What did you opt for? I’m facing similar situation booked NCL Encore in forward facing Haven room on deck 12. Traveling with spouse and 7 year old son. I’m debating on changing rooms to Courtyard Haven to be closer to amenities but I also like the extra space forward facing room has. Never been on NCL do I don’t know how much of an inconvenience it is to go from deck 12 up to the Haven