Discovery Princess Aft balcony Emerald Deck issues?

[Wink87]

I booked OS E729 for an upcoming Alaska cruise. DH is whining that he won't like the aft view as he wants to see where he is heading and that whales are off the side of the ship, not the back.😆 I told him the deck wraps around and he can stand in that area to see what is coming and look for whales on that side of the ship. This will be our 8th cruise to Alaska so he is no newbie and certainly knows how to spot wildlife from the ship. Would any of you aft lovers like to chime in with some encouragement I can share with him? TYIA

[DUCHESSRN]

We have an Aft Sept 22nd , first time aft for us ....I like a covered balcony and hope there is at least some cover . Hope to see Northern Lights .

[memoak]

We have on the Discovery and Royal in aft suites but not in Emerald Deck. On Dolphin and Riviera decks the balconies were huge, partially covered and wrap around. We sail aft on every cruise and these were some of the best ever. You will not be disappointed 

[Wink87]

30 minutes ago, memoak said:

We have on the Discovery and Royal in aft suites but not in Emerald Deck. On Dolphin and Riviera decks the balconies were huge, partially covered and wrap around. We sail aft on every cruise and these were some of the best ever. You will not be disappointed 

Ty!

[esad9556]

I have had a preference for Princess aft cabins for over 45 years as the engine vibration tends to rock me to sleep. 

The aft facing balcony’s are more protected from the wind when the ship is underway and I find more useable under adverse climatic conditions.

We normally book aft facing penthouse suits as we find the view of the wildlife coming up is the same as the view of the wildlife going away.😉

 

Hope you and your DH have a great cruise.

[Crown Cruiser]

We have stayed in E728 many times on Enchanted Princess.  Please let your husband know that the wraparound will definitely allow him to see the sides of the ship as well as look to the forward end of the ship.  You also get the benefit of the aft wake which is great.  The overhang is small (much larger on Riviera, Baja, or Dolphin) but your cabin is Hugh (much bigger than any of the other aft suites).  Have a wonderful time! 

[Wink87]

16 hours ago, memoak said:

We have on the Discovery and Royal in aft suites but not in Emerald Deck. On Dolphin and Riviera decks the balconies were huge, partially covered and wrap around. We sail aft on every cruise and these were some of the best ever. You will not be disappointed 

Ty!

[Wink87]

7 hours ago, esad9556 said:

 

I have had a preference for Princess aft cabins for over 45 years as the engine vibration tends to rock me to sleep. 

The aft facing balcony’s are more protected from the wind when the ship is underway and I find more useable under adverse climatic conditions.

We normally book aft facing penthouse suits as we find the view of the wildlife coming up is the same as the view of the wildlife going away.😉

 

Hope you and your DH have a great cruise.

Ty!

[Wink87]

3 hours ago, Crown Cruiser said:

We have stayed in E728 many times on Enchanted Princess.  Please let your husband know that the wraparound will definitely allow him to see the sides of the ship as well as look to the forward end of the ship.  You also get the benefit of the aft wake which is great.  The overhang is small (much larger on Riviera, Baja, or Dolphin) but your cabin is Hugh (much bigger than any of the other aft suites).  Have a wonderful time! 

Sounds wonderful! Ty!!!