judyannemt Posted December 29, 2006 #1 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Hi everyone, I was lucky enough to win a cruise during NCL's 40th birthday promotion. My daughter and I are going on the February 11-16 cruise. We were assigned a stateroom 8008 which is an oceanview stateroom I coerced my employer into upgrading us to a BC cabin (9664). He paid an additional $400 for this upgrade. When I check on Expedia, I see that there are AG Mini-suites available for $899 per person, which is $40 less than the BC upgrade. The suites are on deck 11, #11134, 11136, 11634 and 11636. I'm trying to figure out why they are less expensive than the BC cabin, and trying to decide if I want to call NCL and switch to an AG. Any advice? Are the AG Mini-suites in a bad location or something? Any input would be appreciated. Sorry to be so long winded and such a newbie. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Haynes Posted December 29, 2006 #2 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Prices change all of the time, but I can't imagine a mini suite being less expensive than a balcony. Keep in mind at NCL their prices include taxes and port fees, whereas many of the internet sites don't. This could be the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sneakerstud Posted December 29, 2006 #3 Share Posted December 29, 2006 The AG is defenitely better then the BC!!! This are just 4 cabins (AG) and they normally sell out quickly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted December 29, 2006 #4 Share Posted December 29, 2006 They are all the way at the aft and under the outdoor cafe. You might get some chair-scraping noise, but it's a good location otherwise. I was in an AF near the mid-ship elevators. Being further aft has an advantage in that the Lido-deck overhang is gone back there and your view/sunshine quotient is better. The balconies are a bit bigger on that deck too. If it were me, I'd take 11634 if it's available. Port side is super for leaving (you can see all of South Beach) and if you're awake on your return, it's the best side to see Miami at dawn. 11636 is next to a service station so might be noisy in the morning. I hope that helps! Jana Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jana Posted December 29, 2006 #5 Share Posted December 29, 2006 ooops, dupe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szdiver Posted December 29, 2006 #6 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Congratulations on winning one of the 40 trips.....you must be really excited.... As for the minisuite, go for it if there are any more available. You will enjoy the upsell a lot. Upsells cost money - upgrades don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyannemt Posted December 29, 2006 Author #7 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Thanks for your replies. My daughter and I are very excited about this cruise. She'll be going away to college next year, so we probably won't get another chance like this. I didn't tell her until Christmas morning, and she was so thrilled! We live in Montana, so she feels like she lives in the middle of nowhere so this will be a nice adventure for her. (and me) I called NCL and they told me that I would have to pay an additional $80 per person to get the mini-suite. Maybe I can coerce my boss into another upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SANDPEBBLES Posted December 29, 2006 #8 Share Posted December 29, 2006 My favorite part of the minisuite is having a tub/shower instead of just the shower. We have one booked on the Pearl for the February 2 cruise. Very excited! Congratulations to you and your daughter. Have a wonderful time! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmames1231 Posted November 2, 2010 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Just returned..had 11634. Would not recommend. There must be a beam going from sports deck through restuarant to this room --you hear every bouce of the basketball. Design flaw..: ( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare shof515 Posted November 2, 2010 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Just returned..had 11634. Would not recommend. There must be a beam going from sports deck through restuarant to this room --you hear every bouce of the basketball. Design flaw..: ( nice first post to bring a topic that's hasn't been posted in for nearly 4 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG_Steve Posted November 3, 2010 #11 Share Posted November 3, 2010 nice first post to bring a topic that's hasn't been posted in for nearly 4 years It's good information for someone searching for info on that cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted November 3, 2010 #12 Share Posted November 3, 2010 Just returned..had 11634. Would not recommend. There must be a beam going from sports deck through restuarant to this room --you hear every bouce of the basketball. Design flaw..: ( Thanks for logging in and making a post, but, you answered a question that was asked 4 years ago. I am guessing this person has long since traveled and forgotten all about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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