happyshelly Posted March 8, 2010 #1 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Just booked Explorer for 10/28 to 11/7 and we booked our first junior suite,center hump no less. What can we expect? Have stayed in regular balcony cabins plenty of times before so i cant wait till the end of October gets here. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 8, 2010 #2 Share Posted March 8, 2010 You can expect alot more space and comfort! A JS is more like a hotel room than a standard cabin....you'll have big walk-in closet and a tub in the bathroom. Since the cabin is wider than what you're used to, the balcony will be wider, as well. The hump area is so very convenient...you'll love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix1181 Posted March 8, 2010 #3 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Our first JS was center hump on the Navigator. Neither one of us could get over the difference in size & comfort. I absolutely loved the walk in closet and the chair with the ottoman was the perfect palce to sit and read. If fact, it was so comfortable, we found ourselves spending more time than usual in the cabin.You're going to love it........................ but it's tough going back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beachnative Posted March 8, 2010 #4 Share Posted March 8, 2010 We like the space in a Junior Suite. The room is half again the width of a regular balcony and it is quite noticeable. On some of the ships I have found that the bath tub is raised a few inches and I bump my head on the ceiling while showering (I'm 6'4'). An aft JS is even better!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realtreebar Posted March 8, 2010 #5 Share Posted March 8, 2010 you will love it!! Our first cruise was an inside:eek: And since our second cruise it is nothing less than a jr suite:) we have had aft balconys and our next is 1624 hump! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChipLondon Posted March 8, 2010 #6 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I am always surprized when people book a suite of any kind and then ask "what should I expect" surely you are taking a real risk of paying out so much extra for your suite, if you really did not know what to expect. However as others have said, you will get a room that is one and a half times the size of a regular balcony cabin, enabling you to have a larger closet space and bathroom, as well as more room to move around the bed and sitting area, it is really nice if you enjoy time in your room, I hope you make the most of it.:) Just booked Explorer for 10/28 to 11/7 and we booked our first junior suite,center hump no less. What can we expect? Have stayed in regular balcony cabins plenty of times before so i cant wait till the end of October gets here. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaz1970 Posted March 8, 2010 #7 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I am a novice and don't mind admitting it :eek:...... What does on the hump mean??? I keep seeing it referred to, but I have no idea what you are all talking about :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klscaz Posted March 8, 2010 #8 Share Posted March 8, 2010 The hump cabins are at the very center of the ship and curve out beyond the rest of the cabins. See the deck plans on Rccl for the Voyager and Radiance class ships. They all have hump cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaz1970 Posted March 8, 2010 #9 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Thankyou :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshelly Posted March 8, 2010 Author #10 Share Posted March 8, 2010 I am a novice and don't mind admitting it :eek:......What does on the hump mean??? I keep seeing it referred to, but I have no idea what you are all talking about :confused: For the "hump" it is the part of the ship that is bowed out. We are in 9318. I was originally booking online but was having some computer glitches so i called Royal and when she asked what room i was looking at i told her originally 1364, but during the conversation i mentioned that i had a hump cabin 2 years ago on the explorer(but not center), well she looked up on her system and came back and said there were some on deck 9 then i kidded around and asked if any were center and she said yes. So i told her to forget the original room and book the center hump. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twibes Posted March 8, 2010 #11 Share Posted March 8, 2010 Just did our first Junior Suite on Navigator, Hump as well. What a beautiful room. The space makes a real difference (If it fits into your budget) and makes you feel more at home / cozy. The closet was great for putting suitcases away and has added shelf space as well. The tub was great, good water pressure also, definitely enjoyed it. The balcony is beautiful and also fits a few more people and/or chairs. Enjoy! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mein18 Posted March 8, 2010 #12 Share Posted March 8, 2010 you will love it!! Our first cruise was an inside:eek: And since our second cruise it is nothing less than a jr suite:) we have had aft balconys and our next is 1624 hump! We had the opportunity to book 1624 on our upcoming cruise but decided to go with our normal JS further aft. Other than being more convenient to the elevators, what other pluses are there to get the hump JS? Our fear was that 1624 is right next to the RS and RS the hot tub which may tend to be on the noisy side. I know everyone who has had one says it is the best but I never see specifics as to why. 1624 is the only hump JS still available on our cruise and we can still switch if we decide to. Thanks for any info and input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshelly Posted March 16, 2010 Author #13 Share Posted March 16, 2010 With the Junior suite do you get any kind of VIP boarding? The last time we went on the Explorer boarding was very smooth(just the traffic into the area was bad).I beleive we get 2 cruise credits also correct? I know i have read on these boards over the years of what each catagory gets but it does blur together after awhile. I know i may ask questions that may seem like we have never cruised before but sometimes you just have to because you dont come across all situations at the same time. I even tried the search but as some of you know it is a hit or miss thing so it is easier to ask all seasoned cruisers out here some things.