![]() Right now, I can't justifiy Seabourn or Oceania, and it's a 'possible' for the Volendam. Since we can drive to either Seattle or Vancouver, we might wait a few months to see if any of the cruises go down in cost. We're debating between three different ships for Alaska: Seabourn Odyssey (~3x more $ than Neptune Suite) and Oceania Regatta (Penthouse - ~same as Seabourn). But I'm realizing service and food, certainly would not be something we'd get. Very crowded.Īs far as the Volendam Neptune suites: they're huge and the balcony is big too. That's all it took for me not to consider a cruise aboard. If I had a nickel for every time on this board I’ve heard how cheap cruises are I’d never have to pay for another one.Īfter reading the above post about Celebrity, I checked out the Solstice (they do Alaska RT out of Seattle) deck plan. Apparently you and I are the only ones paying these high prices. HAL suites are essentially nothing more than more space nd free laundry. The charter cost for the suite was huge! The prices for 2 people for high speed internet access, specialty dining, premium drink package, 2 bottles of liquor in the suite and 2 bottles of wine in the suite added nearly $1,800 and that is only for one week. I’m sailing on a charter next month on the Nieuw Amsterdam for two weeks in the Pinnacle Suite. A dedicated restaurant for suite passengers with no up charge for a shrimp cocktail or filet mignon. Literally everything is included with respect to premium liquor, premium wines, high speed internet, liquor bottles in the suite, daily laundry and a butler and unlimited specialty dining, a lounge that includes all drinks with table service. Sail in a Royal Suite or a Penthouse suite and you will never look back. The suite experience on Celebrity is amazing. Years ago we moved on from HAL Neptune Suites and numerous sailings in Pinnacle Suites. We will soon be 4 star on HAL primarily because of sailing on charters. But in this competitive world it seems like a very substandard venue.Ī substandard venue and suite experience is really an understatement. In a perfect world where HAL had no competition, the Neptune Lounge would be very nice. On some evenings they will even bring in some low key entertainment. One could also opt for the Retreat Suites on Celebrity and head to "Michaels" to get snacks and just about any kind of drink. That line also provides entertainment (from about 6:30 to midnight) in their YC lounge. ![]() Want a Vodka gimlet made with Belvedere, just ask. Want a glass of French champagne, just ask. My goodness, go on MSC in their Yacht Club (far less expensive than a Neptune Suite) and the huge lounge (with an expansive bow view) has a constantly changing snack buffet, a large bar (all drinks included) and plenty of waiters to get you just about anything. ![]() Go on just about any other line, book the big suites, and the dedicated lounge will have all kinds of complementary beverages including adult beverages. Quirk, who also owns the Lake George Mall, where he and Melissa own and operate Captain Dick’s Crab Shack, has also purchased the boat rental business once operated by his family.We have often been critical of HAL for offering the worst suite amenities in the industry. “We have the largest dance floor in Lake George Village, outside the hotels, and we’ve been a destination for people seeking live music in the Village for decades.” “It’s a state of the art system, which is what people expect from King Neptune’s,” said Quirk. On May 3, the day before the first band of the season was scheduled, a new sound and light system was in the process of being installed. On Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, when Neptune’s books bands and other live entertainment, pizza will be served until 4 am. The Quirks have hired a new chef and given food a higher priority than is common among nightclubs, Quirk said. King Neptune’s opens daily at 11 am for lunch and serves dinner every evening until 10 pm. Together, the lounge and the deck can accommodate as many as 200 people, said Quirk. ![]() That space, which is usually reserved for private events, includes its own lounge as well as an outdoor deck. The view from the Crow’s Nest is even better than the view from the walkway. That’s one reason why we’ve added a new line-up of duos to play on the deck on Sunday afternoons, when everyone wants to relax.” “Our deck is the perfect place to soak up the sun and take in the scene. “We‘re extremely fortunate to be right on the walkway, overlooking the lake itself,” said Quirk. Sean and Melissa Quirk and their children.Īmong other things, but most visibly, the Quirks re-sided the exterior with cedar-stained pine and added stone piers to the outdoor dining deck, providing the popular nightclub with an Adirondack appearance suited to its location.
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