Crown Princess B753

[resordanis]

Hi all,

I recently booked B2B on this ship whilst on another cruise. Finally home and looking at my booking. It does say obstructed. Should I worry? Also, is the balcony covered in any way? As we are doing .b2B I want to make sure we have chosen well.

Thanks all in advance.

 

[resordanis]

Can anyone assist with this cabin? Thinking I need to change if it is not partially covered. Thinking Caribe deck might be a better location for sun protection?

Edited May 6 by resordanis

[symui]

Four of the aft facing balconies on Baja are marked obstructed because they have a vertical structural support beam that obstructs the view from the cabin and the rear half of the balcony deck.   Once you walk past the beam and closer to the rail there is a full UNobstructed view. 

 

Personally the advantages of an aft facing cabin far outweigh the obstructed view so I will book these cabins.  The balconies do provide shade and are deeper than most port and starboard facing regular balconies.

 

The four obstructed balconies on the Baja deck are 751, 753 and 750 752, the other aft facing on Baja have no obstructions and when I have a choice I would book those first.   The aft facing balconies on Caribe are also a good choice but I have not stayed in those cabins so I can't say for sure.  My understanding is the same vertical support beams run through two of the suites C750 & C751.  Maybe others can comment on the suites. 

[Ellipooh]

I had one of the “obstructed” suites, I barely noticed the beam. Granted, the suite balcony is much larger but even so I would not fret. 

[resordanis]

1 hour ago, symui said:

Four of the aft facing balconies on Baja are marked obstructed because they have a vertical structural support beam that obstructs the view from the cabin and the rear half of the balcony deck.   Once you walk past the beam and closer to the rail there is a full UNobstructed view. 

 

Personally the advantages of an aft facing cabin far outweigh the obstructed view so I will book these cabins.  The balconies do provide shade and are deeper than most port and starboard facing regular balconies.

 

The four obstructed balconies on the Baja deck are 751, 753 and 750 752, the other aft facing on Baja have no obstructions and when I have a choice I would book those first.   The aft facing balconies on Caribe are also a good choice but I have not stayed in those cabins so I can't say for sure.  My understanding is the same vertical support beams run through two of the suites C750 & C751.  Maybe others can comment on the suites. 

Thanks for your reply. Do you think B753 balcony would provide enough cover for the tropics or should we consider a side facing balcony with some cover?

Appreciate your reply. The obstruction is not so much of an issue as some protection from the sun.

[symui]

For me personally the aft facing balconies on Emerald, Dolphin, Caribe and Baja, have ample shade.

 

Another favorite on the grand class ship are the port and starboard balconies on Caribe.  They have ample shade and are larger than regular balconies on Baja, Aloha, Lido, Riviera.

 

Take a close look at the deck plans.  Although they are not exactly to scale IMO they do give a fairly accurate idea of the size differences between the aft facing balconies and the many of the port and starboard balconies. Generally speaking the deeper the balcony the more shade.  One exception are the Mini's on Dolphin, all the balconies are fully exposed with no overhang.  The aft Mini's on Emerald are have ample shade are are a favorite for those who want more space and a couch. 

 

IMO the best balconies (excluding Suites) on a Grand class ship are the aft facing and port and starboard on Caribe. 

 

YMMV, let us know what you decide and have a great cruise. 

 

 

Edited May 7 by symui
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[resordanis]

38 minutes ago, symui said:

For me personally the aft facing balconies on Emerald, Dolphin, Caribe and Baja, have ample shade.

 

Another favorite on the grand class ship are the port and starboard balconies on Caribe.  They have ample shade and are larger than regular balconies on Baja, Aloha, Lido, Riviera.

 

Take a close look at the deck plans.  Although they are not exactly to scale IMO they do give a fairly accurate idea of the size differences between the aft facing balconies and the many of the port and starboard balconies. Generally speaking the deeper the balcony the more shade.  One exception are the Mini's on Dolphin, all the balconies are fully exposed with no overhang.  The aft Mini's on Emerald are have ample shade are are a favorite for those who want more space and a couch. 

 

IMO the best balconies (excluding Suites) on a Grand class ship are the aft facing and port and starboard on Caribe. 

 

YMMV, let us know what you decide and have a great cruise. 

 

 

Thank you. We will probably stay with B753

[resordanis]

Just an update to my questions. B755 has become available on one of the cruises.

Is this a better cabin (no obstruction) B753? If so I will transfer to that cabin and waitlist for the other cruise.Thanks in advance once again for all you assistance.