NCL Joy cabin 14278 question

[mispi]

I just booked this cabin 14278 for next summer cruise. It looks it has bigger trapezoidal balcony compared normal balconies. On booking confirmation I have notice "This cabin has an enclosed balcony". Can somebody explain me what does it mean? Has this balcony obstructed view or is there any other problem?

[DorothyB]

I think . . . you know how most balconies have rails and clear below the top rail so that if you are sitting, you might be able to look out below the top rail and see the ocean, but enclosed means that it is solid from the top rail down so if you are down low, you would not be able to see ocean below the rail.  As long as you are high enough to look over the top rail, you would be able to see ocean, etc just fine.

 

[ggTexasGal]

I found this video of 14256, which shows the balcony.  However, keep in mind, the balcony would be similar angle of 14278, but still different because of it's location on the ship.

I hope this helps!!!

[scooter6139]

I found this photo of Joy 14278, looks like an standard angled balcony to me.

 

[mispi]

Thanks all for advice. Now I see, the balcony is little bit spacious - it has 5,2 m2. Normal balcony is 3,8 m2. So I am calmer now. But I still do not understand the notice at Booking confirmation written in red letters "*This cabin has an enclosed balcony !"