Sadric Posted January 3, 2017 #1 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hello everyone. As a refresher, My wife and I, my mother in law and son had booked one SA suite and one SB Suite for an early December Eurodam sailing then horror struck my hometown of Gatlinburg TN. Half the cities homes burnt down and 50 commercial buildings. It was very bad. I am the General Manager of the largest employer in the city and could not go as I had to find homes for 33 staff members and get the city back in order. Luckily I had the platinum coverage and HA was pretty good about rebooking us although ultimately it cost quite a bit more as we are now going Jan 7 (this week). My wife and I were rebooked in a SA (7070) which was almost as good as our other room but my MIL and Son were put in a SB Guarantee. The cabin has been assigned to a SC grade cabin (6175). This doesn't seem right. Do guarantee cabins go down?? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted January 3, 2017 #2 Share Posted January 3, 2017 The deck plan for Eurodam shows 6175 to be a SB. http://www.hollandamerica.com/main/DeckPlansFull.action?ship=ed_2&deck=uv&deep=0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted January 3, 2017 #3 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Even though it is a bit of a walk to the Neptune Lounge, I would gladly take one of those aft neptunes any day over an SA closer to the Lounge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadric Posted January 3, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) It says its a SB on the main map but when you click on it it shows SC Edited January 3, 2017 by Sadric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadric Posted January 3, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Even though it is a bit of a walk to the Neptune Lounge, I would gladly take one of those aft neptunes any day over an SA closer to the Lounge Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted January 3, 2017 #6 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Why is that? The aft wrap suites have the largest balconies. They are usually partially covered offering shade and protection from the weather. Since they wrap around the stern and side, they offer unparalleled views. We much prefer these suites even if you do have a bit of a walk to the lounge. The only other issue for you is that you will be on two different decks but deck six is pretty close to deck seven. This thread should give you more information. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1702399 You can also google eurodam aft suite photographs. or you tube has some excellent videos. I don't understand what you mean when you say: "It says its a SB on the main map but when you click on it it shows SC." I've clicked on it and all that happens is I'm moved to the video. Edited January 3, 2017 by RocketMan275 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadric Posted January 3, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Here is a screenshot (attached) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted January 3, 2017 #8 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Those suites used to be SC until HAL realized how popular they were. Maybe you have an old deck plan. I love them for the larger balcony and I'm mesmerized by the wake view. Sent from my STV100-3 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted January 3, 2017 #9 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Hello everyone. As a refresher, My wife and I, my mother in law and son had booked one SA suite and one SB Suite for an early December Eurodam sailing then horror struck my hometown of Gatlinburg TN. Half the cities homes burnt down and 50 commercial buildings. It was very bad. I am the General Manager of the largest employer in the city and could not go as I had to find homes for 33 staff members and get the city back in order. Luckily I had the platinum coverage and HA was pretty good about rebooking us although ultimately it cost quite a bit more as we are now going Jan 7 (this week). My wife and I were rebooked in a SA (7070) which was almost as good as our other room but my MIL and Son were put in a SB Guarantee. The cabin has been assigned to a SC grade cabin (6175). This doesn't seem right. Do guarantee cabins go down?? Thanks As I believe others have said SR 6175 is an SB Neptune Aft Wraparound cabin as shown in HAL's most recent cruise book. They are very nice and have become popular. If you use the Neptune Lounge it is a bit of a hike. