Royal/Regal interior sideways v regular

Anyone got any opinions on sideways cabins v regular, watched a YouTube video on the sideways, lie the unusual layout, thought it would be better if the cabin door opened the other way round in the cabin so it hid the beds more. Any thoughts

I've had a "sideways" cabin on the Royal and I agree that the cabin door could open in the other direction. The problem with that, though, is that anyone walking by would see the beds reflected in the mirrors at the desk. Chances are you'd think you have privacy but you really wouldn't. Opening against the bed rather than the desk would make the cabin feel smaller.

I had a sideways cabin on Regal and loved it over a regular inside. Seemed like a lot more room.

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Had a sideways cabin on the Regal recently and it is definitely bigger than a regular. One good reason to book early.

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Anyone got any opinions on sideways cabins v regular, watched a YouTube video on the sideways, lie the unusual layout, thought it would be better if the cabin door opened the other way round in the cabin so it hid the beds more. Any thoughts

Sideways are much better.

When picking one of the inside sideways cabins on the Royal or Regal, watch out for the ones that have two additional berths mounted on the wall.

Avoid these like the plague unless you have more than two passengers for the cabin.

When picking one of the inside sideways cabins on the Royal or Regal, watch out for the ones that have two additional berths mounted on the wall.

 

Avoid these like the plague unless you have more than two passengers for the cabin.

Will only be the 2 of us sailing dd is at University (college) so we are empty nesters now

Anyone got any opinions on sideways cabins v regular, watched a YouTube video on the sideways, lie the unusual layout, thought it would be better if the cabin door opened the other way round in the cabin so it hid the beds more. Any thoughts

I have a very strong opinion. I LOVE the sideways inside cabin on the Regal. Last cruise I was upgraded to a balcony and usually I turn that down, but decided to take it. I was sorely disappointed. The sideways has a better layout and definately is larger. Also, no problem with privacy. I highly recommend this cabin. However, as others have said, avoid the cabins that sleep 4 (they seem to be on the ends of blocks of cabins) as the extra bunks hang from the ceiling and are very claustrophobic, IMHO.

Thanks everyone

We prefer the sideways cabins, and try to get them if possible. We had one on a cabin crawl once and everyone had commented on the extra space.

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We were assigned one on an upcoming cruise on the Regal and just checked to make sure it isn't one of the ones that sleep 4, thankfully it's not!

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We got stuck in one of those with the Pullman berths last year. They are a major pain. They made getting in and out of bed a headache, literally sometimes!

We have a sideways cabin this year for the first time. I'm anxious to see if it's really roomier!

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This link has a thread with several photos provided by 'dmwnc1959' of a sideways inside cabin: C406

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=45399989&posted=1#post45399989

I have a very strong opinion. I LOVE the sideways inside cabin on the Regal. Last cruise I was upgraded to a balcony and usually I turn that down, but decided to take it. I was sorely disappointed. The sideways has a better layout and definately is larger. Also, no problem with privacy. I highly recommend this cabin. However, as others have said, avoid the cabins that sleep 4 (they seem to be on the ends of blocks of cabins) as the extra bunks hang from the ceiling and are very claustrophobic, IMHO.

My buddy has strong view :) I see it differently. I leave the cabin early each mornng. My wife sleeps late. I dislike that once I open the door, shes seen by all who pass lying in bed. That bothers me. Yes the room is a little larger. Would I pass up a free balcony upgrade for one? Never ..... My children at home don't have open access to our bedroom, why would it be ok on a cruise.

To each his own.....id rather not have one....IMHO.

Picked a cabin, will book onboard next week and gain $150 in obc

Picked a cabin, will book onboard next week and gain $150 in obc

Did you go with the sideways or the standard?

Sideways, not booked yet, think I'll go for caribe deck

Sideways, not booked yet, think I'll go for caribe deck

Thanks for the quick reply! I will keep my fingers crossed that you get the cabin of your dreams!

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We sail the 7th Jan, I'll take my chances on waiting , a few sideways cabins available

We like "sideways" too and selected one on Island Princess. As far as I know, the only ones are the 8 news ones aft on Promenade Deck.

Any pics of a sideways cabin with a twin bed set-up?

Any pics of a sideways cabin with a twin bed set-up?

Twin configuration in a quad cabin on the Ruby which should be similar on the Royal & Regal:

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=35870916&postcount=3

Royal/Regal twin beds inside cabin twin occupancy:

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We have three people in the cabin so we need the one with the extra berths on the wall. If you have 3 or 4 people is the sideways cabin still better/roomier?

Thanks!

Sideways are much better.

I had a sideways cabin on the Royal Princess and I totally agree with you.

Tony

I have mixed feelings. I booked the sideways on Royal based on feedback on cruise Critics but normally I like a hallway at an entryway before entering my living quarters. But since everyone says the sideways cabin is roomier I'm taking a chance with it.