Jenna Lyn Pimentel / Courtesy of Azamara Club Cruises. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Everything is pretty much ready to go. Or ask your butler for an item or meal that may be available "off the menu.". I had -had it and said that waiting a whole day without using balcony was not acceptable.. (all it took was W2 40..and 5 minutes), You needed income tax information to fix a door? The Forward-Facing Penthouse staterooms feature the same design and amenities of the Aft-Facing Penthouse rooms, but are located in a different area of the ship. Like butlers after him, he handled everything superbly, from serving breakfast on our private veranda to making restaurant reservations at night. If it's related to cruising, it belongs here! The Deluxe Owners Suite with Large Balcony contains a large bedroom (sometimes two) with floor-to-ceiling windows, and a separate living and dining room area, and large balcony with lounge chairs. Its a wonderful experience! Extra room steward tip: $5-$10 pp per day (for taking care of your large suite). Butler and Concierge are not included in the Daily Service Charge. Therefore, most passengers generally tip with cash. Guests can contact The Haven concierge before arriving and let them know of any specific preferences and desires, this will ensure that guests assigned butler will know just how to care for their Haven passengers. I have had accommodating ones and then, one that went above and beyond. They also bring crackers and cheese (ask for extra crackers) or chocolate covered strawberries. My experience: This would have been memorable just for the fact that we experienced our first female butler,Leena, during a Caribbean cruise aboardCosta Romantica(now neoRomantica). Several high-end river cruise lines, including Uniworld and Scenic, also offer butler service. :-). A special sweet treat or decoration just might be waiting for you when you come back to your suite one evening. I was super excited and in the end that made me pretty disappointed. Mand M's ,gummy bears, peanut butter sandwiches,fruit ,potatochips etc., The conciergeusuallyhas the menus from the specialty restaurants so you can preview them . . You know, I thought that you would enjoy knowing that the kind of service you receive from any cat room is really up to the cabin person. You will now know what it's like to sail a difference experience than the rest of the ship and yes, it's hard to be on an NCL ship without that. Started August 27, 2021, By I was in my first Haven a few months ago. You'll see its not as pretentious as it sounds. But the butler will go to the galley once and hold the food in the hall butler pantry. Ive read mixed reviews recently and have some follow up questions: Designed to be a romantic hideaway for guests, this suite includes a round queen-sized bed and floor-to-ceiling windows to capture the passing ocean views. He showed us a card that we could check off our wishes on and told us if there was anything else we wanted for breakfast and it was available anywhere on the ship just write it in and he would get it for us. It is a complimentary restaurant. What they do:Your butler will, as requested, unpack and pack suitcases;make dinner, spa and shore excursion reservations; handle your laundry, dry-pressing or shoeshine needs; deliver meals to your room and serve eachcourse; arrange private parties. Simple way to remember who is responsible; concierge usually takes care of requests/things outside of the room and the butler inside. Thanks for cruising by! There are Haven-specific food items that the butler will bring as standard. Yes we had ours call down to get us reservations for the comedy club. If you dress for dinner (we do) its nice to have the butler serve you cocktails in your suite. A vodka martini on the balcony with your DW/DH whil CC Help Jenn Just let either the butler or concierge know what you want. Moviesyou have choices of lots of movies with no charges. Who gets a butler: Guests on Europe-basedCosta Cruises who book a full suite (including Samsara Spa Suites). These will definitely come in handy. Our beautiful photographs are creatively captured by my talented freelance husband/photographer located in Baltimore, MD. I've never had a butler and I have no concept of them. We have sailed on NCL, in the Haven, on many cruises, and have found that it helps to communicate what we like and dont like on the first day. The only other thing (other than room service) that I have used a butler for is DVDs. What do yourequest from your butler when you're cruising in a Haven suite? By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Available on: Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Bliss, and Norwegian Breakaway. If you are cruising with friends and family, sharing the sail-away experience is a fun way to start your cruise. Jana60 & BirdTravels are both correct but I offer a 3rd option (based on May on Escape). We go for lunch on embarkation day, at most. A butler serves Champagne to a couple during a sailing in Asia on Azamara Club Cruises. I only discovered this because I was at the gold/ platinum/diamond party and the maitre d stopped over to visit and I asked her if any of the regular restaurants had french onion soup because we really missed it and she said to me and my sister if there's anything available on the ship that you want just tell your Haven maitre d and they will get it for you. WebMake requests, such as for dining reservations, private shore excursions and beauty appointments, well in advance so butlers can manage their time to make your wishes reality. You've paid for