inside cabins on coral princess

[rescuemom]

we have cruised twice before and have always splurged on a balcony. this time we are going to book an inside cabin so as to have more $$ for excursions, especially since I read that panama canal partial transit is best viewed from on deck. have no idea however what makes a good location for the cabin? (coral princess)suggestions? it will just be the two of us, thank you

[Essiesmom]

We had P531 for two weeks in Alaska, and found it quite roomy, very nice configuration. Lots of storage, far more convenient than our balcony cabin on Celebrity Silhouette.

http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/zenphoto/index.php?album=Coral+Princess%2FCat+Inside%2FStateroom+P531

Very handy to the Princess Plaza, and down the corridor the other way is the laundromat for that deck. EM

[Jasperdo]

My wife and I did a 15 day full transit on the Coral Princess. We had an inside cabin on Baja Deck, B333. We were very pleased with it. I would much rather be out on deck going through the Panama Canal, anyway. You get a much different perspective if you wander around and experience the Canal from various parts of the ship. Here are few photos of our cabin:

 

Coral Princess by Jasperdo, on Flickr

 

Coral Princess by Jasperdo, on Flickr

 

Coral Princess by Jasperdo, on Flickr

[luvcdays]

we have cruised twice before and have always splurged on a balcony. this time we are going to book an inside cabin so as to have more $$ for excursions, especially since I read that panama canal partial transit is best viewed from on deck. have no idea however what makes a good location for the cabin? (coral princess)suggestions? it will just be the two of us, thank you

 

I always book a room that is in between 2 passenger decks, away from laundry rooms, the stewards supply rooms and room that accomodate 4 people.

[rescuemom]

thanks so much for the replies, the pics are very helpful, although the link to the cabin layout didnt work for me. I assume I can find that on the princess sight? I hear that the lower cabins are better as you dont feel the movement of the ship as much? have you found that to be true? it hasnt been an issue for us in the balcony cabins, dont know if there is any difference in feeling ship movement in rougher seas in the inside cabins?

[swedish weave]

thanks so much for the replies, the pics are very helpful, although the link to the cabin layout didnt work for me. I assume I can find that on the princess sight? I hear that the lower cabins are better as you dont feel the movement of the ship as much? have you found that to be true? it hasnt been an issue for us in the balcony cabins, dont know if there is any difference in feeling ship movement in rougher seas in the inside cabins?

 

Look for a cabin in the 700 series on one of the decks that has the front and rear outside decks. The small decks at the rear have loungers and go all the way across the ship. Great for a Panama trip. It is almost like having your own balcony for the trip.

 

You will have company out there for the canal crossing, but not much for the remainder of the trip. It is just a few steps from the cabins in that area.

 

Check the deck plans. I believe decks A B and C have those outside decks, but not certain.

Edited October 23, 2013 by swedish weave

[dorisis]

Having the twin bed configuration makes the cabin seem larger.

[sunsetbeachgal]

Agree with comments above...also stay away from cabins on Emerald Deck directly above lounges or showrooms with late night shows or music...we have had vibrations from bass and music on the Island (sister ship)...seem to remember we were above Vista Lounge..were above Explorers Lounge on another ship and had faint noise...and I am a very sound sleeper!

Edited October 23, 2013 by sunsetbeachgal

[AKman2495]

I had an inside on a Panama crossing. It was E716. We never heard any noise from the lounges down below and it was a comfortable room. But the best part was that it was about 25 feet from the deck at the stern. This deck runs with whole width of the ship and except for one or two occasions -there was nobody out there. Even on crossing day, there were only a few people. It is totally covered and has a great view.

 

An inside on the Coral is a great way to go...

[Stevesan]

we have cruised twice before and have always splurged on a balcony. this time we are going to book an inside cabin so as to have more $$ for excursions, especially since I read that panama canal partial transit is best viewed from on deck. have no idea however what makes a good location for the cabin? (coral princess)suggestions? it will just be the two of us, thank you

 

There are six inside IB category cabins on Aloha deck that are slightly larger than standard. The main attraction is their layout. A divider separates the sleeping and dressing areas. The closets have doors.

