opa&oma Posted September 13, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 13, 2023 We can't decide whether to book regular balcony or Club balcony. What are the additional benefits of Club? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 13, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 13, 2023 13 minutes ago, opa&oma said: We can't decide whether to book regular balcony or Club balcony. What are the additional benefits of Club? What ship? https://www.ncl.com/why-cruise-norwegian/cruise-accommodations/minisuites-and-balconies 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare laudergayle Posted September 14, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Mid ship location, larger bathroom (shower area, sometimes nicer shower head ), Prosecco in the cabin and chocolate covered strawberries, along with 4) cookies later in the week. they say nicer bedding but I can’t verify. Depending on the price difference…you’ll need to determine value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted September 14, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Also earlier pre-cruise dining and entertainment reservations and a free laundry or pressing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRover96 Posted September 14, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 14, 2023 To me it's all about the bathroom size. Depending on each ship some have a large shower and others a tub/shower combo. RedRover 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted September 14, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 14, 2023 On Epic the benefit was that we had room for a third person (who was under 18 and sailed almost free). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opa&oma Posted September 14, 2023 Author #7 Share Posted September 14, 2023 It's on the Bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare laudergayle Posted September 14, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 14, 2023 48 minutes ago, FLAHAM said: Also earlier pre-cruise dining and entertainment reservations and a free laundry or pressing. Oh yeah..the laundry benefit was awesome. You never know when you may need mid-cruise, unexpected laundry needs. The early dining reservations haven’t worked for us…but that could have been me and the app. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opa&oma Posted September 14, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted September 14, 2023 51 minutes ago, FLAHAM said: Also earlier pre-cruise dining and entertainment reservations and a free laundry or pressing. I like that! We had trouble getting into some shows last time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare laudergayle Posted September 14, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 14, 2023 2 minutes ago, opa&oma said: It's on the Bliss. What’s the price difference? While we have sailed a couple Balcony and several Club Balcony, if the bathroom space isn’t a biggie, go for the balcony. If you like the Prosecco in room, look at the “gifts” you can send to your room. Sometimes less than booking a Club Balcony. I am not opposed to sending myself treats throughout the cruise😌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted September 14, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 41 minutes ago, opa&oma said: It's on the Bliss. On the Bliss, the difference in the rooms is the bathroom size. The rooms are nearly identical. The bathroom will have a full size shower (versus transporter tube) and a double sink. Yeah, there are a few perks like a bag of laundry (which saves you $29 if you use the service), but it is mostly the bathroom. For us, we always book a Club Balcony because as we get older and less mobile, the big shower is more important to us. Edited September 14, 2023 by BirdTravels 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mexicobob Posted September 14, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I thought it was worth the extra price.........but new to Norwegian. Anyway, we booked a club balcony on the Breakaway for February sailing. We shall see. Will post my opinion after we get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opa&oma Posted September 14, 2023 Author #13 Share Posted September 14, 2023 The most attractive perk would be prebooking all the entertainment. Is it possible for all the venues? As of today, the price difference is only $130pp is that the usual difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durberville Posted September 14, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 7 minutes ago, opa&oma said: The most attractive perk would be prebooking all the entertainment. Is it possible for all the venues? As of today, the price difference is only $130pp is that the usual difference? I’ve booked a club balcony and don’t have access to book any entertainment. I thought it opens up at 21 days pre cruise for everyone (perhaps Haven has early access). Have only cruised Norwegian once - have no idea how everything works. 🤷♀️ Edited September 14, 2023 by durberville 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rattla Posted September 14, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 14, 2023 2 hours ago, durberville said: I’ve booked a club balcony and don’t have access to book any entertainment. I thought it opens up at 21 days pre cruise for everyone (perhaps Haven has early access). Have only cruised Norwegian once - have no idea how everything works. 🤷♀️ Correct. It used to be entertainment and dining 120 days earlier but now only dining and entertainment is 21 days. Although that’s only for a couple of shows anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted September 14, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 14, 2023 We thought the Club Balcony on the Encore last year and the Joy this past April were worth it by far..the 2 vanities is nice to have- first time ever my wife & I could brush our teeth & fix our hair at the same time, but the shower is the big thing here..you could've put ANDRE THE GIANT in the there!! OMG, it was so spacious and there were several jets that come out and spray you all over ..best shower we've ever had on our 45 cruises..I HATE tight showers..we are booked again in a CB on the Escape in December..go for it! Big Al 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacation44 Posted September 14, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 14, 2023 For us, the bigger bathroom is worth it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big al Posted September 14, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 14, 2023 6 hours ago, opa&oma said: The most attractive perk would be prebooking all the entertainment. Is it possible for all the venues? As of today, the price difference is only $130pp is that the usual difference? It is often only like $100-200 more...to me for a bigger shower & 2 vanities instead of one, that's a bargain...if it was $750-1000, that's different.. Big Al 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjkacmom Posted September 14, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 14, 2023 12 hours ago, mskaufman said: On Epic the benefit was that we had room for a third person (who was under 18 and sailed almost free). I believe all balconies have room for 3 or 4 to sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opa&oma Posted September 14, 2023 Author #20 Share Posted September 14, 2023 10 hours ago, rattla said: Correct. It used to be entertainment and dining 120 days earlier but now only dining and entertainment is 21 days. Although that’s only for a couple of shows anyway. Why for only a couple of shows? Not all are included in early booking? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durberville Posted September 14, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 14, 2023 5 minutes ago, opa&oma said: Why for only a couple of shows? Not all are included in early booking? On our sailing (Encore Alaska) the only production show is Choir of Men. 🤨 and it appears that is the ONLY entertainment you can book. Everything else is small venue or no reservations needed (first come first served ?) Can’t say I’m impressed with the offerings - we are used to some kind of production show every night in the theatre like most other lines. 😕 With the number of people on this ship I’m even worried about getting into Choir of Men. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruiser2015 Posted September 14, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 14, 2023 2 hours ago, opa&oma said: Why for only a couple of shows? Not all are included in early booking? Not 100% sure, but I think it's only for the big production shows. Right now, there are two on the Bliss. BTW, we are on the Bliss this January, in a Club balcony. Today is day 120 prior. Specialty dining opened as of today, as has been posted here already. And, today, An NCL rep mentioned that the show reservations are, indeed, open at 21 days. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UKstages Posted September 14, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 14, 2023 20 hours ago, laudergayle said: Mid ship location... on the prima and viva, club balcony rooms are aft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare laudergayle Posted September 14, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, UKstages said: on the prima and viva, club balcony rooms are aft. Really…I didn’t realize that. We had a balcony then upgraded to FWD Club Balcony on Prima. I really liked being FWD on Prima. It was much less congested. FWD had two elevator banks…one port and one SB, with three lifts each. The AFT elevators are all together and only 4 total. And being forward you don’t have to walk through the buffet to get to the pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggTexasGal Posted September 14, 2023 #25 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, laudergayle said: Really…I didn’t realize that. We had a balcony then upgraded to FWD Club Balcony on Prima. I really liked being FWD on Prima. It was much less congested. FWD had two elevator banks…one port and one SB, with three lifts each. The AFT elevators are all together and only 4 total. And being forward you don’t have to walk through the buffet to get to the pool. You are correct! Not all Club Balcony rooms are only Aft. Decks 9-13 have M2 and MB rooms! Edited September 14, 2023 by ggTexasGal corrected spelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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