D Alt Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 I got notified of a charge on my Amex card today and I was wondering what the hell was this because I paid off everything Royal Caribbean…. and then find an email that my royal up bid was accepted for my move from a balcony to a grand suite... a grand suite! How awesome is that?!! A grand suite for a solo person. OK so what do I need to know? kadmgs, Neesa, teddy and 19 others 9 8 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PG Cruiser Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 8 minutes ago, D Alt said: I got notified of a charge on my Amex card today and I was wondering what the hell was this because I paid off everything Royal Caribbean…. and then find an email that my royal up bid was accepted for my move from a balcony to a grand suite... a grand suite! How awesome is that?!! A grand suite for a solo person. OK so what do I need to know? Do you mind sharing how much you bid? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26 Author Report Share Posted January 26 I bid 160. Which doubled upon acceptance. Neesa, kadmgs, MaryS and 4 others 2 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPS Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Holy Carp, indeed. Congrats! SemperMom, Leroyr55, RWDW1204 and 10 others 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddy Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 5 minutes ago, D Alt said: I bid 160. Which doubled upon acceptance. Very nice!! MTNeedsAVacay and D Alt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 $320 for that upgrade is a hell of a deal. D Alt, Shay, WAAAYTOOO and 3 others 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 22 minutes ago, D Alt said: OK so what do I need to know? What ship are you on because that will determine what all your "suite perks" entail? Oasis and Quantum class ships have more perks than the other classes. However, there are still some good perks for suite guests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26 Author Report Share Posted January 26 Freedom Rene Desmarais, teddy and Sweety 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 5 minutes ago, D Alt said: Freedom D Alt, Rene Desmarais, AshleyDillo and 2 others 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 27 minutes ago, D Alt said: OK so what do I need to know? Since you are on Freedom, you can board in Miami using the suites entrance. You have access to the Suite Lounge onboard where they should have a happy hour with free drinks in the evenings, typically 5-8pm. You can take advantage of the suite concierge for anything you would typically need to use Guest Services for and to make reservations for anything that requires reservations (shows, dining). There should be a suites only breakfast area. I'm not sure if they're serving a special suites breakfast or if it's just a spot where you can take your Windjammer food and eat. D Alt, Mrs. RoyalMoyal and Rene Desmarais 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadmgs Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 4 minutes ago, D Alt said: Freedom Ok, you will have a huge room for one person for sure. There is a ton of storage, i.e.. cabinets and drawers galore in that room. The bathroom alone is almost bigger than some interior cabins. You will have access to a suites only sun deck by the pool and the suite lounge. The suite lounge has happy hour every evening with complementary drinks and appetizers. You also have access to it during the day for coffee and juices. It's a nice, quiet stop to chill if you want to be indoors, but not in your room. You will also have a dedicated location for suite guests complementary breakfast, usually Chops on non-Oasis or Quantum class ships. D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 You have a suite. Take...full...advantage. Milk that happy hour. Use that lounge outside the happy hour window for some peace and quiet. Also the suite lounge outdoor deck, too. Use the concierge to book your shows if the one you want is "sold out" Get that early morning cup of coffee in the lounge (even if it's crappy Americano style). Pre-covid you'd get a quick escort off the ship, but with the new disembarkation procedures, that's not offered (nor is it really necessary). D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26 Author Report Share Posted January 26 Unfortunately this is only a 3 night cruise. This will spoil me for sure though with the extra roominess. I will definitely take advantage of the perks. KristiZ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26 Author Report Share Posted January 26 Also I'm at the 30 day mark prior to cruise so that seems early for a Royal up decision. Maybe my cruise will not be so packed? SpeedNoodles 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 10 minutes ago, D Alt said: Also I'm at the 30 day mark prior to cruise so that seems early for a Royal up decision. Maybe my cruise will not be so packed? This close to the cruise, it might be easier for them to sell that balcony room you just freed up than a suite. dr martini 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Alt Posted January 26 Author Report Share Posted January 26 5 minutes ago, smokeybandit said: This close to the cruise, it might be easier for them to sell that balcony room you just freed up than a suite. Ah true Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barjpoe Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 That's why on Mariner sailing Friday, I'm getting half off prices for GS and above for my JS. I'd take it except we're doing a B2B and of course they can't let me stay in the new cabin for the 2md cruise. D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zacharius Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 SPS and D Alt 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blulady Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Congrats!!! D Alt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrimsonCruiser Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Just run around in circles in all that open space! I swear it's HUGE when you're in it by yourself! Definitely partake of the free room service - breakfast on the balcony is a major win. And if you are likely to get up before 10 take advantage of free breakfast in chops. Much quieter and nicer than Windjammer. And of course - enjoy it! GS is such a great category and you're gonna get SOOOOO many c&A points Yesiamthere and D Alt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PPPJJ-GCVAB Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 1 hour ago, CrimsonCruiser said: Just run around in circles in all that open space! I swear it's HUGE when you're in it by yourself! Definitely partake of the free room service - breakfast on the balcony is a major win. And if you are likely to get up before 10 take advantage of free breakfast in chops. Much quieter and nicer than Windjammer. And of course - enjoy it! GS is such a great category and you're gonna get SOOOOO many c&A points Royal Up doesn’t include the extra points, isn’t that correct? But even still what a great upgrade for paying peanuts!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 13 minutes ago, PPPJJ-GCVAB said: Royal Up doesn’t include the extra points, isn’t that correct? But even still what a great upgrade for paying peanuts!! Correct. You will only be awarded C&A points based on your original room. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patchy Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Congratulations! FYI, I was in a GS on Freedom last week and they did not have the designated suite sun deck because the ship capacity was too low to warrant it (we were less than 40% capacity on my B2B 3 night and 4 night). But I agree with all the other comments; enjoy the perks! MJ is a terrific concierge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisin and Boozin Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Congratulations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twangster Posted January 26 Report Share Posted January 26 Seems more like a Holy Mackerel. Congrats! CrimsonCruiser, WAAAYTOOO, D Alt and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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