Best Balcony & Suite..Gem and Dawn

[jaja]

Hi all

 

Beginning to plan our next cruise.:)..will probably be taking Gem or Dawn..

We have never had a balcony or suite ...on NCL. always inside cabins...and I have been getting very confused looking at categories :o--I am leaning towards a balcony-for cost reasons...but am open to ideas.....and may just go for a suite -would love the extra room!

As far as deck....we do prefer Deck 9 . and as a rule I always book midship (but I know there are no suites there) ..so bring on your favorite balcony or suite cabin #s ........:D and any pros or cons or suggestions you have......

 

Thanks !!!

[tjaker11]

Not sure about the Gem but as for the Dawn, if you can get a cat. BA on deck 11 the balconies are the same size as the mini-suites,

[watchdiva]

Dawn - AD suite 10226 or any of the AB suites that are mid-ships. If it's just the two of you, go for the AD you can't beat the location, huge balcony, quite location and suite perks that rock:D.

[jaja]

thanks watchdiva and tjacker11....

 

and yes..it is only the 2 of us...!

 

anyone else ????

[kaiemiascott2]

Just off the Dawn on Sunday and we loved the AE Suite 8170 Aft. Loved the Aft balcony and not sure I will sail in anything but an Aft in the future.

 

Sandy

[smokie36]

90006 or 10006 are great owners suites.

[jaja]

90006 or 10006 are great owners suites.

 

ah---I am sure...(but just not sure I can swing one of those:()

 

 

Sandy--Can you tell me more about AE aft......

 

"Just off the Dawn on Sunday and we loved the AE Suite 8170 Aft. Loved the Aft balcony and not sure I will sail in anything but an Aft in the future."

[TA5]

GEM BB 9122

 

Great room

[jaja]

thanks

 

 

 

was looking again today......prices all went up -sometimes by $500!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

 

 

 

We are still looking....but seem now to be looking at Dawn to Bermuda...Sept.5th

[kaiemiascott2]

jaja,

 

The AE Suite 8170 aft was on the corner of the 8th deck so only one cabin next to ours. We found it to be very quiet there and even had the door to the side balcony open. The side balcony was very narrow, but we did enjoy it in port watching people coming and going in Kings Warf. Loved hearing the wake while sailing, and the view was beautiful.

 

The bed was very comfortable, ample storage space, a table with 4 chairs, a small couch with a chair and small round table. The TV was a nice size, although we found we did not use it much. Had a very nice coffee maker in the room, but only used it once or twice.

 

Our concierge, butler and room stewards were excellent. One of the best cabins and cruises we have been on. Would definitely sail in an aft cabin again.

 

Sandy

[Mercedes500SLGirl]

Hi jaja, We are just off the Dawn on October 11th. We had an AE Aft cabin 9236! We loved it. Good size room, lounge chairs on the balcony, nice size closet, great coffee maker! We love the aft cabins!

[kayhil3]

We were on the Dawn to bermuda in August and had a balcony on 9 #9066. It was a great room and the balcony even had enough room for the three of us to sit out on. It was port side and faced the warf in bermuda and the statue of liberty in NY for the sail aways.

[jaja]

We were on the Dawn to bermuda in August and had a balcony on 9 #9066. It was a great room and the balcony even had enough room for the three of us to sit out on. It was port side and faced the warf in bermuda and the statue of liberty in NY for the sail aways.

 

 

what category is that cabin?

[jaja]

Dumb quesiton..Gem 9670..Does this have a wrap around balcony...diagram seems to show that...but I have not read that anywhere...

[carol54]

On the Dawn, BA Aft balcony on deck 10 - 10730 or 10230 (next to each other). Room is the same size as other balcony rooms but the balcony is much bigger and you cannot beat an aft balcony. There is no wind and the smells that come up from the bakery below are heavenly!!!

[LOWTYD]

On the Dawn, BA Aft balcony on deck 10 - 10730 or 10230 (next to each other). Room is the same size as other balcony rooms but the balcony is much bigger and you cannot beat an aft balcony. There is no wind and the smells that come up from the bakery below are heavenly!!!

 

Just came back from 10230. We loved it. It's just a balcony cabin so you won't get any suite perks or the roominess. If you don't mind that then this is the BA for you (unless I already have it booked:D)

[khall]

Second the AD suite on the Dawn (we had 10726). Had it this past February and it was great! Awesome location...quiet and peaceful on the aft. We have an AB coming up next February and can't wait to try that!

[jaja]

thanks everyone...hoping to make up my mind tomorrow....will let you know.....;)