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#6
October 18th, 2009, 11:10 PM
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The terrace suites used to be priced the same as vista suites (80% verandah suite price up to 2007). Then it was most desirable and you had to be lucky to get one. Its location is right opposite to midship verandahs on deck 5, the most desirable and convenient location regardless of category. Now they are priced about half way between a vista and a verandah, so it is up to the individual to consider whether the terrace is better in value.
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#7
October 19th, 2009, 12:13 AM
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Meow, a friendly dispute: You state "deck 5, the most desirable and convenient location regardless of category". After many SS cruises, I would give the honor of most desirable and convenient location to deck 6, midship veranda, for multiple reasons. As far as category, the hands down winner is Silver Suite, deck 7 on Whisper and Shadow. To each, his or her own.
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October 19th, 2009, 01:52 PM
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Weare new to SS and just booked a midship veranda on 6.Could you elaborate on why this is the best deck?Many thanks.
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October 19th, 2009, 03:57 PM
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I agree with Wellseasoned that the Silver Suites on deck 7 of the Shadow and Whisper are the best. In our opinion, the "best" Veranda suites are on deck 8. Easy access to the pool, and we like to feel the motion of the ship.
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#12
October 19th, 2009, 04:48 PM
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I like deck 5 because that's where the lobby and tour desk are and if we have a quick question we can just stroll over and ask. Also, on the way back to the cabin at night we can grab a port map for the next day.
Plus, the bar is on deck 5! 
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#14
October 19th, 2009, 11:57 PM
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dsarubbi, we like deck 6 because: as duct tape said, two flights up to the pool and Panorama, two down to the restaurant. Also, one up to Terrazza, one down to the reception, casino, bar, boutique. Quiet, can get to those places easily without having to traverse them. Walk toward stern on 6 and the show lounge is right there. There is a convenient laundry just forward of the stairs/elevator lobby at about the 640 level. And, the "secret" balcony is portside off the stairs/elevator area I just mentioned. If you live starboard near there, you can dash over to that balcony in an instant to see things you might be missing on the port side without having to run up on pool deck. For years, we have booked starboard on 6 on Whisper and Shadow to take great advantage of that .
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#15
October 20th, 2009, 02:23 AM
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and I liked being on Deck 4 (Vista)....I had to walk everywhere and managed to walk off all that beautiful food
Cheers ging466
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January 17th, 2010, 03:45 AM
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After a few years of mass market cruises, DH and I considering a panama canal cruise in the terrace suites. We really are not heavy balcony users, but like being able to occasionally get in fresh air and stepping out to enjoy the sunset, take a photo, etc. He asked me to ask a few questions before booking, which I really hope will not turn into a policy discussion. The general question is whether or not smoking is allowed on the terrace area. If the answer is yes, can those of you who have sailed in terrace rooms commented on the frequency of this occurrence and whether the frequency/nuisance (for those of us who are allergic to smoke) is any different than sailing in a traditional veranda cabin?
I also noticed earlier on this thread that the outside area is a crew walkway. Is there a lot of noise from people crossing by? Is it open for people to walk around at all hours of the day? Have people run into other guests or crew walking by? Thanks!
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#17
January 17th, 2010, 12:20 PM
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I enjoyed having a veranda suite on deck 8 (Silver Shadow)...good location in my opinion.
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January 17th, 2010, 01:27 PM
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January 17th, 2010, 04:25 PM
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I had one of these suites on the Whisper, pros and cons:
Pros: Access to outside Great mid ship deck 5 location No traffic past your door to the "terrace" Cons: Its not a balcony, but access to an outside escape route for the lifeboats, no furniture You have a glass door vs a window or full glass wall as in a veranda cabin When they were priced as vistas they were a fantastic deal, now I rather have a vista or go to a full balcony Here is a photo
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January 18th, 2010, 03:56 AM
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Thank you very much for that photo, it will be helpful for DH as he thinks about what we want to do. I am also reassured that there won't be a lot of foot traffic. I can't remember what ship we were on that had oceanview rooms next to the promenade deck track, but I do remember thinking it would be somewhat like living in a fishbowl with curtains.
I understand that the terrace was a better value when it was priced the equivalent of a vista, but on the 15 day sailing we are looking at, there is a roughly $500 price difference between Vista and Terrace, and then another $700 (from Terrace) to get to Veranda and $1000 to get to midship Veranda.... or approx $33 day to get the Terrace (from Vista) and $80/100 for the Veranda. I guess it's an individual question, but if anyone has any thoughts on the specific value for this sailing, I would appreciate them.
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