Freedom-upgrade from D1 to JS?

[mspink98]

We're sailing in a couple of months on Freedom, in a D1 aft. In checking prices today, I found a side JS for just under $100 more per person than we're currently paying.

 

I know that there are no suite benefits for JS's, but I'm still having a hard time deciding, so I'm looking for input. Would you give up an aft for a JS? Would you pay $200 more for a JS than an aft standard balcony?

 

Part of me thinks I'm crazy for even considering it, but OTOH, I know the extra space would be nice. Help!

[RCFAN2210]

We're sailing in a couple of months on Freedom, in a D1 aft. In checking prices today, I found a side JS for just under $100 more per person than we're currently paying.

 

I know that there are no suite benefits for JS's, but I'm still having a hard time deciding, so I'm looking for input. Would you give up an aft for a JS? Would you pay $200 more for a JS than an aft standard balcony?

 

Part of me thinks I'm crazy for even considering it, but OTOH, I know the extra space would be nice. Help!

 

 

Even though the aft balconies are awesome.. I'm personally not a big fan of being aft in general. I've had some bad luck with engine vibration and motion.. you really feel it when the ship pitches forward and back. For the price I would definately go with the JS.. its a little larger room with a larger and nicer bathroom.. and even though you're not getting the huge balcony you are gonna get a larger balcony.

 

Another thing about is to think about the Deck location. ON most ships the JS's are located right underneath the pool deck and on some ships you might face some noise challenges.

 

In the end if it were me I would take these things into consideration and figure out what I value more.. I'd probably go for the larger cabin as we do like to spend some time in the cabin on sea days.

 

Hope this helps!

[cb at sea]

Take the JS---it's sooooo roomy and nice....that closet, and the tub.....it's a GREAT way to cruise! We've never had a noise problem from our JS under the pool deck.

[39august]

If you are in a D1 aft, then you are on deck 10, as those are the only D1's aft. Those cabins are about 4-5 feet longer than regular D cabins, so you will have quite a bit of extra space. Unless you are a big fan of bathtubs, or there are more than 2 in the cabin, I'd save my money and stay put. Also, deck 10 aft cabins have covered balconies, so no occasional soot problem which the other aft decks may experience.

[QTMichele]

Something else to consider... 2 cruise credits with the JS. :)

[dougp26364]

I'd take the JS for the additional room, the additional cruise credit and the bathtub. It's really our prefered stateroom when it's affordable.

[rollie]

Too bad it's not an aft JS.

 

Rollie

[dmpuszcz]

Personally, I'd go with the JS. I'm not crazy about the wake so the 2 cruise credits and larger room would do it for me. You never know - maybe one of the aft JS would open up and you could move in there.

[fridaythe13th]

We're sailing in a couple of months on Freedom, in a D1 aft. In checking prices today, I found a side JS for just under $100 more per person than we're currently paying.

 

I know that there are no suite benefits for JS's, but I'm still having a hard time deciding, so I'm looking for input. Would you give up an aft for a JS? Would you pay $200 more for a JS than an aft standard balcony?

 

Part of me thinks I'm crazy for even considering it, but OTOH, I know the extra space would be nice. Help!

 

AFT 1406 is available if you still want aft AND a JS.:D

[rollie]

How do you like that, you can have your cake and eat too.

 

Rollie

[daveky]

I'd take the JS, IMHO.

 

Dave

[berylde]

Hands down---got to be the JS---a great cabin!!!

[lukesgrammie]

I have had both and have 1604 aft in January...would not trade it for a JS (unless it was an aft). There is nothing like a view and sunset from an aft and watching the wake.

[rollie]

We've never had a JS or above, but we have had aft cabins on a few cruises. I think we also would choose an aft over a JS.

 

Rollie

[mspink98]

AFT 1406 is available if you still want aft AND a JS.:D

 

I'm going to call this morning and see if that's still the case. We'd take that for sure.

[fridaythe13th]

I'm going to call this morning and see if that's still the case. We'd take that for sure.

 

I'd put a courtesy hold on it if you can. It only comes up for 3 people though.

 

xxx(fingers crossed)xxx

 

let us know!:D

[mspink98]

Will update after I call-20 more minutes! Does anyone know if 1406 has the pole? And what about tips-is it the stateroom or suite amount?

[dougp26364]

Will update after I call-20 more minutes! Does anyone know if 1406 has the pole? And what about tips-is it the stateroom or suite amount?

 

Since the JS stateroom is not a suite, the tips are at the normal stateroom rate rather than the increased rate for suites. You may always tip more if you desire.

[mspink98]

GOT IT! Thanks for the tip that this stateroom was open, I never would have found it because I always search for 2 people. We're afties, and the only hangup that both me and DH were having was losing the aft. Best of both worlds with this setup! :D

[fridaythe13th]

GOT IT! Thanks for the tip that this stateroom was open, I never would have found it because I always search for 2 people. We're afties, and the only hangup that both me and DH were having was losing the aft. Best of both worlds with this setup! :D

 

Good for you! How could it get any better? I did a search for 1406 found some pictures. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1085454&highlight=1406 Looks like you're really going to be spoiled...:D

[Promise]

AFT 1406 is available if you still want aft AND a JS.:D

 

Thanks for the spreadsheet ~ great idea!