QE2_Fan

Hi Huskerdan25. If you refer back to around posts 70-75 there is some photos and discussion of cabins very close to yours..think you are in the clear of lifeboats, just!

Hi Guys.

 

My wife and I are madly researching a Med Cruise on the Silhouette for our upcoming 40th wedding anniversary. Wondering if one of you kind people could recommend a midships verandah stateroom on either Deck 6 or 8 which is unobstructed with great views. First time on Celebrity and really looking forward to it.

Thanks so much.

 

Bob & Chris from AUSTRALIA.:):):)

Hi Bob & Chris!

We are going on Solstice in OCT and did similar research ...alot of it right from this thread! Deck 6 is pretty much all obstructed by the lifeboats, unless you get a forward cabin. But if you are wary of the ships motion, these may not be a good choice. There are photos of these cabins earlier in the thread.

Deck 8 is largely unobstructed. If you prefer midships (allegedly less movement felt) go for a cabin on the 'hump' where the cabins extend further out to the edge of the ship. Or if you would like a little more verandah space I learnt from this thread that cabins 1st and 3rd from the hump on the 'angle' will have the largest verandahs. Worth looking at the first 10 or so pages of this thread - has lots of photos and diagrams to help you out. And definitely check out page 46 (one before this!) to photos/answers to my original query and some great shots of 'corner hump' cabins!

At end of day though don't think any cabin on a lovely Solstice class ship is a BAD one if you compare to being at home :D:p

Good luck choosing and Enjoy your 40th Anniversary celebrations aboard Silhouette!!

Actually, it's the first and third cabins off the hump that have the largest balconies.

Thanks Linda! I mustve missed your post originally but made me realised I had foot n mouth in my original post:D I did mean to refer to 1st/3rd cabins having the bigger balcony - and 1122 is the 2nd (piggy in the middle:p). Still a good size - but I have time (OCT 2014) to keep checking if I can change!

Thanks Cruisetrail. Such detailed pics of the balcony/location are worth their weight in gold - the simplified deck plans the Cruise company's provide 'hide' such details.

1120 doesn't show as having extra bedding for 3/4 pax. 1143 does but its not showing available for my cruise. I've got some time, will keep my eye on it! ALthough I dont think 1122 is too bad. Maybe I could get the kids to sleep out on the balcony if we are too squished ..ha :-)

To the OP - thanks for such and entertaining and informative thread - even if you 'hit a few waves' along the way!! Personally I have always loved ships in particular the grand lines of the Transatlantic era of the 30/40/50's. Boy to have sailed on the Normandie - now that would be worth a thread or two in discussion! Thus I did enjoy the quick sideline comparison of the some of 'grand dames' on the seas today. I understand the logic but I am still favour the look of a ship when it looks like a ship rather than a floating fun palace.

But i digress - I am looking forward to my first cruise on a 'modern' ship in a balcony cabin. Am on Solstice in starboard C2 grade cabin 1122 aft of the hump. It's 3rd one along so the balcony is not as big as the 2/4th cabins but it is still roomier than stand yes? I'm looking out to swap over to port side cabin 1243 - I am limited as there are 4 of us and not many C2 cabins offer extra berths (and even then no upper berths which would save a bit of space).

Cruisetrail, if you have further detail/pics on above cabins would appreciate viewing them.

I chose aft of the hump thinking it would be less prone to wind than a angle cabin forward of the hump. Would this be a reasonable assumption or could I safely consider cabin 1108 also (all others are suites on Sky Deck).

Thanks!