Blizzard56 Posted October 27, 2015 #1 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I'm looking to book a deluxe balcony obstructed cabin on the Regal. What experiences have fellow cruisers had with these cabins. After spending hours reading cc and looking at pics, I am not sure which one of the following would be best: E 508,510,518,520 E 507, 509 Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has stayed or seen similar cabins. Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r2d2inltd2 Posted October 28, 2015 #2 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We stayed in E617 on the Royal which is a deluxe obstructed view on our April transatlantic crossing. It is located between two lifeboats or tenders. We were able to see quite well and since it was mostly sea days it didn't matter that it was somewhat obstructed. I like this category because the room has a loveseat unlike regular balcony rooms which only has two chairs. We chose E510 for next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scout46815 Posted October 28, 2015 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Has anyone stayed in the Regal forward obstructed Balcony's. I heard you can't sit out on the balcony while at sea. Could use some advice for anyone who has stayed in one of these cabins. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard56 Posted October 28, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted October 28, 2015 We stayed in E617 on the Royal which is a deluxe obstructed view on our April transatlantic crossing. It is located between two lifeboats or tenders. We were able to see quite well and since it was mostly sea days it didn't matter that it was somewhat obstructed. I like this category because the room has a loveseat unlike regular balcony rooms which only has two chairs. We chose E510 for next year. Thank you for sharing you experience. Any chance you have a photo of the cabin/balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted October 28, 2015 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2015 Has anyone stayed in the Regal forward obstructed Balcony's. I heard you can't sit out on the balcony while at sea. Could use some advice for anyone who has stayed in one of these cabins. Thanks I've stayed there a couple of times. If the ship is moving at top speed it's not comfortable sitting out there. Door never locked. IMO they're great for the Caribbean but not sure I'd want one for a transatlantic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renmar Posted October 28, 2015 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I'm looking to book a deluxe balcony obstructed cabin on the Regal.What experiences have fellow cruisers had with these cabins. After spending hours reading cc and looking at pics, I am not sure which one of the following would be best: E 508,510,518,520 E 507, 509 Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has stayed or seen similar cabins. Thanks so much! I don't know if it is any use to you but here is a link to my website that could give you some idea. There are no pictures of the cabins you are asking about but there is some info you might find useful. Have a look at the pictures of the exterior of the ship and notice the location of these cabins. https://sites.google.com/site/royalregalprincess/home/8-emerald Theo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard56 Posted October 28, 2015 Author #7 Share Posted October 28, 2015 I don't know if it is any use to you but here is a link to my website that could give you some idea. There are no pictures of the cabins you are asking about but there is some info you might find useful. Have a look at the pictures of the exterior of the ship and notice the location of these cabins. https://sites.google.com/site/royalregalprincess/home/8-emerald Theo Theo I used your website a great deal and truly appreciate your insight. It helped me a great deal. Thanks so much!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princessscubamom Posted October 28, 2015 #8 Share Posted October 28, 2015 (edited) hi theo. was reading through this thread and found your link. we are traveling on the Regal next month in Caribe 519. when i look at it on your website...it has a red dot next to the cabin #....after looking around or a bit....i could not find anything to tell me what the red dot means...do you know? thanks is advance....love the photos on the other decks....i have book marked your site for future reference! Lynn Edited October 28, 2015 by princessscubamom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steelers36 Posted October 28, 2015 #9 Share Posted October 28, 2015 hi theo. was reading through this thread and found your link. we are traveling on the Regal next month in Caribe 519. when i look at it on your website...it has a red dot next to the cabin #....after looking around or a bit....i could not find anything to tell me what the red dot means...do you know? thanks is advance....love the photos on the other decks....i have book marked your site for future reference! Lynn It's a quad cabin with 2 extra "bunk" beds up in the ceiling that can optionally be pulled down and used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unicorn63 Posted October 29, 2015 #10 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I just booked on Regal and had to ask for no upgrade. The reason is if I was upgraded it would be to an obstructed Deluxe Balcony. Princess told my TA that the obstructed balcony cannot be used during sea days. That makes no sense to me as I like to relax on balcony and read on sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oceanseagle12 Posted October 29, 2015 #11 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I just booked on Regal and had to ask for no upgrade. The reason is if I was upgraded it would be to an obstructed Deluxe Balcony. Princess told my TA that the obstructed balcony cannot be used during sea days. That makes no sense to me as I like to relax on balcony and read on sea days. You must be referring to the forward facing obstructed view balconies. That's how Princess marks those balconies. However, all reports here have been that access to the balconies are NOT restricted. In theory, they could be. My sense is that Princess lists them this way so that if they ever need to restrict access due to high wind, or someone finds them unusable, people have been warned- i.e. it gives Princess a defense against complaints. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maraprince Posted October 29, 2015 #12 Share Posted October 29, 2015 I'm looking to book a deluxe balcony obstructed cabin on the Regal.What experiences have fellow cruisers had with these cabins. After spending hours reading cc and looking at pics, I am not sure which one of the following would be best: E 508,510,518,520 E 507, 509 Would appreciate feedback from anyone who has stayed or seen similar cabins. Thanks so much! Just returned from cabin E515. Nice cabin if there are only 2 people. The couch is right next to the window. Once it is opened up as a bed, no access to the refrigerator, desk or chair for desk. You would also have to climb over the bed to open the balcony door. Or, fold up the bed. Not the greatest arrangement. Best part of cabin E515 is the proximity to the elevators. Also easy to get to the front or back of the ship since is is just a little back from actual midship. MARAPRINCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvKruzn Posted October 30, 2015 #13 Share Posted October 30, 2015 :) We enjoyed cruising in Cabin E425 on the Regal last year from Venice to FLL. Cabins 409-425 (and ones on other side) are one of the "hidden secrets" of the Regal and Royal. Absolutely no obstructions out to sea, no view from the sky walk into your balcony and a balcony that is much larger most all others. The upper level balconies under the sky walk are very visible to those looking down through the glass, but the balconies on the two lowest levels are totally hidden. Here is a link to some photos of the E425 balcony and its views, plus view from the deck 7 below and views from the skywalk(that we took when on the Royal in 2013). These obstructed view cabins are indeed a GOOD CHOICE that you will certainly enjoy and indeed a GREAT VALUE balcony cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
