digital_curator

Sorry not the best wording. On deck 8 you can still see the Promenade but it's a little more of an aerial view- we we often looking at the tops of heads :D

That being said, I didn't mind being on 8 (and my husband still think he likes it better than 7- he liked the extra privacy).

In terms of the cabins you listed, I would say any should be fine (again not knowing the Freedom layout) but I might avoid 7315- not as central as I would have liked on the NOS.....

Seriously though- don't worry too much. We loved the room, didn't spend that much time in it, looked out the window mostly to see what the line was like at Cafe Promenade:D

Enjoy your cruise- wish we could try the FOS soon too!

Mcfaddensfarm-

I had a PR room on NOS on deck 8. As I have said before I would go with deck 7 or 8 again (I have heard complaints from people on 6 about noise).

Benefits to 8:

Less people can see in

You can see parades and stuff- the window "bends" down a little- but we did have to lean over the sofa in the window to see

Little noise, even during parades

Benefits to 7:

Not quite so close to ceiling (I got this room 'cause I'm claustrophobic- looking out I thought the ceiling was a little close for my comfort)

Better view (not quite as much looking down on the action).

I am booked again for a PR room, again on 8. If I had my choice (which I don't at the moment), I think I might go for 7 and central but I won't be devistated if I stay on 8:D

We found the "empty" spaces on the floor plan to be where the cabin attendants carts were kept, elevators for luggage, etc. I heard some people complaining about noise from these areas but others said they heard nothing.

Hope this helps,

The Promenade gets darker at night, to mimic what it would be like outside. There still is some light and it is noticable on deck 8, so I would sleep with the curtains closed.

Cheers

Bill- it's hard to tell what you will be able to see until they show what Deck 5 is going to look like. I wouldn't worry until then.

Also, I started with a cabin on the end (which I have again for my Nov/06 cruise)- cabins will open up closer to the sailing date- after you have seen the floor plans, decide where you want to be and watch for rooms in that area....

But don't let this worry you too much- you still will be able to see something (for the room I have booked now I made sure it was facing the champagne bar instead of the guest relations desk opposite) and you might even get a peep show from the guests across the way;)

Cheers,

People below us could not really see in (though we could easilly see down into ours)- they could only see us if we were at the window as the windows on 8 "tip" down a little (look at a photo of the Promenade and you will see what I mean).

However, the people across from us could get a full show if we weren't careful;)

I would still prefer Deck 7.....

Cheers

We were in 8579 on the NOS and thought this was pretty good- not a bad view (looking over at Cafe Promenade- we could check out the line before we headed down for a snack:D )

The more central the better for parade watching, etc.

I would pick deck 7 or 8 to make sure that noise coming through the floor isn't too bad (especially if you are above a bar). I think I might have prefered deck 7 as it is a little farther away from the roof.

Also beware of connecting cabins- they can be a little noisier than those without the door between the two rooms.

We loved this type of cabin and have booked another on our upcomming cruise.

Cheers,

I would like to buy a cruise journal (like a travel diary) but have not had much luck finding one here in Canada.

I saw one on amazon.com with a blue cover. Has anyone bought this?

Any other suggestions?

Cheers,