kyjoe Posted November 8, 2007 #1 Share Posted November 8, 2007 This is my first time on Cruise Critic & I need some advice. Which would be the better balcony deck: Caribe aft or Aloha midship??? Any advice??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrysalis Posted November 8, 2007 #2 Share Posted November 8, 2007 depends on which ship you are asking about.. ...and welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
willysgrandma Posted November 8, 2007 #3 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Yes, the ship does make a difference. It depends on what is above you on the Aloha deck. The Caribe deck has bigger balconies but aren't covered all the way. Most Aloha balconies are covered so people above you can't look down on your balcony. But some ships have less desirable areas above the Aloha deck, so we'd need to know the ship you are considering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted November 8, 2007 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2007 We loved our Caribe deck balcony on the Grand Princess. We had an Aloha deck balcony on the Golden Princess. That was nice as well, but not as spacious. I did not mind the people above being able to see down. Not that many people were looking over their railings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 8, 2007 #5 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Caribe aft..:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyjoe Posted November 8, 2007 Author #6 Share Posted November 8, 2007 We're gonna be cruising on the Diamond Princess to Hawaii. Thanks for your advice!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuvTheGoodLife Posted November 8, 2007 #7 Share Posted November 8, 2007 following refers to 'side' balconies only, i.e. those on starboard or port sides of any ‘Grand’ class ship (Grand, Golden, Star, Diamond, Sapphire, Caribbean, Crown, Emerald etc).... Baja deck balconies are sized 9 ft. wide x 5 ft. deep and have full ceiling overhang. Lido, Aloha, Riviera decks have the same side balconies. You can stand at the railing of these balconies and look down on to part of the Caribe deck balconies and all of the Dolphin deck balconies. Caribe deck balconies are sized 9 ft. wide x 9 ft. deep and have ceiling overhang over the first 5 ft. Standing at the railing, you will overlook Dolphin deck balconies below. Dolphin deck balconies (all balcony cabins are actually mini-suites and thus bigger than regular balcony cabins on the interior with sitting area, 2nd TV and bathtub/shower combination instead of the small shower stall found in the regular balcony cabins). The balcony is sized 9 ft. wide x 7 ft. deep and has no ceiling overhang as protection from sun or rain. Emerald deck has several mini-suites each side with fully covered balconies. The last mini-suite cabin towards aft end on each side has extra wide balcony. Emerald deck also has some regular balcony cabins near the front that have the balconies set back under the roof and back from the railing. You look straight out to the water but cannot look down on the water. The walking track goes past these balconies and walkers can see you on your balcony. I do not have any measurements for these Emerald deck balcony sizes. Hope this helps. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macaroni Posted November 8, 2007 #8 Share Posted November 8, 2007 caribe deck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roe2ship Posted November 8, 2007 #9 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Caribe aft..:) Ditto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylandtk Posted November 8, 2007 #10 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Caribe on the Diamond Princess, no question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Bill Posted November 8, 2007 #11 Share Posted November 8, 2007 caribe deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted November 8, 2007 #12 Share Posted November 8, 2007 On the Grand and modified Grand class ships, I much prefer Caribe Deck, with the larger balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joenanna Posted November 8, 2007 #13 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Caribe deck, you have the best of both worlds, part of the balcony is covered for privacy and part is open so you can soak up the sun. And it is huge. We always ask for 2 lounge chairs and still have room for a table and chairs. February can't get here soon enough. My Caribe deck awaits me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie89 Posted November 8, 2007 #14 Share Posted November 8, 2007 When you said you asked for lounge chairs, did you request them ahead of time? Do most balconies just have regular chairs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cessna140 Posted November 8, 2007 #15 Share Posted November 8, 2007 I vote Caribe deck also. When you board if there are not loungers on your deck ask your cabin steward to get them for you. A little cash in hand helps also....:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancyquilts Posted November 9, 2007 #16 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Another vote for Caribe deck - no comparison! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophotogirl Posted November 9, 2007 #17 Share Posted November 9, 2007 Caribe! Better Balcony if on a Grand Class ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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