txnjcruise Posted October 30, 2015 #14 Share Posted October 30, 2015 Just returned from cabin E515. Nice cabin if there are only 2 people. The couch is right next to the window. Once it is opened up as a bed, no access to the refrigerator, desk or chair for desk. You would also have to climb over the bed to open the balcony door. Or, fold up the bed. Not the greatest arrangement. Best part of cabin E515 is the proximity to the elevators. Also easy to get to the front or back of the ship since is is just a little back from actual midship. MARAPRINCE Long time lurker, first time poster :). What was the view like from E515 - Is it the typical obstructed lifeboat view? I haven't seen anyone posting about E515 or the cabins around it. We have E516 booked on the Regal in December. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blizzard56 Posted November 7, 2015 Author #15 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks for all your help... We ended up booking E437.... Looking forward to the Regal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WatchHill Posted November 7, 2015 #16 Share Posted November 7, 2015 Thanks for all your help... We ended up booking E437.... Looking forward to the Regal! We were in E437 on the Royal for the British Isles cruise. Good location, balcony is slightly larger due to the angle. Plenty of room for storage. We are on the Regal in December and booked the adjacent room, E433, slightly larger balcony due to its being squared off. Is there a category called mini-obstruction? Seriously, we thought this room was a great value Darcy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley0711 Posted December 4, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 4, 2015 Just returned from cabin E515. Nice cabin if there are only 2 people. The couch is right next to the window. Once it is opened up as a bed, no access to the refrigerator, desk or chair for desk. You would also have to climb over the bed to open the balcony door. Or, fold up the bed. Not the greatest arrangement. Best part of cabin E515 is the proximity to the elevators. Also easy to get to the front or back of the ship since is is just a little back from actual midship. MARAPRINCE Hi,, we are booked in E517 (next door to 515/) what was view like? and since walking deck is right below - any issues from that? Cig smoke, noise from slamming doors?? or just noise from people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley0711 Posted December 4, 2015 #18 Share Posted December 4, 2015 I don't know if it is any use to you but here is a link to my website that could give you some idea. There are no pictures of the cabins you are asking about but there is some info you might find useful. Have a look at the pictures of the exterior of the ship and notice the location of these cabins. https://sites.google.com/site/royalregalprincess/home/8-emerald Theo HI,,, long time since "British Isles" one of our best cruises anyway,,, ever get any pics for Regal E517? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted December 5, 2015 #19 Share Posted December 5, 2015 I just booked on Regal and had to ask for no upgrade. The reason is if I was upgraded it would be to an obstructed Deluxe Balcony. Princess told my TA that the obstructed balcony cannot be used during sea days. That makes no sense to me as I like to relax on balcony and read on sea days. Not correct, as stated it can be really windy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley0711 Posted December 30, 2015 #20 Share Posted December 30, 2015 Just returned from cabin E515. Nice cabin if there are only 2 people. The couch is right next to the window. Once it is opened up as a bed, no access to the refrigerator, desk or chair for desk. You would also have to climb over the bed to open the balcony door. Or, fold up the bed. Not the greatest arrangement. Best part of cabin E515 is the proximity to the elevators. Also easy to get to the front or back of the ship since is is just a little back from actual midship. MARAPRINCE hoping you are checking this forum.. Hi,, we are booked in E517 (next door to 515/) what was view like? and since walking deck is right below - any issues from that? Cig smoke, noise from slamming doors?? or just noise from people? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ednmargo Posted January 12, 2016 #21 Share Posted January 12, 2016 (edited) Thank you SO much! With the new photos posted recently I was able to see that E525 has the bigger boats and moved over to E526 which has the shorter boats, allowing you a better view. Love cruise critic! Edited January 12, 2016 by ednmargo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aresmom Posted September 27, 2022 #22 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Does E515 have a good view or is it predominately blocked by the life boats. I’m trying to pick a minimally blocked view forma deluxe balcony obstructed (DW) category. Or would it be better to go with 509 or 510? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chubbypiggy Posted September 27, 2022 #23 Share Posted September 27, 2022 8 minutes ago, aresmom said: Does E515 have a good view or is it predominately blocked by the life boats. I’m trying to pick a minimally blocked view forma deluxe balcony obstructed (DW) category. Or would it be better to go with 509 or 510? Check out this link; it shows pictures of all 3 cabins. You can decide which one you feel is best for you. https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/ov.php?ship=Regal-Princess&cabins=E501-E535 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZoeyVictoria Posted January 4, 2023 #24 Share Posted January 4, 2023 On 9/27/2022 at 12:02 PM, chubbypiggy said: Check out this link; it shows pictures of all 3 cabins. You can decide which one you feel is best for you. https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/ov.php?ship=Regal-Princess&cabins=E501-E535 Thank you! We booked a very inexpensive inside (casino rate), bid $35 pp, for an upgrade, and won the bid. We were assigned E517. We used the link to see a photo of the cabin and are very pleased - definitely worth $35 pp just for the natural light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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