Best type of balcony cabin

[bandit and babycakes]

Want to book a cruise for next year and I am wondering what type of baclony cabin is best to book on the new ships like Eclipse.

 

thanks

[Lastdance]

Want to book a cruise for next year and I am wondering what type of baclony cabin is best to book on the new ships like Eclipse.

 

thanks

 

It is entirely up to you and your wallet. CC class and above doesn't have a bad view in any cabin, but then you must pay. GTY balcony could leave you with an obstruction or not. Much cheaper in price, but there is a little catch as to where it will be. The closer to the water, the cheaper the cabin in many circumstances, although there are some suites. Do you enjoy the aft? Great view! Do either of you have issues with being seasick? If so, you might want to stay in the middle of the ship, especially not up front! All the Solstice ship cabins are great!!! On my first Celebrity cruise, I chose the deck I wanted, the position and then the cabin number. It was on the Sky Deck with a huge balcony, not to mention close to the elevators. I was in heaven!!!:) I used Cruise Critic for the cabin number in oder to get the huge deck! It's up to your preferences for the criteria you should use in securing a cabin that you will be happy with for the duration of your cruise.:cool:

[Presto2]

Want to book a cruise for next year and I am wondering what type of baclony cabin is best to book on the new ships like Eclipse.

 

thanks

 

Sunset Veranda aft cabin - we have booked 8353 3 times now on the Silhouette - though the configuration is different from the other Solstice ships / Eclipse & the bed is by the balcony. Had the cabin in 2011, will be there in 2 weeks time and in 2013.

 

Loved the aft view, the quiet cabin, the mix of sun and shade on the balcony and - well, everything else !!

 

Have researched hump cabins, CC and AQ and think we have found the perfect location for us

 

Happy hunting

 

:D

[Eightydays]

We like the hump cabins on the Solstice class ship. They are close to the mid-ship elevators, and really central (going up and down the stairs puts you right bythe library, game room, computer center, etc.) They are also great if you are traveling with kids because alternate cabins have an upper berth, which leaves your sofa free.

[texkan]

Also prefer mid ship (hump cabins). Close to elevator.

[mame10ST]

Sunset Veranda aft cabin - we have booked 8353 3 times now on the Silhouette - though the configuration is different from the other Solstice ships / Eclipse & the bed is by the balcony. Had the cabin in 2011, will be there in 2 weeks time and in 2013.

[keela1eva2]

I also like the hump midship rooms 1A grade

Sue

[stipmom]

I'd also say go for a hump cabin. Check the sticky above and try to get the larger balconies. If you are going for AQ we had 1605 on the Silhouette and it was quiet

[ClaudiaB]

If you can afford it and like a bit more space, the S1 corner aft suites are wonderful. We love that they're all the way down the hall - long walk - and not close to elevators and stairs. Great views and lots of space in the room.

1663 is our favorite room - penthouse deck.

[Redtravel]

I love being midship. On S class ships, the aft cabins are very far from the elevators. The hump cabins are in the best location. Even if you don't get a cabin with the larger balcony, stay close to the midship...and lower deck. Deck 7 is the best....sandwiched between 2 decks of cabins...very quiet. Price may also dictate what cabin you select. If that is the case, book the cabin that is the least costly....a GTY is also a nice way to save money.

[rucruisn2]

The 1A are what I always book. Love the location and the balcony is larger because it's on the slant portion of the hump.

[suzie q]

We like the hump cabins- had 1610 on Equinox and have 1606 in two weeks on Silhouette.:D

[4774Papa]

There is a lot of information on cabins on cc. Here is some information that I found. The information may be a bid dated and not include changes, but for most cabins, probably is accurate.

 

 

Solstice Class:

 

I personally LOVED my C1 hump cabin #1243 - about triple the size of a standard balcony - it was HUGE!!!!! Literally the largest non-suite balcony on the ship! The balcony was great for hosting cocktail parties - we had 25+ people out there one day! Being on the aft part of the hump there was virtually no wind issue to deal with. We got sun when we wanted it, and shade if desired as well. Due to balcony depth there were no privacy issues related to the angled shape.

