susanadels Posted March 21, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 21, 2010 Been watching and hoping for a price drop and now I see my Mariners May 30th cruise has a residential rate for a JS at the back of the ship deck 6 for $450 (total for 3)more than I'm paying for 3 mid ship E1 balcony deck 8. Here I was looking to save money and now consider spending more. Am I nuts? I see everyone rave about these aft balcony's.But the E1's have the 2 pullmans that I'm sure my daughters would love. Do you get more benefits in the JS cabins ? Do JS get any suite priveledges or is that only for higher suite accomodations? :confused: I'm torn what to do. Would love some input. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmezmom Posted March 21, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 21, 2010 It is a long walk to the aft cabins and there is no concierge lounge access with a JS. You are givng up a prime location but the $450 might be worth it foe the extra room. Enjoy whatever you choose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmezmom Posted March 21, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 21, 2010 The JS's have a walk in closet and tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincesScuba Posted March 21, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 21, 2010 The JS will earn you 2 cruise credits in your Crown & Anchor status. :) The walk to the aft is quite pleasant, you won't have "strangers" parading past your cabin or even being in your hall, and it's good exercise after all the cruise food you eat! One caution: Deck 6 aft balconies are not quite as desirable as the higher decks. Because of the lower angle, and the large grey deck area at your deck level, you can see less of the sea from your lounger. But your balcony is still BIG, and you have a couple of loungers as well as a couple of regular chairs and a table. VERY nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fubarsbabe Posted March 21, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 21, 2010 May be worth waiting another week and seeing if the price drops again, we upgraded for the extra room as going with our teenage son but we got a great deal so it was a no brainer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swath Posted March 22, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Been watching and hoping for a price drop and now I see my Mariners May 30th cruise has a residential rate for a JS at the back of the ship deck 6 for $450 (total for 3)more than I'm paying for 3 mid ship E1 balcony deck 8. Here I was looking to save money and now consider spending more. Am I nuts? I see everyone rave about these aft balcony's.But the E1's have the 2 pullmans that I'm sure my daughters would love. Do you get more benefits in the JS cabins ? Do JS get any suite priveledges or is that only for higher suite accomodations? :confused: I'm torn what to do. Would love some input. Thanks Junior Suite Enhancements: Two cruise credits Tea and coffee service en-suite Terry bathrobes (for use on board) Bathroom amenities Walk-In Closet A Bathtub NOT a Shower Stall in the Bathroom Suite check-in line @ embarkation Silver SeaPass® card for recognition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted March 22, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 22, 2010 Been watching and hoping for a price drop and now I see my Mariners May 30th cruise has a residential rate for a JS at the back of the ship deck 6 for $450 (total for 3)more than I'm paying for 3 mid ship E1 balcony deck 8. Here I was looking to save money and now consider spending more. Am I nuts? I see everyone rave about these aft balcony's.But the E1's have the 2 pullmans that I'm sure my daughters would love. Do you get more benefits in the JS cabins ? Do JS get any suite priveledges or is that only for higher suite accomodations? :confused: I'm torn what to do. Would love some input. Thanks I wouldn't trade where you are for an aft JS on any deck but 9 or 10. The view from the cabins on 6, 7 and 8 aren't that good, and I'm not sure there's any coverage over the balconies, either (I know that the Royal Family Suite on Deck 8 doesn't have any). Just my opinion.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X Posted March 22, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 22, 2010 One caution: Deck 6 aft balconies are not quite as desirable as the higher decks. Because of the lower angle, and the large grey deck area at your deck level, you can see less of the sea from your lounger. But your balcony is still BIG, and you have a couple of loungers as well as a couple of regular chairs and a table. VERY nice. While that is true for the 1st generation of voyager class ships, Mariner and Navigator do not have the steel wall on the balcony. For the OP, i would sitck with what you got. I like mid-deck and you can use the $450 for a lot on board fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hannibal54 Posted March 22, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 22, 2010 I am in a hurry to get to Diamond so I booked a JS for the 2 credits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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