jreeves628 Posted January 3, 2006 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I currently have a balcony room on the hump on Explorer of the Seas. I'm considering moving up to a JS. Is it worth it? What are the benefits to moving up to a JS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted January 3, 2006 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I currently have a balcony room on the hump on Explorer of the Seas. I'm considering moving up to a JS. Is it worth it? What are the benefits to moving up to a JS? Some of the benefits of a JS are priority embarkation as well as a walk in closet ;) Of course you have the additional space as well which is nice. That being said - your balcony cabin on the hump is a good thing too....great location. I guess you have decide what's important to you - more space or location? You will also receive 2 cruise credits if you sail in a suite as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted January 3, 2006 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2006 The JS also has a full bath with a tub & shower combo instead of just a shower. That isn't a selling point to me, but it might be to you if you take baths instead of showering or have a small child with you - it'll make the cleaning up process much easier. We love the extra space of a JS, but whether it's worth it depends on the price difference. Only you know what your break point is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougp26364 Posted January 3, 2006 #4 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Just an FYI, while some people have reported receiving priority embarkation with a JS, it doesn't come with it. Before we were Plat. we were denied priority embarkation on Explorer when we were in a JS cabin. Others have reported that they were allowed the same boarding privledges as guests in larger suites. As with anything else RCI, one person will do things differently than another. I have also seen it posted that JS guests received robes for use onboard, like the larger suites, but it's not a 100% thing. The JS is not supposed to receive the robes even though some still do. On the plus side, RCI treats the JS cabin like any other cabin when pre-paying tips. Meaning they don't hold you to the higher tip schedule for the suite's cabins. I have pics of our Cat. JS cabin on Explorer from the link in my signature below if you want to see what one looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1corona4u Posted January 3, 2006 #5 Share Posted January 3, 2006 I currently have a balcony room on the hump on Explorer of the Seas. I'm considering moving up to a JS. Is it worth it? What are the benefits to moving up to a JS? Absolutely.:) For all of the reasons mentioned above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1corona4u Posted January 3, 2006 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Just an FYI, while some people have reported receiving priority embarkation with a JS, it doesn't come with it. Before we were Plat. we were denied priority embarkation on Explorer when we were in a JS cabin. Others have reported that they were allowed the same boarding privledges as guests in larger suites. As with anything else RCI, one person will do things differently than another. I have also seen it posted that JS guests received robes for use onboard, like the larger suites, but it's not a 100% thing. The JS is not supposed to receive the robes even though some still do. On the plus side, RCI treats the JS cabin like any other cabin when pre-paying tips. Meaning they don't hold you to the higher tip schedule for the suite's cabins. Doug, what kind of camera are you using? I am considering a 3rd, but am looking for some very specific features.(EOS pix) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catzatsea Posted January 3, 2006 #7 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Doug26364, You not wrong about the beds!! They look real uncomfortable did you complain??? Great Pics though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1corona4u Posted January 3, 2006 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2006 You not wrong about the beds!! They look real uncomfortable did you complain??? Great Pics though. Who are you talking to?:confused: What about the beds? Am I missing something? Oh, duh, I saw the comment....they aren't that bad. I guess it all depends on how one likes their mattress. But I will say that the ones in Doug's pix don't look so hot...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catzatsea Posted January 3, 2006 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2006 Who are you talking to?:confused: What about the beds? Am I missing something? Sorry about that, My post has been edited to direct it at Doug and his pics.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flowy Posted January 4, 2006 #10 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Doug -- I saw some photos of the concierge lounge. can you comment on them? What level cabin would I book to use them -- will Jr. suite work? Thanks, Fran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1corona4u Posted January 4, 2006 #11 Share Posted January 4, 2006 Doug -- I saw some photos of the concierge lounge. can you comment on them? What level cabin would I book to use them -- will Jr. suite work? Thanks, Fran I can answer. GS and above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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