Aft balcony vs Lido deck

[coinkc]

We are looking at booking on the Caribbean Princess and have the option between a balcony on the Baja deck that overlooks the back of the boat or a Lido deck balcony towards the front of the ship.  Would love to hear pros and cons of the aft balconies from people who have stayed in those rooms.  Thanks for any insight you can give!

[memoak]

Love the aft balconies. 

[Thrak]

Some love the aft balconies and others don't like them at all. There is some vibration from the engines and there is "noise" from the wake. We like the location. Lido balconies are a great location depending on what you like to do. Quick access to all the Lido things such as pools, bars, and buffet. Since they are forward and up high some don't like the location due to the increased motion of the ship.

 

We've stayed in both Lido balconies and aft balconies. We were happy with both locations but my wife really loved looking out at the wake from our balcony.

[TeaBag]

Aft balconies are wonderful.  We have one booked for June and sincerely hope it happens.

[CruisinCouple2010]

We have done both locations and actually love the aft balconies. I truly enjoy the sound of the wake while sitting on the balcony and it seems to put me right to sleep. Enjoy your cruise.

 

[voljeep]

another vote for aft - especially if it is a 'true aft' - love that wake view

[tonit964]

I love aft balconies. There's something about sitting and watching the wake and the sound of it.

Family members have had lido balconies and they liked the location because it was so close to everything.

[Set to go]

We were in this same position and decided to book C-753 on CB.    We will have C752 on the Crown a couple months later and I am hoping these rooms will be a good choice! We had an aft on RCI on one occasion and enjoyed it!  Now...I am just hoping this cruise (11-2021) is a go and we will feel safe enough to cruise!

[Papa Yoda]

1 hour ago, Set to go said:

We were in this same position and decided to book C-753 on CB.    We will have C752 on the Crown a couple months later and I am hoping these rooms will be a good choice! We had an aft on RCI on one occasion and enjoyed it!  Now...I am just hoping this cruise (11-2021) is a go and we will feel safe enough to cruise!

 

 

Love the aft corners!  Crown C752 is a winner, CB C753 just the same but reversed.

 

Crown C752 balcony:

 

Edited October 25, 2020 by Ferd Berfle

[nini]

We have been in aft balconies (our go to) and have been in the very

front Lido balcony. The Lido balcony is ENORMOUS! However, the negative

is that the railing is metal and blocks any view unless you stand up.

[cruisingthomas]

We had C753  on the CP (aft corner with rounded balcony). Love it. Would book it again.

[Papa Yoda]

6 hours ago, cruisingthomas said:

We had C753  on the CP (aft corner with rounded balcony). Love it. Would book it again.

 

That's the photo I posted just the opposite corner,

Edited October 26, 2020 by Ferd Berfle

[Coolmama_1]

What we love most about the aft balconies is the lack of wind. We had one one the Dolphin deck and it was awesome. Never too windy to be out there. Have a Baja aft booked for our next cruise. Here's hopin' it's a go!

[BabsinTX]

If you choose an aft-facing balcony, try to get one on the corner as pictured in post #9.  Check a photo of the stern of the ship you're booking.  In Grand Class ships, there are metal beams which can block your view.  I've borrowed this photo of Caribbean P. to give you an idea of what I'm talking about.  The cabins next to the corners have a beam smack in the middle of the balcony.  When you look out from your room, you'll have a divided view.  

 

Personally, we book aft-facing cabins every chance we get.  For the view and the lack of wind!

 

Edited October 26, 2020 by BabsinTX

[Crystabel]

We only book aft balconies now. DH won’t even consider a cruise unless we have an aft! 
 

[coinkc]

Thanks everyone!  And especially thanks for the picture -  that was extremely helpful!  We decided to go with the Aft so booked B756.  Now just crossing our fingers the ships are sailing!