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SHIP: Eclipse

CABIN #: 9228

DECK #: 9

CLASS: 1B

AREA: Starboard mid-ship

BED NEAR: Balcony

QUIET?: Yes, except for door slamming from all around, esp. in the mornings

BALCONY VIEW: Great view

SIZE: We had plenty of space. We used the sofa to store our suitcases.

WIND A PROBLEM?: No

SOOT A PROBLEM?: No

PROBLEMS/COMMENTS: Since I had a broken foot and was in an orthopedic boot, we liked the location of this room. We originally were booked in a Concierge Class cabin that was way aft, but I switched to this cabin to have a more mid-ship location. Our cabin steward, Julio, was terrific. The room was kept spotless, and he brought ice twice a day for me to ice my tired foot (I have a Level 2 sprain as well as a fracture). Our only complaint was the door slamming, from other people's balcony doors (those doors are heavy!) to other's cabin doors. It was quite annoying the last few days.

We received excellent bar service everywhere -- in MDR, in specialty restaurants, in Oceanview Cafe, the coffee bar and all other bars. No complaints whatsoever about service. As a matter of fact, I thought the staff was excellent in all areas.

Just back from Eclipse cruise. Had premium package. You can use it in both main dining and specialty restaurants. My DH and I decided that while we didn't get our money's worth every day, the convenience made it worthwhile. Plus, I would never have tried all those delicious martinis if we hadn't had the package!

Bohaiboy, thanks for the good information, esp. about the Cellar Masters. We definitely plan to do the premium package.

Pam

After much debate, DH and I have just about decided to purchase the premium package for our upcoming cruise on Eclipse. I do have one other question, though, and I apologize if it's dumb. I know you can bring aboard two bottles of wine; if we just want to enjoy these in the cabin, do we still have to pay a $25 corkage fee?

Thanks,

Pam