NCL Escape Haven room questions

[jimbo5544]

Non experienced NCL cruiser, trying to decide which balcony/suite to book for this ship?  Thoughts, comments on which anyone would suggest or stay away from?  TIA

[ColeThornton]

3 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

Non experienced NCL cruiser, trying to decide which balcony/suite to book for this ship?  Thoughts, comments on which anyone would suggest or stay away from?  TIA

 

How many folks in your party?

[Monica887]

Depends on all your preferences. I was on the Escape Haven with 1 other person so a regular HF room was more than enough. My room was just off the bar area which I loved. I love being able to go from the pool and back to my room in just a few seconds. I think once or twice I was aware that the restaurant was above me, but it wasn't bad, and I'm usually sensitive to sounds and like my quiet. 

[Two Wheels Only]

For Escape Haven, I would avoid 14106/14706 since the balcony is partially enclosed (forward-facing suite...balcony is on the side, though).

 

I would also avoid 13306/13906 since they have the smallest balcony in the category (aft-facing suite).

 

If being picky, I would avoid 17128/17728 because of potential noise coming from the "outside of the Haven" area (table tennis).

 

If booking an actual forward-facing balcony within the Haven complex (H2, H3), I would take deck 17 over deck 18 because 17 has the larger/deeper balcony.

 

There are other minor differences depending on which category (HI,HA, etc.) that you are considering.

 

[jimbo5544]

1 hour ago, ColeThornton said:

 

How many folks in your party?

two couples, 2 in each room.  trying to decide whether the deluxe, and their location is worth it.

[jimbo5544]

32 minutes ago, Monica887 said:

Depends on all your preferences. I was on the Escape Haven with 1 other person so a regular HF room was more than enough. My room was just off the bar area which I loved. I love being able to go from the pool and back to my room in just a few seconds. I think once or twice I was aware that the restaurant was above me, but it wasn't bad, and I'm usually sensitive to sounds and like my quiet. 

Thanks for the input

[jimbo5544]

31 minutes ago, Two Wheels Only said:

For Escape Haven, I would avoid 14106/14706 since the balcony is partially enclosed (forward-facing suite...balcony is on the side, though).

 

I would also avoid 13306/13906 since they have the smallest balcony in the category (aft-facing suite).

 

If being picky, I would avoid 17128/17728 because of potential noise coming from the "outside of the Haven" area (table tennis).

 

If booking an actual forward-facing balcony within the Haven complex (H2, H3), I would take deck 17 over deck 18 because 17 has the larger/deeper balcony.

 

There are other minor differences depending on which category (HI,HA, etc.) that you are considering.

 

good details, thanks

[Two Wheels Only]

51 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

two couples, 2 in each room.  trying to decide whether the deluxe, and their location is worth it.

 

If the choice is 2 non-Haven balconies or 1 large Haven suite, I vote for Haven suite. One couple would get a better sleeping arrangement but the couples can work something out financially. The Haven benefits outweigh the added cost, IMO.

[dexddd]

55 minutes ago, jimbo5544 said:

two couples, 2 in each room.  trying to decide whether the deluxe, and their location is worth it.

The DOS on 17 are great.  One of best rooms we've had.

[slavetoabunny]

1 hour ago, Two Wheels Only said:

For Escape Haven, I would avoid 14106/14706 since the balcony is partially enclosed (forward-facing suite...balcony is on the side, though).

 

I would also avoid 13306/13906 since they have the smallest balcony in the category (aft-facing suite).

 

If being picky, I would avoid 17128/17728 because of potential noise coming from the "outside of the Haven" area (table tennis).

 

If booking an actual forward-facing balcony within the Haven complex (H2, H3), I would take deck 17 over deck 18 because 17 has the larger/deeper balcony.

 

There are other minor differences depending on which category (HI,HA, etc.) that you are considering.

 

We were on the Escape in December in 14706.  I liked the enclosed balcony because I could sit out there and read while underway and there was no wind.  I also didn't mind at all being outside the Haven.  It was a short walk and we got a much nicer room for the price.