Shogun Posted June 20, 2012 #1 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hi All I am lucky to be doing the maiden TA on the Royal next year so why not add 5 days inCaribbean Princess has said sorry you can not as there is a two day lay or in FTL so I assume this is to allow US media and VIPs etc a chance to look over the ship. yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coo359a2 Posted June 20, 2012 #2 Share Posted June 20, 2012 TA said this would be a VIP invitation cruise to nowhere similar to when the Ruby came out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Junky Posted June 20, 2012 #3 Share Posted June 20, 2012 there are a couple of people on our Transatlantic roll call that are spending the two days in Ft. Lauderdale and then reboarding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timetravler Posted June 20, 2012 #4 Share Posted June 20, 2012 I'm just very grateful that I'm booked in the TA cruise. But sometimes I do wish I were part of the VIP's. Hey Princess, I will be elite when I go on the Royal. How about inviting me,LOL;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineCountryCruiser Posted June 20, 2012 #5 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hi All I am lucky to be doing the maiden TA on the Royal next year so why not add 5 days inCaribbean Princess has said sorry you can not as there is a two day lay or in FTL so I assume this is to allow US media and VIPs etc a chance to look over the ship. yours Shogun Hi Shogun, We're also on the maiden TA (as well as the 12-day cruise that precedes it). We opted to spend those two days in Florida and then reboard the Royal for the 5-day maiden Caribbean cruise. You might want to consider the same! Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted June 20, 2012 #6 Share Posted June 20, 2012 We are also on the Maiden TA and Caribbean cruises. It gives us an opportunity to see a little more of Florida. We also booked an aft facing deluxe balcony. We didn't do that on the TA, because we weren't sure they were partially covered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineCountryCruiser Posted June 20, 2012 #7 Share Posted June 20, 2012 We are also on the Maiden TA and Caribbean cruises. It gives us an opportunity to see a little more of Florida. We also booked an aft facing deluxe balcony. We didn't do that on the TA, because we weren't sure they were partially covered. We did exactly the same thing (aft-facing deluxe balcony on the Caribbean cruise but not on the 30-day). Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted June 20, 2012 #8 Share Posted June 20, 2012 We are also on the Maiden TA and Caribbean cruises. It gives us an opportunity to see a little more of Florida. We also booked an aft facing deluxe balcony. We didn't do that on the TA, because we weren't sure they were partially covered.We did book a Dolphin deck D4 aft Deluxe Balcony for the TA as have four others on the Roll Call. The Builder's Model showed them to be larger and partially covered. The construction photos confirm this. The six aft D4 cabins on Dolphin deck and probably the six aft cabins on Baja deck will have balconies very similar to those on the Caribe deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealDeal Posted June 20, 2012 #9 Share Posted June 20, 2012 What deck did you all book your D4s on, besides IECAL Cruiser? I'm trying to decide...and did you take an end one or a middle one (in the group of 3)? I'm trying to figure out where the suite's (next door) entrance is to their balcony...is it on the side of the ship? Doesn't seem to be in the aft per the deck plan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WineCountryCruiser Posted June 20, 2012 #10 Share Posted June 20, 2012 What deck did you all book your D4s on, besides IECAL Cruiser? I'm trying to decide...and did you take an end one or a middle one (in the group of 3)? I'm trying to figure out where the suite's (next door) entrance is to their balcony...is it on the side of the ship? Doesn't seem to be in the aft per the deck plan. We're on Marina deck, interior of the group of 3. Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RASHOPPER2 Posted June 20, 2012 #11 Share Posted June 20, 2012 TA said this would be a VIP invitation cruise to nowhere similar to when the Ruby came out. When Princess launched the Crown Princess in New York, not only did they have a travel agent cruise, but they also had a dinner and a luncheon for some past passengers iwho live in the area. We went to the luncheon and it was lovely. We had a tour of the ship and then a four course lunch with wine. I wonder if they will be doing the same thing in Ft. Lauderdale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted June 20, 2012 #12 Share Posted June 20, 2012 What deck did you all book your D4s on, besides IECAL Cruiser? I'm trying to decide...and did you take an end one or a middle one (in the group of 3)? I'm trying to figure out where the suite's (next door) entrance is to their balcony...is it on the side of the ship? Doesn't seem to be in the aft per the deck plan. Stateroom D726 Stateroom Type D4 - BALCONY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IECalCruiser Posted June 20, 2012 #13 Share Posted June 20, 2012 What deck did you all book your D4s on, besides IECAL Cruiser? I'm trying to decide...and did you take an end one or a middle one (in the group of 3)? I'm trying to figure out where the suite's (next door) entrance is to their balcony...is it on the side of the ship? Doesn't seem to be in the aft per the deck plan.You can get an idea of the look of the aft D4s from this photo from the Princess flickr photostream. The decks shown in this photo are the Caribe, Dolphin and Emerald deck. The suite doors are on the side with no doors aft. We chose an end one because I didn't know what was in the space between the two middle cabins and wanted to avoid potential noise or odor problems such as those reported with the aft vents on the Grand class ships. As I might have stated before, the Dolphin and Baja D4 balconies appear to be very similar in size and 1/2 covered like the Grand class Caribe deck balconies. The construction photo appears to verify that for the Dolphin deck cabins. We will probably only have two of the new uncomfortable cars and the mini table :( on our 9'x9' balcony but we will be able to move them to the covered or uncovered area of the balcony :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealDeal Posted June 20, 2012 #14 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks! I would love to be up on a higher deck, but I guess it doesn't matter. Do we have any idea what's in the large area between the aft & the elevators, where there might otherwise be inside cabins but