Moved from Cove to deck 10, have a few questions.............

[klfhngr]

I really wanted to try a Cove balcony, we had one reserved, however my wife was hesitant based on how low it was and being sorta enclosed in the balcony, maybe getting wet, etc.. So I went to the other extreme, I booked on deck 10!

 

So, how is deck 10 forward? To high? Ok? If you've stayed on both Cove and deck 10, which would you recommend? I'm just trying to determine if we made the right choice. We can still change though.

 

Oh, on Panorama. MR cruise (which we've done many, many times)!

 

Please help! And thanks in advance!

[NightOne]

1 minute ago, klfhngr said:

I really wanted to try a Cove balcony, we had one reserved, however my wife was hesitant based on how low it was and being sorta enclosed in the balcony, maybe getting wet, etc.. So I went to the other extreme, I booked on deck 10!

 

So, how is deck 10 forward? To high? Ok? If you've stayed on both Cove and deck 10, which would you recommend? I'm just trying to determine if we made the right choice. We can still change though.

 

Oh, on Panorama. MR cruise (which we've done many, many times)!

 

Please help! And thanks in advance!

 

BAD BAD Decision

 

Get that Cove Balcony back and tell your wife you are "the boss" LOLOLOLOL

[NightOne]

3 minutes ago, klfhngr said:

I really wanted to try a Cove balcony, we had one reserved, however my wife was hesitant based on how low it was and being sorta enclosed in the balcony, maybe getting wet, etc.. So I went to the other extreme, I booked on deck 10!

 

So, how is deck 10 forward? To high? Ok? If you've stayed on both Cove and deck 10, which would you recommend? I'm just trying to determine if we made the right choice. We can still change though.

 

Oh, on Panorama. MR cruise (which we've done many, many times)!

 

Please help! And thanks in advance!

 

You would have to get some really rough seas to get wet on a cove balcony. Also, if you did get those rough seas your high and forward deck 10 balcony will have your stomach a lot more queasy than your smooth riding cove balcony.

 

Yes, Coves are a little more enclosed than the regular balconies but that provides privacy and shade.

 

Being close to the water is awesome.

 

Get the cove back 🙂

[imluvncruzn]

Great decision!  Deck 10 forward are excellent cabins.  Close to the pool, food, and absolutely no noise whatsoever.  That's our favorite deck.  Did not care for the cove.  I personally prefer to be on higher decks.  

[NightOne]

2 minutes ago, imluvncruzn said:

Great decision!  Deck 10 forward are excellent cabins.  Close to the pool, food, and absolutely no noise whatsoever.  That's our favorite deck.  Did not care for the cove.  I personally prefer to be on higher decks.  

 

Except for Guys and Blue Iguana isn't all the food pretty much at the aft of the ship? 🙂

 

Oh yeah I forgot how quiet it is by the pool area when they are doing that hairy chest contest. LOL

 

I kid

[JohnMI]

From purely a balcony standpoint, I agree with those saying Cove.

 

From a "things to do on the rest of the ship" standpoint, I agree with the previous poster -- Deck 10 is what you want.

[imluvncruzn]

1 minute ago, NightOne said:

 

Except for Guys and Blue Iguana isn't all the food pretty much at the aft of the ship? 🙂

 

Oh yeah I forgot how quiet it is by the pool area when they are doing that hairy chest contest. LOL

 

I kid

If you've never stayed on lido or Panorama decks then you would think that there was noise.  But you can't hear any of that when you're in your cabin.  That it is primarily the only decks we book now unless the ship has a Havana area then we book there.  

[NightOne]

3 minutes ago, imluvncruzn said:

If you've never stayed on lido or Panorama decks then you would think that there was noise.  But you can't hear any of that when you're in your cabin.  That it is primarily the only decks we book now unless the ship has a Havana area then we book there.  

 

I'm actually not bothered by noise but it can get crowded and rowdy on the pool deck on sea days.

[Anyislandwilldo]

I would rather be on deck 10 although I would  like to try a cove balcony some day.  DH wants to be on the Lido deck.  Close to the food, coffee, TV, etc.

