Golden Princess mini suite

[thegotogirl]

Does anyone have pictures of the mini suite on the Golden? The only ones that I have been able to find are on Webshots, and they are quite old.

Thanks

[Toto2Kansas]

All of the minis on the Grand Class ships are the same. So, any pictures you find, whether they are old or new, there won't be a difference. Pictures from the Grand, Star, even the larger and newer ships will have the same mini suite layout.

[atdahop]

All the mini suites are not all the same. On the Diamond and Saphire the sofas in the minis are longer then the ones on the Golden. I thought maybe it was only some cabins but all the minis on the Golden had love seats not full sofas. My husband likes to stretch out and he liked the 3 cushion sofa better.

 

I will look for my old photos on the Diamond and try to post.

 

Carole

[Toto2Kansas]

There can be a slight variation in the furniture, but the actual layout of the mini will be the same.

[CTGirl]

We just got off the Golden. We were in E721, one of the covered minis on Emerald. Here are some pictures.

[MilliesMom]

Here's a great photo of the balconies too:

 

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2541281960103442853BvciYn

bottom level of balconies on Emerald deck

[Sea Hag]

That's a great shot of the balconies, Mary. I sure wish some friends of mine had seen it before their Diamond Princess Hawaii cruise last fall. They booked a mini - must have been on Dolphin deck - and they were so unhappy that there wasn't an overhang at all. I didn't want to further aggravate them by asking why they didn't research it better, so I just didn't ask. Too bad for them, but they should have looking into it better.

[thegotogirl]

We're on the Dolphin deck in a few weeks, and quite frankly (for me) when I look over the rail of my balcony, I want to see the ocean, and not the people below me. So, although I know the risk of getting wet in Alaska when we step onto our balcony, I also know the joy that I will experience when I look down and see the sea. I guess it's all personal preference. Research is always the key, and these boards and threads always help!!!

[Casshew]

Golden Mini

 

 

[MilliesMom]

That's a great shot of the balconies, Mary. I sure wish some friends of mine had seen it before their Diamond Princess Hawaii cruise last fall. They booked a mini - must have been on Dolphin deck - and they were so unhappy that there wasn't an overhang at all. I didn't want to further aggravate them by asking why they didn't research it better, so I just didn't ask. Too bad for them, but they should have looking into it better.

 

I'll be honest, we are booking the Golden for 2009 and I truly NEVER even thought about the balconies not having a cover. I had a mini-suite on Dolphin deck all picked out. Never been on a cruise that didn't have a balcony that wasn't covered. So glad I started researching the ship and reviews and comments made here. It truly made a difference on our decision. So Emerald Deck or Caribe (partially covered) for us. Will be booking any day now (TA has been on vacation ... )

 

Imagine our surprise if I hadn't researched. We live in AZ, love the sun BUT totally appreciate and enjoy the shade ... :D I feel badly for your friends, it so unfortunate not to have known ahead of time.

[can786]

We're on the Dolphin deck in a few weeks, and quite frankly (for me) when I look over the rail of my balcony, I want to see the ocean, and not the people below me. So, although I know the risk of getting wet in Alaska when we step onto our balcony, I also know the joy that I will experience when I look down and see the sea. I guess it's all personal preference. Research is always the key, and these boards and threads always help!!!

 

Amen!!! My thoughts exactly. I had a Caribe balcony one time on the Star Princess and never again. I hated looking down on other balconies. If I can't have a minisuite on a Grand class ship where I can look down to the water I will stay home.

[snowmc]

So, help me here, does Dolphin deck look down at the ocean or another deck? We have D618 and D620 booked.

[JEA_Portland]

So, help me here, does Dolphin deck look down at the ocean or another deck? We have D618 and D620 booked.

 

 

Dolphin mini's have an unobtructed view of water - and I love it. Open uncovered balconies and if I ever look up and back I wave to anyone I see.

[Casshew]

From Dolphin Deck, looking towards the bow

 

 

From Dolphin Deck, looking up towards Caribe & other balconies

[thegotogirl]

Amen...If I can't look down and see the water....then it's a total waste for me!!! I will take lots of pictures and post them when we get home! :);) PS...thanks for all the photos...it' makes me even MORE excited!

[MilliesMom]

So, help me here, does Dolphin deck look down at the ocean or another deck? We have D618 and D620 booked.

 

Dolphin looks down at the water. Here's a photo that may help too from webshots:

 

http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2541281960103442853BvciYn

 

From top of photo down:

 

Caribe (you can just barely see it in this photo)

Dolphin

Emerald

Promenade (2 people standing by rail)

[senior lady]

I"m so excited, we've booked Emerald 727 for our 30 day Sidney Australia to LA cruise next yr:D I was a little concerned but after looking at the pictures, they look great!!!!

[MilliesMom]

I"m so excited, we've booked Emerald 727 for our 30 day Sidney Australia to LA cruise next yr:D I was a little concerned but after looking at the pictures, they look great!!!!

 

Karen, how exciting!!!!!! A 30 day cruise .. WOW. I think the photos are such a major help in making a decision on cabins and location. I really appreciate all the people that have shared them on this site and on webshots.