If willing to share and flexible with times, there was almost always availability for one or two specialty restaurants. :rolleyes: What is that, about $12 bucks per day? I would perhaps upgrade to Concierge Class on Marina but not on the Nautica. There isn't any business, anywhere, that does not give customers who spend more money more benefits. I'm thinking of changing my 2018 Celebrity Venice -Greece to Oceania's similar itinerary. As for the use of the spa deck & Tpool we charged it on a day to day basis, depending on weather etc. If you're like us and are okay with any location on the ship then it opens up many more possibilities. Dmgmd50, February 14, 2011 in Oceania Cruises. Priority boarding. I certainly would NOT recommend that people upgrade to a *suite* just to have a butler. Our requests were not unique, we simply asked her to make an extra reservation for us in a specialty restaurant on a 14 day cruise. A lot of people do find it worthwhile just for the priority embarkation and debarkation, and the priority reservations. Thanks for the replies! Oceania Cruises sends its butlers to the Guild of Professional English Butlers. :). The ship is very democratic and you can get assistance with anything regardless of your stateroom category. On the O ships, I don't see the monetary value or benefit for concierge and preferred to book 7111 extended balcony instead as the OP did. By What is the distinction in your mind as to why you would on the O ships but not the R ships? If you are below B class, then the upgrade gets you a veranda which is probably worth it. Oceania Riviera is a mid-size cruise ship that never feels crowded. Sorry, all three ships have the extra hand held dryer which is kept in one of the vanity drawers but Nautica also has a diffuser attachment for the hair dryer. By I'm thinking of changing my 2018 Celebrity Venice -Greece to Oceania's similar itinerary. The Spa Terrace did look like a nice place to hang out, especially with an itinerary with lots of sea days. Until I blew out my knee and really needed his services (and not to make reservations). No one is wrong. Our experience was that the concierge really did not do anything beyond what we were able to do ourselves. If it is, then I would suggest you can be very happy with a non-concierge room. That also varies based on your O Club level (number of past cruises). We won't be on the ship much except at night. Butlers are on all ships starting in the Penthouse category. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Add Cruise Critic's Community Forums to your iPhone's Home Screen! And that is how it should be: more amenities but high level of service for all. This is not a matter of pinching pennies -- I'm happy to pay it if the value is there. Jason Worth, Vice President Australia & New Zealand for Oceania Cruises.
Oceania Cruises Adds More Amenities to Concierge Level Staterooms Powered by Invision Community. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. The last couple of times, it was not "champagne" but sparkling wine:mad:. Do you get early tender tickets from concierge class? Understandable. We have also cruised in "B" category but prefer "A" for the overall offering of perks. Others would say, no, it isn't! Best for the OP to google the multiple pages written on this exact subject in the past and decide for themselves! In fact, I think they go out of their way to treat everyone equally!! April 23, 2008. The cabins are the same except for position on the ship. We use the Spa Terrace daily the Lounge convenience and amenities daily and the deck location is perfect. According to their web site the following is what you get above and beyond the regular Veranda cabins: People will tell you all sorts of things you "should do" . but, only you must be the one to make that decision. Nearly 70 percent of . Concierge level also gets a room service menu with expanded hot breakfast options (eggs, omelets, etc.). You have to decide if this is worth the extra cost. The extra cost for a concierge class cabin is much debated, In my experience I would not pay for one again. We got upgraded to concierge level on our first Oceania cruise last year. We have always gotten attention very quickly when we have had a problem onboard, As for other amenities it is a personal choice if you go the concierge level or not, We have very seldom had trouble getting extra reservation for dinner.
Oceania concierge class not worth it to me - Cruise Critic 9th floor has the Concierge Lounge, which we used at least 3 or 4 times a day. 2. JTor, August 9, 2013 in Oceania Cruises, We cruised on Nautica previously in a veranda stateroom and had the same booked on Riviera but were offered a low cost upgrade to "concierge". The stateroom is the same as regular veranda staterooms. What are the disadvantages of not being on that level since the rooms seem to be about the same as the Veranda suites? One time it is pointless to have a concierge lounge is when there is norovirus. Our experience was pretty much the same as yours, but ours was on the Marinaand it was a free upgrade. Gold will net you 5000. I personally do not see the value in the postage stamp size verandahs either. Powered by Invision Community. Puts you slightly ahead of other passengers in your category for that second segment. Extra reservations? I love a good bargain and once it was obvious that it wasn't such a bargain I decided I didn't even care about the fridge and two extra reservations.
