Obstructed balcony on Carnival Miracle

[lilyfrog73]

We haven't been on a cruise since our 1st in 2006. We are thinking a balcony this time. Does anyone have any photos of the obstructed view balconies? I know it'll be the life boat but curious on how bad it is.

[gail811]

Here are a few from the spirit class ships. If you go to webshots and do a search you can find more.

 

Cabin 4141

 

 

4143

 

 

5166

 

[diane.in.ny]

Why would anyone want an obstructed balcony????

[B&JHall]

Why would anyone want an obstructed balcony????

 

 

Easy...$$$$$. We actually loved it.

[serene56]

Why would anyone want an obstructed balcony????

 

at 160.00pp savings it is easy to want the obstructed balcony.

 

 

the middle picture above is a inside with french doors--NOT a balcony cabin (to avoid confusion)

 

the lifeboats sit at the railing. You can look out just not look down

[finoky]

Here are a few pictures of our 7A on the Miracle and one of 5236 which friends of ours were staying in.

5230

 

5230

 

5230

 

5230

 

5236

[historyteacher41877]

My Family and I had an obstructed viewon the Pride (same ship class) and it did not bother us at all. It only really obstructs your view down not out at sea. I would book an obstructed view cabin every time if I could cause you are getting the same thing at a much better price.

[crazydaisy90]

We were told (too late) that to get a room past the first 3 lifeboats which are actually tender boats and obstruct more of the view. We went obstructed view b/c we got a balconey for an 8 day cruise for $699. We just want a place to sit outside away from the hustle/bustle and have a quiet cup of coffee or glass of wine. The view is nice when arriving or departing a port, but a lot of the time you are in open water with not much to see or in port on an excursion. This is our first obstructed view so we'll find out soon. Leaving next Sunday - watch for our review. :)

[lilyfrog73]

Thanks for the responses. We never worried about a balcony but the price makes it tempting. We are also just looking for someplace to have a quiet seat to relax and enjoy the fresh air. I just didn't want to feel boxed in.

[Seanzie]

Thanks for the responses. We never worried about a balcony but the price makes it tempting. We are also just looking for someplace to have a quiet seat to relax and enjoy the fresh air. I just didn't want to feel boxed in.

 

I suggest trying the option for "balcony guarantee" You are not necessarily going to get a good room, but for the price, its worth a gamble! I got myself upgraded to an extended balcony with my balcony guarantee!

[lilyfrog73]

We are considering doing the early savers rate for an April 2011 cruise.

[diane.in.ny]

Thanks, everyone, for all the info

 

Based upon what everyone has written, I can see that an obstructed view would definitely not work for us. My husband is out on the balcony, with his camera, looking for whales, porpoises, turtles, etc....if he couldn't see down, he'd be very upset LOL