svsw Posted August 23, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm seeing balcony cabins on Emerald Deck as obstructed view - does anyone know specifics, how is the view obstructed, is the balcony glass, any restrictions when the balcony can be used? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted August 23, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 23, 2013 I'm seeing balcony cabins on Emerald Deck as obstructed view - does anyone know specifics, how is the view obstructed, is the balcony glass, any restrictions when the balcony can be used? No 'time of day' or 'in port/at sea' restrictions to the balcony use. Balcony is going to have a glass wall unless you are in one of the five forward cabins on Emerald Deck and then it is a bulkhead. For most of them the view is obstructed (when seated) by a lifeboat in front of them, more or less would be depending on if you are in between davits. There are some on Emerald Deck that will say they are obstructed, but the only obstruction would be in the views looking forward and/or aft since they are at the same level as the top of the lifeboats. Those cabins are usually amidships under SeaWalk/SeaView Bar, forward of the lifeboats, or aft of the lifeboats. Look very carefully at the deck plans and you'll be able to tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted August 23, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 23, 2013 Here's a couple of pictures looking at the ship that may help illustrate what I was talking about in the above post... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/9198372628_56d7716a94_o.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5492/9245477561_99135f43f6_b.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/9198372554_8b72098361_o.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/9105188841_9bd5d80bfd_b.jpg And a couple of pictures looking out from the balcony... http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2806/9013693913_c1792ce493_b.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3699/9013693887_599ffb93fb_b.jpg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NRWPA Posted November 6, 2013 #4 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Thanks! your photos looking out from the balcony were very helpful to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KruzPrincess Posted November 6, 2013 #5 Share Posted November 6, 2013 Some are more obstructed than others. Here is a thread I started a while back and there are pictures and links to other sites with good info. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1808632&highlight=obstructed+view+royal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flrose Posted November 16, 2013 #6 Share Posted November 16, 2013 Here's a couple of pictures looking at the ship that may help illustrate what I was talking about in the above post... http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7341/9198372628_56d7716a94_o.jpg http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5492/9245477561_99135f43f6_b.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7323/9198372554_8b72098361_o.jpg http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7321/9105188841_9bd5d80bfd_b.jpg And a couple of pictures looking out from the balcony... http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2806/9013693913_c1792ce493_b.jpg http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3699/9013693887_599ffb93fb_b.jpg Thanks for the information. We will be on the Royal in January and just got our cabin assignment, E614 which is a Deluxe obstructed. From the looks of the plan, we may be between tenders if we're lucky. We cruise enough that we are much less picky than we used to be. We are glad to be near the aft stairway and elevators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coupe Posted November 17, 2013 #7 Share Posted November 17, 2013 I just had room E335. there is a tender right in front of the balcony. It doesn't effect your view of the horizon but you can't look straight down or at anything close to the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv-my-kids Posted November 17, 2013 #8 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Does anyone know how to look at these pictures and tell me what room would be E 507? I have been racking my brain to figure this out. I was told it was only obstructed by a metal pole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjv Posted March 2, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for the information. We will be on the Royal in January and just got our cabin assignment, E614 which is a Deluxe obstructed. From the looks of the plan, we may be between tenders if we're lucky. We cruise enough that we are much less picky than we used to be. We are glad to be near the aft stairway and elevators. Hi, I am booked in this same cabin for my cruise in May. Do you have any pictures? How obstructed was the view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybeaches44 Posted March 2, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Thanks for the information. We will be on the Royal in January and just got our cabin assignment, E614 which is a Deluxe obstructed. From the looks of the plan, we may be between tenders if we're lucky. We cruise enough that we are much less picky than we used to be. We are glad to be near the aft stairway and elevators. Hi, Looking for input from anyone that has sailed in an obstructed balcony on the Royal. I booked E327, a cabin between two tenders. Looking at many pics of the ship, I am concerned that the obstruction will be large support beams supporting adjacent tenders. Would I have a better view, staying in a cabin with the tender in front of it where I would be able to see the horizon? What would you do? Thanks for your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love2cruisegal Posted March 2, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I think it really depends on where your cabin is located on Emerald deck. We were in cabin E319 in December and were located right in the middle of the second forward life boat. We could see out over the lifeboat without any obstructions while sitting on the balcony. Could not see down, however, but didn't both us. So just check the deck plan as I believe the life boats