Neptune Suite makes all the difference in the world!!
Sail Date: October 26, 2014
Reviewed: 2 years ago
Traveled As: Couple
Room Type: Suite
We sprung for a Neptune Suite not knowing just how great the perks were. They started by special boarding privileges, then all the Champagne we wanted in the Neptune Lounge embarkation day and finally a super large Suite with king size bed. Plus a super large balcony with 2 lounges chairs w/ottomans and a table with 4 chairs.
The Neptune Lounge, only open to those of us that had a Neptune Suite, was great. We had breakfast there each morning and a snack every afternoon. The two person staff there took care of everything we could ask for. It was my birthday on this cruise and they decorated our cabin with balloons and happy birthday signs. Printed out our bill anytime we wanted too. In fact, we hardly ever had to go to the reception desk for anything.
They made reservations for us in the specialty restaurants and even took back our books to the library. The lounge was never crowed and very comfy.
Now we are spoiled and will always remember the "Royal Treatment" the Neptune Suite provided.
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Category Ratings
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| Ship Quality | Nice size ship- not too big and not too small. | |
| Food and Dining | Pinnacle Club food was great. Dining room was OK, Neptune Lounge very good. | |
| Cabin / Stateroom | Neptune Suite was super large and had a great balcony | |
| Service and Staff | The Neptune Lounge staff were great as were the Pinnacle Club. Dining room just OK | |
| Entertainment | We did not go to any shows. Neptune Suite and Lounge were had to leave. | |
| Onboard Activities | Not many kids on HAL, which is fine with us. Club HAL kept those on board busy. | |
| Destinations and Excursions | Jamaica and Cayman Islands were OK. Half Moon Cay just a beach experience. Could not get into Key West due to wind. |
Port Ratings
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| Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida | Park in the "Park 'N Fly lot just 5 min from the pier. |
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| Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island) | Food on Island only so-so. Go back to ship to eat lunch. | ||
| Ocho Rios, Jamaica | As usual, the merchants are very aggressive but don't let that bother you. | ||
| George Town, Grand Cayman | Stingray City best shore excursion. Most all others just so so. | ||
| Key West, Florida | We did not go there due to heavy seas and wind. |
Tip
If you can afford it, get a Neptune Suite. It is like being on a different ship from the rest of the passengers.
