Grand Class Caribe Deck

[jamesnnb]

What are the advantages and disadvantages of a balcony stateroom on Caribe Deck, on any of the Grand Class Princess ships?

[caribill]

Bigger balcony, at least half of which is covered.

[mek]

People from the decks above can look down on the exposed part of the balcony. It doesn't bother me, but I know some don't care for that.

[shredie]

People from the decks above can look down on the exposed part of the balcony. It doesn't bother me, but I know some don't care for that.

 

In turn, you can look over at the Dolphin balconies below since they are completely uncovered. ;) Another good thing about Caribe is the cabin floors above and below which might help with potential noise issues.

[marbo40]

Can anyone tell me if a premium balcony on caribe deck on the coral is alot larger balcony like the grand class. I cant find the size of the balconies anywhere.

[Colo Cruiser]

No disadvantage. IMO

[mcgratru]

Can't see any disadvantage....twice the size....option of covered or uncovered...private and shady or sunny and open or both!

[Cruise Raider]

Can anyone tell me if a premium balcony on caribe deck on the coral is alot larger balcony like the grand class. I cant find the size of the balconies anywhere.

 

No, they are about the same....only based on the location on the ship.

[knbcruisers]

Check this link for info on the Coral.

http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Princess/odell/res76zxu/princessbalconies/index.html

 

As far as I know all caribe deck balconies are larger than standard. On the Coral these cabins are regular balcony with 9x9 balconies or mini suites with 9x7 balconies

http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Princess/odell/res76zxu/princessbalconies/index.html

[Lucky TGO]

I book a cabin on the Caribe Deck all the time never any noise.

 

Tony

[IECalCruiser]

Can anyone tell me if a premium balcony on caribe deck on the coral is alot larger balcony like the grand class. I cant find the size of the balconies anywhere.

The category B1 and B2 balconies on Caribe deck should be very similar to the Grand class Caribe balconies.

[jerseyaxn]

I booked a balcony on the caribe deck for our next cruise c304

[IECalCruiser]

I booked a balcony on the caribe deck for our next cruise c304

Unfortunately cabin C304 is in the forward "bump out" section and those balconies are only 5'x9', not 9'x9'. The balcony is fully covered. Edited July 22, 2015 by IECalCruiser

[jerseyaxn]

No I think you're wrong it's handicapped acessable cabin

[jerseyaxn]

I checked with princess it is 9x9

[IECalCruiser]

Unfortunately cabin C304 is in the forward "bump out" section and those balconies are only 5'x9', not 9'x9'. The balcony is fully covered.

No I think you're wrong it's handicapped acessable cabin

I checked with princess it is 9x9

I thought you were referring to the Coral from the post before. On most Grand class ships C304 is an accessible cabin. Those cabins a half again as wide as a standard balcony cabin so your balcony will be closer to 13.5x9.

[jerseyaxn]

No problem I didn't realize that post was there about the coral.I was just going by Grand class .I didn't mean to confuse you

[marbo40]

Check this link for info on the Coral.

http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Princess/odell/res76zxu/princessbalconies/index.html

 

As far as I know all caribe deck balconies are larger than standard. On the Coral these cabins are regular balcony with 9x9 balconies or mini suites with 9x7 balconies

http://www.cruisedeckplans.com/Princess/odell/res76zxu/princessbalconies/index.html

 

this is the info i was looking for. thank you so much for your reply

[Mary loves to travel]

so Dolphin deck balconies are completely uncovered?

those are mostly mini-suites, right?

 

Mary

[Colo Cruiser]

so Dolphin deck balconies are completely uncovered?

those are mostly mini-suites, right?

 

Mary

 

Yes all side if ship Dolphin deck minis are uncovered.

[Mary loves to travel]

that is odd. I've not yet been on a ship that has balconies with no cover at all.

 

This would be our first Princess cruise (next year, Alaska).

 

what might be a better deck? We want mini-suites, mid-ship. Would any of those have at least partially covered balconies?

 

Mary

[Colo Cruiser]

that is odd. I've not yet been on a ship that has balconies with no cover at all.

 

This would be our first Princess cruise (next year, Alaska).

 

what might be a better deck? We want mini-suites, mid-ship. Would any of those have at least partially covered balconies?

 

Mary

 

What ship?

On Grand Class type ships they are all exposed on Dolphin and they have 12 or so aft on Emerald deck. Fully covered very quiet and very sought after because there are so few.

[Mary loves to travel]

We'll be on Grand.

 

We know we need to be mid-ship for as little motion as possible (Alaska R/T San Francisco). I guess we'll try it and see how it turns out :-)

 

I can see an advantage of great views with no balcony cover, which will be nice in Alaska. Of course, there is the con of no cover during rain. But, we'll have raingear anyway :-)

 

These must be ok, if there's an entire deck of them.

 

 

Mary

[Colo Cruiser]

We'll be on Grand.

 

We know we need to be mid-ship for as little motion as possible (Alaska R/T San Francisco). I guess we'll try it and see how it turns out :-)

 

I can see an advantage of great views with no balcony cover, which will be nice in Alaska. Of course, there is the con of no cover during rain. But, we'll have raingear anyway :-)

 

These must be ok, if there's an entire deck of them.

 

 

Mary

 

Well the forward most mini on Emerald deck is probably only 1/4 of the way from the aft/back of the ship. I don't think there will be much difference in movement from those forward most minis on Emerald deck and being exactly midship. They are fantastic cabins. If you do book one make sure and have the booking marked "no upgrade" or you may end up with an upgrade to Dolphin deck! :eek:

[19woody19]

We were able to see the northern lights when we did a land/sea tour of Alaska a few years ago when we stayed the night in Denali but, wondered if a they are ever visible from any port the ships visit? bob

 

Oops, meant for this to be in the general forum, but perhaps some here can reply.

Edited July 28, 2015 by 19woody19