Add Cruise Critic's Community Forums to your iPhone's Home Screen! The cost of the day pass is quite reasonable, and I will likely do that on our two sea days. Dmgmd50, February 14, 2011 in Oceania Cruises. The perks offered in concierge class are evaluated by each person according to their individual needs and preferences. I know this isn't very helpful to you! All input very appreciated!! It was nice to be able to access the spa deck, but we used it maybe once in the whole 10 days. I'm thinking now that it's not worth it. The concierge cabin is tight for room and unsuitable for any real form of entertaining guests. There include extra space, butler service, better in-stateroom dining service, and much more. Treat Yourself: Concierge Level at Hotels - TripSavvy Our first cruise was in the Baltics so a balcony was not that important to us. For seasoned travelers, a voyage on one of Oceania Cruises' small, luxurious ships is an exceptional value. Oceania Cruises Concierge Level Amenities Goes Above and Beyond The one perk that I do think has some value on O is access to the spa deck -- but since you can pay as you go for that -- and on a port intensive cruise there isn't much chance to use it -- I am not sure it is not better to save the $$ and pay per use. Oceania concierge class not worth it to me - Cruise Critic All calls made and pick up location shifted and we were finished in minutes versus others in queue for hours. Ah, but the topic is: Is Concierge level worth the extra money. Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Putting the other Concierge amenities aside, in my humble opinion, whatever value rests in the Concierge Category resides in two specific benefits: 1) The ability to make pre-cruise Specialty Restaurant reservations at 60 days out, as opposed to 45 days out for a standard veranda cabin. I personally do not see the value in the postage stamp size verandahs either. One time it is pointless to have a concierge lounge is when there is norovirus. We just got back from a 3-week land tour of Bali so I've had to promise this next trip won't break the bank. Thanks! Either way, enjoy your cruise! As this this Oceania Riviera review explains, it has great food and big staterooms. However, the first time, the house white was drinkable, while the second time, the house red was -- well, pretty bad. When I was in a PH on Marina I did not think much of the executive lounge -- especially with all the guys in bathrobes and Pjs. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. Is it worth the upgrade for Concierge level? There is a difference between level of service and level of amenities. The concierge level on board the R ships has the advantage if being located on deck 7, between two other passenger decks with no common space above or below. Sometimes gives us a choice of better cabin location. We have often gotten discounted upgrade options up to PH or being in an oversold stateroomthat causedO to buy our A room from us to meet Guaranteed room requirements. and future upgrades, why not. We have since travelled in Bs, and I won't upgrade to A, but though the deals aren't as great, we have upgraded again to a PH. One other thing is that Concierge cabins are on a higher deck and often more to midships. Oceania (UK: / o s i n i , o i-,- e n-/ OH-s(h)ee-AH-nee-, - AY-, US: / o i n i / OH-shee-AN-ee-, /- n-/- AHN-) is a geographical region that is described as a continent in some parts of the world. Oceania Cruises' Concierge Level Veranda - Luxury Staterooms On our own dime I would not pick concierge. And, if fact, I have to say that I no longer know that they are even different, because we have not been in a C category since 2007. we were just offered an upgrade from B4 to A1 guarantee on the Riveria for our Dec 2 2013 sailing for $200 extra per person, we have accepted this offered has anyone ever been so lucky to have this upgrade to a suite? We also noticed that the quality of tolietries had changed, and IMO, not as good as originally. The included Spa Terrace passes alone are worth the uptick to me. I did although I booked a C1 on a transAtlantic when I expected the seas to be rough. "The last thing you want to worry about on vacation is doing chores such as laundry," stated Bob . By There is a concierge for the entire ship. What You Get With the Concierge Level: Greeting on arrival by Concierge agent and private check-in; Escort to the room and property orientation by Concierge agent; Assistance with planning activities and booking reservations for dinner and the spa; Concierge lounge with board games, TV, and reading materials Food is very important for us, and on a heavy port itinerary, not too worried about nightlife. Having experienced both, my opinion is that the upgrade is not worth it, even for what we paid ($150/person on a 12 night sailing). Understandable. To book C class for the T pool is like buying a drink package. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. We would've liked this and probably would've paid extra for it on our tour to Israel and the Greek Islands. After you've read CC for a while you will see that there are plenty of people on both sides of this issue. I wonder if others who have tried both felt it was worthwhile for them, and if so which benefits convinced them of the value? I know this isn't very helpful to you! I just reread the post and I think punctuation (or lack thereof) is the problem. The 3 types of Oceania Cruises ships, explained Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos. 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. The early tender ticket isa boost. We can't decide if it's worth the extra money to book the concierge level. So for us -- Concierge Class offers no benefit whatsoever. Not sure if we will gain much from it. Not worth the strange $$. They also hold far fewer passengers just 1,250 apiece, assuming two people per cabin. I realize it's annoying when first-timers in any forum ask the same question over and over. The physical concierge lounge is a tangible hallmark of Disney Cruise Line's concierge-level service. Link to . There include extra space, butler service, better in-stateroom dining service, and much more. IMO, either opt for a B1, 2 or 3, or spend the money and choose a penthouse. Concierge worth it - Oceania Cruises - Cruise Critic Community I'm reading all I can find on the O site, but I know that the reality of amenities is often quite different from the lovely, flowery write-up on the cruiseline website. My Audi A6 gets the same level of service as the A4 but the A6 has the additional space that I paid more for. There are multiple pages of past threads on this subject that the OP could have easily searched. Just to be