Deluxe Porthole View Stateroom with Veranda?

[Oxo]

Has anyone recently been on the Apex in a Deluxe Porthole View Stateroom with Veranda?

if you have, what was your opinion of this type cabin. 

TIA

[NMTraveller]

I have not been on one,  but from the pictures the view looks a bit obscured by the porthole.

Edited November 17, 2022 by NMTraveller

[Oxo]

Have seen 3 views on You Tube. Most seem to be in the back of the ship. We are on Deck 7 above Eden.

[cruisestitch]

From edge

[Oxo]

 

[kwokpot]

9 minutes ago, Oxo said:

 

That's probably the best video you'll see of this cabin type. The good thing is the narrator actually steps outside onto the veranda and since he's a fairly tall guy you'll get a better sense of how large the actual balcony is. These are what's considered hull balconies. TRUE outdoor space, curtains to block out the sun which can be partially closed, traditional sliding door which will keep on the AC when closed and someone is sitting outside enjoying the fresh air. 

Edited November 17, 2022 by kwokpot

[davekathy]

2 hours ago, Oxo said:

Have seen 3 views on You Tube. Most seem to be in the back of the ship. We are on Deck 7 above Eden.

Looking forward to our balcony on the Apex in March.  We are way forward of you on deck 7. Staterooms above and below. IMO, they are more of a traditional balcony compared to an IV.  

Edited November 17, 2022 by davekathy

[Oxo]

Thank you all for your input. 

I am still looking for:

Has anyone recently been on the Apex in a Deluxe Porthole View Stateroom with Veranda?

if you have, what was your opinion of this type cabin. 

TIA

[kwokpot]

12 minutes ago, Oxo said:

Thank you all for your input. 

I am still looking for:

Has anyone recently been on the Apex in a Deluxe Porthole View Stateroom with Veranda?

if you have, what was your opinion of this type cabin. 

TIA

What exact type of feedback are you looking for? What do you want to know about this cabin?

[Oxo]

Just now, kwokpot said:

What exact type of feedback are you looking for? What do you want to know about this cabin?

Someone who stayed in this category cabin, their opinion of the cabin.

A very wide open request.

 

Just like how did you like the food

in the Specialty Restaurants.

 

Just like people who want to see pics of a specific cabin.

[NutsAboutGolf]

Stayed in one on the Edge, my opinion is that they're better than the IV and not as good (due to the balcony being smaller and more enclosed) as a regular balcony on another ship.

 

Ultimately it comes down to this for most, this type of cabin is best for those who like to spend a lot of time sitting out on their balcony.

Edited November 17, 2022 by NutsAboutGolf

[Oxo]

1 minute ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

Stayed in one on the Edge, my opinion is that they're better than the IV and not as good (due to the balcony being smaller and more enclosed) as a regular balcony on another ship.

 

Ultimately it comes down to this for most, this type of cabin is best for those who like to spend a lot of time sitting out on their balcony.

Than you. I see where they would provide more privacy. 

[Ex-Airbalancer]

Our daughter got one on the Apex April TA as a free upgrade , she didn’t win a move up bid she put in for 🤣

She like the room , it was her first cruise .

I thought the cabin was fine 

[NutsAboutGolf]

7 minutes ago, Ex-Airbalancer said:

Our daughter got one on the Apex April TA as a free upgrade , she didn’t win a move up bid she put in for 🤣

She like the room , it was her first cruise .

I thought the cabin was fine 

 

Coincidentally I called to move from an IV to the porthole and the X rep asked why I wanted to downgrade and explained I wouldn't received a credit or refund for the fare difference.  For us, it was Caribbean sailing in July, really enjoyed having a real balcony and a cold and non-humid room.

[MarkWiltonM]

Don't forget the Sunset verandas if available. They are true verandas with an aft view.

[NutsAboutGolf]

10 minutes ago, MarkWiltonM said:

Don't forget the Sunset verandas if available. They are true verandas with an aft view.

 

They're often pricey...Low supply and high demand, often they cost around the price of AQ

[lola2013]

1 hour ago, NutsAboutGolf said:

 

They're often pricey...Low supply and high demand, often they cost around the price of AQ

…and worth every penny! 

[Oxo]

8 minutes ago, lola2013 said:

…and worth every penny! 

Every cabin is worth every penny!

[Random Cruizer]

I was in one of these cabins in Norway in August, and I loved it.  Definitely smaller than the verandah room I had on the Eclipse in June, but it's a true verandah with sliding glass door, etc.  I thought it was quite cozy.

[montythecat]

We were on Apex in 6115 in October. 12 nights Eastern Mediterranean.

The design of the balcony element of the cabin is slightly weird. It took

a bit of getting used to but it was ok. The space is modest but we don’t 

use our balconies that much. However, we do like having fresh air

whenever we want it.

 

The cabin itself was certainly large enough, excellent bathroom and

plenty of storage space. 6115 is slightly above the theatre so there

was occasional noise from musicians practicing in the afternoons. 
It was not intrusive and we weren’t often there anyway.

 

If we were to book an Edge class ship again (possibly unlikely unless

it was a particularly special itinerary) there was nothing about a

porthole/balcony cabin which would put us off.