PR 8309 a good cabin?

[beancounterbeth]

We have booked royal promenade view room 8309 on the Explorer of the Seas for 8/28/05. Is this a good room? :confused:

[Jerrudy]

I was hoping to see more responses to this question, since I am in the same location on the Voyager next month.

[Teeara]

I was in PR 8587 (aft midship) on Mariner last year. It would appear your cabin is further back than mine was. Interior space will not be a problem. I found the cabin to be rather spacious. I loved it. The sofa that overlooks the Promenade was comfy and allowed you to look down into the Promenade. Because of your location, however, I would not recommend trying to view the Parade from your cabin. You are too far up and away from the action. I don't think you are going to have any problems with your cabin. If I ever sail a Voyager class again and don't get a balcony I would not hesitate to book a PR cabin. Just don't forget to close the drapes when you change your clothes!!!! :eek: Enjoy your cruise!

 

Theresa

[beancounterbeth]

Jerrudy,

 

I ended up calling my travel agent and switching to 8291. She agreed with me that I would probably be able to see more from that room and would have less noice due to the fact that it is farther away from the stairs.

 

Good luck!

[KeyOfSea]

Someone else posted that you see more of the Purser's desk or whatever is below you than the Promenade so I switched our friends (who were supposed to be in 8309) to a different cabin that is more toward the center of the Promenade (and not the center of the ship). I don't know that we needed to do that but I felt more comfortable doing it. This will be our friends' first cruise.

[Jerrudy]

Our cruise is next month in cabin 8609 on the VOS, I'll let you know how the view is. since it is only a 5 night cruise, I don't foresee us spending too much time in the cabin, and I like the idea of it being so close to steps and elevators. I am not the type of person to be watching a parade from my window, I would rather be in the parade.

[lamo0050]

I have stayed in 6307 on the Mariner (right next door, two decks down), I loved it. I am a big people watcher and you have a great view of the staircase. Very fun on formal nights!!

[Jerrudy]

Thanks lamo0050, That sounds encouraging, I originally had 8591 booked about 8 or 9 months ago then had it changed to 8609 to be closer to the centrum of the ship, not even thinking about the view, because I knew I would probably not be in my cabin, while everyone is having fun on the ship. I thought I made a mistake in changing, but now I think I'll be fine, closer to the elevator and steps will only take me a minute to join in the fun.