hmh60 Posted March 18, 2011 #1 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We are booking a transatlantic on the Grand and was wondering which is better, a Window Suite with no balcony or an aft BB balcony, C752. It leaves FLL next April, and goes to the British Isles. I'm not sure how much we would use the balcony since the weather could be a little cool. Any thoughts or suggestions would be very much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatcruiseisnext Posted March 18, 2011 #2 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'd go with the WS and all the perks that go with it. I agree you most likely would not get much use out of the balcony on a TA in April Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna5 Posted March 18, 2011 #3 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We are booking a transatlantic on the Grand and was wondering which is better, a Window Suite with no balcony or an aft BB balcony, C752. It leaves FLL next April, and goes to the British Isles. I'm not sure how much we would use the balcony since the weather could be a little cool. Any thoughts or suggestions would be very much appreciated. It really depends on if you need a balcony or you would rather have suite benefits. Decide which is worth more to you and that will be your choice;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wormy53 Posted March 18, 2011 #4 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I would also go with the WS. It's April and a TA - lots of days that you can enjoy Sabatinis, free laundry and free internet. The balcony (although this is a nice aft one) may not be usable a good portion of the time. It's a good dilemma to have!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted March 18, 2011 #5 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We were just on the Grand in C753, the other side from C752. While the temps could be cooler, you are really protected from the wind and pretty much everything else on one of those aft balcony cabins. We were on ours a LOT on the recent 14 day cruise, in fact the other two couples traveling with us (also in balcony cabins down the hall) came to our cabin every night for a sail away party on the balcony. I have the same cabin booked on our next two cruises. The suite perks are nice - but that balcony view is pretty awesome :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted March 18, 2011 #6 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We just cancelled our minisuite with extended covered balcony and booked a Window Suite because of the cooler weather, port intensive, just 2 sea days and the suite was $100pp cheaper. We'll now get all the suite perks and 2 cruise credits that will make us Platinum. Then we'll really enjoy the extended balcony on our next cruise in 2012! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roses2 Posted March 18, 2011 #7 Share Posted March 18, 2011 We have sailed in a WS twice and have one booked for a May cruise. Otherwise all cruises have been in a Mini or balcony. Whenever we can book a WS at or very near mini suite price we grab the WS. The full suite perks, even if Elite, really make a difference and the WS is a very comfortable way to go. P&J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roses2 Posted March 19, 2011 #8 Share Posted March 19, 2011 In case you have not reviewed them, the full suite perks are: Suite amenities and services include: Breakfast in Sabatini's with complimentary "Good Morning Mimosa" Luxury mattresses & 100% Egyptian cotton bed linens Fluffy European duvets Massage shower heads Luxury bathrobes & towels Combined DVD and CD player Complimentary DVD library Enhanced bathroom amenities Fresh flower arrangement Complimentary mini-bar (one time) Extended room service menu Passenger's choice of deluxe canapés, delivered daily Expedited embarkation process Preferred Anytime Dining reservations Personal Shore Excursion reservations Enhanced turndown service on formal evenings Exclusive Lounge (For disembarkation) Dry cleaning, laundry and shoe polishing services Corsages and boutonnieres for special events Private photo sessions Free glass of champagne at special events Just the laundry, internet, mini-bar set up and Sabatini's Breakfast make it worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmh60 Posted March 19, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Went for the WS. Nothing like breakfast at Sabbatini's. Now I only have a year to wait. Thanks for all the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted March 19, 2011 #10 Share Posted March 19, 2011 In case you have not reviewed them, the full suite perks are: Suite amenities and services include: Breakfast in Sabatini's with complimentary "Good Morning Mimosa" Luxury mattresses & 100% Egyptian cotton bed linens Fluffy European duvets Massage shower heads Luxury bathrobes & towels Combined DVD and CD player Complimentary DVD library Enhanced bathroom amenities Fresh flower arrangement Complimentary mini-bar (one time) Extended room service menu Passenger's choice of deluxe canapés, delivered daily Expedited embarkation process Preferred Anytime Dining reservations Personal Shore Excursion reservations Enhanced turndown service on formal evenings Exclusive Lounge (For disembarkation) Dry cleaning, laundry and shoe polishing services Corsages and boutonnieres for special events Private photo sessions Free glass of champagne at special events Just the laundry, internet, mini-bar set up and Sabatini's Breakfast make it worth it. Don't forget the free Thermal Suites use!! I'll be using that too! BTW, I know these suites are smaller than other full suites, but larger than a minisuite. Did they seem roomy? The pictures I've seen make them look fairly small. I'm used to the size of the minis, so I'm hoping these won't seem small. They have a loveseat instead of full sofa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna5 Posted March 19, 2011 #11 Share Posted March 19, 2011 Don't forget the free Thermal Suites use!! I'll be using that too! BTW, I know these suites are smaller than other full suites, but