GS vs OS vs JS ??? HELP!

[bzv143]

On Brilliance of the Seas (or comparable) what are the real differences between the Owner's Suites, Grand Suites, and Junior Suites? Which should I book... HELP!!!!! :eek: :eek:

[Cruising89143]

The Grand Suite is the larger of the three and the size varies from 358 to 384 square feet plus balcony. You get a very nice sized bathroom with bathtub and dual sinks. Also a nice sized seating area. Plenty of storage.

 

The Junior Suite is 293 square feel plus balcony. The bathroom also features a tub and single sink. Bathroom is smaller than that of the GS.

 

Superior Ocean View/Balcony is 204 square feet plus balcony. Bathroom has no tub. Shower only.

 

I prefer the GS due to the extra space. With the JS and GS you will get two cruise credits and only one with the standard balcony cabin. With the GS you will also get use of the Concierge lounge while on board.

 

I have photos of the GS in my Jewel photos but this is the only GS on the Jewel that was on the hump so the balcony is a little different. The JS photos are from the Navigator and are aft JS cabins so the balconies are very deep compared to the JS cabins located on the sides of the ship.

[Iamthesea]

The Owners Suite is the largest with:

Queen size bed, private balcony, separate living area w/ queen size sofa bed, wet bar, mini bar, walk-in closet, private bathroom, bathtub, vanity, hair dryer, closed-circuit TV, radio & phone. Cabin 506 sq. ft; Balcony 64 sq. ft.

 

I say, if you can afford it, go with the best! ;)

[cruisenfever]

Don't forget that the JS has the wonderful walk in closet that the GS/OS does not have.

[Cruising89143]

Whoops, not sure what I was reading but I did not see OS.

[critterchick]

Here's a link to some pictures of JS (Radiance and Serenade) and GS (Brilliance) cabins. The JS are on the stern, with very large, fabulous balconies. The GS is the only one located on the stern so it, too, has a different layout. http://community.webshots.com/user/critterchick1953

 

OS and GS get full suite perks (priority embarkation, disembarkation & tendering, concierge club access, goodies in the cabin, upgraded toiletries, some new stuff like a bottle of champagne), while the JS does not (you usually get priority boarding, but not disembarkation or tendering, but you do get 2 cruise credits).

 

Which to book depends, of course, on what you can afford and what YOU consider to be good value for the money. The OS cabins are gorgeous and huge. The GS are gorgeous and really large. The JS cabins are nicely appointed (not as much granite & wood) and large. We usually prefer the JS as the best value for the money, especially if we can snag 1100 or 1602 on the stern.