(without offfending someone)....:) Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swath Posted March 16, 2010 #14 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Junior Suite Enhancements: Two cruise credits Tea and coffee service en-suite Terry bathrobes (for use on board) Bathroom amenities A Bathtub NOT a Shower Stall in the Bathroom Suite check-in line @ embarkation Silver SeaPass® card for recognition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshelly Posted March 17, 2010 Author #15 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Junior Suite Enhancements: Two cruise credits Tea and coffee service en-suite Terry bathrobes (for use on board) Bathroom amenities A Bathtub NOT a Shower Stall in the Bathroom Suite check-in line @ embarkation Silver SeaPass® card for recognition Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted March 17, 2010 #16 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Thank you click my links below...i have tons of pix of 9318.....and 9618......but for the life of me i cant remember which link.....:confused::o try november 2008 maybe.....ETA...yes, this is the one.... on Ex, there is no chair and ottoman in the JS...i think that was a newer thing on newer ships... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pumbaamd Posted March 17, 2010 #17 Share Posted March 17, 2010 We've had JS 9628 on Voyager and Mariner. Not center of the hump, but at the aft end of the hump. A very large and roomie JS that we really enjoyed. And just steps away from the CL. Next time we do a Voyager class ship, 9628 will be in our plans. Rick and Deirdra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swath Posted March 17, 2010 #18 Share Posted March 17, 2010 Thank you You’re Welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarinaGW Posted March 17, 2010 #19 Share Posted March 17, 2010 With the Junior suite do you get any kind of VIP boarding? The last time we went on the Explorer boarding was very smooth(just the traffic into the area was bad).I beleive we get 2 cruise credits also correct? I know i have read on these boards over the years of what each catagory gets but it does blur together after awhile.I know i may ask questions that may seem like we have never cruised before but sometimes you just have to because you dont come across all situations at the same time. I even tried the search but as some of you know it is a hit or miss thing so it is easier to ask all seasoned cruisers out here some things.(without offfending someone)....:) Michele I'm in your portside counterpart (9618) on that same cruise. You should come join our Meet & Mingle Roll Call (and sign up for the M&M): http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=997803 Realize that while you get 2 cruise credits for being in a Junior, you are also going to get one for the 12 day lenght of the cruise for a total of 3 cruise credits. This will be my 3rd time on Explorer and 5th on a Voyager Class ship and I love her/them (not as much as Enchantment, but close). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadays4me Posted March 17, 2010 #20 Share Posted March 17, 2010 For the "hump" it is the part of the ship that is bowed out. We are in 9318. I was originally booking online but was having some computer glitches so i called Royal and when she asked what room i was looking at i told her originally 1364, but during the conversation i mentioned that i had a hump cabin 2 years ago on the explorer(but not center), well she looked up on her system and came back and said there were some on deck 9 then i kidded around and asked if any were center and she said yes. So i told her to forget the original room and book the center hump. Michele We have had 9318 in the past on the Explorer and it is a great cabin. We have it again, as you move out we will be moving in on Nov. 7th. Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntob Posted March 18, 2010 #21 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Swath says the JS gets 'Two Cruise Credits'. What does that mean? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johntob Posted March 18, 2010 #22 Share Posted March 18, 2010 What are the 'ruise Credits' I get with a JS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happyshelly Posted March 18, 2010 Author #23 Share Posted March 18, 2010 I'm in your portside counterpart (9618) on that same cruise. You should come join our Meet & Mingle Roll Call (and sign up for the M&M): http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=997803 Realize that while you get 2 cruise credits for being in a Junior, you are also going to get one for the 12 day lenght of the cruise for a total of 3 cruise credits. This will be my 3rd time on Explorer and 5th on a Voyager Class ship and I love her/them (not as much as Enchantment, but close). I checked out the roll call link above and it is for 11/28 not 10/28. I am on the 10/28 sailing but thanks all the same. Michele Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare bobmacliberty Posted March 18, 2010 #24 Share Posted March 18, 2010 Swath says the JS gets 'Two Cruise Credits'. What does that mean? Cruise credits count toward your Crown & Anchor Society level. More info here: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/cas/benefitsLoggedout.do;jsessionid=0000K3UOAWKpEwlqu7yiUD1S4FE:13hldio7n Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swath Posted March 19, 2010 #25 Share Posted March 19, 2010 Cruise credits count toward your Crown & Anchor Society level. More info here:http://www.royalcaribbean.com/cas/benefitsLoggedout.do;jsessionid=0000K3UOAWKpEwlqu7yiUD1S4FE:13hldio7n Thanks for the Save Should have put the Link in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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