Anthem obstructed balcony choice

[louieboy]

We are currently booked on the Anthem in an obstructed balcony cabin 6170. I booked this particular cabin for the price and the appearance that the balcony may be larger than most. I just noticed that there are two obstructed cabins (6620 and 6622) that have opened up closer to midship (which is our preference for location on the ship). Does anyone know if the obstruction is less in any of these cabins. If anyone has pictures or personal experience with these cabins that would be great.

Thanks

[sasha96]

You might get some info. by checking the thread on the Countdown to Quantum Class board. I remember an obstructed balcony post.

[robtulipe]

Both 6620 and 6622 overlook the very middle of the lifeboat there so only the downward view when standing at the rail is blocked. They both have a better view than 6170 which overlooks the aft end of the most forward port side lifeboat, lower bottom left in the screen shot below, thus has two davits just to the left of that balcony, . I'll try to get you a pictures of both areas this Sunday once we are onboard Anthem. ;)

 

 

Here a link to a diagram that shows the lifeboat davits location, red dots, on Quantum class ships.

 

Edited January 2, 2016 by robtulipe

[louieboy]

Thank you so much for your offer to get more info for me. I look forward to your post.

Safe travels

[Merion_Mom]

We are currently booked on the Anthem in an obstructed balcony cabin 6170. I booked this particular cabin for the price and the appearance that the balcony may be larger than most. I just noticed that there are two obstructed cabins (6620 and 6622) that have opened up closer to midship (which is our preference for location on the ship). Does anyone know if the obstruction is less in any of these cabins. If anyone has pictures or personal experience with these cabins that would be great.

Thanks

 

Your cabin has a larger balcony. I would keep it.

[goodycruising]

some links to the obstructed threads:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2018842

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2217996

 

Quite a bit of good info.

[pspercy]

Can't provide links but I cancelled a booking for next October, balcony D0 6160, I believe it and its equivalent on the other side of the ship are the best of the D0 cabins, almost no obstruction at all. Good luck.

[robtulipe]

We are currently booked on the Anthem in an obstructed balcony cabin 6170. I booked this particular cabin for the price and the appearance that the balcony may be larger than most. I just noticed that there are two obstructed cabins (6620 and 6622) that have opened up closer to midship (which is our preference for location on the ship). Does anyone know if the obstruction is less in any of these cabins. If anyone has pictures or personal experience with these cabins that would be great.

Thanks

Here are the shots I promised. We able to do North Star yesterday as they were offering rides without needing a reservation and it was going over to both the port and starboard side of the ship.

 

First shot is of front lifeboat so 6170 has view over end and two davits are to the left or directly in front of balcony for cabin 6172.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Edited January 5, 2016 by robtulipe

[robtulipe]

Zoom internet kept logging me out before I could add all comments above.

 

First shot is of front port side lifeboat, so 6170 has view over aft end of this boat and two davits are to the left or directly in front of balcony for cabin 6172.

 

 

 

Middle of left boat is where 6620 and 6622 are.

 

 

View sitting from 50% obstructed balcony. Not any of above.

 

 

Davits from second balcony over. For cabin 6170 balcony these are in front of next cabin's, 6172, balcony.

 

Edited January 5, 2016 by robtulipe

[louieboy]

Bob, thank you so much for taking the time to post these shots.

[robtulipe]

Here are a couple more shots taken from the Promenade deck five.

First is from below balcony for 6170.

 

 

Second below is from below balcony for 6172.

 

Edited January 7, 2016 by robtulipe

[Stevedan]

Just booked 6226 on Anthem 6/25 to Bermuda. Anyone have information on the view from this room? Thanks.

[Caravan 37]

Hi - this is 6626

[ISABELLA]

How about 6168? Any pictures?

thanks

[CapitalKyle]

Both 6620 and 6622 overlook the very middle of the lifeboat there so only the downward view when standing at the rail is blocked. They both have a better view than 6170 which overlooks the aft end of the most forward port side lifeboat, lower bottom left in the screen shot below, thus has two davits just to the left of that balcony, . I'll try to get you a pictures of both areas this Sunday once we are onboard Anthem. ;)

 

 

Here a link to a diagram that shows the lifeboat davits location, red dots, on Quantum class ships.

 

 

Just booked a OB guarantee on Anthem and already got my cabin assignment, 6178. Thank you so much for this diagram it was very helpful in figuring out what my obstruction was going to be like :D

[bayob]

We are currently booked on the Anthem in an obstructed balcony cabin 6170. I booked this particular cabin for the price and the appearance that the balcony may be larger than most. I just noticed that there are two obstructed cabins (6620 and 6622) that have opened up closer to midship (which is our preference for location on the ship). Does anyone know if the obstruction is less in any of these cabins. If anyone has pictures or personal experience with these cabins that would be great.

Thanks

 

We stayed in 6620 on Anthem in Dec. the top of a lifeboat comes part way up the balcony ( not as high as the glass) but it did not bother us. We liked the location of this room.

[bayob]

We are currently booked on the Anthem in an obstructed balcony cabin 6170. I booked this particular cabin for the price and the appearance that the balcony may be larger than most. I just noticed that there are two obstructed cabins (6620 and 6622) that have opened up closer to midship (which is our preference for location on the ship). Does anyone know if the obstruction is less in any of these cabins. If anyone has pictures or personal experience with these cabins that would be great.

Thanks

 

Don't know if bed location matters to you, but 6620 has the bed near the balcony.

[brabrant10]

selling on anthem of sea this year- where are the lifeboats located- I really enjoy relaxing out on a balcony and would hate to have an obstructed view- stateroom 7572

[robtulipe]

selling on anthem of sea this year- where are the lifeboats located- I really enjoy relaxing out on a balcony and would hate to have an obstructed view- stateroom 7572

 

That cabin's balcony has two lifeboat davits in front just below floor level as it is directly above cabin 6572 in the deckplan above.

Below is a cropped shot of those two davits. The second shot is the one I cropped it from, taken from shore at about 30 degree side and slightly upwards angle

 

 

 

Edited January 29, 2016 by robtulipe

[AndyT3]

We stayed in 6620 on Anthem in Dec. the top of a lifeboat comes part way up the balcony ( not as high as the glass) but it did not bother us. We liked the location of this room.

 

We're in 6620 this coming October. Doesn't look too bad! I can live with that! :cool:

 

Also, good to know that the bed is closest to the balcony! Now I'm even more pumped for my first cruise!

Edited January 29, 2016 by AndyT3

[Peeker28]

Anyone have any info on 6182? TIA

[robtulipe]

Anyone have any info on 6182? TIA

 

I believe your view will be over the aft end of the second from front lifeboat with its davit in front of the balcony for the next cabin, 6184. Bed is by bathroom.

Edited January 29, 2016 by robtulipe

[BananaMama66]

Hi Peeker28. We will be in Cabin 6182 in April. If you let me know what you specifically want to know about the cabin, I can report back to you when we return.

 

Cheers

 

BananaMama

[robtulipe]

I found a better picture taken from the Labadee water shuttle that I cropped the shot below from. Balcony for cabin 6182 is indicated by white down arrow and as you can see the lifeboat davits are in front of the balconies for cabins 6186 and 6188.

 

Edited January 29, 2016 by robtulipe

[robtulipe]

selling on anthem of sea this year- where are the lifeboats located- I really enjoy relaxing out on a balcony and would hate to have an obstructed view- stateroom 7572

 

Here's a better shot of the section where the balcony for cabin 7572 is located which is below the white arrow.

 

 

Edited January 29, 2016 by robtulipe