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Our first cruise we stayed in Caribe deck and we did enjoy it. We had a mid-ship balcony. However, our last cruise we stayed on Aloha deck and we LOVED it. It was the perfect distance from Horizon, Lido, etc. Also, I loved that the elevator said "hello" to me in Hawaiian whenever it opened on floor 12. :) We loved the full covered balcony on Aloha deck too.

 

My question is I loved staying aft but hubby didn't. He wants to move for our next Princess cruise to the middle of the ship. I see that the Aloha deck balconies are pretty small (we had the AFT corner one A747), are those balconies going to run the same as the mid-ship Caribe deck? Really do like being up on Deck 12- so I'm wondering if an aft-mid Aloha would be a good choice in the future.

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Our first cruise we stayed in Caribe deck and we did enjoy it. We had a mid-ship balcony. However, our last cruise we stayed on Aloha deck and we LOVED it. It was the perfect distance from Horizon, Lido, etc. Also, I loved that the elevator said "hello" to me in Hawaiian whenever it opened on floor 12. :) We loved the full covered balcony on Aloha deck too.

 

My question is I loved staying aft but hubby didn't. He wants to move for our next Princess cruise to the middle of the ship. I see that the Aloha deck balconies are pretty small (we had the AFT corner one A747), are those balconies going to run the same as the mid-ship Caribe deck? Really do like being up on Deck 12- so I'm wondering if an aft-mid Aloha would be a good choice in the future.

 

May I ask which Princess ship you were on and which one next ? Balconies and layouts vary from the Grand Class to Royal Class or on Pacific Princess. Aloha Deck can be a bit rocky in high seas, particularly real aft or real forward. Aft is handy for buffet and MDR's, saves a bit of walking.:halo:

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We have been all over several different ships. I've found advantages and disadvantages to every location. On our most recent cruise, we had a Lido Deck inside cabin. It was convenient to get something to eat in the buffet and to go to the pool.

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Our next cruise will most likely be on the Ruby or the Regal/Royal.

Just keep in mind that if you choose the Regal or Royal, it's a whole new ballgame for decks and balconies. Caribe deck balconies are no bigger than the rest and most of the balconies are only 4 feet deep, rather than 5.

 

If a good-sized balcony is important to you, you'll need to book early enough (or get lucky enough) to grab one of the extended/angled balconies around mid-ship or the deluxe obstructed ones up front on Emerald, Lido or Marina.

 

Jim

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Originally posted by octoberdana Our next cruise will most likely be on the Ruby or the Regal/Royal.

Just keep in mind that if you choose the Regal or Royal, it's a whole new ballgame for decks and balconies. Caribe deck balconies are no bigger than the rest and most of the balconies are only 4 feet deep, rather than 5.

 

If a good-sized balcony is important to you, you'll need to book early enough (or get lucky enough) to grab one of the extended/angled balconies around mid-ship or the deluxe obstructed ones up front on Emerald, Lido or Marina.

 

Jim

 

 

Or one of the aft facing Jim, they too have bigger balconies. We always book a accessible balcony and for us the size of the balconies on Royal class are a killer, hardly room for my wife to get her wheelchair out there.

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Or one of the aft facing Jim, they too have bigger balconies. We always book a accessible balcony and for us the size of the balconies on Royal class are a killer, hardly room for my wife to get her wheelchair out there.

That's true, Barry. I didn't think of those because I always assumed those Premium Deluxe Balconies were much more expensive. I just looked and discovered they aren't that much more than the ones with the miniscule balconies. At least the cruise I checked.

 

Jim

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That's if you like to rock and roll if the sea is a bit rough but then. there's always Dremamine available in the on board store

We've done almost all of our cruises back there (22) and never noticed any rock & roll. Some have been in pretty rough water...Hawaii several times and one 28 day Hawaii/Tahiti.

To each his own.;)

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Our first cruise we stayed in Caribe deck and we did enjoy it. We had a mid-ship balcony. However, our last cruise we stayed on Aloha deck and we LOVED it. It was the perfect distance from Horizon, Lido, etc. Also, I loved that the elevator said "hello" to me in Hawaiian whenever it opened on floor 12. :) We loved the full covered balcony on Aloha deck too.

 

My question is I loved staying aft but hubby didn't. He wants to move for our next Princess cruise to the middle of the ship. I see that the Aloha deck balconies are pretty small (we had the AFT corner one A747), are those balconies going to run the same as the mid-ship Caribe deck? Really do like being up on Deck 12- so I'm wondering if an aft-mid Aloha would be a good choice in the future.

When looking at cabins, look first at the aft section, but forward of the elevators. Good prices, and nice location. Princess charges a little more for the middle section of the ship, because there are many people who believe that is better for them for a variety of reasons.

 

We almost always book in this aft section of the ship, and have never had any issue with motion.

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