Help! 1552 or 1604 S Class

[kymbakitty]

Help....!

 

Need to make decision in a couple of hours and we are down to the wire.

 

We had 1552 held for a TA cruise, but that's because I read that there is only a partial overhang (plenty of sun for hubby).

 

While we don't care about the window washing equipment in front of 1552, the 100% overhang would be an issue as there wouldn't be any sun.

 

Does anyone know for sure if there is 100% overhang on this balcony (no sun)....the other option is 1604. We definitely want to be Starboard.

 

Thanks!!!

 

Dawn

[Orator]

Help....!

 

Need to make decision in a couple of hours and we are down to the wire.

 

We had 1552 held for a TA cruise, but that's because I read that there is only a partial overhang (plenty of sun for hubby).

 

While we don't care about the window washing equipment in front of 1552, the 100% overhang would be an issue as there wouldn't be any sun.

 

Does anyone know for sure if there is 100% overhang on this balcony (no sun)....the other option is 1604. We definitely want to be Starboard.

 

Thanks!!!

 

Dawn

I've been in both and believe that 1604 is a much better choice. All AQ cabins have a large overhang.

[4774Papa]

Here is some data on X cabins(from another cc poster, it appears that 1552 is a winner:

 

Solstice Class:

 

I personally LOVED my C1 hump cabin #1243 - about triple the size of a standard balcony - it was HUGE!!!!! Literally the largest non-suite balcony on the ship! The balcony was great for hosting cocktail parties - we had 25+ people out there one day! Being on the aft part of the hump there was virtually no wind issue to deal with. We got sun when we wanted it, and shade if desired as well. Due to balcony depth there were no privacy issues related to the angled shape.

 

There are 58 +/- cabins with the same size balcony we had - they are:

 

Resort Deck: 2105, 2109, 2106, 2110

Penthouse Deck: 1547, 1552, 1601, 1605, 1606, 1610

Sky Deck: 1075, 1044, 1231, 1243, 1247, 1108, 1120, 1124

Panorama Deck: 9155, 9192, 9209, 9215, 9237, 9241, 9266, 9270, 9292, 9296

Vista Deck: 8199, 8162, 8255, 8259, 8281, 8285, 8228, 8232, 8254, 8258

Sunrise Deck: 7159, 7206, 7215, 7219, 7241, 7245, 7260, 7264, 7286, 7290

Continental Deck: 6155, 6156, 6209, 6215, 6237, 6241, 6210, 6214, 6236, 6240

 

Most of these are on the hump, but some are forward where the ship starts to indent. The rooms run the range from Category 2C, 1A, C1, or AQ (with the exception of 6209/6210 which are categorized as 07 Obstucted Balcony - great balcony at a small price!). There are also many cabins adjacent to the ones I listed that also have oversized balconies that are about double the size of normal ones, but I would go for the triple sized ones first

 

 

Here is an analysis of the Concierge Class Cabins on Constellation (Deck 8) to book. So many posts here ask if specific cabins are good ones, so (even though this is only my opinion) I thought people might find this helpful.

 

Background: My DW and I have enjoyed several Connie sailings in recent years in Concierge Class (CC) cabins on Deck 8. We enjoy the ship (its size, dining options, etc) so, knowing we’d be back, I took some notes to know which deck 8 CCcabins to book and which to avoid. We like Deck 8 because it has staterooms both above and below. We don’t like Deck 9 due to the overhang & lido above.

 

Please let me know if you find this info useful. We have an upcoming cruise on Summit and I could do a little more homework. Thanks for the feedback!

 

CC Cabins - Constellation Deck 8:

 

The “Great” Rooms with larger balconies: People love the aft-facing staterooms (8170, 8172, 8176, & 8185) for the views of the wake and super-large balconies. 8045 & 8046 with larger “triangle shaped” balconies are also popular. Book these if you can! But what if they are already gone…..?

 

Best standard (non-adjoining) CC Cabins: 8072, 8074, 8076, 8078, 8080, 8082, 8084, & 8086 (starboard side): Good mid-ship location and non-adjoining (no interior door to the neighboring room which some complain can be the source of noise/light from the next cabin). So, why are they good? Because the inside cabins that appear directly across the hall on the deck plan are NOT really there. Well, of course they’re there, but you would never know it! Their doors all open to the opposite (port side) hall (note they all have odd cabin numbers). So there is nothing (no cabins or service areas) opposite these CC Cabins across the hall …nothing but a hallway wall.

 

Also good (on the port side) are 8075, 8079, 8083, 8087, 8091, 8095 & 8099: These have the same good mid-ship location & are non-adjoining, you just have a neighbor across the hall. Very good rooms to book.

