myolite Posted July 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted July 2, 2018 JS is only $500 more, and the double points are appealing. Is there a big difference between the two types of rooms? I'm putting 4 in the room, 2 adults and 13 year old female and one 8 year old male. What would you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted July 2, 2018 #2 Share Posted July 2, 2018 The JS is about 50% larger. Bathroom is also larger with a bathtub. The kids would have to share a sofa bed that is not all that large. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted July 2, 2018 #3 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I would take the largest cabin I could afford. A JS is about 1/2 larger than a standard cabin. The bathroom is a bit larger, too, because of the tub. The walk-in closet is fantastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panda3 Posted July 2, 2018 #4 Share Posted July 2, 2018 $500 more for everyone? Do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 2, 2018 #5 Share Posted July 2, 2018 The JS is about 50% larger. Bathroom is also larger with a bathtub. The kids would have to share a sofa bed that is not all that large. I would take the largest cabin I could afford. A JS is about 1/2 larger than a standard cabin. The bathroom is a bit larger, too, because of the tub. The walk-in closet is fantastic. No. The Ultra Spacious OV is 328 square feet. The JS is 277 square feet. The kids would have their choice of a sofa bed or Pullmans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emory2001 Posted July 2, 2018 #6 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I would go with the bigger room. I've stayed in a JS on Independence and it was nice but not earth-shattering spacious, although the walk-in closet is very nice. We've booked the Ultra Spacious Oceanview (formerly known as Family Oceanview) for our cruise this month and I'm very excited about it. That being said, I just remembered when I booked the Ultra Spacious, it required exactly 5 or 6 people in the room to book it. Maybe on Mariner you can get it with 4(?), but not on Radiance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 2, 2018 #7 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I would go with the bigger room. I've stayed in a JS on Independence and it was nice but not earth-shattering spacious, although the walk-in closet is very nice. We've booked the Ultra Spacious Oceanview (formerly known as Family Oceanview) for our cruise this month and I'm very excited about it. That being said, I just remembered when I booked the Ultra Spacious, it required exactly 5 or 6 people in the room to book it. Maybe on Mariner you can get it with 4(?), but not on Radiance. It depends how far out the cruise is. The closer you get to the sail date, and the cabin is unbooked, the more likely that RC will drop the occupancy requirement. There is a poster on this board who sailed solo in the Royal Family Suite/Two Bedroom Suite/Two Bedroom Grand Suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 2, 2018 #8 Share Posted July 2, 2018 No. The Ultra Spacious OV is 328 square feet. The JS is 277 square feet. The kids would have their choice of a sofa bed or Pullmans. Are those the ones at the front. Used to be called Family Ocean View? If so, they have a 'closet' with bunk beds. We booked it with 2 passengers in 2008 Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 2, 2018 #9 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Are those the ones at the front. Used to be called Family Ocean View? If so, they have a 'closet' with bunk beds. We booked it with 2 passengers in 2008 Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 2, 2018 #10 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Yes.That was the cruise that Laura married us to Royal. Only strayed a couple of times since Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3monkeys4me Posted July 2, 2018 #11 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I think you can book the Ultra Spacious with 3 now, at least you can on all the sailings I have been pricing out recently. I think for me, I would probably go for the Ultra Spacious room. But my kids don't share beds well. The JS would be very tempting though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myolite Posted July 2, 2018 Author #12 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thanks all! At the last minute, a Category VP - Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) opened up, so I snagged it. Big room, in theory double points (see some back and forth on that), and separate beds for the kids. I'm excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted July 2, 2018 #13 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thanks all! At the last minute, a Category VP - Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) opened up, so I snagged it. Big room, in theory double points (see some back and forth on that), and separate beds for the kids. I'm excited! I can't even find that category on the deck plans. What's the cabin number? ETA: Oh, up on Deck 12? 1854 or 1804??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted July 2, 2018 #14 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I can't even find that category on the deck plans. What's the cabin number? There are 2 of them 1854 and 1804 Deck 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myolite Posted July 2, 2018 Author #15 Share Posted July 2, 2018 I can't even find that category on the deck plans. What's the cabin number? ETA: Oh, up on Deck 12? 1854 or 1804??? Yes 1804 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3monkeys4me Posted July 2, 2018 #16 Share Posted July 2, 2018 Thanks all! At the last minute, a Category VP - Ocean View Panoramic Suite (No Balcony) opened up, so I snagged it. Big room, in theory double points (see some back and forth on that), and separate beds for the kids. I'm excited! Sounds like the best of both worlds! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wordell1 Posted July 5, 2018 #17 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I was able to book the Ultra Spacious Ocean view on Liberty for Jan 2020 with only 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted July 5, 2018 #18 Share Posted July 5, 2018 The balcony alone would steer me to the JS for 500.00...and especially the extra room with 4 in a cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 5, 2018 #19 Share Posted July 5, 2018 There are 2 of them 1854 and 1804 Deck 12Booked 1854 last night for Adventure Only 2 of us. Almost $1,000 cheaper than the FO we booked on Mariner 10 years ago. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted July 5, 2018 #20 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Booked 1854 last night for Adventure Only 2 of us. Almost $1,000 cheaper than the FO we booked on Mariner 10 years ago. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk I had one of them booked on the MN as well for only the 2 of us but I ended up changing back to a balcony- read a review somewhere about noise from the golf above and fitness center below. It was no bargain price either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 5, 2018 #21 Share Posted July 5, 2018 I had one of them booked on the MN as well for only the 2 of us but I ended up changing back to a balcony- read a review somewhere about noise from the golf above and fitness center below. It was no bargain price eitherInteresting, we were on deck 12 of Freedom in one of the balconies. No issue except Tiny balcony. Thanks for heads up. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted July 5, 2018 #22 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Interesting, we were on deck 12 of Freedom in one of the balconies. No issue except Tiny balcony. Thanks for heads up. Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Also I thought that there could be a chance of getting bumped for a family of more than 2- I was surprised that it let me book it for just 2, The one I had booked was the spacious OV suite that holds 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John&LaLa Posted July 5, 2018 #23 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Also I thought that there could be a chance of getting bumped for a family of more than 2- I was surprised that it let me book it for just 2, The one I had booked was the spacious OV suite that holds 6Yep, that's what I got. I like that it's close to the deck above solarium. I don't like that it's a long walk to SL / DL Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuCruise Posted July 5, 2018 #24 Share Posted July 5, 2018 We have a boy and a girl similar ages (1 year older). Looking at those two rooms...the ultra spaceous ocean view has sofa bed and 2 pullmans. To us, that would be a big deal and decision maker as that means they each get their own bed (and an extra). The room itself is larger. Guess the only advantage of JS is the double points, and not sure if additional benefits cause of a suite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myolite Posted July 5, 2018 Author #25 Share Posted July 5, 2018 We have a boy and a girl similar ages (1 year older). Looking at those two rooms...the ultra spaceous ocean view has sofa bed and 2 pullmans. To us, that would be a big deal and decision maker as that means they each get their own bed (and an extra). The room itself is larger. Guess the only advantage of JS is the double points, and not sure if additional benefits cause of a suite? Yes, the beds for each kid was really the kicker. Reports after the end of May are showing people are getting double points for this category room and other junior suite style perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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