Opinions on Edge class ocean view cabins

[ljk76]

We are considering a transatlantic on the Ascent and like the idea of doing it on the cheap.  We just cruised for 10 days in an ocean view on the Summit and we’re surprised to find we didn’t need a balcony as much as we previously thought.

 

However almost all the ocean view cabins are on deck 3 which is actually a rather busy spot…two of the dining rooms, the theater, the martini bar.  Does anyone have experience on this deck in any of the Edge class? And I know I’d have to research what might be above us depending on cabin location. Thanks!

[someguyfl]

I'd say this... I did an Ocean View cabin only once before, and I found that I had a headache from stuffy air the entire time ... 

When I am in Balcony cabins, I don't really use the balcony much, but I find the air quality to be much more fresh just because of people in adjacent rooms opening their balconies and it causing circulation even through the hallway...

The rooms on deck 3 seem to almost all be directly adjacent to or below a crowded area (eg: I'm sure it can get quite loud under Cafe Al Baccio). 

If you're not sensitive to air quality or noise while you are sleeping, none of that might matter to you.

[Cruise Gopher]

1 hour ago, ljk76 said:

We are considering a transatlantic on the Ascent and like the idea of doing it on the cheap.  We just cruised for 10 days in an ocean view on the Summit and we’re surprised to find we didn’t need a balcony as much as we previously thought.

 

However almost all the ocean view cabins are on deck 3 which is actually a rather busy spot…two of the dining rooms, the theater, the martini bar.  Does anyone have experience on this deck in any of the Edge class? And I know I’d have to research what might be above us depending on cabin location. Thanks!

Our friend had one on the Apex and we went and saw it. His was the first one when you entered the stateroom corridor.  I too was concerned about it being so close to restaurants and shops but it was totally quiet once in the cabin and he said he didn’t have any issues. 
 

The cabin was really spacious and I really liked it. 
 

I don’t think you would have any issues, I’d say book it! I would say try to pick one with nothing loud above it like you say. Our friends cabin was under one of the shops. 

Edited November 4, 2023 by Cruise Gopher

[Arubamoose]

We did a B2B this year on the Edge in cabin 3182.

On the map it is behind Guest Services, below is the Basement on Deck 2 and it is below the Celebrity Shops on Deck 4.

We loved the location.  Short walk to the restaurants on Deck 3 towards the stern.  Short walk to the Grand Plaza and Martini Bar on Deck 3 towards the bow.  Elevators were just around the corner.  

Very quiet.

I would not have chosen one closer to the bow behind the Martini Bar and under Cafe Al Bacio.

[ljk76]

16 minutes ago, Arubamoose said:

We did a B2B this year on the Edge in cabin 3182.

On the map it is behind Guest Services, below is the Basement on Deck 2 and it is below the Celebrity Shops on Deck 4.

We loved the location.  Short walk to the restaurants on Deck 3 towards the stern.  Short walk to the Grand Plaza and Martini Bar on Deck 3 towards the bow.  Elevators were just around the corner.  

Very quiet.

I would not have chosen one closer to the bow behind the Martini Bar and under Cafe Al Bacio.

 

[ljk76]

Thanks for the very specific suggestions. I won’t take a guarantee, but it sounds like if we can get something near 3182 we would be fine. We were on deck 2 on the Summit for ten days and had no issues with the ocean view room. Honestly a case can be made that the IV is an expanded ocean view room, with an opening window.

[Arzeena]

On 11/4/2023 at 9:29 AM, ljk76 said:

We are considering a transatlantic on the Ascent and like the idea of doing it on the cheap.  We just cruised for 10 days in an ocean view on the Summit and we’re surprised to find we didn’t need a balcony as much as we previously thought.

 

However almost all the ocean view cabins are on deck 3 which is actually a rather busy spot…two of the dining rooms, the theater, the martini bar.  Does anyone have experience on this deck in any of the Edge class? And I know I’d have to research what might be above us depending on cabin location. Thanks!

Deck 3 is not the same layout on all Edge class ships. Check the deck plans before you book a particular cabin. For example 3182 is excellent location on the Edge, but not on the Beyond, where it is under the Magic carpet and right where it slides down.

[TMLAalum]

Why not consider a forward-facing OV? Here is a video of that category on the Apex.

Celebrity Apex 9101 Stateroom Tour: Our FAVORITE cruise feature in this forward-facing ocean view - YouTube

My only suggestion is to choose a cabin with the bed by the bath for a more spacious feel.

[NMTraveller]

We had an inside cabin on this deck.  It was actually rather convenient.  We did not have a long walk to go back to our room.

[ljk76]

Thanks to the advice offered here, we did book the Ascent transatlantic in an ocean view 3rd floor cabin.  We chose #3210, under the Celebrity Shops, behind the captain’s club and concierge desks, separated by a wall. Very excited! We did the Apex transatlantic last year in April and it was wonderful , although the weather was not.  This is a more southern route so hoping the weather will be better. We know the entertainment and activities will be great. Thanks again for the specific and helpful advice.