Space IN A 1A

Going solo on Ecstasy in a 1A (with bunks). A friend has hinted she might want to join me, but I don't want to pay for an upgrade in case she doesn't wind up going.

Is the space big enough to set up a cot? (neither of us is in shape to get onto a top bunk)

Should be a pic in this thread.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=839087&highlight=1a

Actually, most of the purpose of that 1A thread was to show people that all 1As are not created equally. But I'm sure there are pics of Fantasy-class 1As in there somewhere. I may have posted some.

I have pics of E183 on Fantasy in my last review thread. I would think it would be really tight to put a bed on the floor. Those are not large cabins. The pic from the doorways shows how little floor space there is.

OK, I can't get my photo to post. Here's a link to my review thread.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1844613&highlight=fantasy+review

Going to have 3 of us in 4A next week. PVP was originally going to put us in one with 2 beds and a trundle and we ended up opting for two beds and a bunk just because we figured with three (mature) women, someone would end up getting up in the middle of the night and stepping on someone or tripping over the extra bed and breaking something. So the one who is "only" 50 gets to climb the ladder to the bunk. :p

I cruise "solo" in 1-A's aboard "Fantasy" Class ships quite often, (including "Ecstasy" ), and frankly, I kind of doubt that there is room for a cot. Depending on how far from sailing date, she makes up her mind, you could probably upgrade to a 4A without too much expense. I think if were me, I'd just lay it on the line, and tell her that if she's really interested in sailing with you, that you need to know, so the proper cabin can be arranged for. ;)

"SKY"

I've done 1As a lot including on Fantasy class ships, and while they are plenty roomy for one person, I think it would be pretty crowded for two. Also, I would be very surprised if Carnival would even allow two people in a 1A. I suspect they would make you switch to a 4A.

I cruise "solo" in 1-A's aboard "Fantasy" Class ships quite often, (including "Ecstasy" ), and frankly, I kind of doubt that there is room for a cot. Depending on how far from sailing date, she makes up her mind, you could probably upgrade to a 4A without too much expense. I think if were me, I'd just lay it on the line, and tell her that if she's really interested in sailing with you, that you need to know, so the proper cabin can be arranged for. ;)

 

"SKY"

I wish I could pin her down. Long story. I'm watching for price drops and might upgrade anyway. I'm in a guarantee, but I was given a cabin number when I booked and it's in a good location on Empress.

Is it one of the aft 1As like I had? Were you able to look at the pics in my review thread?

I walked past an open door on Fascination one time and saw a cat 4 cabin with a double bed and a cot in the middle of the floor. That's what convinced me that we did not want a cot!

If I remember correctly we had a 1A on the Glory some years ago and the steward just put the mattress from the upper bunch on the floor and that is where I slept.

Would that work for your friend? I aint about to do this with DW again btw.

I cruise "solo" in 1-A's aboard "Fantasy" Class ships quite often, (including "Ecstasy" ), and frankly, I kind of doubt that there is room for a cot. Depending on how far from sailing date, she makes up her mind, you could probably upgrade to a 4A without too much expense. I think if were me, I'd just lay it on the line, and tell her that if she's really interested in sailing with you, that you need to know, so the proper cabin can be arranged for. ;)

 

"SKY"

Have to agree with this advice. The upgrade isn't that much more.

If I remember correctly we had a 1A on the Glory some years ago and the steward just put the mattress from the upper bunch on the floor and that is where I slept.

 

Would that work for your friend? I aint about to do this with DW again btw.

I thought of that just a while ago. Saw the pics that were posted and think it might be close, but doable. I'd rather stay small than not go at all. It will be my #10 cruise. Maybe next year it will be back to balconies with my cabin share, but for now this will have to do. Remember I've already paid double as a solo.

I almost always try to get one of the cabins aft, on Empress Deck. Make sure it's far enough aft to avoid being under the galley however! Under the dining room is no problem, but under the galley is a totally different story! Empress deck has some GREAT 1-A, and 4-A cabins aft, right under the dining room, and only two decks below the promenade deck. GREAT LOCATION IMO! :cool:

"SKY"

I almost always try to get one of the cabins aft, on Empress Deck. Make sure it's far enough aft to avoid being under the galley however! Under the dining room is no problem, but under the galley is a totally different story! Empress deck has some GREAT 1-A, and 4-A cabins aft, right under the dining room, and only two decks below the promenade deck. GREAT LOCATION IMO! :cool:

 

"SKY"

Just checked. Unless they move me, I'm aft under Windsong:) I can zip up the elevator for the buffet. I pretty well know the ship (CASINO) after being on it 3 other times.

Actually, most of the purpose of that 1A thread was to show people that all 1As are not created equally. But I'm sure there are pics of Fantasy-class 1As in there somewhere. I may have posted some.

 

I have pics of E183 on Fantasy in my last review thread. I would think it would be really tight to put a bed on the floor. Those are not large cabins. The pic from the doorways shows how little floor space there is.

 

OK, I can't get my photo to post. Here's a link to my review thread.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1844613&highlight=fantasy+review

 

Going to have 3 of us in 4A next week. PVP was originally going to put us in one with 2 beds and a trundle and we ended up opting for two beds and a bunk just because we figured with three (mature) women, someone would end up getting up in the middle of the night and stepping on someone or tripping over the extra bed and breaking something. So the one who is "only" 50 gets to climb the ladder to the bunk. :p

I was in this situation with my sisters! We booked a 4A and since I'm the youngest and have no joint replacement I was destined for the top bunk. I got an upsell call at the last minute for a Cat. 12 and grabbed it! I'm sure it saved us from having a fallout! :D

I've booked 1A guarantees a few times and always had an agreement with my partner that if we got an upper bunk for the second bed, she would take it, and if we got a "sofabed" for the second bed, I would sleep on that.

As it happened, we always got upgraded to a regular inside cabin (4A or better) so we still haven't faced the reality of the second bed....

I had hoped for a better cabin. What throws me is why I got a cabin number when I booked! That leads me to think I won't get a better cabin.