Would you rather have?? Opinions

[atdahop]

Would you rather have a sideways interior cabin...larger... or an obstructed Ocean View cabin?

[arizonaperson]

I think I would rather have neither of those, but given that choice you gave,obstructed Oceanview.

My choice is always any cabin whether it's a mini suite or regular ; a balcony. :)Julie

[Mud_Shark]

As frugal travellers, we are inside people, but I would take the window over a bit of extra space. Some obscured oceanviews actually provide quite a nice view.

 

Don

[Justprettynpink]

Sideways cabin :-)

 

Closets with doors and much bigger cabin.

 

I don't sit in a cabin and look out a window....you can go to the deck to catch the views...

 

Good nap cabin (always dark)

[paul929207]

I would take the obstructed view cabin

[Colo Cruiser]

Ov.

[Pam in CA]

Obstructed view.

[jasbo49]

Ocean view for sure. Being visually closed off from the outside world is just not something we would like. I can't explain it beyond that.

 

Jim

[DougH]

I'd take the obstructed view cabin. I don't pick it to sit and look out the window but for the natural light in the morning. If you pick your cabin well you can find one with a limited obstruction and an OK view outside.

[avcruz]

Obstructed view. Like having the ambient light.

[xlxo]

Depends on how obstructed.

[OCruisers]

If we had to pick between those two -- Obstructed View

[4boysnana]

Ocean View.

Have you looked at the fun website that shows the obstructed views? I always find it by searching obstructed ocean views. It is great to see how blocked the windows are for each cabin.

I had just such a cabin on the Crown and loved it. One day I looked out and MY lifeboat was gone. One day workmen were out there so you do have to be careful. The view was great.

You can always close the drapes for a nap. You can't throw them open in an Inside cabin.

I wish I could afford a balcony or better but for now... lower the solo rates please.

 

4boysnana

[jennybenny]

Obstructed ocean view

[dchip]

Obstructed view. We have tried an inside twice. Just not for me. I need a bit of light.

 

Cheers, Denise

[Kenswing]

Obstructed view.. With inner ear problems it's helpful to be able to see the horizon..

[cruisequeen4ever]

Obstructed Oceanview to at least be able to have a view

[cb at sea]

Gotta have natural light....electric lamps in the daytime is awful and unnatural!

[bigenna]

I agree on the obstructed ocean view.

DH disagrees, having just sailed in one on the Emerald for two weeks last fall as well as a couple of other cruises.

He does have a point that they can tend to disturb your early morning sleep. Even though trying to be quiet, metal doors and ramps just outside your window are used surprisingly often by crew doing maintenance work. Also at tender ports they start lowering those lifeboats VERY early in the morning.

Just something to keep in mind if you have not made your final decision yet.

[raider23]

I'd take the ocean view. Even if the view were nearly completely obstructed, there would still be light coming in.

[chris2597]

I like the sideways cabins.

[jrzebird]

I like the sideways cabins.

 

I've had both and, of the two, I prefer the inside, side facing cabin on the Royal and Regal. It would be lovely to have a balcony or obstructed view, but if I need to see what's happening outside, I turn on the TV to the bridge cam. I'm a solo-sailor so an inside is always my first choice. Maybe when I win a power ball lottery I'll go back to staying in an Owners suite. LOL

 

Maureen

[cherylandtk]

Would you rather have a sideways interior cabin...larger... or an obstructed Ocean View cabin?

Having had both....obstructed OV, no question. Which I realize is opposite from what Maureen just posted. I found the extra room of the sideways cabin was mostly in the closet/dressing area, which is nice, but there is no hallway into the room and we found that noisy and a bit inconvenient. And while we have been in insides several times, I would always pick an OV over an inside for the natural light. The TV trick works OK, and we use it when in an inside, but the natural light is preferable for us.

Edited January 17, 2016 by cherylandtk

[blkspy]

I've had both and, of the two, I prefer the inside, side facing cabin on the Royal and Regal. It would be lovely to have a balcony or obstructed view, but if I need to see what's happening outside, I turn on the TV to the bridge cam. I'm a solo-sailor so an inside is always my first choice. Maybe when I win a power ball lottery I'll go back to staying in an Owners suite. LOL

 

Maureen

 

Maureen is my pal, but I really dislike Sideways for one main reason. Once you open your door, your bedroom is exposed to all. And yes it is noisy.

 

Id feel uncomfortable if my wife is laying in bed and I had to open my door....say I ordered room service at 1am. And a group of late night drinkers passed as I was dealing with the tray. I just dont like the idea of my wife in bed being exposed like that. Call me a silly nilly. Obstructed oceanview are great cabins. You get some sun and some have reasonable views.....no more side ways for me.

Edited January 17, 2016 by blkspy

[Essiesmom]

We had a sideways inside on Coral and it did indeed have a hallway into the cabin. We felt it made very good use of space. Sideways insides on other Princess ships also have more usable space. EM