nerysj Posted June 21, 2011 #1 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Just been sprinkled with dust from the upgrade fairy (I think)?! We are on the Grand next week..we were in two EE cabins on Plaza deck -outside cabins, but now upgraded to BC balcony on Aloha A739 and A743. I know they are Aft and below the Horizon terrace...but I'm thinking it's perhaps a good upgrade (hopefully)? Anyone with any experience of these cabins?:confused: Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geejay Posted June 21, 2011 #2 Share Posted June 21, 2011 That is a fantastic upgrade. Enjoy your balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmaa Posted June 21, 2011 #3 Share Posted June 21, 2011 Congrats!! Great upgrade. Now you will be able to be on your balcony as you pull into the ports and as you leave. They are wonderful sights!! Enjoy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerysj Posted June 21, 2011 Author #4 Share Posted June 21, 2011 I guess we should be pleased then...thanks Princess!!:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recyclelady Posted June 22, 2011 #5 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Balcony always trumps an OV in my book. congrats! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugsy43 Posted June 22, 2011 #6 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Hi Nerys! OMG - How are you? Sounds like an awesome upgrade. Have fun this summer. Perhaps we'll meet again on a future cruise. :D Best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coolmama_1 Posted June 22, 2011 #7 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Nice! Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Fan Posted June 22, 2011 #8 Share Posted June 22, 2011 WOO HOO!! YES!! Be pleased and have fun!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mfk68 Posted June 22, 2011 #9 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Just been sprinkled with dust from the upgrade fairy (I think)?! We are on the Grand next week..we were in two EE cabins on Plaza deck -outside cabins, but now upgraded to BC balcony on Aloha A739 and A743. I know they are Aft and below the Horizon terrace...but I'm thinking it's perhaps a good upgrade (hopefully)? Anyone with any experience of these cabins?:confused: Thanks:) Seriously? you really have to ask? Any BALCONY is always better than any OV cabin, any day of the week, on any ship on any line.......Just take it and enjoy it. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerysj Posted June 22, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Hi Nerys! OMG - How are you? Sounds like an awesome upgrade. Have fun this summer. Perhaps we'll meet again on a future cruise. :D Best Hi there...how are ya?!! We were hoping to do new York and a New/England cruise 2012, but Princess are not sailing during July/August.....shame!!!!!! Until we meet again...........adios!! x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kayelbee Posted June 22, 2011 #11 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Well Done, hope you enjoy your room. Keep thinking to myself today.....this tme next week what will I be doing, can't wait. See you at the meet up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerysj Posted June 22, 2011 Author #12 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I was only worried about the position of the balconies...underneath the Horizon Terrace, and perhaps possible issues with noise. Thanks for your comments. Nerys:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerysj Posted June 22, 2011 Author #13 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Well Done, hope you enjoy your room. Keep thinking to myself today.....this tme next week what will I be doing, can't wait. See you at the meet up! See you soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitearrow Posted June 22, 2011 #14 Share Posted June 22, 2011 I was only worried about the position of the balconies...underneath the Horizon Terrace, and perhaps possible issues with noise. I had a similar balcony cabin on the Golden a few years ago -- maybe not quite so far aft, but in the same neighborhood. We had no problem with noise, and being so close to the pool was lovely. I would definitely pick a midship/aft Aloha cabin again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pablo222 Posted June 22, 2011 #15 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Seriously? you really have to ask? Any BALCONY is always better than any OV cabin, any day of the week, on any ship on any line.......Just take it and enjoy it. :D There are some folks who don't want balconies because they are worried about their small children getting over or through the railing. And, there are balconies on Grand that are way forward, and are inside a section of the Promenade deck -- so people walking by look into your cabin. To me, that would be worse than an ocean view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whimsy Posted June 22, 2011 #16 Share Posted June 22, 2011 OV to Balcony is awesome! Enjoy that balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted June 22, 2011 #17 Share Posted June 22, 2011 If you like balconies, it's a great upgrade.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted June 22, 2011 #18 Share Posted June 22, 2011 There are some folks who don't want balconies because theyare worried about their small children getting over or through the railing. And, there are balconies on Grand that are way forward, and are inside a section of the Promenade deck -- so people walking by look into your cabin. To me, that would be worse than an ocean view. I couldn't find these balcony cabins on the plan of the Grand on the Princess website. In fact I couldn't find a cabin of any kind on the promenade deck. Perhaps another deck? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avalong Posted June 22, 2011 #19 Share Posted June 22, 2011 Found 'em! They're on that upper part of the "promenade deck" that is actually on Emerald deck. No, those wouldn't be very private, would they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vexorg Posted June 23, 2011 #20 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Those aren't balconies, they're considered OV cabins. I had one for the short 1-day cruise I did a couple of months back, and they do have a better view than the other OVs, but you do have people outside the window, at least during the day (at night the upper part of the Promenade deck is closed off so nobody will be out there.) The windows are also mirrored so people can't just look in and see inside the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerysj Posted June 23, 2011 Author #21 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Found 'em! They're on that upper part of the "promenade deck" that is actually on Emerald deck. No, those wouldn't be very private, would they? Have actually stayed in them....they are just fine...better than being on a balcony with all above looking down. We could only see foot passengers if we looked over the balcony. I would highly recommend them.....and also a good price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nerysj Posted June 23, 2011 Author #22 Share Posted June 23, 2011 Those aren't balconies, they're considered OV cabins. I had one for the short 1-day cruise I did a couple of months back, and they do have a better view than the other OVs, but you do have people outside the window, at least during the day (at night the upper part of the Promenade deck is closed off so nobody will be out there.) The windows are also mirrored so people can't just look in and see inside the cabin. There are obstructed views OV next door to the Emerald balconies, but are hardly obstructed...our sons stayed in them....they were fantastic value! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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