the suite life. Just think of your butler for anything you need in your room (room service, special snacks, specialty pillows, etc) and the Concierge for anything I have had this room before for 2.. Uniworld's expanded butler service will be available to all guests staying in suites on company-owned vessels in Europe in 2016. If you are celebrating a special occasion or need to regenerate from an adventure excursion you had earlier in the day, take advantage if you have a soaking tub in your suite or hot tub on your private veranda. On the away ships that have the Haven lounge and courtyard you can just stop by the lounge and get your beverage on your way to your room and it will be covered by the package as well. (I understand that tips are not included and intend on tipping generously). Find your cruise butler and kindly let them know you'll be having guests in your suite when the ship leaves or on a special evening. We tried that twice. The butlercan bring you the menus from the MDR or taste or savor as well so you can preview. Know that it can be addictive and that cruising without a ship-within-a-ship will be difficult in the future. We tipped the butler $150, and our concierge $100. Stumbled upon this, some great ideas! We didn't see a child in the pool area the entire week. I saw this first hand.. he got them food all restaurants.. he was alwayssss caterering to their needs.. Our Butler also told us this was frequently done. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1437066. They can press your clothes etc. )?- what are some of the afternoon canaps they offer? I had read so much about how amazing the butler would be. You will also have a phone you can carry around and call the butler if you decide you need something waiting for you when you get back to your cabin. This is not your butler's first cruise. You will love the Haven and all the perks it has. Princess Cruises I actually asked when I called for room service once if a regular person could bring me the food vs the moody butler. slugg, March 29, 2019 in Norwegian Cruise Line. I have asked for chicken soup once when I had gotten a cold on the ship. If it's on the ship, the butler will bring it. If it is possible and realistic, it will probably happen. Cocktail party with the cruise ships officers. (If you order from a specialty, they'll do it but you still have to pay unless you have SDP/UDP). LauraS But this was just July 9th so the information is pretty current. By 2. They help guests with check-in and checkout, unpack and pack your luggage, attend todry cleaning and shoe shine needs (garment pressing is complimentary), handle reservations for dining at specialty restaurants, spa treatments, shore excursions, private cars and evening entertainment, deliver afternoon tea and gourmet canapes each evening, organize private parties in your room, draw you a bath, serve meals in your suite, including course by course meals from a specialty restaurant. If you know what you want from the other restaurant, make arrangements prior to sitting down in the Haven restaurant. Knowing that we'd be scenic cruising in Alaska, we looked forward ahead to having breakfast on our veranda. These private spaces offer a quiet and relaxing space for guests wishing for a retreat from the excitement of the rest of the ship. Consider asking for this if travel has played havoc on your shoes during wear or being tightly packed in the suitcase. Contact me for any specific questions or recommendations. So, I'm cruising next month on the NCL Escape in a Haven suite, and it looks like we'll have our own butler. the night butler is always available. I've read in a couple random places that not only is the room service charge waived, but the menu is expanded. I have never heard of suite passengers having to wait in a line though. These staterooms range in size and in-room amenities and vary from ship to ship and class to class. There are usually gummy bears and M&M candies at the havens pool in the afternoon, but you can ask your butler to have a bowl filled in your stateroom. I am sure that many now play the "wait for an upsell" game. It is convenient for breakfast. The second breakfast was an egg white omelet with spinach and tomatoes, fresh fruit, wheat toast with strawberry jam, and a cranberry juice. After you decide which requests you want to ask for, write or print out a list of the questions to bring with you. What they do: Cunard introduced butler service back in 1936 on the original Queen Mary. I did mean with the beverage package but was not clear on that. Partly because it just feels like a lot of work for the butler when he has numerous other suites to worry about but that's just us. (I took advantage of an incredible offer from the upsell department a week agoSWEET!) For those who have sailed in the Haven before, can you tell me what "requests" or "services" our butler will handle for us? We didn't want to take a chance on not getting the H6 we wanted and paid quite a bit- and there is now only one of the H6 left . 