Treat Yourself: Concierge Level at Hotels - TripSavvy Don't worry about it being "hard" to get into the alternative venues - all that the upper levels get you are more alloted reservations than the lesser costly levels. and never had a problem getting an extra reservation. Or get hot beverages, or little sandwiches. It was nice for reading newspapers, too. We thought the few hundred dollars we paid for the A4 category were worth itnot a huge deal, but nice. That's a big difference. Okay, now we're getting somewhere. The Spa Terrace has been useless to us. what it boils down to is ego and hypevery little substance and what there is you can easily do your self on board.. aside form the : having a "hot breakfast served in your room" like dining in a phone booth.and for hundreds more ???? Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos.
Is Olife worth the price? - Oceania Cruises If I do not want to go to Horizons or the Terrace Cafe to get coffee I can always call room service (which I never use). Add Cruise Critic's Community Forums to your iPhone's Home Screen! I just noticed you are sailing on Nautica..hence 7107 being concierge! Access to spa terrace is important to us. We accepted an upsell to an A2 cabin on our Med cruise in September, so we had the concierge experience. Edited: 9 years ago Report inappropriate content 1-7 of 7 replies Sorted by 1 Samka452 Rancho Santa. Try doing a search on this subject because this is a frequent question that comes up. All calls made and pick up location shifted and we were finished in minutes versus others in queue for hours. You're also correct about the toiletries -- which is why I was very careful to specify that they are "different", not better. We will upgrade to Concierge if it's worth the extra $350. So the ability to order from the main menu is a nice perk especially on a longer cruise. Is it worth it? But, there are other benefits to each of the booking classes - take them all into account and measure against whatever you are budgeting for your cruisel.
Oceania Cruises' Concierge Level Veranda - Luxury Staterooms I do not think we would set out to book a concierge cabin, the value isn't there.. but if the price is right on an upsell, we would consider it again. 5. WE book concierge (and above) because we want more room in the cabin. My plans are all set way in advance. About 2 weeks before, we were offered a PH1 for $375 pp!!! We are in a similar quandry with our upcoming cruise. It's concierge class. Yes the free laundry is nice. This gives you an additional site for coffee and munchies. Can you tell me what they are? Good question. Separate check-in area . This was true even when we had a penthouse on the Marina. This being your 1st cruise on O you'll never know what your missing by booking a reg.cabin. By BTW, one other perk of "extended voyages" (beyond price discount compared to individual segments) is that you get to book both segment reservations on opening date for first segment. Concierge Lounge is a nice to have on O class ships, which is all we cruise on these days. The ability to book reservations earlier? You can get coffee and snacks in Barista.. Related: Is Disney Cruise Line concierge level worth it? If you doubt you'd appreciate the "concierge service", then I suspect you wouldn't. As for earlier tender tickets, I have been able to "wangle" without being in CC but I suppose if you have the CC concierge in your corner it's easier. We took an upsell to concierge on a Baltic cruise because it was a modest amount to move up from Oceanview so for us it was worth it. But it is 3 bags full -- $100 cost. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Q&A: Cruise Insurance with Steve Dasseos of the TripInsuranceStore.com - Summer Session '23. Yes the free laundry is nice. Then it was handy to have the lounge across the hall. The next time, we will offer to sweeten the pot a bit if they go up a grade or two. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in. The most surefire way to get access to a concierge lounge on a ship is to book one of the top suites on a vessel. Deck level is not really a consideration. For me, I pay extra for the extra space. You do mean a diffuser and not a nozzle?
