Difference between Penthouse (PV1) and Penthouse Jr Suite (PS1)

[tigger8792]

I was wondered if it was worth the extra money to upgrade to a (PS1)? Thanks for any information.

[molymoo]

We always book the PV and have been upgraded (no charge) twice to PJS by Viking.  The Suite is lovely ... the bathroom is larger and laundry is complimentary but worth and extra $2000 per person, no.  The PV is lovely with plenty of space for storage and relaxing.  We were upgraded on our first ocean cruise and when we left for our second without an upgrade we wondered if we would be spoiled ... nope!  The PV was great!!!

[Dukefan]

We generally try and book a PS suite but if not available have booked  a PV suite.   Both are great cabins.  The advantage of the PS suites are:

-  3 priority reservations (vs. 2 in PV) at both Manfredi's and Chef's Table.

-  Booking excursions at 87 days (vs. 77 in PV).

-  Booking Spa and Specialty Restaurants at 80 days (vs. 70 in PV).

-  Free Laundry and Dry Cleaning.

-  Larger cabin (405 sq. ft. in PS vs. 338 sq. ft. in PV).

-  Larger Bath with double sink in PS.

- 11 AM Stateroom Access (vs. 1 PM in PV).

-  You can close a curtain and close off sitting area in PS (something useful if one of you wants to stay up later).

- An extra TV in the sitting area.

- Often times with a PS cabins we have been able to get special fares for Business Class Air from Viking Air in the past that are not available for those in PV cabins.

- We like the location of the PS Cabins since they are all near the Explorer Lounge at the front of the ship.

 

The big question is how do you value these differences.   For some folks, it is not worth the extra cost just like a PV cabin to some folks is not worth the extra cost to them over a DV Cabin.   The reason ships have various cabin categories is so that each customer can find their best cost/value cabin.

 

Hope this helps.   You can't go wrong with either cabin.

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[MSEm]

PS bath not only has 2 sinks but a much larger shower.  We book for the larger shower and order a shower seat.  There is plenty of room in the shower for the shower seat without crowding the space. I find not hearing DH complaining for 14 nights about not having a shower seat worth the extra cost. Our large shower at home has a built in seat.

The other benefits are great but not the reason we book the PS.

In the PV cabins we would carry Command strips to place on outer wall of the closet. This gives us a place to hang jackets without taking up closet space.  We also take a plastic suction cup holder (such as soap holder) to place on cabin door for key cards. Will also hold covid  tracer buttons if needed.

Choose the cabin that is best for you and enjoy the cruise.

[duquephart]

Having the second TV is nice. Sitting on the couch when viewing TV is way better than sitting on bed. Bigger shower also a plus. Worth it? Your call.

[tigger8792]

Thank you all for the advice.  Still up in the air lol.