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Process is not known for being consistent... But, all else fails... order the included dessert without the big lollipop and extra toppings. Hey, your gelato will be in a fancy glass.

Happy Planning!!!

Here is a video of a regular layout Mini, with a slightly larger balcony. Again, on a higher deck, where you can see the SeaWalk overhang.

They should all have a full sized sofa... Not sure which cabin or ship is shown above, but that is a smaller love-seat. Here is a video of one of those larger ones, far forward...

The balconies on this class of ship are small/shallow... If you want to look for a balcony that is a bit larger, look at Mini-Suites that are mid-ship on the curved bump-out. An example would be Caribe Deck (10) like C409, C410, C414, C415. There are RESERVE Mini-Suites (dark green on the deck plans) where the biggest perk is a special section in the MDR with no/less waiting and better service. You might not want a mid-ship Mini-Suite on a higher floor, under the SeaWalk overhang. Of course, any cabin that does not have a loud public area just below or above, with cabins and not 'gray area' next door. I do not generally like to book that high up and that far forward. (those Mini-Suites located far forward on Marina and Lido.... but if that space and balcony and view are a bigger priority than mid-ship / mid-deck location and convenience, then they look amazing. These do have the metal, not blue glass, balcony railing/walls...

The SUN Princess now has this ship-within-a-ship set up. There are Suites, Mini-Suites, and even a few Deluxe Premium Balconies that are now SANCTUARY CLASS. This is similar to the Retreat/Haven on other lines. No other Princess ships have this, yet....

Do you like your new cabin assignment? If there are any other BE showing available, you might try to request a switch.

Wow!!!! Nice to hear! These gratuitous upgrades are probably few and far between, with the bidding system in place. We are booked on a cruise where all of the lower categories are very heavily booked, well before final payment... but all of higher categories are sitting unspoken for. Probably going to be a lot of shifting around, trying to move people up to re-sell the lower categories at the current high fare. I like the regular balcony location that we have booked... but a mini would be nice. Some might even get the chance to get the new Sanctuary Class mini's at a more reasonable rate. It will be interesting to see what bidding starts at for these.

Here is a photo from E515 on the Royal. If it is the same as this sister ship, then the view/obstruction should be similar.

Okay, I am looking at this, and when booking these Window Suites show up under the Mini-Suite category, not the full suite. The information does not mention any Suite benefits. I don't know if we can make any assumptions here.

We had one of the added Ocean View cabins, similarly located, on CORAL... The location was great. It's own hallway, just off the main lobby/Piazza... No problem with that!!! But, the lower deck, and windows that are not anywhere near floor-to-ceiling, and blocked by the counter/etc. The windows can also have the sea/salt residue, etc.... Not ideal in that respect. Tough personal call, for sure!!!

These are on a lower deck, side-facing... Have you looked at videos and photos? I could post some links.... I would be tempted, for the space and the benefits... But, these suites on the Grand are not the most amazing. How about the location close to the Theater and the Cigar Lounge???? We had a large picture window balcony on the Starboard side of Coral Princess, similar to these larger suites. I have to say, with the chilly and wet weather we had, A balcony might not have gotten a lot of use.

It is posted on another thread that the Majestic is going into drydock in March next year, and there could be some real changes. Can anyone here post info on any other dry-docks scheduled??? I do not think that this info is out there? I am most interested in Royal Class ships... But, this would be good information to post here about any Princess ship. Thanks!

Always welcome!!! Do you know that there can be issues booking a Deluxe Balcony (with the little love-seat sofa) as they can all be reserved for 3 or more guests? They can show all RESERVE, or GTY, for a couple. There are possible ways to work around this if you want to select one of these particular cabins.

For a larger balcony, either standard or deluxe cabin, look at the mid-ship cabins on the curved bump-out. The ones on Deck 8 are sold as 'obstructed', but really it is just because the open deck just below. We have booked those a few times. The way it shows on the deck plans is pretty accurate, so you see what the balcony is like.

I know that there have been some great threads and live-from.. But, is there any place that somebody has put together a collection of menus??? Seeing these might help decide if we would do the Premier package, mostly for the Specialty Dining.

