Just off Marina

[ricki]

It is no optical illusion, staterooms on Riviera are much larger than comparable staterooms on the R ships.

 

I just checked Ocean View cabins, but here is the result:

 

Riviera--242 sq ft

 

Nautica--165 sq feet

 

We're looking forward to our sailing on Riviera in March, eager to compare it to our two previous sailings on Marina.

 

Ricki

[Paulchili]

It is no optical illusion, staterooms on Riviera are much larger than comparable staterooms on the R ships.

 

I just checked Ocean View cabins, but here is the result:

 

Riviera--242 sq ft

 

Nautica--165 sq feet

 

We're looking forward to our sailing on Riviera in March, eager to compare it to our two previous sailings on Marina.

 

Ricki

 

IMO, it IS mostly an optical illusion (speaking of veranda cabins).

Don't forget that the Riviera has a much larger bathroom (with a TUB) and that larger bathroom "eats up" most (if not all) of the difference in the square footage. I am yet to see a true measurement or sq. ft. of the ROOM ONLY on those 2 ships.

I know for a fact that the Riviera veranda room has less usable storage space that those on R ships (but much more BR space)

Perhaps you can take a tape measure with you (ala meow :D) and get the measurements for the cabin only (without the bathroom and balcony) and someone else can do the same for the R ship veranda cabin.

[ricki]

IMO, it IS mostly an optical illusion (speaking of veranda cabins).

Don't forget that the Riviera has a much larger bathroom (with a TUB) and that larger bathroom "eats up" most (if not all) of the difference in the square footage. I am yet to see a true measurement or sq. ft. of the ROOM ONLY on those 2 ships.

I know for a fact that the Riviera veranda room has less usable storage space that those on R ships (but much more BR space)

Perhaps you can take a tape measure with you (ala meow :D) and get the measurements for the cabin only (without the bathroom and balcony) and someone else can do the same for the R ship veranda cabin.

 

I'm happy to do that!

 

Ricki

[Paulchili]

I'm happy to do that!

 

Ricki

 

Thank you.

Now we need a comparable measurement for the R ship veranda room. :D

Any volunteers out there? (We are not scheduled for a cruise on an R ship anytime soon)

Edited December 31, 2014 by Paulchili

[jamesnmphs]

Thank you.

 

Now we need a comparable measurement for the R ship veranda room.

 

Any volunteers out there? :D

 

 

I was on Regatta in 2012, but did not have a tape measure. I just thought the room would be smaller since the ship is smaller.

 

James

 

 

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[Paulchili]

I was on Regatta in 2012, but did not have a tape measure. I just thought the room would be smaller since the ship is smaller.

James

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It does not necessarily follow.

I am specifically talking about the differences between the VERANDA cabins on the 2 ships. I know that the PHs are larger on the O ships vs R ships as are the larger suites (though I have not stayed in any of the larger suites)

[jamesnmphs]

It does not necessarily follow.

 

I am specifically talking about the differences between the VERANDA cabins on the 2 ships. I know that the PHs are larger on the O ships vs R ships as are the larger suites (though I have not stayed in any of the larger suites)

 

 

I was in a Veranda cabin on both ships. Both on Deck 7, if I remember correctly.

 

James

 

 

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[LHT28]

Just my observations as I forgot the tape measure :D

 

The cabins on the O class ships are slightly larger in spite of the tub ..

the sofa is larger & there is more room at the end of the bed to pass

The coffee table is larger & does make that space a bit congested

 

The storage space I do think is smaller than the R-ships though

 

JMO

 

Lyn

[Paulchili]

Just my observations as I forgot the tape measure :D

 

The cabins on the O class ships are slightly larger in spite of the tub ..

the sofa is larger & there is more room at the end of the bed to pass

The coffee table is larger & does make that space a bit congested

 

The storage space I do think is smaller than the R-ships though

 

JMO

 

Lyn

 

Lyn,

You may well be right. While the cabin might be slightly larger, it is not that much larger and certainly not all of the extra sq. footage is in the living area. Not to mention the poorly placed closet.

Edited December 31, 2014 by Paulchili

[LHT28]

Lyn,

You may well be right. While the cabin might be slightly larger, it is not that much larger and certainly not all of the extra sq. footage is in the living area. Not to mention the poorly placed closet.

 

agree dislike that closet location

[no fuss travel]

I find it interesting that this forum has been resurrected as the cruise was almost two years ago. Mind you the discussion has gone off topic:D

Edited December 31, 2014 by no fuss travel

[LHT28]

I find it interesting that this forum has been resurrected as the cruise was almost two years ago. Mind you the discussion has gone off topic:D

 

SLOW DAY I guess :D

[potterhill]

In any case, you can pass at the foot of the bed on Marina, and supposedly Riviera. On the R ships you cannot. When we returned to Regatta after Marina we were surprised how small it felt as the Marina had not felt that much larger.

 

Mo

 

 

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[CintiPam]

agree dislike that closet location

 

+2. Much easier to stow stuff away and get out your clothes on the R ships. I really noticed the difference when we sailed on Riviera a year ago just four months after sailing on Azamara Quest.

[cruisun]

It is no optical illusion, staterooms on Riviera are much larger than comparable staterooms on the R ships.

 

I just checked Ocean View cabins, but here is the result:

 

Riviera--242 sq ft

 

Nautica--165 sq feet

 

We're looking forward to our sailing on Riviera in March, eager to compare it to our two previous sailings on Marina.

 

Ricki

 

Hi Ricki, I recognize you from the Crystal boards and although off topic....how would you compare your experience on Marina to Serenity? Thanks!