 

Need an adjoining room? Look to book 8114, 8116, 8118, 8120, 8122, 8124, 8126, 8128, 8130, 8132, & 8134 (Starboard side): Good mid-ship adjoining rooms. Also, there also are no entrances to the “crew only” area (the large white blank space on the deck plan) across the hall anywhere in this block of cabins!

 

Location of Crew-Only Service Doors: I like to avoid cabins across from doors to crew-only areas (ie food prep facilities, freight elevators, mechanical equipment etc). They can be the source of noise and/or additional activity. If that matters to you, note that doors to the crew-only areas (shown as white blank space on the deck plans) are located approximately opposite the following CC cabins:

 

Starboard side: 8052, 8060, 8066 8090 8138, 8150 & 8176 (aft cabin)

Port Side: 8047, 8065, 8069, 8107, 8109, 8115, 8141, & 8145

 

Rooms to Avoid:

8094, 8096, 8111, & 8115 – Partially obstructed by the dreaded window washing equipment. NOTE: Cabins affected by the window washing equipment vary by ship. These are the rooms on Constellation ONLY. For other M-Class ships check the deck plan listed “obstructed view” rooms to avoid.

 

8102 & 8108 – listed as “obstructed view”, small balcony, & windows of suite next door look onto balcony.

 

8047 & 8048 – less private balcony which is visable from the angled balcony of the neighboring room.

 

 

Please let me know if this is helpful and if there is any other info you’d find interesting. I can be on the lookout on our upcoming cruise.

 

"This list is posted frequently in this forum, so this seems a good place to lock it down."

 

Each of the following cabins on the Millennium Class ships (Millennium, Infinity, Constellation, Summit) has some particular benefit over its peers of the same class -- most often an oversized veranda, sometimes larger cabin or nicer decor. Not all of these differences are accurately reflected in any known deck plans.

 

SS-6131,6132,6145,6146

 

CC-9043,9038,9201,9164,9162,9160

CC-8045,8046,8185,8176,8172,8170

CC-7203,7212,7208,7206

CC-6135,6136,6143,6144

 

2A-8161,8146,9173,9138

2B-7049,7080,7163,7166,7171,7173,7175,7177,7174,7176, 7178,7180

2C- 6016,6018,6020,6021,6022,6023,6024,6025,6026,6027, 6029,6030,6031,6033,6035,6053,6048

 

Since the Infinity, Constellation, Millenium & Summit are all the same configuration, these cabins will apply to your cruise.

 

In addition, have you heard the term "POSH" which stands for: Port side out, Starboard home. This term came about when the British were sailing from England to India (sunny vs shady side). Look at your itinerary to determine the direction the ship is traveling, this will help you decide on the side of the ship you may prefer. However, please realize when the ship docks, it may make a complete 180 turn before docking.

[Wine-O]

1604 hands down. We were in 1606 and love the location on the ship. Right near the aft elevator bank of 8, up to the buffet, down to the dining/martini bar. :cool:

[Wine-O]

Here is some data on X cabins(from another cc poster, it appears that 1552 is a winner:

 

That copy/paste is a little misleading. It just shows the "largest" of the angled balconies, whereas 1604 is the next to the largest, shorter in length by only a foot or so. While 1552 has the larger balcony by a foot or so, 1604 has the better location on the ship of the two.

[kymbakitty]

That copy/paste is a little misleading. It just shows the "largest" of the angled balconies, whereas 1604 is the next to the largest, shorter in length by only a foot or so. While 1552 has the larger balcony by a foot or so, 1604 has the better location on the ship of the two.

 

I think you are absolutely correct on your assessment.

 

I have seen pictures of the balcony on 1552 and all the talk about how HUGE it is and I look at the pictures and say, really? Huge? Must be mistaken (cabin #).

 

It's really just a tad bit bigger than the rest.

 

I think if I book an AC, hubby isn't going to get any sun anywhere. I think that will really be a bummer for him.

 

Ugh....decisions, decisions.

[Wine-O]

I think you are absolutely correct on your assessment.

 

I have seen pictures of the balcony on 1552 and all the talk about how HUGE it is and I look at the pictures and say, really? Huge? Must be mistaken (cabin #).

 

It's really just a tad bit bigger than the rest.

 

I think if I book an AC, hubby isn't going to get any sun anywhere. I think that will really be a bummer for him.

 

Ugh....decisions, decisions.

Here's a thumbnail that shows the size of the two different balconies, i.e. the largest and the next largest. They are both larger than the normal size balcony as shows on this thumbnail.

