Friend100 Posted March 28, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) It is $74 per person/per night in an Inside (cat M) vs. $132 pppd in a Junior Suite .... taxes included. Which one will you pick from your first instinct? I understand the difference between "I don't spend much time in the cabin at all... " VS. "I can't cruise without at least balcony ... ". We are fine with either, but obviously a balcony and more space is nicer. For the respective cabin types, I think both prices are good prices. This is on the Liberty of the Seas for the 5-night Western Caribbean cruise. Thanks. edit: this is for 2 people. Edited March 28, 2014 by Friend100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken at the beach Posted March 28, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 28, 2014 A JS for under $150pppd is a great deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 28, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 28, 2014 We don't even check prices for inside cabins...a JS is the only way to cruise in comfort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted March 28, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Look at the final cost for both rooms and see which fits your budget best. Where does the OV or balcony fit in for price. Because we don't have an unlimited supply of money , we generally book a cheaper room for a shorter cruise and try to take the best accommodations for a longer cruise. If you cruise once a year or less, then the better accommodation might be a nice vacation for you. If you cruise several times a year, the cheaper room might be fine for the short get away. We are lucky that we are happy in a variety of accommodations and are not limited to only one type of cabin. We might have a suite one cruise and an OV the next. No problem for us, and once you have a suite - YOU CAN GO BACK!!! enjoy M Edited March 28, 2014 by cruisegirl1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mac_tlc Posted March 28, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just did our first JS on the Brilliance this month -- oh boy, this is going to be expensive in the future. The extra room made for so much of a difference.... mac_tlc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George C Posted March 28, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 28, 2014 as long as you can afford it, I would go for JR suite, we have one booked in 30 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LMaxwell Posted March 28, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 28, 2014 It's ONLY 80% more money... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knittinggirl Posted March 28, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) JS - No question. The last time I booked an Inside, DH wasn't happy. Remember double C&A points in the JS. Edited March 28, 2014 by knittinggirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Familygoboston Posted March 28, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) For me, if I'm flying from Canada, I'm getting the better cabin (after all, how often am I going to fly down to FL and cruise? ) if I lived in FL and can drive to port and take a cruise every weekend if I find a "deal" then I take the interior because I can use the savings to go again another weekend soon;) Ps I don't know which applies to u since plenty of folks fm Canada spend their winters in FL Edited March 28, 2014 by Familygoboston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted March 28, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just curious...why not anything in between? :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tidygirl Posted March 28, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 28, 2014 (edited) Sorry I know I am cheap but I wouldn't spend that much more on a room, as long as I have a clean place to sleep and a place to get a shower I'll save the money for another vacation! That's $406 X 2 a lot of excursion money to me! Edited March 28, 2014 by tidygirl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WeatherFx Posted March 28, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Inside for us. We can do a lot for the $580 difference. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend100 Posted March 28, 2014 Author #13 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Just curious...why not anything in between? :confused: Good question. The lowest price for balcony (cat D2) is $117 per diem and lowest price for OV (cat G) is $94 per diem, taxes included. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted March 28, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 28, 2014 It is $74 per person/per night in an Inside (cat M) vs. $132 pppd in a Junior Suite .... taxes included. Which one will you pick from your first instinct? I understand the difference between "I don't spend much time in the cabin at all... " VS. "I can't cruise without at least balcony ... ". We are fine with either, but obviously a balcony and more space is nicer. For the respective cabin types, I think both prices are good prices. This is on the Liberty of the Seas for the 5-night Western Caribbean cruise. Thanks. edit: this is for 2 people. Go with the JS for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tarheelmjfan Posted March 28, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 28, 2014 We like having a balcony & are happy with just that. We're willing to pay a little more for higher balcony categories to get a bigger balcony though. Out of your choices I'd choose the JS, because an inside is out for me. (It's a darkness thing. :o) If the inside was more in my budget, I'd seriously consider the OV & would probably go for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spurschick Posted March 28, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 28, 2014 JS - No question. The last time I booked an Inside, DH wasn't happy. Remember double C&A points in the JS. Lol I sailed in a promenade once with DD as I thought she would enjoy the shows. My DH wouldn't even entertain one of those ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Totalelf Posted March 29, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 29, 2014 There are many things that you could with the almost $600 difference in cabin prices. You could go to specialty restaurants if you want, go on excursions you may not have, go to the spa, go to the casino ( if you gamble), drink like a fish, etc....of course, if you already do these activities and the money isn't an issue......go for the junior suite. Sent from my iPad using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldgirl2 Posted March 29, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 29, 2014 A JS for sure! It's the only way we go. And yes we do spend time in the room! We love heading to the cabin in the afternoon and ordering room service snacks and taking them out to the balcony. We take our pillows and nap in the lounge chairs on the balcony. It's the best part of the cruise. The most relaxing thing:). I love having the bigger bathroom with the nice big tub/shower. And then there is that amazing walk in closet! I think spending the money on five days of enjoying a balcony (the BEST ocean front view you will ever have) is much better then spending it on an hour in the spa or 20 minutes in the casino. I think people in inside rooms don't spend time in their rooms because, well, it's small and dark. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted March 29, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 29, 2014 If you would be OK with a hotel room without windows for a week, the inside could work for you. Consider NORO. DH had that once. I never got it but was required to not leave the cabin either. I would have had BIG time cabin fever if it had not been for our balcony. It was also a nice place for him to sit when he started feeling better. LuLu ~~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwazi07 Posted March 29, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) I voted for the junior suite. We actually have a regular balcony for MORE on a four night cruise. The inside isn't really worth it, especially with the JS being 200 more pp. 264 dollars a night for great food, nice room, and more? That is cheaper than my local beach resort. Better yet, get an aft balocny. Enjoy! Edited March 29, 2014 by kwazi07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Friend100 Posted March 29, 2014 Author #21 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Better yet, get an aft balocny. Enjoy! No aft, but will settle for a hump JS on deck 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CyberTag Posted March 29, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 29, 2014 JS definitely. That's a great price. We actually love spending time on our balcony, talking or reading. Love the additional space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folk Singer Posted March 29, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 29, 2014 No aft, but will settle for a hump JS on deck 9. JS is the way to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lady_cruiser Posted March 29, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 29, 2014 We usually book Jr. Suites but on our last cruise we decided to book the forward Family Ocean view for the two of us. Yes, there was two of us in a FOV. We loved the extra room, used the second bedroom, well more like a closet with bunk beds, for our luggage and enjoyed the view of the helipad . But, we still missed our balcony. I say go for the Jr. Suite. This might be the only time you will get one at that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvCats! Posted March 29, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Well maybe I'm crazy but when I look at it as $74 vs. $132 it seems pretty nice... but when I look at it as $740 vs. $1320 it feels a lot steeper. I'd definitely choose the suite if I felt I had the extra. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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