Radiance AFT 9160 or 8168

[slyster]

So, I posted a thread asking about Deck 9 or Deck 10 AFTs While reading the thread, it came to my attention that 8168 on deck 8 may have a bit of a wrap around area? I asked the agent on the phone this morning if it wrapped around a bit like 9256 and she told me it didn't. It would be great to look aft and see a bit to the right. Can someone confirm it? I tried for 9256 and it wasn't available.

 

8168 was available this morning so I'm not sure if it still is, BUT if it is, would you move from 9160 to 8168?

[NightOne]

So, I posted a thread asking about Deck 9 or Deck 10 AFTs While reading the thread, it came to my attention that 8168 on deck 8 may have a bit of a wrap around area? I asked the agent on the phone this morning if it wrapped around a bit like 9256 and she told me it didn't. It would be great to look aft and see a bit to the right. Can someone confirm it? I tried for 9256 and it wasn't available.

 

8168 was available this morning so I'm not sure if it still is, BUT if it is, would you move from 9160 to 8168?

 

I already responded in your other thread but here is more for you:

 

 

 

Now quit doubting me and go get that cabin while it is still available. LOL

Edited February 25, 2016 by NightOne

[slyster]

Ha! :D I know! I can't see the photos from my work computer! I'll take a look at the pictures when I get home or I can try and look at it from my phone. Thank you!

[Beachammo]

Take 8168

[slyster]

Carl, I called RC and booked it on faith from you. LOL I'll check out the pics and video later. Thanks for sharing that!

[NightOne]

Carl, I called RC and booked it on faith from you. LOL I'll check out the pics and video later. Thanks for sharing that!

 

You won't regret it. :)

[fish6]

Carl, I called RC and booked it on faith from you. LOL I'll check out the pics and video later. Thanks for sharing that!

 

We were in 8168 last fall.......awesome balcony!

[ecslady]

Are the aft balconies on the Serenade laid out the same as on the Radiance? Just want to make sure the picture that was posted is accurate for the Serenade as well.

[NightOne]

Are the aft balconies on the Serenade laid out the same as on the Radiance? Just want to make sure the picture that was posted is accurate for the Serenade as well.

 

 

Yes. Jewel and Brilliance too.

 

If there is some anomaly between all 4 ships in the Radiance class, I am not aware of it. (in regards to aft balconies that is)

[Clarea]

Are the aft balconies on the Serenade laid out the same as on the Radiance? Just want to make sure the picture that was posted is accurate for the Serenade as well.

Same.

[ecslady]

Same.

 

Thank you. You are a wealth of knowledge.

[Clarea]

Thank you. You are a wealth of knowledge.

That's what my wife says, but she uses different words.;)

[cruisingsince94]

Carl, I called RC and booked it on faith from you. LOL I'll check out the pics and video later. Thanks for sharing that!

 

He did right by you. Your going to love that balcony . We have a corner aft on Brilliance in a couple of weeks. We can hardly wait. Also got an aft this summer on our Serenade cruise of the Norwegian Fjords. :D

[Goodtime Cruizin]

I already responded in your other thread but here is more for you:

 

 

 

Now quit doubting me and go get that cabin while it is still available. LOL

 

 

These would be the preferred aft balconies for the Soutbound itinerary out of Seward, correct?

[NightOne]

These would be the preferred aft balconies for the Soutbound itinerary out of Seward, correct?

 

Your view is aft. Maybe you have a little better view of port side vs starboard side but not really huge. On either corner, you aren't really dealing with straight to the port or straight to the starboard but rather a huge arc to the rear.

 

See view for yourself here:

 

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Direct link:

[slyster]

Soooooo, I got home this evening and I checked out the photos and video of 8168. It does look really similar to 9256! :D Carl, thank you! I should have known better than to trust the agent LOL!

 

I'm glad we made the change to 8168. Thank you again!

[slyster]

Is 8168 as deep as other D balconies? I think I'm thrown off by the fact that the other aft balconies are deeper

[wingman2014]

We were on Brilliance (8168) last week ,very nice balcony it wraps around some but you can't see up the side of the ship. Its a very nice balcony !!

[slyster]

I like that view :). You can just see to the side there. Thanks for the picture. One more question. Is there any overhang there?

[wingman2014]

I like that view :). You can just see to the side there. Thanks for the picture. One more question. Is there any overhang there?

Some,maybe haft covered. Still lots of sun ! :)

[NightOne]

Is 8168 as deep as other D balconies? I think I'm thrown off by the fact that the other aft balconies are deeper

 

 

At the deepest part: Yes.

 

Obviously as you walk out to the edge it becomes less deep. :)

[NightOne]

Soooooo, I got home this evening and I checked out the photos and video of 8168. It does look really similar to 9256! :D Carl, thank you! I should have known better than to trust the agent LOL!

 

 

 

I'm glad we made the change to 8168. Thank you again!

 

 

I thought 9256 was the ultimate aft balcony and took 8168 as the 2nd best option because 9256 was already taken. However, after being in 8168 I think it is actually better than 9256 because you are closer to the water but unlike 7172 you are not right above the bars.

 

Plus the people on deck 8 are the coolest people on the ship. :)

[Dizziedi]

I just happened to take photos of 8168 on the Radiance for a friend who was thinking of booking it - hope they help:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cheers

Di

[slyster]

Di, thank you :). I see a table and two chairs. Nice!

 

The overhang will be nice in case of rain and the sun will be nice in case it's a little cold.

[slyster]

Well today I called to see if I could take advantage of the $100 OBC offer. That didn't pan out because the small upgrade was actually more a deal saver. But I decided to ask about cabin 9256 again because the first time I called (a few hours after they opened up the Alaska sailings for summer 2017) it was not available.

 

This time when I called it was! Soooo we changed to 9256 :)