Getaway AFT facing balconies

Trying to do research on which Aft facing balconies would work best for my wife and I on the Getaway. Loved the large balcony on the 9th deck we had last cruise, but thought we'd enjoy an aft view. After researching pictures of aft balconies, it appears they may be totally covered, and not exposed to the sun like the large balconies on the 9th deck forward. Worried about feeling we are looking through a tunnel. Could anyone confirm which decks the aft balconies on the getaway have the most sun exposure... Or even what the difference is between the aft balconies on different decks?

We had an aft balcony on floor 9 and depending on what time of day, the sun was shining on the balcony, but it was almost complete covered. I also worried about it feeling like a tunnel, but was pleasantly surprised at the open feeling. We loved the location/ balcony so much we are booked in the same room in April (9318) and the room next door in April 2017...

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The big bonus on the aft balcony is the lack of wind when the ship is underway.

We are on deck 14 and room was bright no tunnel effect.

We had an aft balcony on floor 9 and depending on what time of day, the sun was shining on the balcony, but it was almost complete covered. I also worried about it feeling like a tunnel, but was pleasantly surprised at the open feeling. We loved the location/ balcony so much we are booked in the same room in April (9318) and the room next door in April 2017...

 

 

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We are booked in 9920 (aft balcony), but some complained about noise coming from the MDR on deck 8. Just wondering if you found it a problem in the evening hours.

Thanks, R

We were in 12906 on the Breakaway. It was a nice mix of sun and shade, depending on the time of day. I would get an Aft again in a heartbeat—it's a shame they're often sold at quite a premium over a normal balcony.

The higher up you go, the more noise you will hear from Spice H20. I imagine it would be less noisy on 9, and you'll have somewhat bigger balconies, though you will have the overhand over the Waterfront to contend with (not that I imagine it would be much of a problem).

Beware the aft cabins beneath Spice H2O. Unless you enjoy booming bass until at least 1 am every night. I was in 14274 and it was really bad. Go with lower floors.

We are booked in 9920 (aft balcony), but some complained about noise coming from the MDR on deck 8. Just wondering if you found it a problem in the evening hours.

 

 

 

Thanks, R

We heard absolutely nothing from below. As someone mentioned, we could hear music from Spice H2O one night, but that happened to be the same night they did the fireworks (which they no longer do) so they turned up the volume to be heard over those, and never turned it back down. We didn't mind it so much though.

We are booked in 9320 for our trip in April'17, I'm hoping the layout is the same as 9318 (bed by the balcony) because that worked out well for the 3 of us!

Enjoy your trip!

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We are in room 9322 on the first week of March. Looking forward to a great time! Thanks for all the information. Any other suggestions/recommendations/tips about aft-facing balconies, specifically on deck 9?

We had room 9320 in December you will love it.

The bed is by the balcony. Enjoy your cruise.

G. Rooker

We had room 9320 in December you will love it.

The bed is by the balcony. Enjoy your cruise.

 

G. Rooker

Thanks so much, grooker. We have sailed on mega ships before (Disney Dream), but we have always stayed mid-ship in an upper deck. Our only concern with the aft balcony was that it would feel removed from everything, or that everything would be a long walk. Did you (or anyone) experience this? Thanks.

We found the aft rooms much quieter. The Getaway is 1083 ft long.

It does take a few minutes to walk from the aft to the bow or forward

to the theater for example. You are maybe about 200 feet from the aft

stairways and elevators. You do have a little more motion in the aft which

we enjoy. I would say once you go aft you don't go back. Enjoy.

G. Rooker

To everyone Thanks for sharing your experiences. Does anyone have any photos to share?

To everyone Thanks for sharing your experiences. Does anyone have any photos to share?

We were in 11308 on the getaway. I LOVED my balcony and would get it again. We had breakfast out there and dinner too. For me, very relaxing to hear the water while laying there. Great place to hang if you have other family members or friends on board with you. We had a suite, so it was a corner balcony. Sometimes there was sun and sometimes there wasn't. I laid out a few times to tan though. Sorry I don't have more pics. O and noise was never an issue for us.

Here are a few pics from 9318...

When we first got on the ship, they had the loungers/chairs set up like this...

We moved things around a bit to see what worked for us...

Early evening reading on the balcony

View from inside the room looking out while we were in port in Miami

the best part of having an aft balcony is enjoying the sound of the wake!

We have our parents booked in 9320 and 9920 on the January 31st sailing. Really looking forward to spending some time on these balconies. We have a family oceanview for ourselves so we will have to take advantage of our parents' large aft balconies whenever possible.

Does anyone have any photos of the balcony from cabin 13304? I heard they were a bit small on that deck.

Does anyone have any photos of the balcony from cabin 13304? I heard they were a bit small on that deck.

This is Breakaway 13304 but it is identical....

We were in 12906 on the Breakaway. It was a nice mix of sun and shade, depending on the time of day. I would get an Aft again in a heartbeat—it's a shame they're often sold at quite a premium over a normal balcony.

 

The higher up you go, the more noise you will hear from Spice H20. I imagine it would be less noisy on 9, and you'll have somewhat bigger balconies, though you will have the overhand over the Waterfront to contend with (not that I imagine it would be much of a problem).

Hello - we are considering booking an aft balcony on 12 and were concerned about noise from night club - did you notice it during your stay? thx

We were in 10912 and loved it. Partially covered but still lots of sun. I would do it again in a heartbeat.

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Hello - we are considering booking an aft balcony on 12 and were concerned about noise from night club - did you notice it during your stay? thx

We had 12904 (H6) on Breakaway and you could definitely hear music from above if outside. However, once the balcony door was closed and locked, not a sound. I was amazed at the difference.