skiingj Posted August 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Hello fellow cruises - We are booked on a B2B on the NA in a few weeks time. The first portion is Alaska and the second is the Coastal. We had a VE cabin booked for Alaska but only a VE Guarantee for the Coastal. I'm assuming HAL gives priority to the people booked from YVR to FLL hence mostly guarantees on the Coastal. HAL just informed us we have been moved to a VD a deck below and get the same cabin for the coastal. Which is good news so we don't have to switch cabins. In HAL's mind a deck 7 aft is a lower category than a deck 6 aft. Not sure it is in my mind but so it goes... The big question is why are some of the aft cabins on deck 6 "Shower Only"? Are they smaller in some way? Not having a bathtub is no big deal but curious. Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenevenpar Posted August 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2017 What ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazey1 Posted August 16, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2017 A VD cabin is a higher category than a VE. There is no difference in size between the cabin with a shower only or the cabin with a bathtub. Congrats on the upgrade. The shower only is a god-send for people that have back and/or knee issues as it is difficult for us to climb over the side of the tub to get into and out of the shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiingj Posted August 16, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted August 16, 2017 What ship? Nieuw Amsterdam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted August 16, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 16, 2017 I booked a shower only cabin on the Prinsendam for our 1st segment. Not out of choice, but because of cabin availalbility. I'm not keen on connecting cabins ;) So, this will be an interesting thread. My understanding is that shower only cabin bathrooms are a bit roomier? Not sure though. I do like my bath, but I can cope with a shower for two weeks or have to have a connecting room or right. Next to the Crow's Nest. The site that can't be named has no pics for this cabin, so I guess it will after next year ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creel5857 Posted August 16, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 16, 2017 we were swapped once to a "shower only" cabin and it appeared fine.....it didn't appear to effect main room portion and still gave us sufficient space.......but cant speak for the exact location on the ship as that might make a difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted August 16, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Is the shower reasonably sized or like the tiny glass box in the Neptune suites? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Italy52 Posted August 16, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 16, 2017 We just got off the Nieuw Amsterdam July 22nd. We had an inside cabin with a shower only. All I can say is that the shower was one of the biggest showers that I have seen on any of our cruises with other lines. I LOVED it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reagan0712 Posted August 16, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 16, 2017 If it's anything like the shower only cabin I had on the Koningsdam, the shower is very roomy. Loved it all but one day. That day the seas were a little rough and it was interesting trying to shower, stay balanced and keep the shower door closed. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted August 16, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 16, 2017 If we had a choice, Holland would ditch the bath tubs. Wasted space. Haven't taken a bath in years and years and years. Would much rather have a larger shower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rowsby Posted August 16, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 16, 2017 We had a shower only on the Westerdam.....and it was great....!!! The shower was the same size/footprint of a regular tub/shower combination..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oaktreerb Posted August 16, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 16, 2017 Showers may vary with the configuration of the room. We enjoy a stateroom on some ships that has a wonderful extended balcony but has only a rather small shower with a shower curtain. Actually I prefer the HAL shower curtain in comparison to the tiny enclosed shower stall we had in the RCI Liberty of the Seas veranda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted August 16, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 16, 2017 If it's anything like the shower only cabin I had on the Koningsdam, the shower is very roomy. Loved it all but one day. Ah, no, the Koningsdam has great showers and gets lots of praise. While I have not had a shower-only cabin on Vista or Signature ships, the mere fact that everyone goes gaga over those on the Koningdam tells me it is not the same. Now the toilet on the Konigsdam is another issue, if you are on the taller side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSR Posted August 17, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 17, 2017 (edited) We do prefer showers without tubs, but the cabins and locations we prefer on HAL ships usually only have the regular tub/shower combination. We did have one with shower only, on the Eurodam, cabin 4168 with the double width balcony (nice), but it only had a small shower about one-half the size of a tub-size shower as shown on some HAL ship photos. It was more like an RCL normal size shower. For that reason, I have been leery of booking a shower-only cabin on any other HAL ship, not knowing if was the large or small size. Edited August 17, 2017 by PSR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted August 17, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 17, 2017 We do prefer showers without tubs, but the cabins and locations we prefer on HAL ships usually only have the regular tub/shower combination. We did have one with shower only, on the Eurodam, cabin 4168 with the double width balcony (nice), but it only had a small shower about one-half the size of a tub-size shower as shown on some HAL ship photos. It was more like an RCL normal size shower. For that reason, I have been leery of booking a shower-only cabin on any other HAL ship, not knowing if was the large or small size. It won't be a problem on the Koningsdam, the showers are big. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhsocal Posted August 17, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 17, 2017 While I know a tub can be a challenge for some with mobility issues, believe that many women really enjoy a bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reagan0712 Posted August 17, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Ah, no, the Koningsdam has great showers and gets lots of praise. While I have not had a shower-only cabin on Vista or Signature ships, the mere fact that everyone goes gaga over those on the Koningdam tells me it is not the same. Now the toilet on the Konigsdam is another issue, if you are on the taller side. Which is why I said "If"...Anyhow...agree about the toilets and I'm short (5'3"). My knees were just about hitting the shower wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted August 17, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 17, 2017 While I know a tub can be a challenge for some with mobility issues, believe that many women really enjoy a bath. Not just women. I really miss a tub on a longer cruise.(found out the hard way on the Zaandam). Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokopelli-az Posted August 17, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 17, 2017 I personally would only book a room with a shower (no tub). Some of those bathtubs are killers to get in and out of. For someone with mobility issues, having a bathtub to get in and out of can be a nightmare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisin'teach Posted August 17, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Loved our shower only on Koningsdam. So much safer than climbing into a bathtub to shower! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iancal Posted August 17, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 17, 2017 We strongly prefer a cabin with shower only. A bathtub is a negative for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted August 17, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Given the size of the tub/shower combination, I would rather just have a shower. If I need to soak my tired bones I can always go to the hot tub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARLEY225 Posted August 18, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 18, 2017 We just got off the Nieuw Amsterdam July 22nd. We had an inside cabin with a shower only. All I can say is that the shower was one of the biggest showers that I have seen on any of our cruises with other lines. I LOVED it! Do the shower only cabins have a hand held shower head or is it fixed on the wall? Considering my first inside cabin on Maasdam and it's listed as a shower only. Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted August 18, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Do the shower only cabins have a hand held shower head or is it fixed on the wall? Considering my first inside cabin on Maasdam and it's listed as a shower only. Thanks in advance. Inside cabins on the Maasdam have a generous size shower with a shower head that can be set on the wall, or removed, as you choose. The sink/vanity area is large, as it takes up the area where the tub would be set in an outside cabin. Plenty of counter and shelf space there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skiingj Posted August 18, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted August 18, 2017 Thanks everyone for the responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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