Would you upgrade to Jr Suite?

[Cruis'in Mom]

I am re-shopping our cruise that we purchased for Dec. 2014 on the Liberty OTS.

 

We currently have reserved a promenade stateroom for our two boys and cabin 8200 Family Ocean view for my husband, myself and our three daughters.

 

For an additional $1260 I can upgrade to two adjoining junior suites.

 

The perks I know of are:

Balcony

Priority boarding

bathtub

Double cruise points

 

Would you recommend I upgrade? Why or why not?

[Clarea]

How many days is the cruise?

 

Also, I didn't think you could put 5 people in a JS. Does it have pullman beds?

Edited May 16, 2014 by clarea

[Mac303]

If the $ 1,200 isn't an issue, one big advantage is having your sons in the cabin next door, if the balcony divider can be opened that is a plus, the easier use of the bathrooms between the seven people a plus.

Edited May 16, 2014 by Mac303

[mszmek]

I think on most ships the Junior Suites also have walk in closets which is really useful.

[cruisingsince94]

If cost is not an issue I would likely do it as it has its advantages of being next door, they may be able to open up the balcony divider, two bathrooms in case one is occupied and there is a need.

Also, if your C&A members I assume you would book each JS using his & hers to take advantage of the balcony discounts. Your post does not say if you are or if the price included that as well.

[Lynn the Cruiser]

Junior suites are awesome....go for it!!!

[Cruis'in Mom]

There are seven of us total so we would do three in one room and four in the other.

 

It is a five day cruise.

[maxs mom]

If money is not an issue.....go for it. The JS's on the Freedom Class ships are awesome!

[Clarea]

There are seven of us total so we would do three in one room and four in the other.

 

It is a five day cruise.

The $1200 would be a bit too much for me on a 5 day cruise. Plus, I'm not sure it will be comfortable to have two adult sized people sharing the sleeper sofa.

[marci22]

Connecting JS would be nice. You might also want to look at connecting JS/D1 if that is available for your sailing (save some money). 1704/1706

 

If you don't want to double up bigger people on the sleeper sofa you could check the inside double prices. They may not be much different than the 3rd and 4th in a JS.

Edited May 16, 2014 by marci22

[temple1]

Depends.

 

How much more for how many days for the extra cost and would the extra points bump me up to the next level?

[gerif]

I'd do it in a heartbeat. Lots more room and you should be able to have the balcony dividers opened making a great balcony. Two kids on the sofabed will be just fine.

[njmomof2]

That's a lot of money for 5 days, and frankly, even though so many people say, oh, two kids on a sofa bed is fine, we will not do it any more. my oldest is 16 and my younger one is almost 12. They will not share a bed, they are uncomfortable sharing a bed, and it would make for 5 awful nights for us.

 

Something to consider.

[ccletzgo]

loosing two real beds for a sofa bed is the stickler. :eek:

[steveru621]

I don't mean to offend, but when you originally booked, money must have been an issue otherwise you would have booked connecting regular balconies. It's a personal monetary decision. We have upgraded to a JS when the price difference was only $100-150pp. For me $1260 even for two cabins is way too much for a 5 day.

 

Enjoy your cruise!

[molly361]

I also say that $1200 more for a 5 day cruise is too much. I would not do it

[Sitzmark]

I wouldn't, but then I like the room we have now and selected it intentionally. I don't see much advantage to a junior suite.

[suekay]

That's a LOT of money for 5 days. Personally, I wouldn't pay it

[IHateSnow!]

I would say personally - I would do it.

 

Actually, I probably would have done it to begin with :)

[Jimbo]

I am re-shopping our cruise that we purchased for Dec. 2014 on the Liberty OTS.

 

We currently have reserved a promenade stateroom for our two boys and cabin 8200 Family Ocean view for my husband' date=' myself and our three daughters.

 

For an additional $1260 I can upgrade to two adjoining junior suites.

 

The perks I know of are:

Balcony

Priority boarding

bathtub

Double cruise points

 

Would you recommend I upgrade? Why or why not?[/quote']

 

What Dec sailing are you talking about, might have a better change for you for less money. Just as nice.

 

What is the total price you have for the two Junior Suite Cabins?

 

 

Jimbo :)

Edited May 16, 2014 by Jimbo

[lady_cruiser]

I would have to vote no. In my own opinion, $1200 extra for a five day cruise is a little too much.

[marci22]

What Dec sailing are you talking about, might have a better change for you for less money. Just as nice.

 

What is the total price you have for the two Junior Suite Cabins?

 

 

Jimbo :)

 

Jimbo I've seen your cabin recommendations and you're pretty good. You're the cabin whisperer.

[kruzerci]

If it were 7 days I would be inclined to say yes. For 5 days, no.

[Jimbo]

Jimbo I've seen your cabin recommendations and you're pretty good. You're the cabin whisperer.

 

Can't help if the OP doesn't come back and say the date of the cruise.

 

 

Jimbo:)

[LMaxwell]

By my math 1260/5 = 252/7 people = $36 avg per person, per day for the upgrade.

 

So for that you get two balconies and double points.

 

$36 per person, per day is actually a fairly cheap upgrade from a PR and FOV to a JS, but you're dealing with 7 people so even though the average is low, the overall nut is kind of steep for the 5 days.

 

Let me put it this way.....your kids aren't likely to care at all. So what's the balcony and points worth to you?