JS or D2 - hard to choose

[gschwartz001]

My DH and I are looking at the Serenade for a B2B next summer. We were on the Serenade last December and had a fantail D2 with the large balcony. We loved the ship and the large balcony, but found it to be especially hot on the balcony since it had sun all day.

 

I am curious to hear if the size difference is significant between the D2 and the JS. Also, if I can get a D2 with an extended balcony is that just as good? I know that a JS does not get the suite amenities so I am not sure if the additional space is worth an extra $600 per week.

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

[Lauderdalegal]

Whatever has the biggest balcony:)

[John Henry on CC]

My DH and I are looking at the Serenade for a B2B next summer. We were on the Serenade last December and had a fantail D2 with the large balcony. We loved the ship and the large balcony, but found it to be especially hot on the balcony since it had sun all day.

 

I am curious to hear if the size difference is significant between the D2 and the JS. Also, if I can get a D2 with an extended balcony is that just as good? I know that a JS does not get the suite amenities so I am not sure if the additional space is worth an extra $600 per week.

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks.

 

 

It wouldn't be worth $600 a week to me, but I don't know your financial situation.

 

Some JS advantages: They are appreciably larger than D cabins.

Bathtub (i.e., larger space for showering, even if you don't take baths)

Two cruise credits per cruise - on a B2B, that would be 4 cruise credits when you disembark.

 

There are JS cabins on the aft, so you could have the best of both worlds. :)

[lv2cruisgrl]

we use to book D1 but then we booked a JS and loved it!

I say try it!!:)

[gschwartz001]

Thanks all for the info. I am waiting to book since we have so much time - the aft JS are booked for the 2 weeks so that is unfortunately not an option.

 

We will see what the prices are for the next RCCL sale. I am leaning towards the JS but need to convince the DH who thinks we should use the money for tours. We will see who wins :)

[BND]

We booked late for Explorer this Nov because we had another cruise cancelled on us in July and all that was available was balcony cabins so we booked a D2. As soon as a JS became availble we switched to that. We like the space and with the 3 credits we get for a JS and a 12 day cruise, we will have 7 cruise credits after this trip. We like the space and have never stayed in any cabin except but a suite or mini/junior suite.

[demodawn]

I agree it what you money is worth to you. I have loved all our balcony and felt they had all the room needed. We have had all types including aft. Just depends. I dont know if I would spend $600 extra but is that per cruise or total? For total go for it!