AF Suites on the Pearl

[sealuber]

Hi!

I know that I can ask my fellow Cruise Critics for the best advice. I am planning on booking an AF suite on the Pearl, which is the best? Are there any perks with booking an AF? I have only cruised once before in an inside on the Star. Also do they they have AF's that are handicap accessible? My son uses is in a wheelchair. Thanks for your help in advance. So excited!

[insidecabin]

Handicap AF are on Deck 11 there are 2 of them both Aft facing so very good locations.

 

If you have regular wheelchair and need to use it to get into the cabin then the regular cabin doors are too narrow.

[sealuber]

My daughter was excited about the bathtub that is not in the handicap rooms so something is gonna give, my son can walk small distances in his leg braces. I can take the wheels off of his chair to get it inside. Wondering if the AF is worth the price over a regular Balcony.

[beachchick]

AF's are not true suites and do not have any suite perks. They are more accurately described as "deluxe balcony" cabins. The HC AF's on deck 11 aft are in a great location, IMO. They would have everything you need without the need to disassemble your son's wheelchair. If there will be four of you in the cabin, the HC is the way to go. I understand your daughter thinks the bathtub would be great, but the size of a regular AF would make for very tight and possibly uncomfortable quarters. There's no "good" way to say this, so I'll just say it: I think your daughter needs to understand that her brother's requirements in this regard must come first over having a bathtub. I'm sure you'll do what you feel is best for all your family members. The extra space of even a regular AF would be beneficial over a balcony cabin. The regular balcony cabins are pretty small (compared to other lines we've cruised with).

 

beachchick

[insidecabin]

One small issue with the disabled AF over a regular disabled balconys which are near the aft stairwell rather than being totaly aft is that you sometimes have to negotiate the cabin stewards trolly especialy in the mornings.

 

Forget the tub in the regular AF it is tiny and a pain to get into.

[mpk218]

Hi!

I know that I can ask my fellow Cruise Critics for the best advice. I am planning on booking an AF suite on the Pearl, which is the best? Are there any perks with booking an AF? I have only cruised once before in an inside on the Star. Also do they they have AF's that are handicap accessible? My son uses is in a wheelchair. Thanks for your help in advance. So excited!

 

Without a doubt grab one of the Aft HC mini's . You will not regret it . ;) ( plus the balcony is twice as wide )

[Cruise_More_Often]

Handicap AF are on Deck 11 there are 2 of them both Aft facing so very good locations.

 

If you have regular wheelchair and need to use it to get into the cabin then the regular cabin doors are too narrow.

I could be wrong, but I just looked at the deck plans, and the Star does not have ANY aft-facing minisuites. In fact, I couldn't locate a single HC accessible minisuite. I did find four BA HC cabins on Deck 10 by the aft elevators.

[mpk218]

I could be wrong, but I just looked at the deck plans, and the Star does not have ANY aft-facing minisuites. In fact, I couldn't locate a single HC accessible minisuite. I did find four BA HC cabins on Deck 10 by the aft elevators.

 

 

"" I am planning on booking an AF suite on the Pearl""

She's booking Pearl ;)

[Cruise_More_Often]

"" I am planning on booking an AF suite on the Pearl""

She's booking Pearl ;)

Duh! I read the next line, where she said she had been on the Star. Geezer problem here (I used to say "blonde problem" but I'm way beyond blonde)!

[sealuber]

AF-AF/11632

What should I ask for??? I am so confused :confused:

[insidecabin]

The handicap are 11650 and 11654.

 

11632 is the last aft AF o nteh port side.

 

Check out deck 11 here

 

http://www.ncl.com/nclweb/fleet/deckplan.html?shipCode=PEARL

 

Try an on-line booking to see if they are available,

 

if not consider another handicap, in the balconies.

[sealuber]

We are booked in AFT 11654 and we are so excited!!!!

[VanillaCruiser]

We were right next door to 11654 on our Alaska cruise and had a chance to "peek" inside when the stewards were cleaning -- you're gonna love it! Have a wonderful cruise!