carlp Posted January 8, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2020 looking to get a balcony cabin (602-611) on the Sky. I see that there's a little price difference for a cabin on Deck 8 (Emerald) website states that these are "obstructed" balconies - anyone stay in these? and what is the obstruction? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam7392 Posted January 8, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2020 Hi - Just before Xmas I booked starboard cabin E425 on the Sky for a Baltic cruise in August. At the time it was about £440 ($576) per person cheaper than a normal balcony and also £70 ($92) cheaper than an inside. Just checked today and can see price has gone up to almost the price of a normal balcony. The 'obstruction' is the lifeboats. However they are actually at the level of the bottom of the balcony so looking out you have an unobstructed view it is only looking down you are looking at the lifeboat. However if you look at the deck plans/photos, the cabins midships have no lifeboats. They are still considered obstructed because below them are the seating areas for Alfredos on the starboard side and the seafood restaraunt on the port side and the seating areas have a canopy above them, these balconies look down on the canopy. Many of these midship balconies are larger that standard balconies because midships has a scalloped shape and the balconies are angled and odd shaped - look at the deck plans and you'll see what I mean. Cabin E425 looks to have a particularly large balcony as a result as do a few others. Was a no brainer for us to go for the obstructed balcony and of those this particular one due to the size. However would have had no hesitation in booking any of the obstructed balconies given at the time the price difference to an inside. Someone recently did a live review from the Sky and included photos on I think cabin E410 which is the equivalent cabin to E425 on the port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted January 8, 2020 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2020 20 minutes ago, carlp said: looking to get a balcony cabin (602-611) on the Sky. I see that there's a little price difference for a cabin on Deck 8 (Emerald) website states that these are "obstructed" balconies - anyone stay in these? and what is the obstruction? This site is for the Royal/Regal but it will give you an idea on views. Should be fairly close. https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/ov.php?ship=Regal-Princess&cabins=E602-E703 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam7392 Posted January 8, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 8, 2020 It was cabin E410 in the Sky review - see https://boards.cruisecritic.com/topic/2718230-live-from-the-sky-christmasnew-yrs/page/15/ There are several pictures showing the view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted January 8, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 8, 2020 I had E424 on the Sky in Dec. Was obstructed view, but looking straight out there was no obstruction. Standing up at railing you see Alfredos tarps and to right and left lifeboats. View was great. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandybeaches44 Posted January 11, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 11, 2020 I have two cruises booked on the Sky. We will be in cabins E433 and E425. Both cabins are above Alfredo's. Cruising on the Royal and Regal we have stayed in those cabins which are above "the shops of Princess". Please let me know if you experienced noise or food odors if you stayed in those cabins or nearby cabins that are above Alfredo's. Hope it is still a desirable location. Thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted January 11, 2020 #7 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) We had one of these (UN)obstructed cabins on Regal. Look for the cabins mid-ship, around the bump-out area, where there is deck and no lifeboats below! IMHO, these are the best obstructed, but not really, cabins. There are a few kind of like these far aft as well. But, these mid-ship are the best if you can find one available. Otherwise, any lifeboat will be a very real obstruction. Edited January 11, 2020 by Wishing on a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dog Posted January 11, 2020 #8 Share Posted January 11, 2020 On 1/8/2020 at 3:35 PM, dog said: I had E424 on the Sky in Dec. Was obstructed view, but looking straight out there was no obstruction. Standing up at railing you see Alfredos tarps and to right and left lifeboats. View was great. Noise was only from next door music on full volume. It is midship-close to Piazza which was very noisy, but with my stateroom door closed I was not bothered by that noise. No food smells with balcony door closed. Never saw anyone eating outside there during the 3 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billco Posted January 11, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) Thanks to Adam7392 for the link to the photos. We are booked in E409 in April and E412 in September. When we booked the April cruise, obstructed deluxe balcony was actually cheaper than obstructed balcony. This thread positively addresses any concerns we might have had. Edited January 11, 2020 by billco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LnWG Posted January 11, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 11, 2020 We were in E428 on Regal this past summer. Those midship obstructed view rooms are in the best location on the ship. I would book one on any of the Royal class ships in a heartbeat. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datone Posted January 11, 2020 #11 Share Posted January 11, 2020 This is the view from E409 on the Majestic Princess which I believe is a sister ship to Sky Princess. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted January 12, 2020 #12 Share Posted January 12, 2020 (edited) Yes, those are great pics... I will also just mention, the one tiny thing that I didn't like, if you look closely, I think that those are lights there at the railing. We had one below our cabin on the Regal, and I think it was always on at night, and there was no cover to keep some of the light from coming up to our balcony. Might be better on the new ships? GREAT cabins! But, just want to offer full disclosure. Edited January 12, 2020 by Wishing on a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare PurpleHays Posted January 12, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 12, 2020 We just got off Sky and were in C611. The only "obstruction" is the lifeboats when you look down. #15 was directly below us. I did not see it as a problem when I was sitting on the balcony as I generally look out rather than down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillys mom Posted January 13, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 