Help in stateroom decision

[PK4SC]

I am presently in stateroom A618 on the Caribbean Princess and we're being offered C222. It comes down to location, location, location. I like the larger balcony but don't necessarily like the idea of being in the bow. What would you choose and why? :confused:

[Loonbeam]

What itinerary? How much rough seas to expect might be a factor, plus total length of time on ship.

 

Also, is motion a big deal for you? If so, I'd stay closer amidships.

 

 

That said, looking at the two on the deck plans, I don't think its a huge difference in walk times to most of the stuff onboard.

[We're The Groupnors]

I would go for the larger balcony, but then again I do not get seasick. DH does get seasick, and therefore would never want a cabin at the bow of the ship.

[PK4SC]

What itinerary? How much rough seas to expect might be a factor, plus total length of time on ship.

 

Also, is motion a big deal for you? If so, I'd stay closer amidships.

 

 

That said, looking at the two on the deck plans, I don't think its a huge difference in walk times to most of the stuff onboard.

 

We are in the Southern Caribbean in mid January for 14 days.

[Loralye]

Yes bigger balcony is nice but would not like front of ship. I'd hold out and see what else they may offer you. If the bow is not good for you 14 days is a long time. We're doing the same trip in April (14 days) and got the best rooms to our liking and marked them NO UPGRADE to make sure I don't get moved.

[Colo Cruiser]

As long as you are not right under the bridge wings I would take the Caribe deck balcony.

We prefer the 600-700 area most of the time and the Baja cabins are fine but I think the bigger balcony tips the scale on this one. :)

[Princess Patches]

The movement is definitely worse at bow. However, the Caribe balcony you were offered is about 10 back from the front of the ship so you should be okay there. I was once second cabin back from the bow and it was rough. On our last cruise we were 12 back from the bow and had no problem.

 

I would take the larger Caribe deck balcony, especially if more than two of you are traveling together. It is really handy having the extra deck space.

[oratheeexplorer]

We were in C108 on the Emerald 1st week of March this year and it was terrible for motion......I did not get sick but could not sleep much at all.....when we got home it took me 2 weeks to get my land legs back.....that was an upgrade we took and I regretted it.....

[PK4SC]

This is our seventh cruise and we have always been mid-ship. I have not done the Southern Carib but have done western. I have just never been that far up in the bow.

 

Anybody know what the water tends to be like that time of year or is there no telling?

[geoherb]

I'd go for the larger balcony. Also the Caribe Deck is closer to the dining room and night time entertainment venues.

[PK4SC]

I am book for C222 now. Thanks everyone! :cool:

[PK4SC]

I am book for C222 now. Thanks everyone! :cool:

 

I was able to get C523 instead. Perfect! A BA category. :D

[highflyingrealtor]

I was able to get C523 instead. Perfect! A BA category. :D

You will not only enjoy, you will be a Caribe'r from now on. They are the best and you have a terrific location. Now go buy a lottery ticket...:D