Carnival Legend, Cabin Question

[keishashadow]

Hi!

 

We've only cruised once before DCL and loved it; but $$$ is prohibitive! Were able to book a balcony cabin on Carnival Legend this December, 7 nights out of Tampa; for less than a 4 day inside cabin on Wonder.

 

With a military rate (woo-hoo) have already booked a centrally located balcony on the Main Deck.

 

Have seen some pics online as to aft cabins, overlooking wake that appear to have an awesome view! Considering upgrading; wonder if it's worth it or not?

 

Are those 4 cabins' balconies larger than the standard ones? I know the ones on the end are of a curved design...not the one's i'm talking about.

 

I'm told it's quiet in the back due to the pod propulsion.

 

Any suggestions are most welcome!:)

[GuitarPlayer]

Hi!

 

We've only cruised once before DCL and loved it; but $$$ is prohibitive! Were able to book a balcony cabin on Carnival Legend this December, 7 nights out of Tampa; for less than a 4 day inside cabin on Wonder.

 

With a military rate (woo-hoo) have already booked a centrally located balcony on the Main Deck.

 

Have seen some pics online as to aft cabins, overlooking wake that appear to have an awesome view! Considering upgrading; wonder if it's worth it or not?

 

Are those 4 cabins' balconies larger than the standard ones? I know the ones on the end are of a curved design...not the one's i'm talking about.

 

I'm told it's quiet in the back due to the pod propulsion.

 

Any suggestions are most welcome!:)

 

We were on the Legend in cabin 5268 in Oct, 2005. Here are some pictures.

 

http://jjj.dyndns.org/~cruise/cabin5268.html

 

The only sounds we heard were of the ocean, which after you get used to it, is very sleep inducing!

 

The 4 aft cabins have balconies that are "extended," but many cabins along both sides have the "extended" balconies as well. We were on the Fantasy a couple of weeks ago, and opted for an inside cabin (due to the great price we got), but I really missed the balcony, esp. the AFT balcony! We are going again in March on the Triumph, and have a balcony again (but not an AFT one :( ).

 

Hope this helps,

GP

[perkyblue]

Hi!

 

We've only cruised once before DCL and loved it; but $$$ is prohibitive! Were able to book a balcony cabin on Carnival Legend this December, 7 nights out of Tampa; for less than a 4 day inside cabin on Wonder.

 

With a military rate (woo-hoo) have already booked a centrally located balcony on the Main Deck.

 

Have seen some pics online as to aft cabins, overlooking wake that appear to have an awesome view! Considering upgrading; wonder if it's worth it or not?

 

Are those 4 cabins' balconies larger than the standard ones? I know the ones on the end are of a curved design...not the one's i'm talking about.

 

I'm told it's quiet in the back due to the pod propulsion.

 

Any suggestions are most welcome!:)

 

 

I definitely don't agree with that statement. When I was on the Legend there was always a loud rumbling noise and vibration at the back of the dining room (which is at the back of the ship). It probably wouldn't be noticeable on a higher deck, though.

[Pianogrl]

From our experience on the Destiny, the back of the ship was wonderfully quiet (don't know about the pod propulsion reason) but I just figured it was because not too many people are back there. Also we were on the Empress Deck which is between 2 decks of cabins.

 

We'll be on the Legend in April in the back so I can tell ya more about that from there later.

[serene56]

I definitely don't agree with that statement. When I was on the Legend there was always a loud rumbling noise and vibration at the back of the dining room (which is at the back of the ship). It probably wouldn't be noticeable on a higher deck, though.

 

What we felt in the dining room is NOTHING up in the cabin/balconies on the aft. Have felt the shuddering/ vibrations in the dining room and the cabin has always been quiet

[keishashadow]

Thanks to all! Esp. guitarplayer for pics!

 

Called Carnival as able to price of an upgrade, wound up with an AFT cabin AND $133 less payment due:eek:

 

Evidently, the price has dropped since i originally booked?!?

 

Regardless, works for me:)

[keishashadow]

Bizarre...just realized that these pics are the very same ones I found this am in an on-line search...the ones that convinced me to pony-up some more $ for the upgrade.

 

Carnival should put you on the pay-roll.:cool:

 

Again, thank you for the inspiration (and the subsequent savings we received...it's a good day in my neighborhood:D)

 

We were on the Legend in cabin 5268 in Oct, 2005. Here are some pictures.

 

http://jjj.dyndns.org/~cruise/cabin5268.html

 

The only sounds we heard were of the ocean, which after you get used to it, is very sleep inducing!

 

The 4 aft cabins have balconies that are "extended," but many cabins along both sides have the "extended" balconies as well. We were on the Fantasy a couple of weeks ago, and opted for an inside cabin (due to the great price we got), but I really missed the balcony, esp. the AFT balcony! We are going again in March on the Triumph, and have a balcony again (but not an AFT one :( ).

 

Hope this helps,

GP

[GuitarPlayer]

Bizarre...just realized that these pics are the very same ones I found this am in an on-line search...the ones that convinced me to pony-up some more $ for the upgrade.

 

Carnival should put you on the pay-roll.:cool:

 

Again, thank you for the inspiration (and the subsequent savings we received...it's a good day in my neighborhood:D)

 

What did you put in to search on? Just curious...

 

Glad to help out a fellow cruiser!

 

These boards have been so valuable to me for various reasons...glad to give back.

 

GP

[keishashadow]

On Yahoo search, under Carnival Legend balcony picture...

 

you made the #3 spot!

[keishashadow]

yet, another duplicate post..sigh.

[GuitarPlayer]

On Yahoo search, under Carnival Legend balcony picture...

 

you made the #3 spot!

 

Yeah, that and $5.95 and you can get a Drink of the Day!

 

Thanks,

GP