Jewel PH Suites 10000&10500 Info Please

[djmess]

Looking at one of these for an Alaskan Cruise 2013

 

Is one better than the other, or are they the same?

 

Never done a suite, but want to experience Alaska this way

 

Any info and/or Pics would be greatly appreciated

 

How comfortable for 4 (2 adults, 2 kids)? We've stayed in many inside cabins with 3 or 4, so thinking we will be in heaven.

 

Thanks for all your help and assistance

[j-9]

I will be in 10000 next Dec. 10000 & 10500 are mirror image. There are photos online on photobucket (I think that is the site) from a couple of years ago. Google ncl jewel penthouse 10500 and you should find them.

I can't answer the space for kids question but if you are used to insides it will feel like a palace, I think lol. The bed for them would just be the couch I think, so check carefully that the room holds 4 and that sleeping arrangements will meet your needs.

I'll post pictures when I get back but you probably don't want to wait that long!

[Journey11]

10000 and 10500 are the two largest forward penthouses on the Jewel class ships, and they have a nice sized balcony. We liked this penthouse a lot. I think you and the kids will be fine in it. But do keep an eye on them because they are often the first forward penthouses to be booked.

[djmess]

Thank you for the info on the pics. I had looked in youtube, but for the life of me can't think why I didn't just google what I was looking for.

 

The pics were great and I'm so excited as we just booked Penthouse 10000 for Alaska summer 2013.

 

I will start my official countdown after my return from the Epic!

[j-9]

Congrats! Keeps your eyes peeled next Dec., and I'll post a little photo tour of the cabin when I get back.

[luckegirl5]

We just booked 10502 for the Bahamas...I guess this one is the same too?

[j-9]

I think the overall balcony+room space is the same, but there is a difference in the shape of the room for the center cabins (10000&10500), which results in less balcony space but more room space. If you look at the deck plans for the Dawn, you will see that the cabins under the bridge have a bump out. Apparently, so do the Jewel class ships, it is just not shown on the deck plans. The "living room" part of 10000&10500 is bigger and has more windows than the others.

[luckegirl5]

Thank you for the info. Hopefully someday I'll have the funds to reserve the Villa!!! :)

[djmess]

Congrats! Keeps your eyes peeled next Dec., and I'll post a little photo tour of the cabin when I get back.

 

I look forward to the poto tour. After a million cruises since the early 90's, This is a first ever suite. I can't love it soooo much as it will probably be another decade before I pay for a suite again. I love to cruise a couple times a year, so will go back to insides and portholes after this. Coming from the east coast we decided to make this a very special cruise. I also just met a new neighbor from the Seattle area and she is going to give us all the ins and outs of the area so we can spend a few days prior and after the cruise.

[j-9]

Seattle is a great city. I went there last summer for a long weekend and had a great time. Does your cruise stop in Victoria? That is where I live, so could provide some insider info, closer to the date.

 

I know what you mean by not wanting to love it too much. On our Dec cruise on the Sun we had an upsell to a suite, first time. I think it was day 3 when I looked at my husband and said "we are in serious trouble here. This is too good". It made the entire cruise experience different. And we didn't even have a haven suite! Can't imagine what that would be like...

It was also my first time in a cabin on the bow. Wasn't sure how much I would like that, as I really like stern cabins, but it was fabulous. On the windy days I felt like what's her name in the titanic movie. The deck was my sanctuary. That's actually what we called the room - we would go back to our sanctuary...

[djmess]

Seattle is a great city. I went there last summer for a long weekend and had a great time. Does your cruise stop in Victoria? That is where I live, so could provide some insider info, closer to the date.

 

I know what you mean by not wanting to love it too much. On our Dec cruise on the Sun we had an upsell to a suite, first time. I think it was day 3 when I looked at my husband and said "we are in serious trouble here. This is too good". It made the entire cruise experience different. And we didn't even have a haven suite! Can't imagine what that would be like...

It was also my first time in a cabin on the bow. Wasn't sure how much I would like that, as I really like stern cabins, but it was fabulous. On the windy days I felt like what's her name in the titanic movie. The deck was my sanctuary. That's actually what we called the room - we would go back to our sanctuary...

 

Yes, we do stop in Victoria, so please, please pass on any insider info. We want to maximize this entire trip.

 

I stayed in an Aft Balcony cabin a few years ago, but the ones that hold 4 people are the higher priced suites or the mini suites and we want the suite perks on this trip. I'm looking forward to the forward location and loved your analogy. I will definitely think of that while sailing