Spending more for GS on new ship worth it?

[IRdoc]

Traveling next summer on the new Symphony of the Seas in Europe for 7 night cruise. Inclined to go with a GS but its $2000 more for the two of us than a JS. Is it really worth the added cost?

[renza]

Not when it's so port intensive in my opinion. I too am going on symphony out of Rome next June.

 

 

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[Clarea]

Traveling next summer on the new Symphony of the Seas in Europe for 7 night cruise. Inclined to go with a GS but its $2000 more for the two of us than a JS. Is it really worth the added cost?

Here are the suite perks:

 

 

http://creative.rccl.com/Sales/Royal/Suites/16049781_RSC_Trade_Flyer.pdf

 

Only you can decide if it's "worth it" to you.

[bouhunter]

Only you can decide.

 

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[theredwoodguy]

The only way it would be worth the additional cost is if you take FULL advantage of the Coastal Kitchen and Suite Lounge. We just stayed in GS on Harmony and loved the perks of both.

[cb at sea]

The only 'perk" of monetary value is the "free" drinks during cocktail hour....so if you think you'll spend less than $2000 on drinks, stick with the JS...lovely space and you save a bundle!

[Clarea]

The only 'perk" of monetary value is the "free" drinks during cocktail hour....so if you think you'll spend less than $2000 on drinks, stick with the JS...lovely space and you save a bundle!

Free internet has monetary value.

[wendychloecruiser]

We upgraded to a GS on Harmony's maiden and will never do that again. TO US, the benefits in no way justified the cost but it may for you.

[grapau27]

We always get a balcony or JS cabin for 2 of us which is big enough.

When we brought mother in law we got a GS for the extra space.

[IRdoc]

thank you all. agree that its definitely a personal decision but think 2000 is a bit steep for cruise where most of the time you will be off the boat.

[Coralc]

New ships command premium prices. Unless $2000 is an insignificant cost to you, I would say no.

[Norwich Cruiser]

Personally I wouldn't pay that extra.

[dasi11]

I love Coastal Kitchen. The food and service has always been great. Going in a Suite is a totally different experience.

[papaflamingo]

Keep in mind that in a JS you can go to Coastal Kitchen for Dinner. Just make reservations on board. As for the other perks, you can buy a Drink Package for a lot less than $2000.

I've done a GS twice. Once was a 14 night Trans Atlantic. We had 9 days at sea so the extra room was fantastic. But it was only $800 total more than a JS for 2 on a 14 night. Pretty sweet deal.

[grapau27]

Keep in mind that in a JS you can go to Coastal Kitchen for Dinner. Just make reservations on board. As for the other perks, you can buy a Drink Package for a lot less than $2000.

I've done a GS twice. Once was a 14 night Trans Atlantic. We had 9 days at sea so the extra room was fantastic. But it was only $800 total more than a JS for 2 on a 14 night. Pretty sweet deal.

Great comments,the only time we did a GS was when we had mother in law with us for the extra space.

[lizmit]

I was in a GS on Allure and it was incredible! You need to spend plenty of time in your cabin to make it worthwhile. Happy Sails!

 

 

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