Beaches T&C- is Concierge Service worth it? The concierge lounge is a large room with a seating area, newspapers, a TV, some travel info and a refrigerator case of snacks. Amazing places deserve to be shared with others - why not Write a Review! Some prefer concierge, others don't think it's worth the extra money. I would tell you, yes, it's worth it. We generally prefer center ship location. Other Lines offer Lounges for their loyalty Clubs or their Full Suite Passengers, but for the Passenger who simply wants to experience what these Lounges are all about, access to a "Lounge Class" is not available anywhere else, at anywhere near this price point. Comparing pricing, and this would be more expensive. We were so busy in ports that I never even saw the lounge (DH did once) and we used the spa terrace a few times, which was nice but too windy to enjoy on our one sea day. The included Spa Terrace passes alone are worth the uptick to me. As others have said it is a personal choice, We usually book a B cabin sometime upgrade to an A, DH likes the spa deck on Riviera but we are not out there very long no shade for me, We usually do not have a problem getting Specialty reservations for 2 about 6:30 or 7pm we are not usually fussy on the day so that works better, I do not have a problem using the self serve laundry room so no advantage there for A cabins. So now I'm off to see if I can find something out about them. Suite passengers (PH and above) get the extra amenities for which they have paid. So for us -- Concierge Class offers no benefit whatsoever. If you have an early private excursion, they do accommodate (ship is democratic). We do not need another tote bag or lap blanket, but I do like the option of access to the spa deck as we have 3 sea days on this cruise. It does have a few perks. I've been a member of CC long enough to know that there are always helpful members of any forum willing to jump in and answer a quick, well-stated question. But it is 3 bags full -- $100 cost Spa Terrace -- don't use Concierge Lounge -- no added value.
We are about to embark on our third O cruise-the second within 6 months. Can you provide any information on how we do this if in C class? Bit of a rip off really . Oh, yes, you also get a different color World Card (your cabin key card and onboard charge card) -- silver instead of white. Amazing places deserve to be shared with others - why not Write a Review! We each make our own call. Out of all the perks the big one was the location of the room. The ability to book reservations earlier? Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Yes we drink the free bottle of champagne or take it to a restaurant and have it switched out for a bottle of wine, We like to have room service every morning and at concierge level you can order all the hot items for breakfast, We reserve restaurants early online because we prefer a 2-top and they fill quickly, We send out 2 items each to be pressed free, We usually grab maps and other info for upcoming ports in the lounge. I think it depends on how the free wifi deal is worded, For some it is included for Veranda cabins & up if it is a perk on that specific cruise, For those without the specific deal it is for concierge & above but I think there is a limit to the time for each cat, https://www.oceaniacruises.com/experience/value/internet-packages/, On the R ships most of the A to D cabins are the same size (some exceptions apply), But never seen anyone getting daily fruit unless this is new feature, On the R-ships the concierge is on deck 4. . Save. However, on Riviera and Marina, there are some forward and aft non-Concierge "extended" balcony cabins in B3 category (none in A). Personally, this would be the only reason we would book a concierge room; although free internet is another plus if you book the cruise with the cruise-only fare. We certainly had a refrigerator in our D grade cabin on Nautica in August. You didn't say if you were travelling on the Nautica or Marina for your Baltic cruise?
Upgrade to concierge level - Oceania Cruises I read the descriptions of what the concierge level is and it didn't strike me as being worth the extra money but having never sailed Oceania I may be missing something - is Concierge worth the extra money ? The answer depends on what you like in your own situation. One other item of interest, is that Nautica concierge provides an extra hand held hair dryer. We consider it well worth it. At all. Enjoyed access to the Thalassotherapy pool and concierge lounge, especially. We were successful by just making those requests of the designated person in the reception area. If you go on to the deck plans oceaniacruises.com you get a good idea of their locations. Is that a good location? Assuming all your stays are for 1 night each, and the numbers may chanage if you stay more than 1 night per stay, but . Is it worth it? We have used the concierge to get an early tender ticket for an early private tour. They don't even advertise it on the list of what you get with concierge level. Incidentally, we loved the PH but the price differential with either A or B staterooms gives me second thoughts. The concierge-level at some hotels, like the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, also include better views from your room by placing the concierge floors higher up (25th and 26th floors at Westgate) or access to specialty lounges reserved for concierge-level guests. Special Event: Q&A with InsureMyTrip. 