Hank1468 Posted October 26, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hello everyone! I just posted this link in my original post from the summer asking for pictures, but I figured I would also create a new thread showing that I have posted pictures for all to see. I have finally posted photos of our suite. We were in C101 aka the Fiji Suite. It was absolutely amazing and the room is gorgeous! Do I wish the balcony was larger? Absolutely. But that did not affect my vacation at all and we made a lot of use with the balcony. You can find photos of our suite, C101 here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/106514806@N08/ If you have any questions, please feel free to ask! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorontoTL Posted October 26, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Beautiful! Thanks for sharing. I'm sure there are people anxious to see those. The bedroom is sooooooo big, crazy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbird81 Posted October 26, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 26, 2013 That suite is amazing, but I would want a larger balcony too! Compared to the size of the room the balcony is incredibly small! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego sue Posted October 26, 2013 #4 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Balcony No deeper than our standard Balcony Cabin on the Royal. Can hardly turn to the ocean. I think Princess could have been more generous with the suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted October 26, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Thanks for the pictures of the Fiji Suite.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted October 26, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Wow...thanks for sharing these!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Junky Posted October 26, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Love the suite, hate the balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spingal Posted October 26, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Wow. The suite is great but that balcony is AWFUL!!!!!!! Thanks for sharing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted October 26, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Thanks for posting the photos. I wondered how they would lay out the bedroom area. Looking out the window from your bed could be interesting. Did they keep the window fairly clean? It also looks like you had two recliners although they didn't fit side by side. Is that correct? Did you also have chairs for the table? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icat2000 Posted October 26, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Love the suite. Looks very roomy. The balcony almost makes you want to cry. Its soooo small. Seems like it was an after-thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dforeigner Posted October 26, 2013 #11 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Thanks for sharing your pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrivesLikeMario Posted October 26, 2013 #12 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Thanks for sharing these! I notice some changes with the shower glass, the bathtub divider looks like it's not quite as wide as in the other ships' suites and the bedroom area is incredibly spacious! Interesting layout but that balcony is pathetic. Acceptable for a cold-weather cruise, maybe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted October 27, 2013 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks for sharing. Great photos. Large suite, but the balcony is tiny. Hard to get breakfast out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted October 27, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Thanks for sharing. Great photos. Large suite, but the balcony is tiny. Hard to get breakfast out there. But you can enjoy Sabatinis for breakfast ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Tak8 Posted October 27, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Mom33: That's true, but I like a pre breakfast before going to Sabatini's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjrockman Posted October 28, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks again, Hank 1468. I responded on your other thread. The only question that I had was whether or not the curtain had to be closed at night, since the suites are below the bridge. I hope not. Already knew the size of the balcony (doesn't bother us) and the suite. Looks great. Thanks for your pictures and your time. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted October 28, 2013 #17 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks again, Hank 1468. I responded on your other thread. The only question that I had was whether or not the curtain had to be closed at night, since the suites are below the bridge. I hope not. Already knew the size of the balcony (doesn't bother us) and the suite. Looks great. Thanks for your pictures and your time. Paul Hi Paul, I believe the stewards are instructed to close those window curtains at night, as are the passengers in those accommodations. The light from the staterooms would illuminate the bow of the ship, and that would be a considerable safety hazard for the safe operation of the ship. This seems to be the practiced by all cruise ships with forward facing windows during night time travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank1468 Posted October 28, 2013 Author #18 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks for posting the photos. I wondered how they would lay out the bedroom area. Looking out the window from your bed could be interesting. Did they keep the window fairly clean? It also looks like you had two recliners although they didn't fit side by side. Is that correct? Did you also have chairs for the table? The window was clean enough... but by no means