Princess Cruise to Hawaii - Questions on rooms - reg vs mini-suite

Hi all,

My parents are looking to go on a Hawaii cruise in January or Feb and are
looking at a 15-day on the Island Princess To/From LA.

They were originally looking at a regular balcony cabin but I am trying to
convince them to go for a Mini-Suite (sometimes referred to as Jr Suite).
The relatively small difference in price ($200-400) seems reasonable
considering you get about 300 sq ft instead of 200, and for 15 days, 10 at
sea, this seems like a no-brainer.

For any of you who have experience with Princess regular rooms vs the
mini-suites, I would appreciate any info and advice...also best decks and
locations. Are there any other amenities with the suites that we haven't
considered? FYI, my parents are active seniors but prefer quiet in their
room.

Thanx,
Bob in RSM, CA

The relatively small difference in price ($200-400) seems reasonable
considering you get about 300 sq ft instead of 200, and for 15 days, 10 at
sea, this seems like a no-brainer.

We recently took the 15 night on the Regal to Hawaii. We got the balcony due
to the length of the cruise. I've never had a mini suite but the regular
balcony cabin was plenty big enough for two of us. It was perfect!

~Patty

Divide the difference in price by number of days.

The mini suite with all those sea days is a great idea!

Go for it.

Besides, the Island Princess is arguably nicer than the Regal.

Regards, Keith

Divide the difference in price by number of days.

The mini suite with all those sea days is a great idea!

Go for it.

Besides, the Island Princess is arguably nicer than the Regal.

Regards, Keith

Bob Hayden" wrote:

They were originally looking at a regular balcony cabin but I am trying
to convince them to go for a Mini-Suite (sometimes referred to as Jr Suite).
The relatively small difference in price ($200-400) seems reasonable
considering you get about 300 sq ft instead of 200, and for 15 days, 10
at sea, this seems like a no-brainer.

$200-$400 per cabin difference for 15 days?

$ 6.67 to $ 13.33 per person per day difference? Or something else?

On the surface, if those figures are correct, then sure, it looks like a
no-brainer. However, is the mini-suite category a guarantee where they cannot
choose the location of their cabin versus a balcony in a location they want?

When you are talking about a trans-Pacific cruise, location may be more
important than room size. Plus, the vast majority of the mini-suite cabins
have fully uncovered balconies, don't they? (I'm not sure about the Island.)
They may want to have a covered or partially covered balcony. They may want to
be guaranteed of getting a midship location. What matters to them?

I say, leave it up to them. It's their cruise.