larger than a minisuite. Did they seem roomy? The pictures I've seen make them look fairly small. I'm used to the size of the minis, so I'm hoping these won't seem small. They have a loveseat instead of full sofa. The bathroom is much bigger than a mini and with the square room design instead of narrow like the mini's I preferred it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabookkeeper Posted March 20, 2011 #12 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I was trying to find this WS that you are referring to on the Grand, but I can't find it anywhere on the deck plans. Where is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted March 20, 2011 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I was trying to find this WS that you are referring to on the Grand, but I can't find it anywhere on the deck plans. Where is it? They are listed on Fiesta deck. My question is to the poster who said they canx their mini for the WS and it was $100pp cheaper. Looking at a 7 day cruise on the Grand the WS is $700pp more than an AA mini. Wonder how that works out? All those suite bennies are great - of course you pay for them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmh60 Posted March 20, 2011 Author #14 Share Posted March 20, 2011 I was trying to find this WS that you are referring to on the Grand, but I can't find it anywhere on the deck plans. Where is it? They are not on the deck plans yet because they will added when she goes into drydock next month. If you go to the Golden's deck plan you will see them on the Fiesta deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabookkeeper Posted March 20, 2011 #15 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Thanks, I was just curious about where these were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmh60 Posted March 20, 2011 Author #16 Share Posted March 20, 2011 They are listed on Fiesta deck. My question is to the poster who said they canx their mini for the WS and it was $100pp cheaper. Looking at a 7 day cruise on the Grand the WS is $700pp more than an AA mini. Wonder how that works out? All those suite bennies are great - of course you pay for them! I think the poster is on the CB in June. Not on the Grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHappyWanderer Posted March 20, 2011 #17 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Do the Crown, Emerald,Ruby ships have these window suites? And are they ever comparable in price to a mini? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmh60 Posted March 20, 2011 Author #18 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Do the Crown, Emerald,Ruby ships have these window suites? And are they ever comparable in price to a mini? No, I don't believe these ships have WS. Yes, I think that sometimes you can get a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donna5 Posted March 20, 2011 #19 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Only Golden, Caribbean and soon the Grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyana Posted March 20, 2011 #20 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Try to avoid the first WS by number as it is smaller than the other 6 WS. Also another good reason for the WS if the weather is nasty on the trans-atlantic you will be on a lower deck and near the center of the deck.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyajo Posted March 20, 2011 #21 Share Posted March 20, 2011 We have booked two Window Suites for our cruise in June. I have one question...what cabins' doors are next to each other? We want to be able to go to our kids' cabin without walking down the corridor. Does this question make sense?? Thanks, Tonya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted March 20, 2011 #22 Share Posted March 20, 2011 My question is to the poster who said they canx their mini for the WS and it was $100pp cheaper. Looking at a 7 day cruise on the Grand the WS is $700pp more than an AA mini. Wonder how that works out? We're not on the Grand. Our cruise is on the Caribbean in June, 2011. As of today, the prices are (on Princess.com): Minisuite: $1,299-1,459 Window suite: $1,399 Balcony suite: $3,599-5,199 Our original category is $1,339 but we paid alot less for both of them since we book with a TA and the prices keep fluctuating. The window suites aren't cheaper for all sailings, though. But I think for our purposes on this particular cruise we made a good choice. We'll have the balcony the following year. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bucks! Posted March 20, 2011 #23 Share Posted March 20, 2011 Also another good reason for the WS if the weather is nasty on the trans-atlantic you will be on a lower deck and near the center of the deck.:) So true. On our last cruise across the North Atlantic during the hurricanes last fall, we were in the most aft minisuite on Dolphin deck and the motion was very intense. I'm used to a midship cabin and now I know that it really makes a difference in rough seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyana Posted March 20, 2011 #24 Share Posted March 20, 2011 :)I spent 38 years at sea in some of the roughest waters in the world and although I am used to rough seas I still try to minimize the ships motion by being on the lower decks and as close to the center of the ship as possible. (Keeps my wife happy). The WS category is a great location for that reason alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted March 21, 2011 #25 Share Posted March 21, 2011 We're not on the Grand. Our cruise is on the Caribbean in June, 2011. As of today, the prices are (on Princess.com): Minisuite: $1,299-1,459 Window suite: $1,399 Balcony suite: $3,599-5,199 Our original category is $1,339 but we paid alot less for both of them since we book with a TA and the prices keep fluctuating. The window suites aren't cheaper for all sailings, though. But I think for our purposes on this particular cruise we made a good choice. We'll have the balcony the following year. :p Good work!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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