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. What do you request from your butler for in the Haven? For example, can we request certain daily snacks for the kids? Richard Pietschmann / Special to Cruiseable. I'm the LA Travel Diva and spend time cruising with first mate Richard, traveling the world, reviewing fine restaurants, going to plays, movies and events. Who gets a butler:On Crystal Cruises' two midsize ships, butlers are available only in staterooms and suites on the Penthouse decks (categories PH, PS and CP). For us, it is good for 1 or 2 dinners since the menus don't change. Requesting a single non-entree item like a soup or a dessert in advance typically will not incur a charge (as noted, doing so at seating is very disruptive to operations and they MAY decide to charge you if they will even do it.) Especially in Alaska, a blanket is a treat to have on chilly days. What a great surprise for your wife! I don't think asking for food.. or to have someone come fix balcony door and was told we have to wait till next day to use it.. was too much. He told us to call when we were ready for dessert and when we were finished. I hope we get Lucky. Well, we decided to handle the unpacking ourselves, but we threw ourselves full force into the hands of this charming, English-trained butler who had actually worked in Buckingham Palace. I hope you use them on your next cruise. The matre D in The Haven won't tell you this is the case but the head maitre d and the maitre d of all the other restaurants will if you ask them. This expansive villa features contemporary design with a spacious living room area, many large windows to take in the ocean views, outdoor terrace with hot tub, private dining area, and three full bath rooms with an additional half-bath. Terms of Service At first blush it may sound like butler service is a bit of a stuffy anachronism in a modern-day, egalitarian America far removed from the eraof Downton Abbey. It's anything but. Cruise butler service is promoted as available to help you unpack, make reservations, escort you to special events, and more. 5 big changes you should know about coming to Norwegian Cruise Line in 2023, Comparing Norwegian Cruise Line sailings to Alaska in 2023, 17 kinds of cruises you didnt know Norwegian Cruise Lines offered, Norwegian gives inside look at Prima cruise ship christening, I lived on a cruise ship for 100 days, here's why cruise travel is still the best way to study abroad, Cruise travel insurance and why you need it. Royal Suite decorated for our Anniversary in August 2017 by our butler Emir on Celebrity Equinox. We want to get into the comedy club. We tipped according to service used and received. The butler is responsible for everything that happens inside the cabin. Florida Most butlers Dont. Wedding Lots of great info here- thanks everyone!Ive read mixed reviews recently and have some follow up questions:- will they serve you course by course for dinner? Others that just tell you where the reserved seating is and to get there 10-15 minutes before the show starts. We mentioned our desire to our Butler and an hour later a copy of each day's menu for the Manhattan Restaurant was laying on the dining table in our room ready for us to look over. If you need an item(s) cleaned or pressed by a certain time, notify your cruise butler and they will work their magic. Priority when reserving restaurants and entertainment onboard NCL vessels. Take advantage of your cruise butler's expertise and get the luxury suite experience of cruise butler service that you've been dreaming of! Engin, our Turkish butler on Crystal Serenity. The Sundeck has a hot tub, plenty of lounge day beds, and a private bar for guests of The Haven. Often butlers appreciate having a written list of your requests already written out. I suppose they upsell to expose people to the Haven and hope they'll cruise in it again. No guarantee of success but it is worth a shot. Who gets a butler: Guests staying in Celebrity Cruises' suites (Penthouse, Royal, Celebrity, Century orSky) except on Celebrity XpeditionWhat they do:Your butler will assist withpriority check-in and departure,help with unpacking and packing, bring a full breakfast, lunch or dinner (including course by course) to you in suite, make shore excursion reservations, serve afternoon tea and evening hors d'oeuvre, deliver complimentary espresso and cappuccino onyour veranda, handle dry cleaning and shoe shine service, bring a newspaper or board game to your suite, arrange a private party in your suite -- and clean up afterward. There is no stopping us! E.g. LauraS It was an ugly rainy day and we decided to just stay in our room all day. Its the one week that I do not have to do the wash, cook, food shop or clean. Powered by Invision Community. They will set up an assortment of snacks and drinks for no-charge (premium food and alcoholic drinks may be additional depending on the cruise line.) You want to make sure everyone in your suite gets a good night's sleep. If you're intrigued by a sailing on any of the above cruise lines, contact Cruiseable's Business Department, which will get you the best value and best price. Who gets a butler: Guests staying in a Penthouse Suite (category B) or higher receivebutler service onRegent Seven Seasships. With our family's busy work and school schedule, we look forward to traveling during holidays. but on ourprevious cruise, the butler was never notified). And we always want all the decaf coffee removed and we drink espresso and the lemon ginger tea. WebDiscover The Haven By Norwegian Hidden away at the top of the ship is The Haven by Norwegian, an exclusive enclave with our most luxurious, well-appointed and spacious accommodations. Invitations to exclusive cocktail parties offered only to guests of The Haven. Maybe its because I don't like to eat in my cabin and like to go out and explore the ship to eat. River Cruises Virginia 5. RichardPietschmann / Special to Cruiseable. We have requested cheese and crackers and fruit on longer cruises. Needless to say, we're thrilled! Who gets a butler: All MSC Yacht Club guests staying in MSC's Fantasia-class ships: MSC Divina, MSC Fantasia, MSC Preziosa and