CJS2766 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 So after many years or only ever booking a indoor cabin, last October we "finally booked" our first ever balcony room on the Symphony. Needless to say, we REALLY loved it. My wife said she can't ever go back to an inside cabin now!!! Well???? Now??? I decided to book our first ever Junior Suite for our next cruise on the Harmony of the Seas! I have a fear that now "I" will never be able to go back to a standard balcony Anyone ever make this mistake?? I better not ever book the next level up otherwise I'm sure to be in big trouble!!! BowTieBrigade, VirtKitty, KJ777 and 5 others 4 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovetoCruise87 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 We will be in the same position next year when we book a Junior Suite as well. Have always done balcony. YOLO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 I've never had this happen (Says no one who has ever booked a suite) KristiZ, Pooch, CJS2766 and 3 others 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 I might be the opposite, I have stayed in a Star class suite, a sky class, a jr suite, a balcony, a spacious promenade and interiors. I can go either way, maybe because I am mostly solo but for me, I am not locked into booking one type of cabin or another. Colombia20102018, ellcee, Neesa and 3 others 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 I don't know that a JS will give you the "suite bug", as it's really more of an extra large balcony. Very nice to have that space, but it's not like Star Class or some of the larger suites. Then again, everyone has to start somewhere! KJ777 and CruisingOz 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FionaMG Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Not so far. Our go to cabin type has always been "cheapest with a window". In the beginning, that would usually be an ocean view in the bowels of the ship or a promenade view cabin on the ships that have them. When we hit D, that opened up balcony discounts, which have sometimes worked out cheaper than non-balcony. But even when we have a balcony, we practically only go out there the first day to take a pic and thereafter only to hang out wet swimwear out. Maybe someday, if I ever win a Royal Up to a suite... ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJS2766 Posted April 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, Matt said: I don't know that a JS will give you the "suite bug", as it's really more of an extra large balcony. Very nice to have that space, but it's not like Star Class or some of the larger suites. Then again, everyone has to start somewhere! It's baby steps for me!!! My wife also loves baths, so I know this will be a hit with her!!! MaryCanadian and YOLO 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MLH Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Due to a booking snafu, we were ugraded to a GS from a Js on Freedom of the Seas. Never looked back. That "free" uppgrade has cost me. Now I am searching for suite deals. KristiZ, YOLO and CJS2766 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianB Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 MadamG2U, CJS2766, YOLO and 1 other 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 got JS on upcoming navigator (first time in any type of suite), then GS on wonder in december, then Crown loft on harmony in 2023, we went from balcony to suites quickly YOLO and CJS2766 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonR Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 been in Balcony and ocean view cabins for years. We are doing a JS in June on Grandeur and next March on Radiance. Guess we will see where it goes from there!. YOLO and CJS2766 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Nah...inside, then balcony, then suites for the double point bonus only... back to balcony after 2022. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 2 hours ago, CJS2766 said: So after many years or only ever booking a indoor cabin, last October we "finally booked" our first ever balcony room on the Symphony. Needless to say, we REALLY loved it. My wife said she can't ever go back to an inside cabin now!!! Well???? Now??? I decided to book our first ever Junior Suite for our next cruise on the Harmony of the Seas! I have a fear that now "I" will never be able to go back to a standard balcony Anyone ever make this mistake?? I better not ever book the next level up otherwise I'm sure to be in big trouble!!! We suites snobs all started out this way. It's a sadly progressive condition for which there is no cure. Because misery loves company, I cannot even advise you not to do it ! Don't worry. Your next step (after the JS) will be the full suite and from there, there is absolutely no return. Be afraid....be very afraid.... Pooch, Cruiser4Life, KristiZ and 9 others 4 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokeybandit Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: It's a sadly progressive condition for which there is no cure. WAAAYTOOO and MadamG2U 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorCruiser Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 what scares me is the cost of Star class, it can be insane on most sailings WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrznTxn Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Going from a Balcony to a JS is just a step up in room size. Not a lot of perks to go along with it unless you consider getting to board before the rest of the unknowing a major perk (I will say boarding early has become one of the wife's major points). It is the next step up with it's perks that you should be afraid of. Once she experiences that, there is never going back. WAAAYTOOO and CJS2766 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJS2766 Posted April 25, 2022 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 22 minutes ago, CrznTxn said: Going from a Balcony to a JS is just a step up in room size. Not a lot of perks to go along with it unless you consider getting to board before the rest of the unknowing a major perk (I will say boarding early has become one of the wife's major points). It is the next step up with it's perks that you should be afraid of. Once she experiences that, there is never going back. Double points never hurts either!! That's a nice perk for sure KJ777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baked Alaska Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 YES!! ONCE ON DECK 17, ALWAYS ON DECK 17! CruiseDiva, MadamG2U and BrianB 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Done Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 6 hours ago, CJS2766 said: So after many years or only ever booking a indoor cabin, last October we "finally booked" our first ever balcony room on the Symphony. Needless to say, we REALLY loved it. My wife said she can't ever go back to an inside cabin now!!! Well???? Now??? I decided to book our first ever Junior Suite for our next cruise on the Harmony of the Seas! I have a fear that now "I" will never be able to go back to a standard balcony Anyone ever make this mistake?? I better not ever book the next level up otherwise I'm sure to be in big trouble!!! We booked a Grand Suite quite a few years ago and while it was nice we felt it was too much for us. A JS fits us fine and for us the bath tub/shower was the selling point and the C&A double points for booking a suite was icing on the cake. I look at balcony cabins from time to time but just can't pull the trigger to book one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJ777 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 8 hours ago, CJS2766 said: It's baby steps for me!!! My wife also loves baths, so I know this will be a hit with her!!! I agree with you! Baby steps! Planning to book a JS for our next cruise, just because! