Family (SJ) suites on the Star

[Scrappygrrl]

Thinking of booking this category for the extra space (me, DH and 2 boys). Any pitfalls I am not considering (other than no balcony?) It is only a few hundred dollars more than a balcony.

For the first time, I am considering booking with a travel agent for the OBC they are offering. Can someone confirm, the deposit would be $500, and then I can cancel up to 60 days without losing deposit? Or is it 90 days with suites? Getting different answers with regard to the SJ suite category. Thanks!

[valleyvillage]

We loved this suite! No pitfalls I can foresee. This is not considered a high end suite, so the cancel policy would be the same as for a balcony.

 

Of course your travel agent may have a different policy!

 

There are some nice threads out there with good pics.

 

Enjoy!

[KandJCruising]

They are awesome cabins. For the price and the space you get, I think they're the best deal in suites.

[valleyvillage]

They are awesome cabins. For the price and the space you get, I think they're the best deal in suites.

 

AGREE! Another cost saver...we were amazed how few specialty restaurants we went to as a result of two meals in Cagney's (breakfast and lunch, very special, included with suite!) and then ordering in something simple for dinner served en suite by the butler!

[mousecrazy]

Be sure to ask your TA what they charge to cancel prior to final payment. Most have a processing fee. You might consider booking at NCL.COM, as there is no cancel penalty. You can always transfer that booking to your TA at a later time.

 

The final payment is due 75 days prior to sailing. But, I guess, each TA can handle things differently. I'm thinking the deposit is $250 per person, but I see there is a new special where the deposit is reduced by 50%, so yeah, $500 is the deposit for your family of four.

 

My family is looking forward to one of the family suites on the Star in February. While I haven't been in the cabin, I know that the location is great being very close to the pool deck. We are looking forward to having the extra room and the suite perks are amazing!

[xkritter]

We are brand new to NCL however I booked an SC over the weekend for my family of four and the deposit was $1,000 ($250 per person) and we had the added bonus of an unexpected $300 OBC. So, you may be able to book direct with NCL and get it. (Just don't ask how we got it because I don't have a clue...LOL)

[OceanDreaming2]

We have an SJ suite booked for October 2012. Here's the cancellation info from our confirmation (booked direct):

 

Cruise Cancellation Fee...

 

75-56 days: Deposit

55-30 days: 50%*

29-15 days: 75% *

14 days or less: 100% *

 

* or deposit, whichever is higher

[mousecrazy]

We are brand new to NCL however I booked an SC over the weekend for my family of four and the deposit was $1,000 ($250 per person) and we had the added bonus of an unexpected $300 OBC. So, you may be able to book direct with NCL and get it. (Just don't ask how we got it because I don't have a clue...LOL)

 

You got the $300 OBC for booking a suite more than 9 months out. Congrats!

[Scrappygrrl]

OK - just emailed my PCC to see if I can get the 300 obc if I book directly with Norwegian.

Now, to get my husband on board with the idea!