mina Posted October 18, 2015 #26 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Another of balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted October 18, 2015 #27 Share Posted October 18, 2015 (edited) Note yellow area. This is a step to a different level about two inches tall. There is no light in the very aft area of balcony as we found out in the middle of the balcony dinner. However great for star gazing. Edited October 18, 2015 by mina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted October 18, 2015 #28 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Living room of suite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted October 18, 2015 #29 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Bedroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted October 18, 2015 #30 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Desk area in bedroom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted October 18, 2015 #31 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Bathroom sink area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsRKool Posted October 18, 2015 #32 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Mina, that's amazing! Thanks so much for the posts!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macky2 Posted October 18, 2015 #33 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thank you for the pics Mina. We have booked A727 which is the same cabin as A726 but on the starboard side of the ship for an upcoming Alaska cruise. Did you find the vibrations in your cabin to be excessive or bothersome? Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted October 18, 2015 #34 Share Posted October 18, 2015 We had no real vibration. We always sail in aft cabins and I noted that this cabin had LESS vibration then we normally feel. Asked our steward on first day and he said no one has complained in the cabins in this area and he also had a727 as his. I think that those cabins over open areas undneath are the ones having the problem. You will love the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsRKool Posted October 18, 2015 #35 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hello Macky2-we are in A727 in Feb for the Panama Canal transit, so presume that's before you go. I will report back here when we return from that. And Mina thanks again for the snaps!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macky2 Posted October 18, 2015 #36 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks very much to both Mina and Catsrkool. Catsrkool - i look forward to hearing about your Panama Canal cruise in A727. Have a wonderful cruise! Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
califgary Posted October 18, 2015 #37 Share Posted October 18, 2015 Thanks for the positive report on vibration experiences. We are on Lido deck aft facing suite for Panama this Christmas - Hopeful our experience will be a good-one (minimal vibrations). Thanks for reporting back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnieslady Posted October 19, 2015 #38 Share Posted October 19, 2015 We had no real vibration. We always sail in aft cabins and I noted that this cabin had LESS vibration then we normally feel. Asked our steward on first day and he said no one has complained in the cabins in this area and he also had a727 as his. I think that those cabins over open areas undneath are the ones having the problem. You will love the location. Mina, Did the bath tub have the jets?????? I know the older suites do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted October 20, 2015 #39 Share Posted October 20, 2015 No jets in the bathtub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnieslady Posted October 21, 2015 #40 Share Posted October 21, 2015 No jets in the bathtub. That is disappointing, but good to remember. Thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bardstowntraveller Posted October 22, 2015 #41 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks for your post. We are booked in this cabin for November 25th Panama Canal Cruise. We got upgraded from a balcony cabin for only $600. I was worried about vibrations based on some of the other comments posted Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bardstowntraveller Posted October 22, 2015 #42 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Thanks for the pictures Mina. We are planning to do the balcony dinner with friends. Is the balcony big enough to set up 2 tables? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted October 23, 2015 #43 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Yes, the back balcony is plenty big enough. However, as I mentioned there is no light on the back balcony. For some reason they did not bring the flicker candle that is always provided for the UBD. I would tell them when you call that there is no light and they need to bring the fake candles. Fortunately we had a portable lantern/flashlight with us. FYI we do the UBD on every cruise and this was the least good. They started the dinner before flowers arrived which impacted the mood, especially with no candles. The lobsters were small and a bit rubbery. So small they served two tails in one shell. We did not have the filet. Food was okay, but nothing to rave about as you usually find when doing the UBD. The servers were good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HaveDogWillTravel Posted October 29, 2015 #44 Share Posted October 29, 2015 We are currently in a726. It is wonderful. Indeed at least 600 sq ft and the balcony wraps fully around with the aft section large enough for a lounger and a table and chairs. There is minimal vibration. Less than we usually experience in aft cabins. Will post pics on our return home in mid oct. If you can get this cabin, grab it. I just reserved A726 for a Feb 2017 Panama Canal cruise to celebrate my 60th. I am so glad this forum exists. Thank you for taking the time to make this post. Any other information regarding the ship would be greatly appreciated. For the Panama cruise going East to West does it matter what side of the ship you are on? I am going on my first cruise this Dec on the Grand Princess, I am hoping I like aft cabins (I have an aft on a Mexico trip). It's a bit unnerving to spend this kind of money not knowing. Live life large I say! I've noticed the best suites get booked fairly quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HaveDogWillTravel Posted October 29, 2015 #45 Share Posted October 29, 2015 Hello Macky2-we are in A727 in Feb for the Panama Canal transit, so presume that's before you go. I will report back here when we return from that. And Mina thanks again for the snaps!!! CatsRKool We are in that cabin for Feb 2017 Panama. Let me know how you like the cruise! Any tips for a newbie would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mina Posted October 29, 2015 #46 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I just reserved A726 for a Feb 2017 Panama Canal cruise to celebrate my 60th. I am so glad this forum exists. Thank you for taking the time to make this post. Any other information regarding the ship would be greatly appreciated. For the Panama cruise going East to West does it matter what side of the ship you are on? I am going on my first cruise this Dec on the Grand Princess, I am hoping I like aft cabins (I have an aft on a Mexico trip). It's a bit unnerving to spend this kind of money not knowing. Live life large I say! I've noticed the best suites get booked fairly quickly. We always book aft cabins on the grand c752 is our favorite. You will love the aft location. I have never done a Panama Canal cruise. I know going into Venice we just went to the back section of the balcony of a726 and were able to view both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsRKool Posted October 29, 2015 #47 Share Posted October 29, 2015 (edited) I just reserved A726 for a Feb 2017 Panama Canal cruise to celebrate my 60th. I am so glad this forum exists. Thank you for taking the time to make this post. Any other information regarding the ship would be greatly appreciated. For the Panama cruise going East to West does it matter what side of the ship you are on? I am going on my first cruise this Dec on the Grand Princess, I am hoping I like aft cabins (I have an aft on a Mexico trip). It's a bit unnerving to spend this kind of money not knowing. Live life large I say! I've noticed the best suites get booked fairly quickly. Hello! Well, I'm not a super experienced cruiser and we will do our first Panama Canal transit in a few months. However, when we booked our East-to-West transit for this coming Feb, our travel agent advised a starboard cabin, as the long run up the West Coast is more interesting than the run from Aruba to the canal. However since you have a wrap around balcony, I imagine you have it covered even though (I believe) you are on the port side. Maybe more experienced cruisers can weigh in here? Regardless, we will post pix of A727 (starboard aft corner) when we return in late Feb. Happy cruising! Edited October 29, 2015 by CatsRKool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted October 29, 2015 #48 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I wouldn't have thought you would be close enough to the Californian coast to see anything, but more seasoned travelers will be able to give a better opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatsRKool Posted October 29, 2015 #49 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The TA who booked me is a cruise specialist, so I took her advice (which has been excellent in the past), which I assume is based on experience. At least I have a chance on the starboard side ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare HaveDogWillTravel Posted October 29, 2015 #50 Share Posted October 29, 2015 The TA who booked me is a cruise specialist, so I took her advice (which has been excellent in the past), which I assume is based on experience. At least I have a chance on the starboard side ;) Thanks CatsRKool. I just switched over to the other side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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