MSC Splendida. WebJoin Danny as he tours the Haven 3-Bedroom Garden Villa aboard the beautiful Norwegian Pearl. How do you know who paid full price and who used upsell? Lots of great info here- thanks everyone! Being a guest of The Haven with Norwegian Cruise Line means personalized service. As wonderful as that sounds, most people still aren't really sure what to ask a cruise butler. Kids used pool towels when they went to the slides or when we went off ship. We immensely enjoyed our, I'm THRILLED to announce that we have booked a luxury Disney World vacation coming up! He showed us a card that we could check off our Its really handy if you don't want to get up early and go to the restaurant on a sea day. for 7 days we usually give the butler $150.00 the waiter $75.00 The concierge we A "non food" example (that I'm a bit embarrassed to admit) is that if a spouse leaves her sweater in the theater, a quick call to the butler will get the sweater delivered to the stateroom. This is going to be a total surprise! Other than that we didn't notice him do much. Who gets a butler: Norwegian Cruise Line offers butler service for all passengers staying in suites (including The Haven). This is for just 2 people. At about 7 pm there was a knock on our door and she had 2 carts full of covered dishes. The help and assistance of The Haven Courtyard attendant, to take care of all guests needs, such as delivering drinks, fresh fruit, cold towels, etc. Started June 21, 2021, By I've been collecting them for many years and loved doing the research to discover other suite cruisers favorites. Ritz Carlton Properties We have our butler keep bowls of M&Ms (plain or peanut), Gummy Bears, Bar Mix, Chips filled (most go into ziplocks). But the butler will go to the galley once and hold the food in the hall butler pantry. For those who have sailed in the Haven before, can you tell me what "requests" or "services" our butler will handle for us? The afternoon canaps are not all that popular, with us either. We ordered from Cagneys and Le Bistro. Congrats on your upsell.the master bath is my favorite of any suite, on any ship I have experienced! 6. I found the butler to be the least beneficial of all the Haven staff. Although it seems that our family can never agree on anything, we do when it comes to vacations. If this happens, your butler will point you in the right direction to book another excursion and confirm your refund. Curiously, what was the incredible offer you got for the H4? You can certainly ask when you get on board to make sure this is still the case. LauraS Worked perfectly. Wouldour privacy be intruded upon? The Concierge will help you book shows, dinner reservations. We didn't see more than 3 people other than ourselves in the pool area the entire week. Haven is not an adult only area. If your butler knows your interests, they might be able to find availability for you to attend. Have a great cruise,,,, you will never want to book a non-havens room again! I hope youll be able to cruise and enjoy butler service. Thanks! Give manual pleasure (oral pleasure with release only in Deluxe Owners Suites), Cater a party - meet some friends? 3. For those who have sailed in the Haven before, can you tell me what "requests" or "services" our butler will handle for us? We are doing it in style at the, If you have suggestions of places My Virtual Vacations would love, reach out to us on our, Celebrity Cruises Canyon Ranch Spa Services, f there is something not on the room service menu you are craving, just write it in. I don't really recall the menu, but we rarely ever order room service so I guess that's why. The Haven offers unparalleled accommodations aboard Norwegian Cruise Line vessels, and offers guests private access to exclusive spaces such as The Haven Lounge and The Haven Restaurant (Or, if on a Jewel-class ship, a dedicated speciality restaurant that is used for exclusive breakfast and lunch offerings). Pennsylvania Love the breakfast. I've read in a couple random places that not only is the room service charge waived, but the menu is expanded. - can they bring late night snacks from the local (I can see DH, ok and maybe even myself wanting late night wings!)? I normally don't want the little plates of snacks they bring. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions. Be prepared to leave any and all future interior cabins in the dust. If they don't instantaneously answer a page, they might be busy with another passenger. 2. Butlers can deliver drinks but the beverage package won't cover it. Hyatt Hotels (If your cruise line offers a shoreside concierge service before your cruise, make sure to ask about this before boarding as well.). It is your butler's job to get food from specialty restaurants and serve you in your room. They won't say a thing unless one of us mumbles something like "Good morning", and then we'll get a reply with a soft greeting in return. They will even clean it up afterwards! If you plan to request more items, have the butler bring to your cabin. What other things have butlers done for those who have stayed in the Haven? Lago Mar Resort And Club But the first thing that comes to mind is "what do I even do with a butler?" I explained fast why I felt he was less than stellar. Mini-bar and premium coffee machine (capable of making coffee, espresso, and cappuccinos). I've heard from many suite guests they request cocktails and. Again!" I don't remember the exact cost, but around $7,500 for my wife and I. CC Help Jenn I can't rememberif the concierge them as well. We received everything we requested. No one ever does this. Think