Wow, a lot of changes!!! I would love to see a noodle bar that is as good as the one on Majestic is supposed to be, at the Buffet, or somewhere, on the Enchanted. And, the way Princess is going with the Signature/Sanctuary class... I could see this happening on the Royal Class ships. In fact, the cabin we have booked on Enchanted. ( Yes, we have D226!!! Sorry CanadaRocks!) would not be one that Princess would ever choose to re-catogorize as 'SANCTUARY'. On the Majestic they should have the forward part of the Hollywood Conservative as Adult Only, or as a Sanctuary... But, do not discount the possibility that this could become like the SUN princess, with NO access except for very expensive 'Sanctuary' class cabins/suites. As mentioned in other threads... and easy re-fit on Royal class ships. The major dry-dock for the Majestic could be the first one they consider for this. If they do away with an Adult Only area on the. Enchanted before we board, watch this happen the day after we reach Final Payment, and we would be paid In full.... NOTE TO PRINCESS.... please understand that a ship without access to an Adult Only area is a non-starter for us!!!! Still considering canceling our booking on the SUN... We had at least hoped that there would be access to the sanctuary... and now it it is "SANCTUARY" class only.

I like SB... EXCEPT... If you want to take the smaller boat excursion to Tracy Arm Fjord, this is probably available on the NB.... It is a big PLUS to get both. It depends on whether you want to spend more time to see what is available at Juneau vs Ketchikan. For me it would be the boat excursion... But, for others, it might be something available at Ketchikan... Check out the excursions and options. I think that might be the biggest decision. Yes, you would approach Glacier Bay early on the NB, but you would still have the full experience and would not have to be out there early to see the best sights/glaciers. We did this on Coral, many years ago... I would probably choose Sapphire. Are you familiar with the ships, watched video ship tours, etc???? Most people seem to say do the land first... then you are looking forward to relaxing on the cruise, after traveling and doing land touring/sightseeing. So, that would be a reason to do SB. NOTE: if you do SB, you could consider a pre-cruise tour, like the 27 Glacier Tour. Very much recommended. It gets you out there on a smaller boat, more up-close and personal experience.

Ohhh, Majestic is one ship that I haven't been on...but I did think that it had a wake view pool... No wonder I choose the other Royal Class ships! Another factor to compare, there are some different dining options. Majestic has some dining venues that are not on other ships. Noodle Bar instead of Pizza on the Lido...

See my 'signature'! Which ship(s) are you considering??? Did I miss that???

Yes, check out the deck plans... especially on deck 9. There are balconies and premium Deluxe balconies that will have larger exterior balconies. The difference between standard and Deluxe balcony is a slightly bigger cabin interior with a small love-seat sitting sofa. 'Premium' refers to the exterior balcony. The standard balconies on these Royal Class Ships are small/narrow. You should def. book a larger balcony. If you could spring for at least a Deluxe Balcony that has a larger balcony, I would recommend that, especially for a longer cruise. That slightly bigger size could really make a difference. We have a deposit down on a good deal on D226, which is a smaller 'standard' interior with the larger exterior balcony. Of course there is a big difference between the ships when it comes to the Retreat Pool area and the Sanctuary -vs- the enclosed Hollywood retreat area. My choice in the Caribbean for a warm weather cruise would be the Retreat Pool area. But, different options for different folks. Both ships have a wake-view pool, and AFT wake-view deluxe balcony cabins. The exterior balconies on these can be larger or smaller depending on which deck.

This is interesting.... Can a person not book two cabins??? Can a name not be on two cabins? If they are paying for it, why not... You can have more than one cabin on deposit, right? Either way, if two couples or a family or group wanted an extra cabin, then they will, of course, pay for two passengers in the extra cabin. So, these four people would be paying six fares, no matter how they arrange the booking. ecs66, I do have another thought for you, if you wanted to contact me. ( I grew up just up the Hwy from where you live!!! )

You just nailed it!!!! But, sadly.... NOT within any possibility with Princess.

The deck plans are as close as you are gonna get.... They are pretty accurate. Another thing to remember, with those uneven shaped cabins/suites, then layout could be a factor... the layout for the bigger one could have something about it that is not as nice??? One day there will be more videos out there.

Ohhh, the MDR has been good... I see that it is The Catch that was mentioned... Hope they get it together!