Tall Valley Cruiser Posted February 27, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2019 I am 6'7" tall and concerned that the height of stateroom ceiling might be problematic. Even if I could clear the ceiling itself, if lighting, vents, sprinklers are sticking down I could be bumping into them. Anybody have any experience with this? Would not be relaxing if I was constantly having to worry about banging my head. Yes, I am accustomed to ducking through most doorways. I have spoken to people that are 6'3", but the extra 4" makes a big difference. :) Are the bed sizes similar to a mini-suite on a Princess ship? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doverboy Posted February 27, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2019 6" 5" and never had an issue except for shower heads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tfred Posted February 27, 2019 #3 Share Posted February 27, 2019 i am 6'6" and traveled on Crystal river last year. I dont remember ever being concerned in all the usual places - hallways, doors beds were king size and that was great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Valley Cruiser Posted February 28, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Thank you for your quick response. I just hate getting nailed by a dangling sprinker head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Coral Posted February 28, 2019 #5 Share Posted February 28, 2019 22 hours ago, tfred said: i am 6'6" and traveled on Crystal river last year. I dont remember ever being concerned in all the usual places - hallways, doors beds were king size and that was great On the Mozart - it is an older ship that has been redone for Crystal, there is a somewhat low entrance to the ship. There is a huge sign to watch your head as you enter. I am guessing the new ships fixed this. This was the only place on Crystal that I would notice a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare gnome12 Posted February 28, 2019 #6 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Don't forget that the total height of the ship is limited because of low bridges. Even on a new ship with a retractable wheel house there is a limit to the height of each deck because of the total height limit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted March 4, 2019 #7 Share Posted March 4, 2019 I too am 6’-7” and was also concerned about this prior to our Viking River cruise a few years back. I went so far as to call or email Viking as we were initially booked in an “aquarium” class and I was concerned that the lowest deck might not have the same head height. I forget thr exact height but after our sailing I recall feeling no different on the river boats than I do on an ocean ship. I didn’t have any issues with hitting my head though I seem to recall I had to watch for exit signs in the corridors. The beds were standard length so I had to sleep either angled across or somewhat fetally to not hang over the end. But this is what I typically have to do everywhere but home where we have a California King. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Valley Cruiser Posted March 10, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted March 10, 2019 (edited) Hi Clay, Thanks for the information. Ducking the exit signs is standard for me, as is walking through doorways that seem built to 78" or 76" instead of the usual 80" clearance on most homes in the states. Did you notice any headroom difference deck to deck on river vessel? Fellow passengers sometimes look in amusement when my wife discretely calls out "duck". Think some are looking for web footed friends. Edited March 10, 2019 by Tall Valley Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Clay Clayton Posted March 10, 2019 #9 Share Posted March 10, 2019 I didn’t but I will say, I don’t recall going on the lowest deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogs4fun Posted March 10, 2019 #10 Share Posted March 10, 2019 No problem for my 6'6" BIL - plenty of head room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Valley Cruiser Posted March 10, 2019 Author #11 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks, cute dog. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPT Trips Posted March 11, 2019 #12 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Be cautious when rafted and going from one ship to another. Even at 6'2" I've whacked my head going from one ship to another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall Valley Cruiser Posted March 11, 2019 Author #13 Share Posted March 11, 2019 Thanks!! This is an important tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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