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited January 3, 2017 by mllewis48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted January 3, 2017 #10 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Here is a screenshot (attached) I can't duplicate your results. I'm positive those are SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted January 3, 2017 #11 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Hello everyone. As a refresher, My wife and I, my mother in law and son had booked one SA suite and one SB Suite for an early December Eurodam sailing then horror struck my hometown of Gatlinburg TN. Half the cities homes burnt down and 50 commercial buildings. It was very bad. I am the General Manager of the largest employer in the city and could not go as I had to find homes for 33 staff members and get the city back in order. Luckily I had the platinum coverage and HA was pretty good about rebooking us although ultimately it cost quite a bit more as we are now going Jan 7 (this week). My wife and I were rebooked in a SA (7070) which was almost as good as our other room but my MIL and Son were put in a SB Guarantee. The cabin has been assigned to a SC grade cabin (6175). This doesn't seem right. Do guarantee cabins go down?? Sorry to hear about the terrible fire to you very scenic town! My now past friend was a part owner of a local supermarket in Gatlinburg (I think it was an IGA) and I visited him there several times. As to cabin 6175, it is an SB and corner aft-wrap (very large balcony). You must be looking at an old deck plan, as about 2-3 years ago HAL changed the letter assignments to MANY cabins on all of their ships and before that 6175 was indeed an SC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobCruise Posted January 3, 2017 #12 Share Posted January 3, 2017 OMG They're booked in a corner aft wrap! I'd take that over an SA any day! We cruised in SB8147 on the Westerdam to Alaska and the balcony is incredible. I predict you will ALL be spending a lot of time together on that balcony. We could easily have fit a good size crowd out there 15 or 20 people. There were 2 chaise lounge chairs, 2 chairs with foot stools, and a table with 4 chairs, and that was just on the back facing part. I would book an aft wrap again in a heart beat! This is pics of our aft wrap: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill S Posted January 3, 2017 #13 Share Posted January 3, 2017 We were upgraded from an SS to one of those SC cabins on the Oosterdam a few years ago, and I almost had to call security to get my Dear Wife to leave upon disembarkation! They are awesome cabins! Yes it is a hike to the Neptune Lounge but still very much worth the hike back to the cabin!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CORealtor Posted January 3, 2017 #14 Share Posted January 3, 2017 Congrats on the awesome cabin! We LOVE to cruise in the aft wraps! Once you stay in one, you'll never want to be anywhere else!! We are booked for a Mediterranean cruise in September 2017 and Alaska in May 2018 in aft wrap cabins on the Westerdam. I think it was in 2014 that they changed the category of the aft wraps from SC to SB because of their popularity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted January 3, 2017 #15 Share Posted January 3, 2017 We watched those terrible fires and tried to determine if the chateau we stayed in for Christmas 1990 was destroyed or not. Such terrible losses there. But happy for you that HAL was able to get you on another cruise and your cabins are great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted January 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted January 3, 2017 (edited) Double post. Sorry Edited January 3, 2017 by alwaysfrantic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted January 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted January 3, 2017 You're going to be sorry you didn't get that SB instead of an SA! I'm not sure I'd even take the PS over the aft corner balcony. Best rooms onboard, in my mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoobCruise Posted January 4, 2017 #18 Share Posted January 4, 2017 You're going to be sorry you didn't get that SB instead of an SA! I'm not sure I'd even take the PS over the aft corner balcony. Best rooms onboard, in my mind. We debated that when we booked an aft wrap and decided to check the no changes or upgrades box. We decided we preferred the aft wrap balcony to the penthouse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfrantic Posted January 4, 2017 #19 Share Posted January 4, 2017 We debated that when we booked an aft wrap and decided to check the no changes or upgrades box. We decided we preferred the aft wrap balcony to the penthouse. We did the same. I doubt I'd ever be called for the Pinnacle Suite but I definitely wouldn't trade the aft corner for an SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schoolinmy3 Posted January 4, 2017 #20 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Loved our first experience with the Neptune Lounge in an aft wrap around last February! The hike to the Neptune Lounge was not an issue for us. It was much needed exercise LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOKC Posted January 4, 2017 #21 Share Posted January 4, 2017 We debated that when we booked an aft wrap and decided to check the no changes or upgrades box. We decided we preferred the aft wrap balcony to the penthouse. We mark "do not upgrade" on our aft wrap bookings and twice have still been offered an upsell to the Penthouse (I think free upgrades to the Penthouse are VERY rare!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted January 4, 2017 #22 Share Posted January 4, 2017 Here is a screenshot (attached) Where it show SC? In the unreadable, small print? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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