 

There are 58 +/- cabins with the same size balcony we had - they are:

 

Resort Deck: 2105, 2109, 2106, 2110

Penthouse Deck: 1547, 1552, 1601, 1605, 1606, 1610

Sky Deck: 1075, 1044, 1231, 1243, 1247, 1108, 1120, 1124

Panorama Deck: 9155, 9192, 9209, 9215, 9237, 9241, 9266, 9270, 9292, 9296

Vista Deck: 8199, 8162, 8255, 8259, 8281, 8285, 8228, 8232, 8254, 8258

Sunrise Deck: 7159, 7206, 7215, 7219, 7241, 7245, 7260, 7264, 7286, 7290

Continental Deck: 6155, 6156, 6209, 6215, 6237, 6241, 6210, 6214, 6236, 6240

 

Most of these are on the hump, but some are forward where the ship starts to indent. The rooms run the range from Category 2C, 1A, C1, or AQ (with the exception of 6209/6210 which are categorized as 07 Obstucted Balcony - great balcony at a small price!). There are also many cabins adjacent to the ones I listed that also have oversized balconies that are about double the size of normal ones, but I would go for the triple sized ones first

 

 

Here is an analysis of the Concierge Class Cabins on Constellation (Deck 8) to book. So many posts here ask if specific cabins are good ones, so (even though this is only my opinion) I thought people might find this helpful.

 

Background: My DW and I have enjoyed several Connie sailings in recent years in Concierge Class (CC) cabins on Deck 8. We enjoy the ship (its size, dining options, etc) so, knowing we’d be back, I took some notes to know which deck 8 CCcabins to book and which to avoid. We like Deck 8 because it has staterooms both above and below. We don’t like Deck 9 due to the overhang & lido above.

 

Please let me know if you find this info useful. We have an upcoming cruise on Summit and I could do a little more homework. Thanks for the feedback!

 

CC Cabins - Constellation Deck 8:

 

The “Great” Rooms with larger balconies: People love the aft-facing staterooms (8170, 8172, 8176, & 8185) for the views of the wake and super-large balconies. 8045 & 8046 with larger “triangle shaped” balconies are also popular. Book these if you can! But what if they are already gone…..?

 

Best standard (non-adjoining) CC Cabins: 8072, 8074, 8076, 8078, 8080, 8082, 8084, & 8086 (starboard side): Good mid-ship location and non-adjoining (no interior door to the neighboring room which some complain can be the source of noise/light from the next cabin). So, why are they good? Because the inside cabins that appear directly across the hall on the deck plan are NOT really there. Well, of course they’re there, but you would never know it! Their doors all open to the opposite (port side) hall (note they all have odd cabin numbers). So there is nothing (no cabins or service areas) opposite these CC Cabins across the hall …nothing but a hallway wall.

 

Also good (on the port side) are 8075, 8079, 8083, 8087, 8091, 8095 & 8099: These have the same good mid-ship location & are non-adjoining, you just have a neighbor across the hall. Very good rooms to book.

 

Need an adjoining room? Look to book 8114, 8116, 8118, 8120, 8122, 8124, 8126, 8128, 8130, 8132, & 8134 (Starboard side): Good mid-ship adjoining rooms. Also, there also are no entrances to the “crew only” area (the large white blank space on the deck plan) across the hall anywhere in this block of cabins!