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=24259746&postcount=14

[CathyCruises]

That's not true!! The balcony on 1552 is huge, the largest on the ship outside of suites. We really enjoyed it, we did have sun close to the railing. The window washing equipment housed next door is really just an open box that you can see right through, and after the first day we didn't even notice it.

[Onelung]

It's also incorrect to say that all AQ balconies have a large overhang - they don't. We stayed in 1531 on Silhouette towards the front and there is definitely no overhang. Balcony was regular sized but we managed fine. DH likes the sun and I don't and both of us were happy with this balcony.

[Char]

Please do check out these pictures! They are very detailed of cabin 1552, including several pix of the balcony.

Great pix Solstice AQ 1552

[ISABELLA]

Help....!

 

Need to make decision in a couple of hours and we are down to the wire.

 

We had 1552 held for a TA cruise, but that's because I read that there is only a partial overhang (plenty of sun for hubby).

 

While we don't care about the window washing equipment in front of 1552, the 100% overhang would be an issue as there wouldn't be any sun.

 

Does anyone know for sure if there is 100% overhang on this balcony (no sun)....the other option is 1604. We definitely want to be Starboard.

 

Thanks!!!

 

Dawn

 

We had 1552 on Silhouette - Large balcony with almost full overhang, but still we got some sun, because balcony is angled. We loved the location, being close to the Solarium, relaxation room and PG.

[SusieV]

We actually took 1552 given the choice because of location, we didn't want to be woken up at 7am by pool butlers moving chairs.

 

The WWE bothered us a little but yes the balcony is fully shaded unless you are right at the rail. It's also a larger balcony than 1604.

[ThursdaysChild]

We had 1552 on Silhouette - Large balcony with almost full overhang, but still we got some sun, because balcony is angled. We loved the location, being close to the Solarium, relaxation room and PG.

 

Did you have the window washing equipment parked next to you? Did it bother you?

[Char]

Did you have the window washing equipment parked next to you? Did it bother you?

If you look at page 3 on this site you will see several pictures of the balcony including the window washing machine.Great pix Solstice AQ 1552

 

Here is the 1552 balcony view of the machine.

 

Here is an exterior view of the of the machine.

[ISABELLA]

Did you have the window washing equipment parked next to you? Did it bother you?

 

Yes, but it didn't bother us a bit. If you sit on the lounger , you don't even see it. You only ca see it if you come to the railing. I wouldn't trade such a big balcony for a regular one.

[iSailor]

Help....!

 

Need to make decision in a couple of hours and we are down to the wire.

 

We had 1552 held for a TA cruise, but that's because I read that there is only a partial overhang (plenty of sun for hubby).

 

While we don't care about the window washing equipment in front of 1552, the 100% overhang would be an issue as there wouldn't be any sun.

 

Does anyone know for sure if there is 100% overhang on this balcony (no sun)....the other option is 1604. We definitely want to be Starboard.

 

Thanks!!!

 

Dawn

I had that cabin last month on my eastern Caribbean.

We were in AQ. class,there are no 100% overhang. 1554 does.

We love the balcony.

[ThursdaysChild]

Yes, but it didn't bother us a bit. If you sit on the lounger , you don't even see it. You only ca see it if you come to the railing. I wouldn't trade such a big balcony for a regular one.

 

Thanks Char & Isabella for your responses. I'm in Silhouette AQ 1547 for the 4/22/2012 TA, and I like the idea of the larger balcony...esp since I traded in an AQ2 originally booked at $1500 more for the stateroom, and in return booked this AQ-GTY and was assigned 1547. As I sit on my XL balcony, I can count the $100s I've saved :D

[Char]

Thanks Char & Isabella for your responses. I'm in Silhouette AQ 1547 for the 4/22/2012 TA, and I like the idea of the larger balcony...esp since I traded in an AQ2 originally booked at $1500 more for the stateroom, and in return booked this AQ-GTY and was assigned 1547. As I sit on my XL balcony, I can count the $100s I've saved :D

 

Congratulations! You got lucky with your guarantee...counting your $100s is good. :D

 

We have sailed in 1547 3 times and absolutely love it! Our upcoming cruise wasn't booked far enough out to get 1547 or 1552, but we snagged 1554...guess if you haven't actually seen it you would be scared off.

[Cruise a holic]

I've been in both and believe that 1604 is a much better choice. All AQ cabins have a large overhang.

 

Have been in 1552 on the Eclipse and loved it! The window washing lift is in front of the cabin next-door. Unless you are leaning over the railing, you cannot see it. Will be in same cabin on the reflection in a few weeks.

 

The size on the balcony is wonderful. You can actually dine on it and walk around- the regular balconies are tight. It was also very quite as it is under the adult pool in a corner and no nightly parties are held in this location. The noise is under the gym and main pool.