kelkel2 Posted January 27, 2011 #1 Share Posted January 27, 2011 So we booked a guarantee BG category and got upgraded to a BB level. I'm super excited that we got upgraded, but we got put in a balcony that faces the back of the ship. Now, I'm not really disappointed by this, but have any of you guys ever stayed in a balcony that faces the back of the ship? Did you like it? I mean we have suites on the floor below us and above us so I'm assuming it's a nice area to be, plus I kinda think with being at the end of the hall it may be quieter? Anyone have any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caribbean Sunsets Posted January 27, 2011 #2 Share Posted January 27, 2011 I love aft facing balcony cabins. There's a great thread that was put together by another CC'er that includes photos. Here's the link: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=808951&highlight=hopefully+the+ultimate+aft+thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxedout2 Posted January 27, 2011 #3 Share Posted January 27, 2011 Good score! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chil-laxin Posted January 28, 2011 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2011 I am SOOO jealous! I booked a BG and just got a few "upgrades" but nothing I would care about. Rear facing are the best and usually quite an additional cost. We have booked there on a couple cruises and they are our FAVORITE! I think they beat a minisuite---b/c the balcony is more useful than the room! :D Enjoy :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob & Beckys mom Posted January 28, 2011 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2011 We have booked this cabin very far in advance, and it seems to sell out on almost every cruise we have looked into. I would consider this a very lucky upgrade...:D. Enjoy! Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted January 28, 2011 Author #6 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks guys! This is our second cruise and a whole new experience and I am really excited to try out an aft balcony. Who knows, maybe we will always look for them in the future. We booked for $799 and the value on this room is $949 a person!!! LUCKY US! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob & Beckys mom Posted January 28, 2011 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2011 Thanks guys! This is our second cruise and a whole new experience and I am really excited to try out an aft balcony. Who knows, maybe we will always look for them in the future. We booked for $799 and the value on this room is $949 a person!!! LUCKY US! Always make you feel like a winner!! So happy for you, the aft wake is just something so special and seeing the port as you are leaving is just so relaxing. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HKM Posted January 28, 2011 #8 Share Posted January 28, 2011 We cruised on the Crown in a rear-facing balcony in October and we loved it! Have a great trip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcsmithh Posted January 28, 2011 #9 Share Posted January 28, 2011 we had one and loved it(hope you get one with the larger veranda) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelkel2 Posted January 28, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted January 28, 2011 we had one and loved it(hope you get one with the larger veranda) Are the views as good as a side balcony? I previously have had a side balcony and loved watching us pull into or out of port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piper28 Posted January 30, 2011 #11 Share Posted January 30, 2011 Depending on the balcony you may have the beam in the balcony. It's a little annoying, although not necessarily as bad as some people make it out to be. Also makes for a great spot to hold onto if the ship tips :). Some people don't necessarily like the aft cabins because there can be a little more vibration there. Personally, I love them. All but one of our trips on a ship that has the aft cabins we've been there, and all the upcoming trips we're also booked aft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caber Posted January 30, 2011 #12 Share Posted January 30, 2011 We loved our aft balcony on Crown. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaribQween Posted January 30, 2011 #13 Share Posted January 30, 2011 I am so sorry for you. Now you're going to learn how GREAT the aft is and you'll never want to go back :D. Seriously, we LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the aft. We wouldn't book anything else. Watching the wake of the ship is just so peaceful and relaxing. And you get to see the views on both sides of the ship which is especially nice when leaving port. Oh, and the sunsets are just so wonderful back there. Frankly, I think you really lucked out. We were on the Emerald Princess (which I believe is a sister ship to the Crown Princess) over Thanksgiving and we loved our stateroom and balcony which was B755. We came home and booked another cruise on the same ship and in the same stateroom for April. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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