Spirit Class - Cabin Question

[magnumcoog]

I have booked an Alaskan cruise and have cabin 7031. This cabin is behind the aft elevators. Appears that it is a large cabin 235 Sf, with 80 sf veranda. This cabin is a category 9, and got it for $300 less per person than a category 8. Has anyone stayed in this cabin or one that is similiar? If so, how was it and do you have a picture?

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[finoky]

I have never stayed in it but I am wondering who fell asleep and gave you that deal! Congrats. From what I hear category 9's are awesome.

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Tony

2004 Legend March 28th
2003 Paradise
2002 Paradise
2000 Destiny
1999 Fascination
1998 Fantasy

[magnumcoog]

I saw the price on one of the major online all purpose websites and then had my online only T.A. give me a quote which was of course much lower. The only thing I can think of is maybe the other category prices are wrong, but I am happy as it appears is still less than the prices I am seeing for 2004 Alaskan Cruises.

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Grand Princess

[magnumcoog]

I guess it is not a mistake, here are the prices from Carnivals website for the cruise I have booked.

9A
Cruise Only $1399.00 $859.00
8I
Cruise Only $1669.00 $859.00
8H
Cruise Only $1649.00 $859.00
8G
Cruise Only $1619.00 $859.00
8F
Cruise Only $1599.00 $859.00
8E
Cruise Only $1569.00 $859.00
8D
Cruise Only $1549.00 $859.00
8C
Cruise Only $1519.00 $859.00
8B
Cruise Only $1499.00 $859.00
8A
Cruise Only $1449.00 $859.00

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Grand Princess

[luvbugwinkle]

Try these sites
http://www.virtualtoursusa.com/galleryships.htm

http://www.cruisestateroom.com/847932/indexships-frame.htm

Also could your cabin # be 7301?
Hope this helps

[luvbugwinkle]

Oh yeah if your ship is not listed then try one of her sister ships ie Legend or Pride for Miracle or Spirit. Same layouts just decor changes.

[Patdmoose]

I have been looking at the '05 Alaska cruises on the Spirit. The 9A cabins are only $50 more than an 8A guarantee. The price listed on the CCL website is $1099 for the first May sailing. I know that my TA will beat that, but I am also wondering what the catch is? Since these cabins are in the recessed area of the ship where the lifeboats are kept, I wonder if there are cable or lift/lower equipment in front of the balcony??

-Patdmoose

1/99 Imagination
2/01 Celebration
1/02 Inspiration
2/03 Holiday
2/04 Paradise

[magnumcoog]

The cabin that I have is on the Veranda deck. The life boats would not be an issue on this deck. I think life boats are on the main deck. Going up from the main deck is the upper deck which would be the closest to the lifeboats, the up another is Empress, then Veranda, and finally Panorama. If you can get the top 3 I would say there would be no issues with the life boats.

Luvbugwinkle, thanks for the links however there were no pictures or layouts on this catergory for the Spirit. I did check out one of the Costa ships and saw the room, although it showed as being smaller than what was listed for the Spirit on the same site.

Oh, and wish I could go a bit earlier but my daughter will still be in school. The week I have booked works better for me at work and also can rest up after cruise for 4th of July weekend.

My 18th anniversary is that weekend as well, and since I have not told my wife that I have booked this cruise, it will be one of my excuses to do so-LOL.

I just hope I am able to use my Delta Skymiles for the air.

From what I have seen so far, the Spirit seems like one of the best Carnival ships.

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[luvbugwinkle]

Magnumcoog
In your OP you stated you were in cabin 7031? Couldn't find it any where. But there is a CAT9
cabin 7301 located behind the elevators.
http://www.virtualtoursusa.com/tours/carnivallegend/deluxe.htm

try the site above selecting Deluxe oceanview stateroom w/large balcony, CAT 9A

Your cabin layout should look like this
Hope this helps

[magnumcoog]

Luvbugwinkle, sorry about that you are correct it is 7301.

Thanks for the link.

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Grand Princess

[magnumcoog]

Has anyone stayed in a cat 9A or even better 7301?

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[nmarsh]

We stayed in a cat 9 on our last cruise. It is a nice spacious room with lots of closet space and a nice dresser, a shower with a tub, a separate vanity area, and a stocked refrigerator,a very nice room.
Have a nice cruise!

[magnumcoog]

Is there any noise from the elevators?

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Grand Princess

[luvbugwinkle]

Glad I could help with the pix. Sorry I don't know about elevator noise. It looks like it's in a good location. I think it's GREAT that you and your DW will be celebrating your 18th on the cruise. Perhaps if you re-post your inquiry ie Elevator noise on Spirit maybe you'll find your answer.

[magnumcoog]

It appears there is not much written on the Carnvival Spirit, anyone have a clue is to why that is?

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