MHKBCrusin Posted June 19, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 19, 2018 I see a difference in price but not a big difference in benefits. What is the difference in a Suite on the Gem and the Haven on the Gem? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vince_g Posted June 19, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Haven access is the only thing suites don't get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKBCrusin Posted June 19, 2018 Author #3 Share Posted June 19, 2018 And there isn't a real Haven area on these small ships so that is not a big deal, correct? Haven access is the only thing suites don't get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Turtles06 Posted June 19, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 19, 2018 And there isn't a real Haven area on these small ships so that is not a big deal, correct? There is a small Haven courtyard with a tiny, narrow thing they call a pool. There may also be a sundeck, I'm not sure. Not anything I'd pay a great deal more to have access to. We've sailed in non-Haven penthouse suites on the Gem and a couple of her sister ships, and very much enjoyed them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominicAUS Posted June 19, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Yes access to the Haven courtyard, pool, and sundeck. On the Gem it’s very small. Depending on the price difference depends on it’s worth. Some suites are haven only I.e OS and DOS/GV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted June 19, 2018 #6 Share Posted June 19, 2018 Suites guests get invited to all of the Haven activities (officers reception reception). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKBCrusin Posted June 20, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I agree. And there isn't a real Haven area on these small ships so that is not a big deal, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLAHAM Posted June 20, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 20, 2018 I have not sailed on the Gem, but on the Jewel and Pearl the "small pool" is a swim-against-the-current endless lap exercise pool, and it is very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savaann618 Posted June 20, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 20, 2018 We have sailed on the Gem in the 2 bedroom family suite and the same room in the Haven. The biggest difference, aside from price, is the peace and quiet. If you are looking to escape the crowds the Haven is the place to do it. There is a private sundeck, hot tub and a small pool with plenty of comfortable loungers. There is a waiter to take drink/snack/meal orders until 4pm in the Courtyard. There is also a small mens and women's sauna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havenfan Posted June 20, 2018 #10 Share Posted June 20, 2018 The Haven on the Jewel class ships can be great in shoulder and low seasons. As Savaaan wrote, it can be much quieter and less crowded than the main pool. Also, they can close the roof in inclement weather so you can still get some sun and air. In summer, otoh, it can get more crowded as the suites fill up with larger families. And sometimes kids can make it less quiet. It'll still be nicer than the main pool, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sobe Posted June 20, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2018 This is what I love about Jewel class ships. I wish they had these suites on the newer ships. We never use the Haven pool and I feel guilty about it sometimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BostonGal35 Posted June 20, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2018 ive stayed in teh Gem Haven and also non-Haven suites on Star and Jade. the only difference is the courtyard access. while nice, it is not IMO, worth the extra (much extra) cost for a Haven suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notnewtoit Posted June 20, 2018 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Done both on Jade and Pearl... other subtleties (can be variable by ship and specific concierge) can include: 1. Priority seating in the theater 2. There are semi-permeable sunshades on the sundeck of Jade (at least). Part of Edge? 3. Port tender priority (a dude with a stick labeled "Haven Guests")... 4. You see more of your butler in my experience 5. Cabin layouts suit different people differently 6. Don't under estimate the peace & quiet comments QED: Best value for money and very very good... non Haven suite. Money less of an issue and just about perfect... Haven suite. IMHO. Oh... if you go Owners Suite and up... included bottles of booze. :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare amygutman Posted June 20, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 20, 2018 For us, having access to a pool in the winter months for our son is worth the price - especially on our annual thanksgiving or Christmas cruise to the Caribbean. Even in a suite, although you have (almost) the same benefits as in the Haven, you lose 2-3 days there and back of prime pool-time - which, to me, is a deal-breaker. It's a small pool, yes - but a heated, quiet space with a pool and hot tub well-loved & well-used by our entire family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rileyz Posted June 20, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Don’t waste your money. I couldn’t use the Haven pool or hot tub all cruise due to diapered children in them. A regular 2 bedroom suite would have been thousands less and basically the same experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Notnewtoit Posted June 21, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Don’t waste your money. I couldn’t use the Haven pool or hot tub all cruise due to diapered children in them. A regular 2 bedroom suite would have been thousands less and basically the same experience. While this is an entirely valid objection, I have no evidence to believe it is a 'norm' by which to damn all Havens and have never seen such behavior during my trips. Of course, you never know when... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeepfan2006 Posted June 24, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I stayed in the Gem Haven earlier this year. I was traveling with several other families who were staying in non-Haven suites. My favorite benefit of the Haven, which I used often, was the locked door that requires a Haven keycard to access. Whenever I needed time to myself I just stayed on the other side of that door where I knew they couldn't come calling. Worth every penny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMH15 Posted June 24, 2018 #18 Share Posted June 24, 2018 I stayed in the Gem Haven earlier this year. I was traveling with several other families who were staying in non-Haven suites. My favorite benefit of the Haven, which I used often, was the locked door that requires a Haven keycard to access. Whenever I needed time to myself I just stayed on the other side of that door where I knew they couldn't come calling. Worth every penny! Oh my! LOL. Post of the day. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted June 24, 2018 #19 Share Posted June 24, 2018 While this is an entirely valid objection, I have no evidence to believe it is a 'norm' by which to damn all Havens and have never seen such behavior during my trips. Of course, you never know when... Well it happened to us on the sailing ending prior to the one that ended today. Someone managed to shut the Haven pool and shallow area down the last day for the rest of the trip. Not saying it is common, but it takes just one person to screw it up for hundreds of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havenfan Posted June 25, 2018 #20 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Well it happened to us on the sailing ending prior to the one that ended today. Someone managed to shut the Haven pool and shallow area down the last day for the rest of the trip. Not saying it is common, but it takes just one person to screw it up for hundreds of others. It's happened to us in the main pool as well. I think a child vomited in it so they had to drain and clean it. Took it out of service for most of a sea day. But I think the odds of it happening to the main pool are a lot larger than to the Haven pool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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