[IntrepidFromDC]

We go back and forth between extended balcony and cove balcony because we like both.  If I could only do one or the other for the rest of my cruise days, I'd choose cove.

[cruisingguy007]

You scored! I'd take a lido deck balcony over a cove any day of the week, 

[BrotherCraig]

Had Lido and Cove and prefer Cove.  The balconies are a bit bigger and more leg room.  Love having that extra space to put your drinks as well.  I never felt "enclosed" too much.  We prefer Cove.  We love being down near the water - we never had a wet balcony yet but we are usually mid ship.  We did have aft section cove before as well.  We love the privacy, the shade, and the convenience of being near the MDR and main deck.  We also like being close to the gangway for embarking and disembarking.  Deck 10 is awesome too but just giving you MY preference and reasoning.

Edited July 1, 2021 by BrotherCraig

[cruisingguy007]

FYI, when you book that advertised low priced balcony, it defaults to a cove balcony, basically the lowest class and cheapest balcony. Every other one is an up charge. Cove isn't bad at all but the location is terrible. If you plan to hang out in your cabin and on your balcony a lot then it may be a good deal and a savings. If you plan to "get out there", being closer to the action is better. If you have cheers it's easier to get a drink too. Also using the restroom in your own cabin is nice. Lido is an easy choice for me.   

[BrotherCraig]

Just now, cruisingguy007 said:

FYI, when you book that advertised low priced balcony, it defaults to a cove balcony, basically the lowest class and cheapest balcony. Every other one is an up charge. Cove isn't bad at all but the location is terrible. If you plan to hang out in your cabin and on your balcony a lot then it may be a good deal and a savings. If you plan to "get out there", being closer to the action is better. If you have cheers it's easier to get a drink too. Also using the restroom in your own cabin is nice. Lido is an easy choice for me.   

 

 

Most of the time, the cove balconies have cost more than Deck 7 and 8 balconies.  We paid $3500 for 3 people in a cove for November and we could have gotten deck 9 for less.  Just depends.  You are right though - depends on where you spend most of your time.  We prefer cove because it is one floor up to the main desk and atrium areas - plus one floor from the MDR so never have to get an elevator for those places.  Never have to wait for an elevator to go up to the Lido or upper decks.  For the Mardi Gras, we are one floor below Grand Central Atrium, and the French Quarter, the theater, shops, and the bars. Two floors below the casino, the club and lounge, and Steakhouse.  Three floors below La Piazza, Summer Landing pools, and Havana Bar.  Was a no brainer for us.

[cruisingguy007]

6 minutes ago, BrotherCraig said:

 

 

Most of the time, the cove balconies have cost more than Deck 7 and 8 balconies.  We paid $3500 for 3 people in a cove for November and we could have gotten deck 9 for less.  Just depends.  You are right though - depends on where you spend most of your time.  We prefer cove because it is one floor up to the main desk and atrium areas - plus one floor from the MDR so never have to get an elevator for those places.  Never have to wait for an elevator to go up to the Lido or upper decks.  For the Mardi Gras, we are one floor below Grand Central Atrium, and the French Quarter, the theater, shops, and the bars. Two floors below the casino, the club and lounge, and Steakhouse.  Three floors below La Piazza, Summer Landing pools, and Havana Bar.  Was a no brainer for us.

 

Exactly. I don't spend much time at the main desk, atrium areas and generally only eat at the MDR once per day. Lido for food, drink, bathroom and action. Getting a room near where you hang out makes the most sense. 

[NightOne]

40 minutes ago, cruisingguy007 said:

You scored! I'd take a lido deck balcony over a cove any day of the week, 

 

have you actually had a cove balcony before?

[NightOne]

36 minutes ago, cruisingguy007 said:

FYI, when you book that advertised low priced balcony, it defaults to a cove balcony, basically the lowest class and cheapest balcony. Every other one is an up charge. Cove isn't bad at all but the location is terrible. If you plan to hang out in your cabin and on your balcony a lot then it may be a good deal and a savings. If you plan to "get out there", being closer to the action is better. If you have cheers it's easier to get a drink too. Also using the restroom in your own cabin is nice. Lido is an easy choice for me.   

