movistar Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Hi! Radiance Royal Suite - What do we need? Having done a Grand Loft on Ovation we realize this will be a completely different experience. Am I right to think it comes with absolutely nothing? Would we need to buy the Key? The dining package? Drink? Seems a lot to add on.... we only plan on dining out a couple times and only one of us drinks. I'm at a loss trying to find info on this and welcome all thoughts and input. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 You get free room service and can order off the dining room menu for room service. You gave access to the Suite Lounge which has a coffee machine and will have a complimentary happy hour in the evening from 5-8pm. There is no special suites only restaurant but they should offer some breakfast sit down option that is suites only. Internet is NOT included, so if you stay connected on the cruise you need to purchase that. There should be a seating area in the theater for suites, but it isn't always the best spot anyways. The concierge will email you within the week prior to your sail date and you can request they make any dining reservations you want. Neesa and movistar 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 The Key would probably be a waste of money unless the cost of the Key and the cost of VOOM are pretty close. There are really no benefits of the Key that you will need. While it’s not a published benefit, it is customary for passengers in the Royal suite to be escorted onboard on embarkation day…so some of the more useful benefits of the Key will already be forthcoming. The Royal Suite on Radiance does not include any of the package benefits (Deluxe Beverage Pkg, internet or Unlimited Dining Pkg) so if any of those perks are important to you, you would need to purchase those separately. As a suites passenger, you will have access to the Suites/Concierge Lounge and you will have a suites breakfast daily - most likely in Chops. movistar, Neesa and KristiZ 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted January 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 Thanks! And is it allowed to pay for one off dining and drinks? As I would suspect we would only eat out a few times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 15 minutes ago, movistar said: Thanks! And is it allowed to pay for one off dining and drinks? As I would suspect we would only eat out a few times. Absolutely. You may want to look at the dining packages in the Cruise Planner and see what the pricing looks like. May save a few $ pre-purchasing a Chops +1 or 3 night dining package. Neesa and movistar 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted January 1, 2023 Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 14 minutes ago, movistar said: Thanks! And is it allowed to pay for one off dining and drinks? As I would suspect we would only eat out a few times. Absolutely ! If you decide you want to dine in a specialty restaurant one or 2 nights, you can pay ala carte for those….same with non-complimentary beverages. Lately, the specialty dining venues have been fairly crowded so it might be wise for you to get the suites Concierge to help you with specialty dining reservations before boarding if you have an idea of when/where you might be interested in dining. Neesa and movistar 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted January 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 1, 2023 It's going to be soooo different without a genie! Luckily we are back in 2024 with a Harmony Villa Suite WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomSlayer Posted January 2, 2023 Report Share Posted January 2, 2023 10 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: The Key would probably be a waste of money unless the cost of the Key and the cost of VOOM are pretty close. There are really no benefits of the Key that you will need. While it’s not a published benefit, it is customary for passengers in the Royal suite to be escorted onboard on embarkation day…so some of the more useful benefits of the Key will already be forthcoming. The Royal Suite on Radiance does not include any of the package benefits (Deluxe Beverage Pkg, internet or Unlimited Dining Pkg) so if any of those perks are important to you, you would need to purchase those separately. As a suites passenger, you will have access to the Suites/Concierge Lounge and you will have a suites breakfast daily - most likely in Chops. Officer Escort is actually a published benefit for the Royal Suite. And agree, the Key is pretty much useless and a waste if you have a suite. The Key is really designed to give non-suiters a taste of some of the suite life privileges. What are the Benefits of the Suites Program? | Royal Caribbean Cruises movistar and WAAAYTOOO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
movistar Posted January 15, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2023 Thanks @DoomSlayer this is very helpful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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