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Jen & Kim
January 17th, 2012, 09:09 AM
I am booked on the N Amsterdam next year in an SS cabin. I am thinking about upgrading to an SA but it is an additional $400/pp. Is the upgrade worth it on this ship?
CruiserBruce
January 17th, 2012, 09:14 AM
"Worth it" is totally a personal decision only you can make. If do some research, see the increased amenities, space, etc, you may decide it is worth it.
josie724
January 17th, 2012, 09:23 AM
ABSOLUTLEY....do you realize that an SA is a DELUXE Category which gives you all the extra perks of a Penthouse Cabin? You get free laundry and pressing, use of the Neptune Lounge, Priority Embarkation.....and so much more....read the cabin ammenities

http://www.hollandamerica.com/main/DeckPlans.action?ship=na&deck=m
josie724
January 17th, 2012, 09:25 AM
BTW....jump on it....it'll go quick....just ask them WHICH cabin it is....if it's SQ10006 or SQ10005 be aware that it's at the VERY front of the ship and the verandah is not really very usable.
George C
January 17th, 2012, 09:39 AM
Not sure we did a upsell in Nov on Zuiderdam 10 day cruise for 299 a person from ss to sa. Suite/cabin is about 100 sq ft bigger, you do get a few nice perks such as free laudry/dry cleaning , eat breakfast in Pinnacle and cocktail party with officers ( captain came over and introduces himself).
kazu
January 17th, 2012, 10:16 AM
If it is SA it is worth it in my opinion. Not SQ though.

Between the free laundry, breakfast in the Pinnacle Grill and the concierge service to avoid lineups on this ship. Now, if those things don't matter to you, then you are fine with SS. But don't wait long, the offers go out to many at once. First to say yes to the available ones, gets them.
sail7seas
January 17th, 2012, 10:39 AM
Yes, it is definitely worth it.
We just returned from two weeks on Nieuw Amsterdam and the "SA" on all the Vista/Signature ships is worth $400 more.
Jen & Kim
January 17th, 2012, 12:43 PM
Can anyone tell me if the separate shower has a door or a shower curtain?
kazu
January 17th, 2012, 12:44 PM
Can anyone tell me if the separate shower has a door or a shower curtain?

It has a door:) did you get it?
Jen & Kim
January 17th, 2012, 01:06 PM
I got it! It is an SB on the upper verandah deck.

I'm looking forward to it. I've been in a suite on Royal Caribbean but only an SS on Holland America.

Thanks for all the advice :)
kazu
January 17th, 2012, 01:09 PM
I got it! It is an SB on the upper verandah deck.

I'm looking forward to it. I've been in a suite on Royal Caribbean but only an SS on Holland America.

Thanks for all the advice :)

Wonderful - congratulations. SB is a bit different than SA - you could have a bigger balcony (depending upon location) and slightly different room but everything else should be the same:)
josie724
January 17th, 2012, 01:54 PM
Congratulations....hope you make good use of the extra perks. I LOVED The Neptune Lounge.
CruiserBruce
January 17th, 2012, 02:56 PM
The showers on SB cabins have curtains.
Krazy Kruizers
January 17th, 2012, 03:33 PM
Glad you decided on upgrading!!

You will love it.

All the SA's and SB's have a shower curtain.
kazu
January 17th, 2012, 03:38 PM
Glad you decided on upgrading!!

You will love it.

All the SA's and SB's have a shower curtain.

We were only in SA not SB - I was sure dh had a door but my memory is either getting confused or short :eek: