Jr. Suite questions

[kirasmom]

I'm new to RCI, looking to take the 10 day eastern caribbean out of Baltimore in Jan 2014. Anyway looking into the Jr. Suite, what is the advantage of booking the suite other than the obvious increase in SF?

TIA

[JBert]

I'm new to RCI, looking to take the 10 day eastern caribbean out of Baltimore in Jan 2014. Anyway looking into the Jr. Suite, what is the advantage of booking the suite other than the obvious increase in SF?

TIA

 

Double points, priority boarding, and a tub. That's about it!

 

Happy cruising.

[henchgt]

Not much as stated by JBert. Walk-in closet and larger balcony are nice though!

[MS52]

Not much as stated by JBert. Walk-in closet and larger balcony are nice though!

 

 

On the Grandeur, not all JS have a walk in closet.

[oneputt18]

I'm new to RCI, looking to take the 10 day eastern caribbean out of Baltimore in Jan 2014. Anyway looking into the Jr. Suite, what is the advantage of booking the suite other than the obvious increase in SF?

TIA

If you go one suite higher (Grand Suite)

Priority check-in

Personalized attention throughout the cruise with complimentary Concierge Club service on select ships

Reserved prime seating in the main theater for entertainment shows, where availablePriority tender tickets on select cruises. (Tender service is provided when smaller vessels are necessary to reach shore in locations without docking ports large enough for cruise ships.)

VIP pool deck seating, where availableFull breakfast, lunch and dinner dining room menus available for in-room dining

Private breakfast and lunch seating in specialty restaurants on our Voyager and Freedom Class shipsMattel® board games available to order for in-room entertainment for the kids

Complimentary luggage valet service

Luxury spa bathrobes for use onboard

Complimentary pressing service on formal night

Priority departure with exclusive suitedeparture lounge featuring continental breakfast

[Merion_Mom]

On the Grandeur, the Grand Suites are actually a VERY nice, big size.

 

The Junior Suites are not so large. More like a really big balcony cabin. And without a walk-in closet, all you have are a slightly larger balcony and a bathroom with a tub. (which I really like, since otherwise you have the "overly friendly" shower curtain.

 

But the double C&A points are nice. 10 nights will get you 20 points.

 

On Vision class, I like the JS because they usually are not much more expensive than the balcony cabins, but are a lot better.

[critterchick]

You also get a coffeemaker and hot water kettle, at least you're supposed to. On Brilliance and Jewel, we just had the hot water kettle. We didn't want a coffeemaker so didn't press the issue.

[alexandra cruiser]

If you go one suite higher (Grand Suite)

Priority check-in

Personalized attention throughout the cruise with complimentary Concierge Club service on select ships

Reserved prime seating in the main theater for entertainment shows, where availablePriority tender tickets on select cruises. (Tender service is provided when smaller vessels are necessary to reach shore in locations without docking ports large enough for cruise ships.)

VIP pool deck seating, where availableFull breakfast, lunch and dinner dining room menus available for in-room dining

Private breakfast and lunch seating in specialty restaurants on our Voyager and Freedom Class shipsMattel® board games available to order for in-room entertainment for the kids

Complimentary luggage valet service

Luxury spa bathrobes for use onboard

Complimentary pressing service on formal night

Priority departure with exclusive suitedeparture lounge featuring continental breakfast

 

Thinking of Jr.or Grand suite and not sure if ALL these perks are on Vision Class ships too?

Have NEVER SAILED this line and trying to determine which cabin category.Thanks, ANY INFO would help

[Clarea]

If you go one suite higher (Grand Suite)

Priority check-in

Personalized attention throughout the cruise with complimentary Concierge Club service on select ships

Reserved prime seating in the main theater for entertainment shows, where availablePriority tender tickets on select cruises. (Tender service is provided when smaller vessels are necessary to reach shore in locations without docking ports large enough for cruise ships.)

VIP pool deck seating, where availableFull breakfast, lunch and dinner dining room menus available for in-room dining

Private breakfast and lunch seating in specialty restaurants on our Voyager and Freedom Class shipsMattel® board games available to order for in-room entertainment for the kids

Complimentary luggage valet service

Luxury spa bathrobes for use onboard

Complimentary pressing service on formal night

Priority departure with exclusive suitedeparture lounge featuring continental breakfast

 

Thinking of Jr.or Grand suite and not sure if ALL these perks are on Vision Class ships too?

Have NEVER SAILED this line and trying to determine which cabin category.Thanks, ANY INFO would help

The perks mentioned in the first quote above would be for full suites, which is a Grand Suite or better. Not for a Junior Suite.

 

Most of the Vision class ships have been updated to include the Concierge Lounge. The only Vision class ship without a Concierge Lounge is Vision of the Seas. This ship is scheduled to be updated this fall.

[melbur]

I don't believe the reserved pool seating is available on Vision class either.

[melbur]

I'm new to RCI, looking to take the 10 day eastern caribbean out of Baltimore in Jan 2014. Anyway looking into the Jr. Suite, what is the advantage of booking the suite other than the obvious increase in SF?

TIA

 

Your service fee (SF?) is not higher in a junior suite, only Grand and above.

[cb at sea]

I think SF means "square footage"...not service fee!

[alexandra cruiser]

wanted full breakfast room service and tub.But not ready to spend that much for grand suite.Will have to "rough it" it seems.haha

Was confused by "starting at"price for suites.:confused:

[AAA75]

Accessible Junior Suite are wider. We got one and liked it. Of course once you try RCI you may not go back :D. Some Staterooms cost only $100 less for a JS, so you will have to research a lot. JS's have 245 sq. ft and 62 sq ft balcony while Superior Oceanview Staterooms have 191 sq ft and 39 sq ft balcony. It is over 50 sq ft more room.