mickeysgal Posted March 20, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 20, 2014 (edited) For the S class ships...Just how bad of a view are the balcony cabins down on the 6th and 7th floor...how obstructed are they? Are they a "never again will you book this type of cabin" or "it wasn't all that bad"? I've read the S class sticky but I'm very tempted by some recent price drops for a balcony guarantee for our upcoming sailing. Edited March 20, 2014 by mickeysgal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jem 12 Posted March 20, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 20, 2014 For the S class ships...Just how bad of a view are the balcony cabins down on the 6th and 7th floor...how obstructed are they? Are they a "never again will you book this type of cabin" or "it wasn't all that bad"? I've read the S class sticky but I'm very tempted by some recent price drops for a balcony guarantee for our upcoming sailing. Hi We have had a couple of obstructed balconies on Silhouette, no problem to us at all. Sorry can't remember exact cabin numbers though. Sometimes at the end of a cruise I think how little time we have spent on our balcony (they are quite small on S class ships) and wonder if the are worth the extra cost, but it is nice to be able to have a blast of fresh air if you want, therefore a balcony of any sort works for us. I would say go for it. Jean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted March 20, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Using the search option in the header above will show many threads for this. Here's a link to one I've posted pictures on so you can decide for yourself how bad or obstructed the view is. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1997720&highlight=obstructed+view+balconies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmacmissy Posted March 20, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Our obstructed balcony on deck 6 was the most terrible, horrible, miserable thing you could ever imagine. I would never, ever, ever set foot in one again! Here are photos, they are on page one, so scroll down. :D http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1992004 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallie5446 Posted March 20, 2014 #5 Share Posted March 20, 2014 You can also see if there are any comments on this list; https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0AtHczoNeooladEEyVmQwWmJhaGItbFZPUFNudTFZcEE It is a spread sheet about the different cabins on all the S-Class ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmfdr Posted March 20, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 20, 2014 We were in cabin 6302 on the Eclipse last month which we booked for the larger balcony. Yes, the balcony was larger but the roof of the Quisine (I think) restaurant extended out from our balcony cutting off any view down to the water. It sounds like a small thing but very annoying if you want to you want to watch small boat travel or dock activities from your balcony while in port. We do enjoy spending time on our balcony and found this obstruction so distracting that we'd never book this room or area again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wiltonian Posted March 20, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Our obstructed balcony on deck 6 was the most terrible, horrible, miserable thing you could ever imagine. I would never, ever, ever set foot in one again! Here are photos, they are on page one, so scroll down. :D http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1992004 DO follow the link before you take this comment at face value! ;-) ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted March 20, 2014 #8 Share Posted March 20, 2014 DO follow the link before you take this comment at face value! ;-) ;-) Yes, especially when she had this comment with the obstructed balcony view shots.:confused: "So, honestly, this didn't bother me at all. I thought it would. But it didn't. In fact, having just seen Captain Phillips, it was like a movie prop right outside my balcony. They should stick a Tom Hanks dummy in there and charge people more for that room!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmacmissy Posted March 20, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Yes, especially when she had this comment with the obstructed balcony view shots.:confused:"So, honestly, this didn't bother me at all. I thought it would. But it didn't. In fact, having just seen Captain Phillips, it was like a movie prop right outside my balcony. They should stick a Tom Hanks dummy in there and charge people more for that room!" So, apparently you missed my sarcasm when I posted how "horrible, terrible, miserable" they were. The obstruction was NO big deal at all...if you follow the link you'll see photos... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmacmissy Posted March 20, 2014 #10 Share Posted March 20, 2014 DO follow the link before you take this comment at face value! ;-) ;-) See...YOU got it! (It's always the Brits and the Aussies that "get" my sarcasm.) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redtravel Posted March 21, 2014 #11 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Deck 6 obstructions are minimal. I have sailed in all types of cabins. I would book a deck 6 cabin without hesitation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shofer Posted March 21, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Just off Silhouette where we were in 6206 which was an obstructed balcony. We enjoyed the balcony which was the first one my mother had ever experienced but many for me. For myself, I would not book it again as we could not see anything when we were sitting down. This was not the first time we had a starboard room where there was not a view of the port. I missed out on seeing us docking and leaving each day. Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtulipe Posted March 21, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 21, 2014 (edited) Yes, especially when she had this comment with the obstructed balcony view shots.:confused:"So, honestly, this didn't bother me at all. I thought it would. But it didn't. In fact, having just seen Captain Phillips, it was like a movie prop right outside my balcony. They should stick a Tom Hanks dummy in there and charge people more for that room!" So, apparently you missed my sarcasm when I posted how "horrible, terrible, miserable" they were. The obstruction was NO big deal at all...if you follow the link you'll see photos... Yes, I saw that and that's why I agreed with the post above that one had to view your thread to get the actual facts as one who didn't and missed that sarcasm wouldn't.;) Edited March 21, 2014 by robtulipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruinsFan08 Posted March 21, 2014 #14 Share Posted March 21, 2014 We are on a 2C hump cabin right now, 6156. This is a great cabin. I love the angle of the hump cabin since it acts as a wind break. We can barely see the front third of the lifeboat below our handrail. Other than that, there is no obstruction. I'll take a picture and post it when we get back. We will look for this cabin again on our next S-Class cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smtcan Posted March 21, 2014 #15 Share Posted March 21, 2014 We are on a 2C hump cabin right now, 6156. This is a great cabin. I love the angle of the hump cabin since it acts as a wind break. We can barely see the front third of the lifeboat below our handrail. Other than that, there is no obstruction. I'll take a picture and post it when we get back. We will look for this cabin again on our next S-Class cruise. This was posted while I was double checking our last cabin number and it was 6156 too. We would book it again anytime. A big balcony with the top of a lifeboat just showing at floor level. Great value in a quiet location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tiggerman101 Posted March 21, 2014 #16 Share Posted March 21, 2014 I would take those over the CC cabins on the Resort Deck with that overhang. I did a Norway cruise on the Eclipse last year and got talked into an CC Cabin there. It was really bad sailing trough the fjords with an obstruction like that. However, it was my own fault for not checking cabin location downfalls. I just figured since it was a CC cabin it would be great. Never again would I take that cabin for a scenic cruise like that. It didn't spoil the trip, it was still one of my favorite cruises. I went in a couple Balconies on Deck 6, etc. I would have taken those over the other in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algebralovr Posted March 21, 2014 #17 Share Posted March 21, 2014 Been in 6208 on Eclipse on 6240 on Equinox. They were fine to me. In fact, I booked the family into 6244, 6246, and 6248 on Equinox for this summer. All are 2C or 2D cabins. The obstruction doesn't bother me at all. Particularly after experiencing a cave, err inside. Will I happily sail an inside again? Absolutely! A day on a cruise is better than a day at home! But I would take an obstructed balcony in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ISABELLA Posted March 21, 2014 #18 Share Posted March 21, 2014 We have stayed in 6210, 6243 several times. I will book then again if they are available - love central location, X-large balcony and little obstruction doesn't bother us. I've rather have larger balcony than non obstructed view w/ small balcony. But that's me...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundlach Posted March 21, 2014 #19 Share Posted March 21, 2014 We were in balcony 6188 on the Relfection, yes it was obstructed but did not bother us at all and saved us quite a considerable amount of money. go for it and spend the saved money on something else: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetimeforme Posted March 24, 2014 #20 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Always search out 6242 6210 any larger balcony in those areas work for us even when debating taking an upgrade at no addt'l cost. Just love the larger balconies vs others reg size and Location's Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeysgal Posted March 25, 2014 Author #21 Share Posted March 25, 2014 So, apparently you missed my sarcasm when I posted how "horrible, terrible, miserable" they were. The obstruction was NO big deal at all...if you follow the link you'll see photos... I love your review...still reading through it. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubydoobydoo Posted March 25, 2014 #22 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I would take those over the CC cabins on the Resort Deck with that overhang. I did a Norway cruise on the Eclipse last year and got talked into an CC Cabin there. It was really bad sailing trough the fjords with an obstruction like that. However, it was my own fault for not checking cabin location downfalls. I just figured since it was a CC cabin it would be great. Never again would I take that cabin for a scenic cruise like that. It didn't spoil the trip, it was still one of my favorite cruises. I went in a couple Balconies on Deck 6, etc. I would have taken those over the other in a heartbeat. Oh dear, we have 2138 on Eclipse when we go to the Fjords in May, is it really that bad? I was hoping it would be an advantage as the weather probably won't be great, why would they put CC and suite cabins up there if it is obstructed, I thought they were supposed to be in the better locations :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karpela Posted March 25, 2014 #23 Share Posted March 25, 2014 We were in 6256 on the Equinox last year. I was really worried about it but it was great, you barely notice the obstruction. So much so we have booked 6252, a couple of doors along on the Eclipse for our November TA. We were on deck 9 for our last TA and I figure the lower the floor, the less movement crossing the Atlantic. One can hope :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimlovesfl Posted March 25, 2014 #24 Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm booked in 6302 on the Silhouette for next fall, and chose it because of the larger balcony, and no lifeboats in the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shofer Posted March 26, 2014 #25 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) This is the photo of my room 6206 on Silhouette. Hope this comes through. Well not exactly what I was hoping for but at least you can see the picture. Sue Edited March 26, 2014 by shofer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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