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Oh and as a side note - we did not have an issue with soot except for one day and it was extremely minimal.

Hi all, We ended up staying in SV - 8336 (Sunset Veranda Stateroom). It came available at the last minute and it was one that I asked the vacation planner to keep an eye out for. So unfortunately I can’t report on deck 7. We loved the balcony on deck 8. My only issue was this loud slamming noise every night around 2 am. I have no idea what it was. It sounded to me though like someone left their sliding door open and as the ship rocked it would slam shut. I would guess it was probably a “one off” situation. Annoying but we made do. I will attach a short video clip of this balcony for reference. You can at least see the stretch of overhang above. IMG_1685.mov

This is the link for anyone who finds this post and wants to see the actual thread/ conversation.

Here is a video of cabin 11293 Sunset Veranda on Celebrity Beyond if anyone wants to compare the two for their own research purposes:

Thank you this is very helpful to know. My husband was wondering about whether they would clean the soot if asked. Also I agree about the IV's. I prefer a traditional balcony where I can go outside. I wouldn't say I am prone to sea sickness but if I feel the motion getting to me a little, going outside always solves the problem. This has been true for me for both on mid-ship and forward facing balconies. So an IV, even midship, I wouldn't personally want to chance it. I'd rather have the option to truly go outside. I ended up taking a chance on Deck 7 because it looked like it could have a little bit more usable space since the railing isn't slanted (of course that could be an optical illusion lol). It was the same shape balcony I had on deck 11 just lower and the opposite side of the ship. I can post a video of that cabin as well if anyone wants to compare it to the deck 7 cabin video I posted earlier. All that being said though, if a center balcony on deck 8 opened up, I would probably totally take that one for the "openness" of it and the fact that it's not directly above Eden. I wish someone who has actually stayed on a deck 7 sunset veranda on beyond could give us some insight as to how they liked it but for now we make do! 🙂

Oh good to know! Funny I had actually put 8336 on my planners list to keep an eye out for (if by some lucky chance it became available). That seems like a really nice one in the center right? I would love to have that one. A “pro” of deck 7 is that the full covering would probably protect against the soot but I also suspect you trade off the star gazing and 180 degree views from laying down (you could just walk out to the balcony railing and see all that though). As well the “noise from Eden” seems to be debatable. So I’m definitely taking a chance on the oddball deck 7 cabin but I’m curious about it and [provided I don’t move again] I will report back…

Yes this makes sense. I ended up going with deck 7 for some of these reasons as well. I don’t mind walking too much so should be ok in that regard. I’m thinking this will be a good fit for me. 🙂

Yes I’ve heard great things about deck 7 on apex and edge which is partly why I was excited when a room opened up on deck 7 for the beyond. But then I saw that beyond is different from the sister ships in that deck 7 is more enclosed, balcony railing not slanted etc. So I’m not quite sure what to expect. But I would think any sunset veranda is probably pretty great. Plus deck 7 is a bit closer to the wake which I imagine to be quite nice. I’m also glad to hear that many people didn’t experience too much noise from Eden. Then again I’ll probably be up late anyway. I’m a night owl when I don’t have my kids. 🙂

Ok lol so now I’m curious… What didn’t you like about the SV’s?

Thank you for your insight! This is actually my first SV. I have been in a forward facing balcony on a different line in the past and of course it was quite windy (but I really enjoyed it). I think I would prefer a traditional balcony and don’t think I would like the infinite verandas (and the suites are quite expensive), so I’m giving the SV a try. 🙂

It's a western Caribbean (so bahamas, mexico and cayman). If it's cold at night then maybe the taller walls would help block some of the wind... Lol I think I am just going to just "chance it" and go for the one on deck 7 (assuming it's even still available). I'm sure they are all good. But at least this way maybe I can report back for others having the same questions.

Hi, It's a caribbean cruise but in it's in January. I've never cruised in Jan so I am not sure of the weather but I'm guessing it's cool. I'm thinking the pros are privacy, protection from soot, and perhaps a little bit more usable space because the balcony railing isn't slanted in (that's the big question though). The cons are you wouldn't see the sun or stars laying down like the other decks. Decisions Decisions >___<

Thank you I just copied it over to that link! Sorry I am new to this!

Hi, Im planning my first celebrity cruise and I have a sunset veranda on the beyond booked already (deck 11) but another opened up on deck 7. I’m not sure if I should switch. Looking at pictures of the aft on beyond, deck 7 appears to be fully covered/ enclosed whereas all other decks above are more open. Has anyone stayed in both that could give any advice or comparison? I was thinking 7 might have more usable space on the balcony because the railing isn’t slanted. But I don’t want to feel like I’m in an infinite veranda. Also worried maybe the cabin/ balcony on deck 7 won’t get any sun? Any advice is much appreciated.

Hi, Im planning my first celebrity cruise and I have a sunset veranda on the beyond booked already (deck 11) but another opened up on deck 7. I’m not sure if I should switch. Looking at pictures of the aft on beyond, deck 7 appears to be fully covered/ enclosed whereas all other decks above are more open. Has anyone stayed in both that could give any advice or comparison? I was thinking 7 might have more usable space on the balcony because the railing isn’t slanted. But I don’t want to feel like I’m in an infinite veranda. Also worried maybe the cabin/ balcony on deck 7 won’t get any sun? Any advice is much appreciated.