3963golfer, June 26, 2011 in Oceania Cruises. We just completed our first Oceania cruise..Riviera in Concierge class. We like concierge because of early boarding and luggage delivery the other perks are not important to us. 2. Yes the R ships aft concierge is one reason (which is why we booked it) however another reason is that you will double your specialty nights from one reservation each restaurant to two each if in concierge. An upsell to a PH is a different story- every time I get the upsell to concierge offer, which has been every cruise, I counter with an offer to take a PH for about twice the concierge offer. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features. After you've read CC for a while you will see that there are plenty of people on both sides of this issue. I agree that concierge is not worth the extra. It's not a question of fairness or what I think that people deserve, it is the way of the World. Oceania Cruises has announced added amenities for the cruise line's Concierge Level Staterooms. :confused: You may be right, JimandStan. Is the spa deck something I could get access to by paying for it without Concierge level? If all you plan on doing is sleeping in your cabin and otherwise out and about, and there is a lot of space on an O class ship to ramble around, that may be your best bang for the buck. Powered by Invision Community. We booked Concierge level A3 et got cabin 7107 confirmed. Amazing places deserve to be shared with others - why not Write a Review! We did do C class on the Riviera in November and I did like the extra distinction (granted it is not that much from the rest) but I did find it better and really loved access to the T pool and Persian Garden type beds. Do they tend to fill up so that if I don't have Concierge I might miss out on an opportunity to try them? We were more successful at negotiating our own extra reservations once aboard. I would not pay for concierge again but I would definitely book an ex.balcony again (B3 on Marina&Riv). Not worth the strange $$. I never paid attention to what was in the welcome bottle, because each time, we have exchanged it for a bottle of house wine. There is no bad choice on the O ships, but location is important. We always found the snacks to be lacking, and sometimes stale. Add Cruise Critic's Community Forums to your iPhone's Home Screen!
The Ultimate Cheat Sheet for Caribbean All-Inclusive Resort Club A wealth of amenities and a host of exclusive benefits elevate the experience to the sublime, such as room service from The Grand Dining Room, free laundry services and unlimited access to the Aquamar Spa Terrace. I ended up cancelling Celebrity, and am excited to experience our B3 extended balcony (7111)! - Complimentary iPad available for your enjoyment onboard+, Complimentary Oceania Cruises logo tote bag, Cashmere lap blankets, perfect for relaxing on your veranda, Complimentary pressing of garments upon embarkation++. Thanks for your comprehensive evaluation of concierge vs. veranda cabins on Nautica. . Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Priority Restaurant Reservations in Toscana, Polo Grill, Jacques and Red Ginger, course-by-course en-suite dining in your dining room or with the caress of a soft sea breeze on the expansive veranda. When we requested something, we received the same response twice: "I am unable to do that.". and our OBC covered it on the final bill. I did book a C1 on a transAtlantic when I expected the seas to be rough, and I enjoyed it every bit as much. Marina & Riviera do. It's just that the number of bookings and how far in advance you can book depends on your cabin category. I haven't ever had one. Good move. People will make this decision based on their own value system. We sailed once in a A1 concierge cabin and once in a B1 veranda cabin. In any event, one of the room categories for a bit more money is with concierge services.is it worth it. The concierge lounge has coffee, soda, water, sandwiches and pastries, daily newspapers and a host who was pretty useless (in my opinion). We had our first concierge cabin last year. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. Some included laundry and access to the Spa Terrace are nice perks. For me that is a perk as I prefer to have breakfast in the cabin most mornings and with their hot menu, it is worth it. I did like the larger bathroom and nicer toiletreis. Often we have not used all of our available reservations.
Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. The latter 2 are identical. Reservations are based mostly on the time of evening, number of seats requested and how heavily booked they may be. I know others will chime in. One other item of interest, is that Nautica concierge provides an extra hand held hair dryer. We would rather travel more often. Again, just my take - to each his/her own. As the above poster said the beach is very big and there is full service on the beach for everyong regardless if they are concierge . We do like access to the Concierge Lounge and the On site Concierge and Spa and Amenities.
Concierge Level: is it "necessary"? - Cruise Critic Enjoy your cabin and your cruise, you will not be disappointed, Some how "extra $$" became strange. The concierge himself did not seem to add much. But I can see that it could make sense to trim the budget a bit by going with B. IMHO it really depends on the itinerary and what benefits you might enjoy.
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