cruise101 Posted August 7, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 7, 2017 I have read on several reviews that the balconies on standard balcony cabins on the Royal & Regal class vessels are very small. In fact one poster had stated that if you are sitting on the balcony chairs, your back will be touching the balcony door and your knees to the railing. So, wanted to know the actual dimensions of the balcony for a standard balcony cabin on the Royal or Regal ships. Thanks in advance for your assistance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted August 7, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Whoever told you that they are correct. They are about 4' x 10'. We took the large table off the balcony and had to situate our chairs and ottomans lengthwise the ship. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted August 7, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Yes! That's about right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise101 Posted August 7, 2017 Author #4 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Many thanks for the clarification. Also appreciate the picture (which speaks a thousand words) from mllewis48. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS8 Posted August 8, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Unless you book one of the standard balconies on the "hump." We were in D424 on Royal and the balcony was more than 65 square feet. We could have had 4 to 6 persons on the balcony with plenty of room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Astro Flyer Posted August 8, 2017 #6 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Most Royal-class balconies are about 9'x4' which is slightly smaller than standard 9'x5' balconies on other Princess ships. CC has many photos of the Royal & Regal and here's a 360° panorama view of the balcony. https://www.cruisecritic.com/photos/ships/regal-princess-679/balcony-cabin-100478/balcony-cabin--v24189/ I wasn't able to comfortably sit facing the railing & instead placed the chair at a 45° angle (as shown in the panoramic view) or parallel to the railing. While smaller, we still have enjoyed Royal-class balconies including having the UBD on our balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovevacadays Posted August 9, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Unless you book one of the standard balconies on the "hump." We were in D424 on Royal and the balcony was more than 65 square feet. We could have had 4 to 6 persons on the balcony with plenty of room. Our cabin of choice on the Royal class! Loved it on the Regal and have it booked for two Royal cruises. It is more money but so worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquahound Posted August 9, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I have read on several reviews that the balconies on standard balcony cabins on the Royal & Regal class vessels are very small. In fact one poster had stated that if you are sitting on the balcony chairs, your back will be touching the balcony door and your knees to the railing. So, wanted to know the actual dimensions of the balcony for a standard balcony cabin on the Royal or Regal ships. Thanks in advance for your assistance. I can only speak in pictures on this topic. This was my balcony on Regal. It was the smallest balcony I've ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted August 9, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I can only speak in pictures on this topic. This was my balcony on Regal. It was the smallest balcony I've ever had. Definitely not for me..... Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted August 9, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I can only speak in pictures on this topic. This was my balcony on Regal. It was the smallest balcony I've ever had. They should be required to show perspective cruisers this photo before they book. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ar1950 Posted August 9, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Whoever told you that they are correct. They are about 4' x 10'. We took the large table off the balcony and had to situate our chairs and ottomans lengthwise the ship.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Almost. I measured the balcony when we were on the Regal a couple of years ago. The measurements I got were 3'11" X 8'10". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poulsbo Cruisers Posted August 9, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 9, 2017 They should be required to show perspective cruisers this photo before they book. ;) Most people overlook a balcony that's one foot narrower for the other benefits of the Royal and Regal. We were on the Regal two years ago and are looking forward to our Royal cruise next month. Great ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted August 9, 2017 #13 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I have read on several reviews that the balconies on standard balcony cabins on the Royal & Regal class vessels are very small. In fact one poster had stated that if you are sitting on the balcony chairs, your back will be touching the balcony door and your knees to the railing. So, wanted to know the actual dimensions of the balcony for a standard balcony cabin on the Royal or Regal ships. Thanks in advance for your assistance. The best way to describe the size of the balconies there between Small & Very Small. :eek: & :eek: :eek:. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mllewis48 Posted August 9, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I can only speak in pictures on this topic. This was my balcony on Regal. It was the smallest balcony I've ever had. We've had the same but this is a std. balcony, not a mini, correct? We had a mini in February on the Royal and it was much better. The Princess Mini price wise is similar to a Signature Suite on Holland America but the balcony and cabin on Holland is much bigger. Here's a Holland Signature Suite balcony Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted August 9, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 9, 2017 We have considered one of those mid-ship balconies that were just described as being 'on the hump' The ones on Emerald are sold as obstructed, but are not really obstructed, as the lifeboats, etc. are all just forward or aft. On a budget, I have weighed the larger balcony against the lack of privacy, being right there overlooking Promenade. Hhhhhmmm???? Yes, those pictures say a thousand words!!! That is SMALL : o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsgoggins Posted August 9, 2017 #16 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Most people overlook a balcony that's one foot narrower for the other benefits of the Royal and Regal. We were on the Regal two years ago and are looking forward to our Royal cruise next month. Great ship. This. We actually don't care about the size of the balcony so long as you can actually sit out there - and you can albeit at an angle for comfort. We loved the Regal last year and will shortly be on the Royal and I'm very happy. Two years ago we had a coveted cabin (C752) on the Grand for our first Princess cruise, which was to Alaska. Well, the balcony was magnificent and served us well, especially as we had stunning weather, but nothing else about the ship really impressed; certainly not the cabin itself nor the buffet! In short, we'd choose the Royal class any day, despite the balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackenzie1 Posted August 9, 2017 #17 Share Posted August 9, 2017 We have considered one of those mid-ship balconies that were just described as being 'on the hump' The ones on Emerald are sold as obstructed, but are not really obstructed, as the lifeboats, etc. are all just forward or aft. On a budget, I have weighed the larger balcony against the lack of privacy, being right there overlooking Promenade. Hhhhhmmm???? Yes, those pictures say a thousand words!!! That is SMALL : o Even the "hump" balconies on the Royal are tiny. I was shocked, thinking it would be more like a Caribe balcony on the grand class ships. Three of us could barely fit. Privacy wasn't an issue, though, at least on the Caribe deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridalover5623 Posted August 9, 2017 #18 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Most people overlook a balcony that's one foot narrower for the other benefits of the Royal and Regal. We were on the Regal two years ago and are looking forward to our Royal cruise next month. Great ship. You might be right since people who have had them seem to return again for another season. As for myself, if that was the only choice, I'll pass & go on another ship of save money & book an inside cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom33 Posted August 9, 2017 #19 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Even the "hump" balconies on the Royal are tiny. I was shocked, thinking it would be more like a Caribe balcony on the grand class ships. Three of us could barely fit. Privacy wasn't an issue, though, at least on the Caribe deck. Not true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashhill Posted August 9, 2017 #20 Share Posted August 9, 2017 [quote name=Woobstr1 12G]Definitely not for me..... Bob and me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted August 9, 2017 #21 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hey, EMS8, That cabin seems ideal! (if we decide to pay a little more for that location) Was wind an issue on that balcony? Did it seem relatively private, from the Promenade, compared to the Emerald Deck balconies, where it would seen like people always out there, walking by, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS8 Posted August 9, 2017 #22 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Even the "hump" balconies on the Royal are tiny. I was shocked, thinking it would be more like a Caribe balcony on the grand class ships. Three of us could barely fit. Privacy wasn't an issue, though, at least on the Caribe deck. I wouldn't exactly call 65 square feet a tiny balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EMS8 Posted August 9, 2017 #23 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Hey, EMS8, That cabin seems ideal! (if we decide to pay a little more for that location)Was wind an issue on that balcony? Did it seem relatively private, from the Promenade, compared to the Emerald Deck balconies, where it would seen like people always out there, walking by, etc... The wind was no issue at all and privacy no issue either. However, we don't usually sit out on our balcony in the buff! We were in the Caribbean and spent a lot of time on that balcony. The only things I didn't like about that stateroom was the small bathroom (when you can sit on the toilet and put your hand FLAT on the door, that is a small bathroom) and the lack of a couch. We came to Princess from Celebrity and all balcony staterooms on Celebrity ships have a couch. Otherwise, it was a great stateroom choice and location for our first Princess cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted August 9, 2017 #24 Share Posted August 9, 2017 Thank you! Just personal preference, I would like to be angled forward, if we don't get blown away! And, yes, like these standard balconies, these Princess Bathrooms are beyond TINY! And, that shower.... Hey, can you remember if the bed in that room was on the left wall, also facing 'forward'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richsea Posted August 9, 2017 #25 Share Posted August 9, 2017 I was hesitant about booking Royal due to the small balconies, but honestly, they did bot bother me as much as I thought. Would I like a bigger balcony?...sure, but we loved the rest of the ship! So it is a tradeoff that we are willing to make. I will say however, that the shower has to be the smallest I've seen since our first cruise on Celebrity Meridian, a ship built in the 60s. Both showers require a deep knee bend if you drop the soap! And what's with the shower curtain?! Still, we loved Royal Princess! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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