13, 2020 We did the December 1- December 4 back to back on the Sky and were in E526 for the first 3 nights. The life boat was even with our balcony- we could have climbed over the rail onto the top of the lifeboat if we wanted. To see anything but lifeboat, you had to stand up. We usually book obstructed balconies, but this was totally different from the Regal. The second 3 nights, we were in D435 which is a nice balcony directly above the restaurant on deck 7. The amount of noise you have depends on the diners at the outside tables. One night a group made so much noise that we could hear them with the balcony door closed and the curtain drawn. They were there until very late. The other 2 nights were fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrill17 Posted January 21, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 1/11/2020 at 1:21 PM, sandybeaches44 said: I have two cruises booked on the Sky. We will be in cabins E433 and E425. Both cabins are above Alfredo's. Cruising on the Royal and Regal we have stayed in those cabins which are above "the shops of Princess". Please let me know if you experienced noise or food odors if you stayed in those cabins or nearby cabins that are above Alfredo's. Hope it is still a desirable location. Thank you.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherrill17 Posted January 21, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 21, 2020 I also booked E433 and was wondering abut being above Alfredo's and if the balcony is an odd shape..i have seen it drawn 2 different ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suncitycruiser1925 Posted September 16, 2022 #17 Share Posted September 16, 2022 We are staying in E433 balcony on the Sky on the January 7th sailing. It sounds like a good choice for an obstructed balcony. Any other cruisers past experience in this cabin or area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted September 16, 2022 #18 Share Posted September 16, 2022 I have been in E405 on Regal. The same straight but deeper balcony as E433. It is wonderful to have that larger balcony! On Sky you may have those tarp-covers over the dining area on the left below, and the front of the little transfer boat on the right just below. But, really, without paying attention and looking down absolutely no obstruction to worry about. Even with those things, this is still a great cabin with a larger balcony at a great value! And, can't beat the location for being close to the Piazza, International Cafe, two of the Main Dining rooms. I am looking at booking E429 on the Regal, as there are no tarp shade covers on Regal, and it is forward of that smaller transfer boat. Kind of a funny two angled balcony, But, just forward of that boat. Here is video with E433 on the Royal, so very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted September 16, 2022 #19 Share Posted September 16, 2022 Hey, LnWG Did you not hear Crooner's below in E428? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodstockGirl Posted September 16, 2022 #20 Share Posted September 16, 2022 When looking at deck plans - dragging them on top of each other and aligning them to their exact fit on top of each other (exactly match the steps of the stairways) you can see what the obstruction is outside each cabin. On some ships (like the Regal) an obstructed balcony can just mean that when you look down from your balcony you are looking at a promenade deck instead of the ocean. (E437, E438, and along there; some have slightly extended balconys, too). Nothing blocking straight our your balcony, only when you look down. Also, when looking at the deck diagrams notice the teensy little boat diagrams are different for the different size lifeboats - bigger and smaller; tenders and lifeboats (not sure which is which). One is more of an obstruction than the other. All to say that balcony obstructions vary greatly from cabin to cabin. I have a video showing our 180 degree view from Sky Princess obstructed balcony E515. I just can't successfully get it into my computer and into this message. Sigh. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinmommy81 Posted May 16 #21 Share Posted May 16 On 9/16/2022 at 3:26 AM, WoodstockGirl said: When looking at deck plans - dragging them on top of each other and aligning them to their exact fit on top of each other (exactly match the steps of the stairways) you can see what the obstruction is outside each cabin. On some ships (like the Regal) an obstructed balcony can just mean that when you look down from your balcony you are looking at a promenade deck instead of the ocean. (E437, E438, and along there; some have slightly extended balconys, too). Nothing blocking straight our your balcony, only when you look down. Also, when looking at the deck diagrams notice the teensy little boat diagrams are different for the different size lifeboats - bigger and smaller; tenders and lifeboats (not sure which is which). One is more of an obstruction than the other. All to say that balcony obstructions vary greatly from cabin to cabin. I have a video showing our 180 degree view from Sky Princess obstructed balcony E515. I just can't successfully get it into my computer and into this message. Sigh. Sorry. this is the exact cabin we have booked E515 and came across your post, so you happen to have any photographs of the obstruction please. thankyou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodstockGirl Posted May 17 #22 Share Posted May 17 9 hours ago, twinmommy81 said: this is the exact cabin we have booked E515 and came across your post, so you happen to have any photographs of the obstruction please. thankyou please email me at byfaithmary@yahoo.com and we can discuss how I can send you the video from my phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crystaltipps67 Posted May 17 #23 Share Posted May 17 We were in E107 recently - it's a deluxe obstructed view. The obstruction was that the balcony doesn't have a glass front, it's metal. So when seated you can't see anything much. But the balcony was twice the depth of a normal balcony and the bit closest to the door was covered by the deck above. And as a deluxe we got a small sofa inside as well. We paid less for that than we would have done for a non-obstructed normal balcony cabin. I'd book it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Itchy&Scratchy Posted May 17 #24 Share Posted May 17 11 hours ago, WoodstockGirl said: please email me at byfaithmary@yahoo.com and we can discuss how I can send you the video from my phone. you could upload on youtube and then post the link to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted May 17 #25 Share Posted May 17 Here is a photo from E515 on the Royal. If it is the same as this sister ship, then the view/obstruction should be similar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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