of these professionals as highly skilled, versatile, super-elite personal-assistant ninjasdevoted to making your voyagecomfortable and carefree. CC Help Jenn Started June 21, 2021, By What is the cheapest month to book a cruise? From unpacking your luggage to accommodating special For Breakfast, there is a card with check boxes (same as in every cabin). I've found a variety of pillows such as: Not all mattress are the firmness or softness you desire, or a roll-away bed might be a little worn. So when we would return tothe ship he would ask me if I wanted a beverage and before I could get back out to the courtyard area-- he was at our cabin handing me my drink. What they do: Butlers assist withpriority check-in, see to it that your luggage arrives in your stateroom, attend to unpacking and packing, make reservations for restaurants, spa treatments and shore excursions, serveafternoontea in the Top Sail Lounge, arrange for private parties in your suite, bring you wine, Champagne, drinks and cigars, and more. The second time the butler brought it all but stood outside our slightly opened door with the cart and brought it in course by course. The Courtyard area has a mix of lounge chairs and seating for guests to enjoy. What they do: Butlers act as a personal concierge. It kept our butler busy delivering multiple courses. Ask your cruise butler to empty the mini-fridge and use this space to store a late-night snack. Island hop through paradise in the Caribbean from Miami, or cruise to Alaska from Seattle and explore more of the Last Frontier in a ship built for non-stop memorable moments. Focus is placed on giving these guests individual, personalized and impeccable in-room attention and service. Available on: Norwegian Prima,Norwegian Escape, Norwegian Getaway, Norwegian Breakaway, Norwegian Epic, Norwegian Gem, Norwegian Jade, Norwegian Jewel, Norwegian Bliss, and Norwegian Peal. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Worth a try though. That's awesome. Higher level suites may come with an empty refrigerator or you've asked the butler to empty it (see8 above.) Spill on an outfit you planned to re-wear tonight? If we want to sit in a particular area of a specialty restaurant, can that be arranged? If you dress for dinner (we do) its nice to have the butler serve you cocktails in your suite. This is my favorite tip for families cruising with younger children! Some butlers juggle 10 suites and more. Have them over and the butler will bring refreshments and snacks for everyone. The bathroom is to die for off the master. Or will it all come at once? I think a couple of those may not be accurate. This chic suite features large floor-to-ceiling sweeping windows, with large balcony equipped with lounge chairs. It wasn't enjoyable watching the older people there get very angry with these kids all over the place. for 7 days we usually give the butler $150.00 the waiter $75.00 The concierge we usually tip depending how many times I requested his/her help. Caribbean And Bahamas or just refill your ice etc. By talking to your cruise butler and learning about cruise butler service, you'll gain even more from your vacation as they have traveled that same route over and over and know what to expect and experience. I have never used that perk--it makes me uncomfortable, lol. We order white tablecloth breakfast service on busy shore days. I have given up on the course by course thing. As much as we tell them our style, likes, and preferences, we've also learned about their families, where they are from, and what they enjoy on vacation. (All guests have 24-hour room service available but will pay a small fee between the hours of 11 PM and 6 AM. However you can use your butler to order meals or drinks to your cabin. But I have no idea what the benefits are or how to use it. The Haven Restaurant offers an unparalleled dining experience, accompanied by exceptional service. The Haven has its own breakfast buffet area for guests, so that Haven passengers do not have to venture to the main buffet or other dining venues onboard for breakfast. Plate of cut fruit. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. The Havens spaces are luxurious, but they are also meant to have a homey feel, so that guests can relax in a quiet and serene space onboard. This suite type includes the ultimate spa stateroom experience with a king-sized bed, hot tub in-room, oversized waterfall shower with multiple body spray jets, unique spa decor, and is located near the Mandara Spa and Fitness Center for easy access. Maybe they tipped them at start of cruise? Other ships, easy. we had breakfast out on the open air deck several mornings. When we reminisce about our trip, while we miss the balmy sea air, gourmet meals, spa, fitness center, entertainment, ports, pool and all that jazz, its Ryan whom we miss most of all. I'm wondering if you've ever asked them to do anything offbeat, like save you a pool or beach chair. Please believe me we are not at all picky.. On small ships, reserved seating is for owners suites and above. Traditionally, a cruise butler helps make your vacation extra special. You don't know that of course.. Bay Area Calfornia Since then, I've come to look forward to new encounters with butlers on my luxury sailings. Skip lines as well as be personally escorted on and off the cruise ship at both the pier and at ports-of-call and destinations. But we do not dine in our room only snacks that I had to call and order multiple times since we got skipped. If you want more or less of something, let the butler know. 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