Edited October 24, 2013 by Stevesan

[DougH]

I'd go for a location forward on either Baja or Caribe to be just steps away from the open obseravtion decks for the passage thru the Panama Canal. If you get too hot just head back into the cabinfor a few minutes and watch what is ahead on the cabin TV. Other oprion is to be all the way aft an close to the tiered open stern decks. Kind of like having your own large private balcony

[rescuemom]

thanks everyone, you are so helpful. i am calling to book this afternoon armed with your suggestions. just one more question. is there a place to view a diagram of the whole ship like they give you when you board. the princess site has diagrams level by level, but its harder with that to see whats above and below.

[Host Jazzbeau]

There are six inside IB category cabins on Aloha deck that are slightly larger than standard. The main attraction is their layout. A divider separates the sleeping and dressing areas. The closets have doors.

 

There are only 5 IB cabins on Aloha, and on the deck plans they look exactly the same size as every other Inside.

 

Do you have a cabin plan that shows this unique layout?

[Stevesan]

There are only 5 IB cabins on Aloha, and on the deck plans they look exactly the same size as every other Inside.

 

Do you have a cabin plan that shows this unique layout?

 

Good pix here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1728255

 

Different ship but exact same layout.

[MIJOY]

We had an inside on emerald deck, just a short walk to open deck at back of ship. I dont think many people knew it was there for most of the cruise, so very privet. I know this is above pubic area, but I am a light sleeper and was never heard any noise.

[rdsqrl]

Good pix here:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1728255

 

Different ship but exact same layout.

No. Different ship and different layout. The Coral does not have the same layout that the other ships do.

 

[Host Jazzbeau]

No. Different ship and different layout. The Coral does not have the same layout that the other ships do.

 

I certainly can't find any sideways insides on the Coral. Would be good to know - it looks like a nice layout.

[rdsqrl]

I certainly can't find any sideways insides on the Coral. Would be good to know - it looks like a nice layout.

Too bad there aren't any. It does look more interesting (and larger) than the standard layout. I'd love to try one -- except, of course, for that whole no-window thing . . .

[FoghornLeghorn]

I certainly can't find any sideways insides on the Coral. Would be good to know - it looks like a nice layout.

 

I believe C224 and C225 are sideways insides on the Coral

[Astro Flyer]

We had Coral inside cabin B727 for 14 days (b2b) in Alaska & the location was great. A friend said that we had a "great balcony cabin" & she was correct! ;) Just a few feet from our cabin was the large aft deck that was partially covered & had lounge chairs. We enjoyed this location often & it was never crowded when we were there and Caribe deck had a similar deck.

Edited November 8, 2013 by Astro Flyer

[tdeyette]

We had P531 for two weeks in Alaska, and found it quite roomy, very nice configuration. Lots of storage, far more convenient than our balcony cabin on Celebrity Silhouette.

http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/zenphoto/index.php?album=Coral+Princess%2FCat+Inside%2FStateroom+P531

Very handy to the Princess Plaza, and down the corridor the other way is the laundromat for that deck. EM

 

ESSIESMOM,

 

we will be sailing with a group on the Coral in Feb 2015...

P521, P531 and P517...

when we sat with TA to book, these were the only "mid-ship" insides near each other... however I didn't realize it was below the Casino. seems like you enjoyed your room... did you have any issues with noise from above?

 

Thanks

[Tedferg]

http://mysite.verizon.net/res76zxu/princessbalconies/index.html

 

Some one provided the above link showing Coral Island deck layout. It might help.

[Shlee2TheSea]

I believe C224 and C225 are sideways insides on the Coral

I read on another forum that these were not sideways. Anyone with more info?

[Essiesmom]

Coral P531 inside sideways cabin:

 

 

 

 

EM

[rdsqrl]

I read on another forum that these were not sideways. Anyone with more info?

No, you're right, they're not. Their doors open onto that cross corridor that joins the port and starboard corridors, so they're regular inside cabins.

 

Coral P531 inside sideways cabin:

 

EM

Nope. It's a standard inside cabin. A "sideways" inside refers to cabins that run parallel to the passageway, not perpendicular.