mmp13 Posted November 27, 2006 #1 Share Posted November 27, 2006 We were looking at the vf catagory cabins and I was wondering how big an obstacle the metal rail is and if the bigger balcony would make putting up with the non plexi-glass balcony railing. Thanks I am talking about VF catagory cabins on the upper promanade deck forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
European_CruiseGirl Posted November 27, 2006 #2 Share Posted November 27, 2006 For me a non-plexi glass railing is a big no-no. I want to view the sea when sitting at my cabin or verandah. With a metal railing you have to stand to be able to view the sea properly. IMO the non-plexi glass railing really is a big issue when considering the views of a cabin - however I do appreciate that for some others it's not an issue. :) Edit: These pics are not from Noordam but illustrate IMO the general difference between plexi and non-plexi on HAL... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noblepa Posted November 27, 2006 #3 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Just in case you weren't aware: some VF category cabins DO have plexiglas railings. On deck 5, the cabins just aft of the point where the superstructure narrows and just forward of where it widens, near the stern, all have the standard plexiglas railings. We had cabin 5065 on the Oosterdam and it was great. You do look down on the lifeboats, but they do not obstruct your view outward in any way. Paul Noble Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted November 27, 2006 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2006 I believe that the verandah steel wall on the deck 4 VFs are even worse than European_Cruisegirl's first picture shows, because they are solid all the way up to the wooden rail cap, not partially open as her picture shows. See next post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted November 27, 2006 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2006 Note white wall above Holland America Line compared to ones further aft with plexiglass. You will see nothing but sky when sitting on the verandah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy_Chief Posted November 28, 2006 #6 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Note the picture jt put up. Those forward cabins on either side of deck 4 aree the only VF cabins without plexiglass. On Noordam, we booked a GTY VF and got upgraded to a VB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmp13 Posted November 28, 2006 Author #7 Share Posted November 28, 2006 thank you everyone for your help!!! This will be our first HAL cruise. We are really looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlohaPride Posted November 28, 2006 #8 Share Posted November 28, 2006 We will be on the Noordam in VF 5065 and this balcony does not have the solid steel railings. I can't WAIT!! 17 days till we leave for NY! woot! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmp13 Posted November 28, 2006 Author #9 Share Posted November 28, 2006 Mary and Keaka have a great cruise . Hope you'll let us know your thoughts when you return Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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