clear, everyone gets to book specialty restaurants in advance of sailing. Here's a full list of benefits of the Disney Cruise concierge level. Do all cabin categories not receive the same room service options? They are the WORSTcabins in the O fleet (especially the four corner ones - see pic). Is Disney Cruise Line concierge level worth it? - The Points Guy I'm thinking of changing my 2018 Celebrity Venice -Greece to Oceania's similar itinerary. I would perhaps upgrade to Concierge Class on Marina but not on the Nautica. I am sad to see such negative statements about the Concierge lounge on the O ships. Because our cabin was directly across the hall from the lounge, it was very convenient for coffee in the morning. If it is, then I would suggest you can be very happy with a non-concierge room. It was really nice to have a larger cabin and we had a great butler, but we did not take advantage of his service enough to justify the expense. For a longer cruise I would go concierge, but might not see the value on a short one. Add Cruise Critic's Community Forums to your iPhone's Home Screen! We originally only booked veranda cabins but the earlier embarkation (most of the time) and earlier delivery of luggage were important to us and caused us to book more expensive cabins. What class are you in now? Our experience was that the concierge really did not do anything beyond what we were able to do ourselves. Cruise Critic Contributor. Can depend on the length of the cruise. We tend to book suites ourselves. :D. I do wish we could upgrade to Penthouse, but not for this trip. It's much easier to get an early reservation sharing with others than it is a table for two at the most popular times. We like concierge because of early boarding and luggage delivery the other perks are not important to us. 4. 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). We had a A1 cabin on the Revera. Many people will say it isn't worth it, others will say it is. The stateroom is the same as regular veranda staterooms. I'm thinking of changing my 2018 Celebrity Venice -Greece to Oceania's similar itinerary. Concierge class has nothing to do with the concierge. I would suggest that you make a list of the advantages (or disadvantages) of concierge level and then decide if it suits you or not. 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. A friend who has not sailed on Oceania said she heard that you really should go on the Concierge level. Those were long grueling tour days, the lunchtime food wasn't always so great and we really had no time to go and get breakfast before the early tours. Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features. Yes you are exposed to the rest of the ship but who cares. Concierge level also gets a room service menu with expanded hot breakfast options (eggs, omelets, etc.). Amazing places deserve to be shared with others - why not Write a Review! If you are below B class, then the upgrade gets you a veranda which is probably worth it. 9th floor has the Concierge Lounge, which we used at least 3 or 4 times a day. From concierge up, guests get tote bags, priority embarkation and debarkation, priority luggage service, cashmere lap robes limited pressing services and a couple more I'm forgetting. Gold will net you 5000. (For example, if you are rarely in your room.). Jason Worth, Vice President Australia & New Zealand for Oceania Cruises. Room location is also a consideration. The level of service, that is, the way you are treated on board by the staff, is identical for everyone. Separate check-in area . Concierge Level Veranda Staterooms offer an unrivaled combination of luxury, privilege and value. The concierge puts them on your bill whether you sign or not. After everyone has had the opportunity to book by the rules it's each man for himself onboard! Everyone is guaranteed a certain number of reservations, so even if you haven't booked a specialty restaurant ahead of time you will be able to get your reservations. Oceania Riviera is a mid-size cruise ship that never feels crowded. 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. Youll find a big difference of opinion here on CC and it all boils down to whats most important to you. Yes the small money is worth it -- as everybody has a different opinion. I would rather pay per day if I want to use the Thalassotherapy pool if I care to use it at all -- with all the ports and vagaries of weather it's far cheaper to pay per day for the identical benefit. 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. You can get coffee and snacks in Barista.. Add Cruise Critic's Community Forums to your iPhone's Home Screen! We can pay forthat (and more) with the savings of a B booking over an A one. By :confused: You may be right, JimandStan. Most of those amenities are tied to in-cabin. The 1200-guest Vista will be the first new-build for Oceania Cruises in a decade. On Celebrity, however, booking Concierge Class impacts location of prime staterooms and verandah size (hump on S class ships and aft on M class ships) so it does make a difference and adds value. Check what the regular price difference is between what you have now and that class. :D. I did manage to find a couple other threads on this very topic, which were quite illuminating. That feature is that in the 24 hour room service menu you are able to order complete hot breakfast in concierge level rather than just the continental breakfast. Is the Disney Cruise Concierge Level Worth the Price? - Luxe Recess I could not get a B4 cabin so I chose an A4 that is near the Concierge Lounge. shoreboy, June 5, 2009 in Oceania Cruises. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. AND priority embarkation - lines or not - they're quick and I'm tucking into lunch before the masses :). Cabin location issue I understand - which is why i book C class on Celebrity. Good to know. Suites aren't being addressed in this thread. Priority boarding. If willing to share and flexible with times, there was almost always availability for one or two specialty restaurants. One other item of interest, is that Nautica concierge provides an extra hand held hair dryer. Extra reservations? Add Cruise Critic's Community Forums to your iPhone's Home Screen! The stress of having extra space on the balcony must be overwhelming. If it is, then I would suggest you can be very happy with a non-concierge room. Otherwise, the A stateroom is our choice, the spa deck being the main attraction, especially on Riviera. At all. NorthWildwood, March 7, 2013 in Oceania Cruises. If B-1 or B-2, all it will get you is 2 additional guaranteed dinner reservations in Polo or Toscana. Concierge was worth the money to me back when that was the only way to get a fridge.