 

Location of Crew-Only Service Doors: I like to avoid cabins across from doors to crew-only areas (ie food prep facilities, freight elevators, mechanical equipment etc). They can be the source of noise and/or additional activity. If that matters to you, note that doors to the crew-only areas (shown as white blank space on the deck plans) are located approximately opposite the following CC cabins:

 

Starboard side: 8052, 8060, 8066 8090 8138, 8150 & 8176 (aft cabin)

Port Side: 8047, 8065, 8069, 8107, 8109, 8115, 8141, & 8145

 

Rooms to Avoid:

8094, 8096, 8111, & 8115 – Partially obstructed by the dreaded window washing equipment. NOTE: Cabins affected by the window washing equipment vary by ship. These are the rooms on Constellation ONLY. For other M-Class ships check the deck plan listed “obstructed view” rooms to avoid.

 

8102 & 8108 – listed as “obstructed view”, small balcony, & windows of suite next door look onto balcony.

 

8047 & 8048 – less private balcony which is visable from the angled balcony of the neighboring room.

 

 

Please let me know if this is helpful and if there is any other info you’d find interesting. I can be on the lookout on our upcoming cruise.

 

"This list is posted frequently in this forum, so this seems a good place to lock it down."

 

Each of the following cabins on the Millennium Class ships (Millennium, Infinity, Constellation, Summit) has some particular benefit over its peers of the same class -- most often an oversized veranda, sometimes larger cabin or nicer decor. Not all of these differences are accurately reflected in any known deck plans.

 

SS-6131,6132,6145,6146

 

CC-9043,9038,9201,9164,9162,9160

CC-8045,8046,8185,8176,8172,8170

CC-7203,7212,7208,7206

CC-6135,6136,6143,6144

 

2A-8161,8146,9173,9138

2B-7049,7080,7163,7166,7171,7173,7175,7177,7174,7176, 7178,7180

2C- 6016,6018,6020,6021,6022,6023,6024,6025,6026,6027, 6029,6030,6031,6033,6035,6053,6048

 

Since the Infinity, Constellation, Millenium & Summit are all the same configuration, these cabins will apply to your cruise.

 

In addition, have you heard the term "POSH" which stands for: Port side out, Starboard home. This term came about when the British were sailing from England to India (sunny vs shady side). Look at your itinerary to determine the direction the ship is traveling, this will help you decide on the side of the ship you may prefer. However, please realize when the ship docks, it may make a complete 180 turn before docking.

 

Also, check out this data on S class:

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AtHczoNeooladEEyVmQwWmJhaGItbFZPUFNudTFZcEE#gid=0

[ghstudio]

The best balcony is one that is not next to someone who ignores the no smoking policy, someone who opens their cabin door and plays music through their TV at full volume, and someone who doesn't sit on their balcony talking all day.

 

We've suffered through all three.....if you can figure out how to book a cabin to avoid the above...please let me know :)

[boards]

Sunset Veranda aft cabin - we have booked 8353 3 times now on the Silhouette - though the configuration is different from the other Solstice ships / Eclipse & the bed is by the balcony. Had the cabin in 2011, will be there in 2 weeks time and in 2013.

 

What's with the advertising /???

[cpl100]

Sunset Veranda aft cabin - we have booked 8353 3 times now on the Silhouette - though the configuration is different from the other Solstice ships / Eclipse & the bed is by the balcony. Had the cabin in 2011, will be there in 2 weeks time and in 2013.

 

Loved the aft view, the quiet cabin, the mix of sun and shade on the balcony and - well, everything else !!

 

Have researched hump cabins, CC and AQ and think we have found the perfect location for us

 

Happy hunting

 

:D

 

Do these SV cabins have a larger balcony as mentioned with the 'hump' cabins? Thanks.

[travellink]

Want to book a cruise for next year and I am wondering what type of baclony cabin is best to book on the new ships like Eclipse.

 

thanks

 

Any verandah cabin that I can afford, as long as I'm sailing:)!

[dmk]

Sunset Veranda aft cabin - we have booked 8353 3 times now on the Silhouette - though the configuration is different from the other Solstice ships / Eclipse & the bed is by the balcony. Had the cabin in 2011, will be there in 2 weeks time and in 2013. :D

 

Is this one of the wider afts?:)