Pride of America - large balcony vs regular balcony

[Czmzlz]

We are booked on POA sailing Sep 1 this year in a cabin with a large balcony, starboard, 9th deck. I just saw a YouTube video of the equivalent of our cabin and the balcony seemed like a dark metal cave :o. Can someone who has stayed in a cabin with the large balcony tell me if that is how it seemed to them, or was it just the lighting etc in the video maybe? I'm thinking about switching to a Small balcony that seems more open, but we are sailing with another couple who have an ocean view, and I pictured the 4 of us hanging out on the balcony - that couldn't happen with a small balcony. Plus prices appear to have gone up, so I'd be paying about the same for the small balcony that we paid for the large one. Any help would be appreciated!

[BirdTravels]

Given that you are in port every day (dawn to dusk) and two nights, there is not a lot of balcony time on the cruise. Unless you plan to stay on the ship and miss the beauty and grandeur of Hawaii, which you are paying a premium price for. You’ll be fine. Enjoy Hawaii, it is our favorite location.

[Czmzlz]

Thanks! We are definitely going to be ashore as much as possible, but we're early risers so I'm planning on being on the balcony early in the day. :cool:

[barbeaujo]

On cruise deck plan website , there is a video of stateroom 9522, 9028 and pictures of 9022. It might help you make a decision. I dont know how to link them here.

 

Sailing POA in 2 weeks, i could try and see if i can get more picture if you would like.

[anandaindonesia]

On cruise deck plan website , there is a video of stateroom 9522, 9028 and pictures of 9022. It might help you make a decision. I dont know how to link them here.

 

Sailing POA in 2 weeks, i could try and see if i can get more picture if you would like.

Bon voyage.

Enjoy your cruise.

Following to see your photos and reviews....

Ours is May 5th.

 

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[Sloppy Sue]

Just got off the POA and was in a room on 11 with a large balcony. It was fantastic...very spacious and had good views. You might have to lean over the rail a tiny bit to see to the extreme sides, but definitely stick with the large balcony.

 

 

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[latebloomer56]

Just got off the POA and was in a room on 11 with a large balcony. It was fantastic...very spacious and had good views. You might have to lean over the rail a tiny bit to see to the extreme sides, but definitely stick with the large balcony.

 

 

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Wow thanks for your post for this we have a large balcony aft. in 2 months. on deck 9. I am also an early riser and plan to be on the balcony.

Question did you have lounger chairs? Some say yes other say no.

Thanks again, enjoy.

[Sloppy Sue]

We had 2 lounger chairs and a table with 4 upright chairs. Delightful place to have room service breakfast in the morning.

 

 

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[Czmzlz]

On cruise deck plan website , there is a video of stateroom 9522, 9028 and pictures of 9022. It might help you make a decision. I dont know how to link them here.

 

Sailing POA in 2 weeks, i could try and see if i can get more picture if you would like.

I saw a video of 9028 on YouTube. What website has those videos and pictures? NCL website?

[Czmzlz]

Just got off the POA and was in a room on 11 with a large balcony. It was fantastic...very spacious and had good views. You might have to lean over the rail a tiny bit to see to the extreme sides, but definitely stick with the large balcony.

 

 

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Thanks!! Your post makes me feel much better! We still have many months to go, but I'm already getting excited!

[Czmzlz]

Wow thanks for your post for this we have a large balcony aft. in 2 months. on deck 9. I am also an early riser and plan to be on the balcony.

Question did you have lounger chairs? Some say yes other say no.

Thanks again, enjoy.

 

I read somewhere that if you find once you're in your room that you don't have the 2 loungers, 2 chairs and a table that you just need to ask for them

[latebloomer56]

I read somewhere that if you find once you're in your room that you don't have the 2 loungers, 2 chairs and a table that you just need to ask for them

 

 

Thanks we will. I am up very early and would like to grab a coffee and just sit out there and read or watch the wake. No casino to hang out in :) for the wee hours of the day.

[kugamuga]

We are booked on POA sailing Sep 1 this year in a cabin with a large balcony, starboard, 9th deck. I just saw a YouTube video of the equivalent of our cabin and the balcony seemed like a dark metal cave :o. Can someone who has stayed in a cabin with the large balcony tell me if that is how it seemed to them, or was it just the lighting etc in the video maybe? I'm thinking about switching to a Small balcony that seems more open, but we are sailing with another couple who have an ocean view, and I pictured the 4 of us hanging out on the balcony - that couldn't happen with a small balcony. Plus prices appear to have gone up, so I'd be paying about the same for the small balcony that we paid for the large one. Any help would be appreciated!

We are sailing on the POA on June 16 of this year in suite 11014. Some how, a few months ago, I found these Photos of that suite.

[pizzalady1]

We were in 9702 which is a large balcony, aft. The balcony was large enough for two lounge chairs and about a two foot round table, then two chairs with about a 1 foot square table. It did not feel like a tunnel.

[tempus137]

I read somewhere that if you find once you're in your room that you don't have the 2 loungers, 2 chairs and a table that you just need to ask for them

 

We were in 9522 December 2015. The balcony is fantastic. When we got to the cabin, the balcony only had 2 chairs & a table. We asked the steward for lounges, and they were there by the time we got back from dinner.

 

If I remember, the balcony was not really of enclosed, but definitely not a deal-breaker.

[Czmzlz]

<p>Thanks everybody! I definitely feel better about the large balcony - kugamuga, those pics were helpful too! Thanks!</p>