landsear Posted December 29, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Hello everyone! I've sailed on Carnival 6x, this will be our first NCL cruise. We're going on a 5 day cruise on the Gem with our 4 and 6 year old. Would you suggest two interior conjoining rooms, or the family 2 bedroom suite? Anything else stand out that I need to know as a first time NCL cruiser? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted December 29, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2019 You get so much more with a suite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted December 29, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2019 The suite is vastly superior to the two insides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Bogle Posted December 29, 2019 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2019 The suite is vastly more space for vastly more money. If you don't mind spending the money, enjoy the suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted December 29, 2019 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2019 The suite will cost thousands more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted December 29, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2019 The two bedroom suites are very nice. The second bedroom is small , but so are your children. Cost will be more. no experience with Carnival but here are some NCL suite perks breakfast and lunch in a speciality restaurant, special suite menu afternoon treats, many report getting kid friendly treats upon request. butler brings the treats, ice, coffee, tres , tip butler at end. Butler also brings room service. priority boarding, special disembarking at ports, and tender tickets. press Coffee machine, upgraded bath products including salts many suites the tub overlooks water do the interiors have tubs? Not sure. That is an issue for small children for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted December 29, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 29, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, landsear said: Hello everyone! I've sailed on Carnival 6x, this will be our first NCL cruise. We're going on a 5 day cruise on the Gem with our 4 and 6 year old. Would you suggest two interior conjoining rooms, or the family 2 bedroom suite? Anything else stand out that I need to know as a first time NCL cruiser? Thanks so much! It is the difference between a Chevy and a Cadillac. While the per person cost for the suite is a lot more, they kids will sail free. So it will slightly offset the total cruise cost. If you can afford the suite, go for it. The kids will get a kick of having a butler. Edited December 29, 2019 by BirdTravels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted December 29, 2019 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Bird, Does the Gem have a Haven, I can’t remember? So that is even better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted December 29, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 29, 2019 2 hours ago, landsear said: Hello everyone! I've sailed on Carnival 6x, this will be our first NCL cruise. We're going on a 5 day cruise on the Gem with our 4 and 6 year old. Would you suggest two interior conjoining rooms, or the family 2 bedroom suite? Anything else stand out that I need to know as a first time NCL cruiser? Thanks so much! Without question, if it's in the budget, take the suite. You won't be sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love my butler Posted December 29, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 29, 2019 28 minutes ago, milolii said: Bird, Does the Gem have a Haven, I can’t remember? So that is even better. Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted December 29, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 29, 2019 16 minutes ago, Love my butler said: Yes. Ah, yes, thanks. Then meals in the Haven Restaurant. Private pool area as well. Very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted December 29, 2019 #12 Share Posted December 29, 2019 ! ! ! ! ! There are two classes of the 2BR suite on the GEM - the 2BR suite class SC (10 of them) on deck 11 AND then the 2BR HAVEN suite class H4 deck 14 (8 of them) for roughly $1K more than the deck 11 suites. Both of these are about the same in area and facilities - both have Butler and Concierge. The second BR has a couch bed and a pull down Pullman bed (?s for use by children) * alternative use the couch in the Main room converts to another floor level bed The deck 11 suites DO NOT have HAVEN access privileges 52 minutes ago, milolii said: Ah, yes, thanks. Then meals in the Haven Restaurant. Private pool area as well. Very nice. The GEM does NOT have a HAVEN (full service Restaurant - Bar) --- Private pool YES Please check this out to know the differences and not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smplybcause Posted December 29, 2019 #13 Share Posted December 29, 2019 1 hour ago, milolii said: Ah, yes, thanks. Then meals in the Haven Restaurant. Private pool area as well. Very nice. It has a Haven, but the Haven restaurant is only Away class and Epic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ray98 Posted December 29, 2019 #14 Share Posted December 29, 2019 I don't know how you can compare the two without looking at the financial aspect. Sure, the suite will be nice but is it worth doubling the cost of the cruise? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocklinmom Posted December 29, 2019 #15 Share Posted December 29, 2019 For sure the suite (and all of its perks) would be nicer than two interiors. If you can afford the price difference and still comfortably cover your travel expenses, shore excursions, hotel costs (if applicable), gratuities (which will be higher in a suite), souvenirs, etc. than go for the suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milolii Posted December 29, 2019 #16 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Ah Thanks for clarification on the restaurants Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyagie Posted December 29, 2019 #17 Share Posted December 29, 2019 For the two interior rooms you will need to have an adult registered in each cabin. Also two interior cabins would give you no place for any family time. I know that there are also family balcony cabins that will sleep the four of you all in one cabin. We have stayed in the 2br suite when traveling with my MIL between the 2nd bedroom, the master bedroom, and the living room we could be all together, or separate as we needed. DURN is correct that all the Jewel class ships have a Haven - it does not have the haven restaurant like the newer ships have. Also not all suites on the Jewel class have haven access. IMHO if you can afford it, the 2br suite (deck11 style) would be the ultimate experience for the family. Followed by a family balcony, a family inside/oceanview, and then two insides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landsear Posted December 29, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Thank you for the feedback everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harratine Posted December 29, 2019 #19 Share Posted December 29, 2019 Suite will come with on-demand movies as part of the room (no charge). With kids this can be a hit. Also the master bed room is way better than a balcony with bathroom and king bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesaB Posted December 29, 2019 #20 Share Posted December 29, 2019 I had the same dilemma a year ago, only I was looking between two oceanviews and the deck 11 2 br suites. Originally booked the oceanviews but switched over to the suite. So so so glad I did. They are amazing rooms! And usually not *that* much more than two regular rooms. Having a living room was great. The balcony was awesome. The bathroom alone was worth the additional price - then add on a super nice breakfast and lunch spot, priority boarding, butler service... those rooms spoiled me for anything else, at least when travelling with the kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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