spotless. Yes, we had two recliners with ottomans. They do not fit side by side, they only fit facing one another. There is a smaller than usual table and there are no chairs for the table. There simply isn't enough room. We would fold up the ottomans and move the recliner chairs in the upright position when dining on the balcony. Thanks for sharing these! I notice some changes with the shower glass, the bathtub divider looks like it's not quite as wide as in the other ships' suites and the bedroom area is incredibly spacious! Interesting layout but that balcony is pathetic. Acceptable for a cold-weather cruise, maybe? We found the bathtub to be spacious and very comfortable. Yes, the bedroom is incredibly spacious! Loved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted October 28, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 28, 2013 ...Yes, we had two recliners with ottomans. They do not fit side by side, they only fit facing one another. There is a smaller than usual table and there are no chairs for the table. There simply isn't enough room. We would fold up the ottomans and move the recliner chairs in the upright position when dining on the balcony...I like the idea of two reclining chairs with ottomans rather than the four chairs shown in the photos of the penthouse suites. What is a suite without lounge chairs? It also appeared that there was a small table by each recliner. I wonder if they might change the seating on the penthouse suites? Looks like the least expensive S5 suites might be the best choice with a spacious bedroom, lounge chairs and a balcony with no soot or odor problems. Thanks again for posting the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank1468 Posted October 28, 2013 Author #20 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I like the idea of two reclining chairs with ottomans rather than the four chairs shown in the photos of the penthouse suites. What is a suite without lounge chairs? It also appeared that there was a small table by each recliner. I wonder if they might change the seating on the penthouse suites? Looks like the least expensive S5 suites might be the best choice with a spacious bedroom, lounge chairs and a balcony with no soot or odor problems. Thanks again for posting the photos. Yes, there is a small end table next to each of the recliner chairs as well. Perfect for your favorite beverage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kk99 Posted October 28, 2013 #21 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks so much for posting of your suite pictures. We are booked into this same category suite next year but on dolphin deck. Could you tell me if you heard excessive noise from decks below or equipment from your cabin? Also, was the crew pool deck on your deck or one below your front window in the bedroom? I am glad that we switched to this suite category from the midship suites, as it has more interior space. I can live with the small balcony, just have to use the public decks for more balcony space:D I'm glad that you had a wonderful cruise, and I am looking forward to seeing the Royal for myself next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
8 Bells Posted October 28, 2013 #22 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thank you for posting the pics. The bedroom is very nice - really like it, but the balcony could use a do-over! Just one question: was it quiet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hank1468 Posted October 28, 2013 Author #23 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Thanks so much for posting of your suite pictures. We are booked into this same category suite next year but on dolphin deck. Could you tell me if you heard excessive noise from decks below or equipment from your cabin? Also, was the crew pool deck on your deck or one below your front window in the bedroom? I am glad that we switched to this suite category from the midship suites, as it has more interior space. I can live with the small balcony, just have to use the public decks for more balcony space:D I'm glad that you had a wonderful cruise, and I am looking forward to seeing the Royal for myself next year. We didn't really hear any noise from decks below... we may have heard a little but of noise while docking or leaving port, but I don't really remember any noise. Although, we are from New York City, so any noise really wouldn't bother us and we probably wouldn't even really notice it haha! The crew pool was one or two decks below us. I am 98% sure it was two decks below. Thank you for posting the pics. The bedroom is very nice - really like it, but the balcony could use a do-over! Just one question: was it quiet? We didn't really hear any noise from decks below... we may have heard a little but of noise while docking or leaving port, but I don't really remember any noise. Although, we are from New York City, so any noise really wouldn't bother us and we probably wouldn't even really notice it haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love.II.Cruise Posted October 29, 2013 #24 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Thanks for sharing! I now know I would never pay for this suite on this ship due to the balcony size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjrockman Posted October 29, 2013 #25 Share Posted October 29, 2013 Hi Paul, I believe the stewards are instructed to close those window curtains at night, as are the passengers in those accommodations. The light from the staterooms would illuminate the bow of the ship, and that would be a considerable safety hazard for the safe operation of the ship. This seems to be the practiced by all cruise ships with forward facing windows during night time travel. Hey, Dave. That's what I was thinking. We will play it by ear. It looks like a great window though! Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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