 

That used to be the case with the pricing. Now I am seeing them charging more for the coves on many sailings.

 

You do realize the ship has elevators, right?

 

[cruisingguy007]

1 minute ago, NightOne said:

 

That used to be the case with the pricing. Now I am seeing them charging more for the coves on many sailings.

 

You do realize the ship has elevators, right?

 

 

Not on Panorama, when I book, coves are always the cheapest.

 

You do realize people have choices, right? Having to take a elevator up and down several times a day to get food and drinks may not be preferable to some. You sound pretty agitated that anyone dare have a different opinion than you. What a grumpy-grump.   

[BrotherCraig]

23 minutes ago, cruisingguy007 said:

 

Exactly. I don't spend much time at the main desk, atrium areas and generally only eat at the MDR once per day. Lido for food, drink, bathroom and action. Getting a room near where you hang out makes the most sense. 

 

Yep.  A lot of that changes with the new ships.  Most of the action are on Decks 6-8.

[cruisingguy007]

2 minutes ago, BrotherCraig said:

 

Yep.  A lot of that changes with the new ships.  Most of the action are on Decks 6-8.

 

OP asked about Panorama, unless you're a kid, decks 6-8 would be of zero interest. 

[BrotherCraig]

8 minutes ago, cruisingguy007 said:

 

OP asked about Panorama, unless you're a kid, decks 6-8 would be of zero interest. 

 

I understand that.  Still, Deck 2 is right there under the main dining rooms, the atrium and bar, two decks below the Liquid Lounge theater and Limelight club - fun shops - Casino and bar - heroes bar - and promenade, and a few floors below the Alchemy Bar, Piano Bar, restaurants, Guys Brewhouse, Ocean Plaza, Havana Bar, coffee shop, etc.  None of those decks are kid-friendly until you get up to Deck 6 on the Panorama.  Again, depends on what the person wants.  If they want to be close to the main pool, than Lido.  If they want to be close to all of the bars, clubs and entertainment, and non-buffet eateries - Cove.  The elevator can get you anywhere though as well.  Decks 7 and 8 are very popular for good reason.  In between almost everything.

 

I brought up Decks 6-8 for the Mardi Gras and other ships.  I know that is not what the OP is asking but brought it up since location depends on the ship as well.  

Edited July 1, 2021 by BrotherCraig

[TNcruising02]

We love then lido deck and try to score it on every cruise.  We are on the lido deck for our cruise on the Mardi Gras.  It's a great location for us.  It's all about personal preference.

[cruisingguy007]

1 minute ago, BrotherCraig said:

 

 Decks 7 and 8 are very popular for good reason.  In between almost everything.

 

Popular with people who want to sleep with cabins above and below with no pubic areas overhead/below mostly. I've stayed on 8 and its not bad. Got lido balconies booked for my next two Panorama cruises. For good reasons. 😃

[BrotherCraig]

5 minutes ago, TNcruising02 said:

We love then lido deck and try to score it on every cruise.  We are on the lido deck for our cruise on the Mardi Gras.  It's a great location for us.  It's all about personal preference.

 

Exactly.  Loved the Lido when we had it on the Breeze.  Cove is what we always go for first.  We had the spa balcony and deck on the Liberty and loved it - - the views were great and you can really feel the boat move a lot.  lol  We are not bit Lido deck people since we all dislike buffets so and we don't use the pools onboard because of the drunk adults.  lol

[Cruise Related]

17 minutes ago, cruisingguy007 said:

 

Popular with people who want to sleep with cabins above and below with no pubic areas overhead/below mostly. I've stayed on 8 and its not bad. Got lido balconies booked for my next two Panorama cruises. For good reasons. 😃

Yep, I normally try to stay on Empress, that way it’s between two decks with cabins. Have had some bad experiences being under lido. 

Edited July 1, 2021 by Cruise Related
Bad joke.