cruisingmoose7 Posted June 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted June 23, 2017 We have the opportunity to upgrade to a suite from a balcony on our upcoming trip. One of the things I like about the balcony rooms is the private balcony, but it looks like - at least on the aft suites that people could potentially look down into your balcony, but I can't tell so I thought I would check here. The suite reviews don't seem to mention it. I want to be able to lay out on my balcony and not have to be modest :cool:. Can anyone confirm how private the forward and aft suites are? Also how bad is the ship movement? I had booked us a mid ship balcony so we wouldn't feel too much movement because I was worried about getting seasick but I would love a suite. Only aft and forward are available to bid on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisfanusa Posted June 23, 2017 #2 Share Posted June 23, 2017 We were on an aft balcony (Gemini Suite - Norwegian Spirit) and it was very private. If we were docked, people could see through the transparent half-wall, but at sea, very private. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garycarla Posted June 23, 2017 #3 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Pictures of the "rear" Actually - a whole bunch of pictures. Scroll down and click on the Spirit. Aft Picture Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don't-use-real-name Posted June 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted June 23, 2017 Familiar with Cruisedeckplans (dot) com ? Go to the site and mosey (micey) around - find the NCL ship "Spirit". You don't have to be a member to view the general photos of the ship. The NCL Spirit page look in the upper left for Ship Photos and check that. Browse the photos and you will see no problems with aft suites. The only comment is check out how far out on the balcony you can go before seeing the deck above. That will give the area of limitations. Also note the partitions left or right of the neighboring suites - can someone peer around or over the partition ? Factor in cameras on selfie sticks As noted while at sea should be a total non-issue while in port beware of adjacent ships or tall buildings having a view of your quarters. Remember the SPF sun factor and you should be good to go ! Ah the suite life ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted June 23, 2017 No balcony is completely private...ever! So, keep your clothes on! By "private" they mean you won't share with others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted June 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted June 24, 2017 We stayed in an aft suite on the Spirit Dec. 2015. They are very private and quiet in the area back there. Easy access to the aft tiered seating area. Only downside, when sailing above 20 knots we had quite a bit of vibration where things rattled quite a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GEORGET Posted July 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Can recommend the forward suites, 10000 being our favourite although 10002 and 10052 have two balconies one forward and one at the side. these suites are large and the view when entering and leaving the ports are great. downside the forward balconies are long and not very wide and at night there is a blackout as the bridge is above you. plenty of extras having a suite on this ship Hope it helps j Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puli Posted February 15, 2018 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Georget.in your forward suite..is the bathroom a "private" room or is it only separated from the bedroom by a curtain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkJedi Posted February 15, 2018 #9 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Can't speak for the Spirit specifically, however aft balconies can be partially exposed to the decks above, but not all decks. Movement of the ship is more pronounced in the forward and aft sections, but unless you are going through a major storm very little motion is felt. Docking is more likely to be an issue due to the thrusters used for docking. Feel free to take your clothes off on an aft deck, there is more than enough coverage of the deck even in the most exposed, longer, decks. If people don't like it, they should stop being nosy and looking into your deck and just mind their own business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted February 15, 2018 #10 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Georget.in your forward suite..is the bathroom a "private" room or is it only separated from the bedroom by a curtain? Curtain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted February 15, 2018 #11 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Can't speak for the Spirit specifically, however aft balconies can be partially exposed to the decks above, but not all decks. Movement of the ship is more pronounced in the forward and aft sections, but unless you are going through a major storm very little motion is felt. Docking is more likely to be an issue due to the thrusters used for docking. Feel free to take your clothes off on an aft deck, there is more than enough coverage of the deck even in the most exposed, longer, decks. If people don't like it, they should stop being nosy and looking into your deck and just mind their own business. The back of the Spirit is pretty flat so very little views from above. They also are not very deep though either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachberry Posted March 13, 2018 #12 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I am sitting right now on the Spirit in Malaga, Spain, suite 10508, with my balcony doors open enjoying the breeze. Concerning privacy...when I stand on my balcony and crane my head, I can see up in the bridge. My daughter is in 10512 and can see up in the bridge and the corner of Galaxy of the Stars. I assume since we can see them...they could see us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyy7403 Posted March 13, 2018 #13 Share Posted March 13, 2018 There are neighbors on one or both sides of you. They could get curious about what’s happening behind the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dexddd Posted March 13, 2018 #14 Share Posted March 13, 2018 I am sitting right now on the Spirit in Malaga, Spain, suite 10508, with my balcony doors open enjoying the breeze. Concerning privacy...when I stand on my balcony and crane my head, I can see up in the bridge. My daughter is in 10512 and can see up in the bridge and the corner of Galaxy of the Stars. I assume since we can see them...they could see us. Have a great trip. Love the Spirit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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