Suite Curiosity

[flynnsport]

Any opinions about how big a difference there is between a suite and a balcony room for two people...trying to figure out if it's worth the cost difference on the Conquest.

[diathoney]

The Carnival website can give you sq footage difference. There is more storage, walk-in closet, larger bathroom, with a separate vanity area, larger balcony. More room to walk around in the room so you're not always stepping on one another. We book a suite if there is a quad available and it doesn't cost more than a few hundred.

[ronkay]

we have been in both and while the suite is nice and definitely more room to sit and relax it is not really necessary if only two of you are going, we get the suite when we have a few couples or family members cruising with us, so we have room for everyone to get together but when just the two of us the regular balcony is fine. Is guess what I am saying to us the extra $$ for the suite is not worth it when just the two of us.

[jimbo5544]

Any opinions about how big a difference there is between a suite and a balcony room for two people...trying to figure out if it's worth the cost difference on the Conquest.

How do you define difference? Do you mean a cat 11 or 12? Size wise is substantial from a balcony to a cat 12 suite. There are other perks such as VIP embarkation for a suite as well. We love being in a suite but the cost does not always make sense. People sometimes have the same feeling regarding a balcony compared to inside or ocean view. How do you define it?

[flynnsport]

How do you define difference? Do you mean a cat 11 or 12? Size wise is substantial from a balcony to a cat 12 suite. There are other perks such as VIP embarkation for a suite as well. We love being in a suite but the cost does not always make sense. People sometimes have the same feeling regarding a balcony compared to inside or ocean view. How do you define it?

It's a cat 11 for $300 more..currently in 8B

[firefly333]

cruisedeckplans.com also will have s.f. of both 8s, 9a wraps (most people's favorite for price and space) and cat 11 and cat 12s. Are the 9A wraps taken?

 

Cat 11: Avg sq ft cabin: 275 Balcony: 65

Cabins 9205 and 9206 have standard size balconies. Cabin 7228 is a modified handicap cabin and 450 square feet with 110 square foot balcony.

 

9A - Premium Balcony

 

Twin beds that convert to king, wrap around balcony, private bath with shower, mini bar, safe, phone, television, sitting area with chair and coffee table, sofa, hair dryer.

 

Avg sq ft cabin: 185 Balcony: 75

 

 

8s - Balcony

 

Twin beds that convert to king, balcony, private bath with shower, closet, safe, mini bar, phone, television, sitting area with sofa/chair and coffee table, hair dryer.

 

Avg sq ft cabin: 185 Balcony: 35

Some balconies extended to 60 square feet or more.

[flynnsport]

cruisedeckplans.com also will have s.f. of both 8s, 9a wraps (most people's favorite for price and space) and cat 11 and cat 12s. Are the 9A wraps taken?

9A's are available but for higher price...they are offering suites for 979 (resident special)

[jimbo5544]

It varies as to what a cat 11 is by ship, are you talking about the conquest?

[jimbo5544]

9A's are available but for higher price...they are offering suites for 979 (resident special)

At that price, I would take an 11 over a wrap every time.

[flynnsport]

It varies as to what a cat 11 is by ship, are you talking about the conquest?

yup...the conquest

[jimbo5544]

The reason for asking is....balcony size differs in class as well as bathroom's. Conquest class baths have a jacuzzi tub, whereas Fantasy class (and others) have a shower. I would go for the cat 11

[firefly333]

Any opinions about how big a difference there is between a suite and a balcony room for two people...trying to figure out if it's worth the cost difference on the Conquest.

 

yup...the conquest

 

The reason for asking is....balcony size differs in class as well as bathroom's. Conquest class baths have a jacuzzi tub, whereas Fantasy class (and others) have a shower. I would go for the cat 11

 

OP has said in the original post and since .... Its the conquest

[jimbo5544]

OP has said in the original post and since .... Its the conquest

Got it,,,,missed the 1st one. My last response was clarification of why I was asking ...not asking again....now I know why you have fire as a nic...calm own boy.

[flynnsport]

I appreciate the input...just curious if it would be wasted space and $$$ for two people, or if spending the money elsewhere on the trip would be more wise...really only considering it cause it's honeymoon.

[Rockportgirl]

I've never had a suite, but my thinking is spend the money elsewhere, unless you plan on spending a LOT of time in your cabin. (which you may, seeing as how it's a honeymoon cruise :))

[jimbo5544]

I appreciate the input...just curious if it would be wasted space and $$$ for two people, or if spending the money elsewhere on the trip would be more wise...really only considering it cause it's honeymoon.

Last 2 cents worth from my point of view. If you were going on a honeymoon and staying in a hotel, might you opt for a better room (maybe a suite)...if the answer is yes and you can and want to swing the extra moola then do it and really enjoy the suite.

[flynnsport]

appreciate it