aren't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macusr Posted June 21, 2012 #15 Share Posted June 21, 2012 What deck did you all book your D4s on, besides IECAL Cruiser? I'm trying to decide...and did you take an end one or a middle one (in the group of 3)? I'm trying to figure out where the suite's (next door) entrance is to their balcony...is it on the side of the ship? Doesn't seem to be in the aft per the deck plan. We went for B735 - which is next to a suite. In chatting with our TA we decided not knowing enough about what that gap in the middle is all about, I just had a gut feel that the deluxe balcony adjoining the suite would be the better choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealDeal Posted June 21, 2012 #16 Share Posted June 21, 2012 We went for B735 - which is next to a suite. In chatting with our TA we decided not knowing enough about what that gap in the middle is all about, I just had a gut feel that the deluxe balcony adjoining the suite would be the better choice. I picked D726...also next to the suite. I posted this in another thread I started...When booking on the Princess site, this is the description it gave for a D4. It doesn't mention the sofa, which I'm sure it has, but it also states obstructed view...wonder why in an aft-facing balcony? Your Premium Deluxe Aft-facing balcony stateroom is a haven of relaxation, with twin beds that make up into a queen-size bed, a spacious closet, desk and a bathroom with a rejuvenating shower with an obstructed view. Approximately 242 to 312 square feet including balcony. (Location: Aft) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols52 Posted January 4, 2013 #17 Share Posted January 4, 2013 We're on Marina deck, interior of the group of 3. Craig Good morning from SW FL, We are looking at the D4 cabins on the above deck. I see you have 726 booked. Are you aware of any possible odor issues or scraping noises coming from the Horizon Terrace above? Before we book, I am reading several posts. We have not booked an aft cabin previously and wanted to think through others thoughts before we book. Thank you in advance for any thoughts or information before I commit. Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted January 4, 2013 #18 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Good morning from SW FL,We are looking at the D4 cabins on the above deck. I see you have 726 booked. Are you aware of any possible odor issues or scraping noises coming from the Horizon Terrace above? Before we book, I am reading several posts. We have not booked an aft cabin previously and wanted to think through others thoughts before we book. Thank you in advance for any thoughts or information before I commit. Marty No one would know of issues because the ship has not been built yet:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols52 Posted January 4, 2013 #19 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yes, I am aware of the Royal currently being built. It seems I have not provided enough information regarding my concerns. I was hoping for others with previous aft cabin experience to give some pointers.'We have been on other Princess ships but not an aft cabin. Thank you, Marty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working 2 Cruise Posted January 4, 2013 #20 Share Posted January 4, 2013 Yes, I am aware of the Royal currently being built.It seems I have not provided enough information regarding my concerns. I was hoping for others with previous aft cabin experience to give some pointers.'We have been on other Princess ships but not an aft cabin. Thank you, Marty The problem is that what applies to current ships now may not apply to the Royal at all and since no one has sailed on her yet... No one can answer your question! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingpeople Posted January 4, 2013 #21 Share Posted January 4, 2013 O.K, Now it is time to throw a "monkey wrench" into the works. Even though the title to the following thread is deceiving, it concerns all that are talking about the Aft facing cabins on the Royal Princess. There has been a design change and 14 of the D-4 cabins have been reconfigured to make way for full suites. This seems to be affecting at least Baja, Caribe and Dolphin deck. People that were booked in certain cabins have been relocated. here is the link http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showt...1718037&page=2 Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunviking Posted January 4, 2013 #22 Share Posted January 4, 2013 O.K,Now it is time to throw a "monkey wrench" into the works. Even though the title to the following thread is deceiving, it concerns all that are talking about the Aft facing cabins on the Royal Princess. There has been a design change and 14 of the D-4 cabins have been reconfigured to make way for full suites. This seems to be affecting at least Baja, Caribe and Dolphin deck. People that were booked in certain cabins have been relocated. here is the link http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showt...1718037&page=2 Joe If you go to the "Plan a cruise" section on Princess, you will see that the change in deck plans affects all of the decks from Marina to Emerald. The aft corner (S2) suites have been enlarged and renumbered and two of the aft Deluxe Balcony cabins have been removed on each deck. Instead it looks like on each deck an additional deluxe balcony cabin has been added on both port and starboard sides facing the side not aft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UpcountryTravelers Posted January 5, 2013 #23 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi All I am lucky to be doing the maiden TA on the Royal next year so why not add 5 days inCaribbean Princess has said sorry you can not as there is a two day lay or in FTL so I assume this is to allow US media and VIPs etc a chance to look over the ship. yours Shogun Darn, Shogun! We're on the maiden Caribbean voyage and would have loved to meet you. (Having thoroughly enjoyed your posts on here.) :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vols52 Posted January 5, 2013 #24 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Thank you. I am hoping with so many posts and concerns regarding the vent odor, that with new design the issue will be eliminated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shogun Posted January 5, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Hi Upcountrytravelers, Would love to stayed but can not add so many extra days, these days I am youtube, on The Real Love Boat TV show chatting about Princess, but hope to be in the Caribbean end of 2014 doing first Caribbean of the season. yours Shogun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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