You make some good points. I have stayed in the Haven on multiple NCL ships. When I get home from the cruise I tell myself there is no deed to spend that much money on a cruise since there is so much to do on the ship. Sure enough when its time to book again, I book the Haven. However I dont cruise as much as I used to. No way I can afford a Haven cruise every year. So now I cruise every so many years.
You answered a question I always wanted to know. No stairs to get to Haven facilities from your cabin. All suites must take an elevator. I am used to staying in the Haven and walking down the hall to breakfast. I wonder what its like waiting for an elevator to get there. Does it make you feel like an outsider?
I’m always tempted by the “ship within a ship” VIP/concierge concept, but then it kind of just looks boring. And when I do the math, it pencils out to I’d rather cruise on an ultra-premium line. The math just doesn’t math and the perks don’t perk enough.
Since 2015 we have done 4 NCL Haven cruises Breakaway x2, Encore, Joy. We are booked for a Transatlantic 11 day Spain to NYC on Prima Aft Owners Haven deluxe lg balcony. In 2023. The Breakaway class Haven ships all have an indoor pool for Haven guests, does the Prima? I like the elevators for Haven guests only on Prima, the Breakaway class uses crew / freight elevators in port only for Haven guests. Note The Joy does not have Sauna/ Steam room in the Haven. The Breakaway and Encore did . It appears Prima has a Sauna and cold room. The Haven Resturant appears bigger on Prima then Breakaway class. Also - do not ever book the forward facing Haven suite on a Breakaway class Unless you don't mind walking thru a narrow hallway usually crowded with other guests, room service and house keeping carts, half way down the length of the ship 125 yards to access the mid ship elevators Thank you for the video
Have you stayed in The Haven on Norwegian Cruise Line? How do you think the one on Norwegian Prima compares to the others in the fleet?
Love the haven worth saving up for the quietness when needed and service is top notch great review
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed the review.
Ut seems so serene I could see myself rarely wanting to venture out of the Haven. Thanks
While the Haven is great, so is the rest of the ship!
Thank You for this honest review!!!! We will be sticking to our Balcony Category
You make some good points. I have stayed in the Haven on multiple NCL ships. When I get home from the cruise I tell myself there is no deed to spend that much money on a cruise since there is so much to do on the ship. Sure enough when its time to book again, I book the Haven. However I dont cruise as much as I used to. No way I can afford a Haven cruise every year. So now I cruise every so many years.
Excellent
Thanks. Sailing on Prima soon?
You answered a question I always wanted to know. No stairs to get to Haven facilities from your cabin. All suites must take an elevator. I am used to staying in the Haven and walking down the hall to breakfast. I wonder what its like waiting for an elevator to get there. Does it make you feel like an outsider?
The elevator bank is tucked away, so it is private. We didn’t feel like an outsider at all.
I loved haven and we always enjoy the upgraded priority perks.
A lot of people do think it is worth it. We are cruising in Nov and Dec and the Haven was the first area to sell out.
Have a great cruise.
I’m always tempted by the “ship within a ship” VIP/concierge concept, but then it kind of just looks boring. And when I do the math, it pencils out to I’d rather cruise on an ultra-premium line. The math just doesn’t math and the perks don’t perk enough.
Valid point, especially when there is so much to enjoy on the ship outside of the Haven.
Since 2015 we have done 4 NCL Haven cruises
Breakaway x2, Encore, Joy.
We are booked for a Transatlantic 11 day Spain to NYC on Prima Aft Owners Haven deluxe lg balcony. In 2023.
The Breakaway class Haven ships all have an indoor pool for Haven guests, does the Prima?
I like the elevators for Haven guests only on Prima, the Breakaway class uses crew / freight elevators in port only for Haven guests.
Note The Joy does not have Sauna/ Steam room in the Haven. The Breakaway and Encore did .
It appears Prima has a Sauna and cold room.
The Haven Resturant appears bigger on Prima then Breakaway class.
Also - do not ever book the forward facing Haven suite on a Breakaway class
Unless you don't mind walking thru a narrow hallway usually crowded with other guests, room service and house keeping carts, half way down the length of the ship 125 yards to access the mid ship elevators
Thank you for the video
just confirming the haven dining room is complimentary ?
Yes, if you are in the Haven.
Thank you for saving me lots of money. I was not impressed with the Haven.
The other cabins on the ship are really nice too.
Don't care about the Haven.
You can certainly still have a great cruise on NCL Prima without staying in the Haven!