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki007 Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Try Retreat class on Celebrity, OMG! I'll never be able to go back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AandD Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 3 hours ago, Toby said: We booked a Grand Suite quite a few years ago and while it was nice we felt it was too much for us. A JS fits us fine and for us the bath tub/shower was the selling point and the C&A double points for booking a suite was icing on the cake. I look at balcony cabins from time to time but just can't pull the trigger to book one. We have never had a Grand Suite. But we book the Junior Suite for the same reasons as you. Not all the time but sometimes. In between everything from an inside room to a balcony. Our next cruise will be on the Symphony with a virtual balcony. ChessE4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not easy being green Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 My personal warning is the "higher room" or class the harder it is to go back.... We always did smaller ships with RC and we finally just before Covid we did a newer ship (Anthem) we bid and were in a Star Class! YIKES, since then we have sailed a few other times and not in Star class, so we are now saving every penny, nickel, and dime so we can do Star Class again. We are sailing on the Radiance doing Alaska this year (hopefully 3rd time is a charm) and no Star Class, best part is the ship has no Star Class so it is easier to take if you know what I mean. WAAAYTOOO, CruiseDiva and MadamG2U 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseDiva Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 Initially I started out in balcony rooms on Disney before moving to a 1BR Concierge Suite. When I moved I’ve to RCCL I started out in a Grand Suite, then a Crown Loft Suite. More escalation on Disney took us to the Roy O. Disney Suite and I thought I would be ruined forever. This summer we did a 2BR Grand Suite when cruising started back up. We just finished our first STAR Class experience on the Oasis in a Sky Loft Suite (although slightly confused booking online said Star Loft) and I know I am ruined forever. We are now booked for a 2BR Aqua Theater Suite for next Spring Break!!! Welcome to the dark side!! WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 7 hours ago, GatorCruiser said: what scares me is the cost of Star class, it can be insane on most sailings That’s what casino comps and RoyalUp are for ! CruiseDiva, MadamG2U and The Fox 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseDiva Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 9 minutes ago, WAAAYTOOO said: That’s what casino comps and RoyalUp are for ! How does one get into the Casino Comp side of the house?? My new found Star addiction might be in need of some alternatives! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fa-li Posted April 25, 2022 Report Share Posted April 25, 2022 We are two days in to our first crown loft suite. I’m not sure how we can ever go back to a single bathroom We started in junior suites. It’s a slippery slope! loki007, CJS2766 and WAAAYTOOO 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 1 hour ago, CruiseDiva said: How does one get into the Casino Comp side of the house?? My new found Star addiction might be in need of some alternatives! You just have to gamble enough to reach at least the Prime level with the casino rewards program. If you plan on gambling anyway, it’s definitely worth the investment. If you’re not a gambler it might not be a good path. CruiseDiva 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pattycruise Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 2 hours ago, AandD said: We have never had a Grand Suite. But we book the Junior Suite for the same reasons as you. Not all the time but sometimes. In between everything from an inside room to a balcony. Our next cruise will be on the Symphony with a virtual balcony. Did the virtual balcony on Anthem, I thought it was great. Spang1974 and fireclan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooch Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 Made the mistake of booking a GS for our first cruise in 20 years. Then we tried a spacious balcony on a short cruise with our grandson. OMG I could barely move in there. OS on Harmony last month and now I know I can’t go back. We will manage in a JS (I hope!) in October to get to Diamond. But I’m already looking to upgrade that. It’s an addiction. KJ777 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitsmom Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 I got my email about Royal Up last week. Since we are cruising with the family (3 cabins) we won't be doing Royal Up. I love sitting or standing on the balcony (I'm out there a lot) - it's my happy place. Not sure if I would ever Royal Up really because I keep thinking I would rather use that money to book another cruise...but never say never Ampurp85 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ampurp85 Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 12 hours ago, WAAAYTOOO said: You just have to gamble enough to reach at least the Prime level with the casino rewards program. If you plan on gambling anyway, it’s definitely worth the investment. If you’re not a gambler it might not be a good path. Are the discounts that good to upgrade to suites and star class? I have done the balcony and JS upgrades with my prime discounts, but I wonder what the savings are like for sky and star class. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAAAYTOOO Posted April 26, 2022 Report Share Posted April 26, 2022 13 minutes ago, Ampurp85 said: Are the discounts that good to upgrade to suites and star class? I have done the balcony and JS upgrades with my prime discounts, but I wonder what the savings are like for sky and star class. Yes. PM me if you want some $$ information Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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