Geaux Fish Posted January 15, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We are looking at a December cruise on the Explorer in December out of NJ. I am looking for opinions on the GS vs OS for a small family of 3 (DD will be 6). Is the OS worth $1k more for a 12-night Caribbean cruise? Thanks in advance!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marci22 Posted January 15, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I have had both and I think the GS is very nice for 3 people. I'd rather save 1k. The balcony on the GS is also bigger (95sf vs 64sf). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crisndeefromde Posted January 15, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We are looking at a December cruise on the Explorer in December out of NJ. I am looking for opinions on the GS vs OS for a small family of 3 (DD will be 6). Is the OS worth $1k more for a 12-night Caribbean cruise? Thanks in advance!!!! No you will have plenty of room in the gs. We have friends that like the owners suites but then the balcony is so much bigger and nicer in the grand suite. Our 22 well now 24 year old dd always came and hung out in our gs vs her interior cabin and we had massive room. But it's my thoughts...I sure can do alot with a grand in the ports. Either way you are going to love the Explorer and if you are lucky to get Miss Rica from the Philipines taking care of you....then you will have the best trip ever! She is awesome! I Looked at switching my 10 nighter on the Explorer Dec 1 to the 12 nighter but we just changed to the Dec 11 sailing on the Allure so we can visit family before the cruise. BUT we will be onboard the Explorer March 11th with our family and can't wait to see our Explorer family again. Happy cruising!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted January 15, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 15, 2011 For the 3 of you, a GS will be more than ample. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPurcell58 Posted January 15, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 15, 2011 I agree, we had a GS on the Explorer and OS on the Freedom. Our son was about 13 and we had plenty of room in the GS, balcony is so long, you will love it. The bathroom also had 2 sinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtex1622 Posted January 15, 2011 #6 Share Posted January 15, 2011 We have 4 in our GS, and 4 others in inside cabins. We opted for a bigger balcony, that is where everyone will be. Plus saving $ is a bonus too. More to spread around in tips and drinks. ( yes I do not smuggle, I buy ) :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geaux Fish Posted January 16, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted January 16, 2011 Thanks for the replies. IF, we decide to spend the $$$s, we'll probably stick with the GS. More opinions are, of course, appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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