Framed Balconies

[cruisin0504]

This is the first that we have heard of framed balconies - which is what we are booked for at this time. It appears that we can't change it - so please tell us - how much does it change the enjoyment of a balcony???

[WaldosPepper]

Please pardon my ignorance, but what is a framed balcony? :confused:

[cruisin0504]

I too had never heard of a framed balcony until yesterday. It is basically a regular balcony that has a smaller opening due to a metal frame that surrounds it. It appears that they are mostly on the lower and/or forward balconies, at least on the Jewel.

[cul8er]

They seem to be more private, as on the regular balconies a neighbor could just lean around the partition and be looking right into your cabin. On the framed balconies (deck 8 forward, for instance, aft of the five oceanview cabins) it seems as if nobody could look into your balcony or room from another balcony.

[cruisin0504]

Thanks, for pointing that out - it does seem to be true. I am sure that once we are on board we won't be disappointed.

[Tomcruiser48]

I had one of these cabins on the Dawn last year.

You may get a bit more shade.

The opening is Closed in maybe a foot on all 4 sides.

I booked the same cabin for my next cruise, yup i liked it that way.

45 days to go.

[robyn525600]

I had one of these on the Dawn as well. Didn't mind it at all and I found it to be less windy than the more open balconies. Hope this helps!

[cruisin0504]

Thanks so much - I am feeling so much better!

[FunInTheCaribbean]

We are booked in 10006 & 10010 for this Sunday (WOOHOO!! 4 more days) on the Jewel and we too have this framed balcony. At first I was disappointed I had booked these cabins, but really, what's so different about it? The size is the same and it appears to have more privacy. So I stopped worrying about it. I'm sure we'll love our cabins and the vacation!