near the aft are taller so the view may be blocked more than forward. Enjoy your cruise; she's a gorgeous ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Rays Posted May 11, 2015 #12 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What about M123 which also shows it as being obstructed? I can't see any obstruction there and we are right next to a Deluxe Balcony which certainly won't be. We are back from the Bridge wing so that could be the only 'slight obstruction' I can see........... We sail July 20th round Britain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted May 11, 2015 #13 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What about M123 which also shows it as being obstructed? I can't see any obstruction there and we are right next to a Deluxe Balcony which certainly won't be. We are back from the Bridge wing so that could be the only 'slight obstruction' I can see........... We sail July 20th round Britain. The only 'obstruction' to your view that I can think of would be the bridge wing that sticks out, other than that there really isn't anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmic Rays Posted May 11, 2015 #14 Share Posted May 11, 2015 The only 'obstruction' to your view that I can think of would be the bridge wing that sticks out, other than that there really isn't anything... Many thanks for your quick reply - just as I thought! That can be the only explanation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted May 11, 2015 #15 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Many thanks for your quick reply - just as I thought! That can be the only explanation. Glad to help. Have a wonderful cruise! :D Edited May 11, 2015 by dmwnc1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmwnc1959 Posted May 11, 2015 #16 Share Posted May 11, 2015 (edited) Renmar has a great site with the Emerald Deck cabins all labeled. However, keep in mind that in some of the pictures the angle in which you are viewing the cabins is off-set, and not dead-on. So keep that in mind when checking out your cabin and whether it's obstructed by a lifeboat davit. https://sites.google.com/site/royalregalprincess/home/8-emerald And don't forget, once you are aboard, to take pictures of your balcony - then come back and post them (or forward them) to Renmar's site. :D Edited May 11, 2015 by dmwnc1959 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted May 11, 2015 #17 Share Posted May 11, 2015 What about M123 which also shows it as being obstructed? I can't see any obstruction there and we are right next to a Deluxe Balcony which certainly won't be. We are back from the Bridge wing so that could be the only 'slight obstruction' I can see........... We sail July 20th round Britain. Dave is correct - the "obstruction" is the bridge wing. I've sailed in M119 which is also "obstructed". Personally, the bridge wing made for some great viewing while docking and leaving port..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted May 11, 2015 #18 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Good location OP. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renmar Posted May 11, 2015 #19 Share Posted May 11, 2015 Renmar has a great site with the Emerald Deck cabins all labeled. However, keep in mind that in some of the pictures the angle in which you are viewing the cabins is off-set, and not dead-on. So keep that in mind when checking out your cabin and whether it's obstructed by a lifeboat davit. https://sites.google.com/site/royalregalprincess/home/8-emerald And don't forget, once you are aboard, to take pictures of your balcony - then come back and post them (or forward them) to Renmar's site. :D Thanks Dave for mentioning my site and also to encourage people to send pictures. Much appreciated. I'm also working on the problem of the angled view. Soon I will have it sorted out (I hope). Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sabookkeeper Posted May 11, 2015 #20 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I just had room E335. there is a tender right in front of the balcony. It doesn't effect your view of the horizon but you can't look straight down or at anything close to the ship. Do you happen to have any pictures from the balcony? We are in E334 in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmist Posted May 20, 2015 #21 Share Posted May 20, 2015 We were on Lido on the Royal last March. We booked same cabin for Nov.30.The first cruise on Royal we had the typivcal balcony and it was not fun at all. This one is L101 which is smack in front of the ship. The only obstruction is a steel bulkhead instead of plexglass. You can stand by the rail and see 180 degrees. The balcony is 12 ft x 10ft and comes with a large table and chairs. Same price as a deluxe balcony. Room has a couch instead of that chair you have to move very time you want to go out. We had 14 people on our balcony for a cabin crawl with Cruise Critic members. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palmist Posted May 20, 2015 #22 Share Posted May 20, 2015 We were on Lido on the Royal last March. We booked same cabin for Nov.30.The first cruise on Royal we had the typical balcony and it was not fun at all. This one is L101 which is smack in front of the ship. The only obstruction is a steel bulkhead instead of plexglass. You can stand by the rail and see 180 degrees. The balcony is 12 ft x 10ft and comes with a large table and 4 chairs. Same price as a deluxe balcony. Room has a couch instead of that chair you have to move very time you want to go out. We had 14 people on our balcony for a cabin crawl with Cruise Critic members. Myrna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaLee Posted January 15, 2016 #23 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Do you happen to have a photo of the balcony/view? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjv Posted January 17, 2016 #24 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Here are some photo's I took when I cruised on Royal Princess back in 2014. I was in cabin E614 I thought it was great, could look out no problems, and down a little between the hoists. Only obstruction really was looking downwards left or right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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