Zuiderdam SC vs SS suite

I'd like opinions about the SC suites. We cannot choose which cabin we would get; HAL selects for us. We really would not choose the ones at the stern of the ship, but it looks like there are only 4 SC rooms in the middle of the ship.

So, my questions are:

1. Is the Zuiderdam Neptune Concierge Lounge worth it? Some are and some are not.

2. Do most people who choose SC, want the stern rooms, giving us a better chance for the middle rooms?

We normally get an SS suite. Are the amenities of the Neptune suites worth it?

Lots of "worth it" questions here...a totally personal subjective question only you can answer. Suite amenities are popular with different people for different reasons. We tend to do 14 day or longer cruises, so the laundry benefit is "worth it" to us. But again, we have no idea what is "worth it" to you.

SC suites are the same, generally as SA and SB, just different locations. Sounds like you have booked a guarantee (GTY) booking. No one is going to be able to predict what the outcome will be. MANY people like the aft corner suites, but again, we don't know what is going on with sales on your particular sailing, so no one can predict.

The four SC's on deck 7 were SA until a few years ago when they made the aft corners SB. Some here didn't care for the two aft middle SC''s on deck 6.- they are both handicap staterooms and I've heard that the bathrooms aren't great.

Here.s a link that does a great job of breaking out different benefits by suite level: https://digital.cenveomobile.com/publication/?i=410008#{"issue_id":410008,"page":14}

If it doesn't work, here's how to find it.

Go to the HAL home page, scroll down to column under Plan a Cruise, click on "e-brochures", then scroll down to "staterooms and deck plans". On page 13 or 14 you'll find a very good breakout of SS vs Neptune benefits.

Thank you for all of your responses. I am concerned about the 'guarantee' cabin as I do not want to be in the aft rooms. So I either go SS or SB.

I really needed to hear what you had to say.

We originally booked an SS on Zuiderdam last March and took an upsell to an SA, 7062 just steps from the Neptune. It was our very first suite and I know we absolutely LOVED being near the Neptune. Having small snacks and beverages right there to grab and take back to enjoy on our balcony was fantastic, especially during our return trip through Gatun Locks.

It was wonderfully convenient to have the concierge team so close whenever we had a question or needed help with a reservation. We'd chose that stateroom and location again in a heartbeat.