posted January 9, 2017 Dan will make a pig of himself at Izumi !! When you said "Dan", did you mean "Matt"? WAAAYTOOO and bcarney 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry and Kathy Posted January 10, 2017 Report Share Posted January 10, 2017 Thanks for the info on the tip there Christie. Tipping is not part of the culture where I am from, so I always fret that I am over or under tipping. BTW we were thinking $1000 US but may rethink that. EmersonNZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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