Should I go JS?

[jreeves628]

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?

[ckrobyn]

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.

[critterchick]

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.

[dougp26364]

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.

[1corona4u]

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.

[1corona4u]

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)

[catzatsea]

Doug26364,

 

 

You not wrong about the beds!! They look real uncomfortable did you complain???

 

Great Pics though.

[1corona4u]

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......

[catzatsea]

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.:)

[flowy]

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

[1corona4u]

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.