VA 6162 On Noordam AFT Anyone been in it

[deluxerider]

I have this cabin booked in Feb. 09. with possible upgrade. Is this a good cabin? Never stayed on the Aft part of ship before. Is the room and balcony larger than the side verandahs?

[August1981]

Hi Deluxerider,

We have this cabin booked for March '09 and wondered the same things. I called HAL and was told the cabin is 194 sp ft (side balconies are 174 sq ft) and balcony is 130 sq ft vs 75 sq ft on side rooms. I don't think we will notice 20 sq ft in the room and I will be really surprised and delighted if the balcony is as big as they say as I have looked at the plans and pics of the aft and it doesn't look that big and the room looks smaller than the side rooms. We still want to try the aft as we have read it is really neat to hear and see the wake. Here is a photo of the back were you can see the balcony.

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=80199&stc=1&d=1211596170

Hope you have a great cruise. ;)

[deluxerider]

Thanks for responding to my question. I realize there's a handicap room beside VA 6162 and wonder if that takes any footage away from the cabin or balcony? Also, we're going to the carribean and it concerns me as to how warm it will be at the Aft. Does anyone have any past experience regarding this?

[mamaofami]

I was in the aft cabin below that for my Noordam cruise this February, and in fact, the picture posted here is one I took. I know it's mine because of the person standing at the rail and the one sitting above him. Your cabin should be the one directly above the man who is standing.It was our first time on the aft and I loved the cabin. I've been in a side balcony cabin on the Noordam too, and frankly, I didn't really notice any difference in the size of the cabin except that this one was fine. Maybe I was too excited to pay any attention to the size difference. Love that Noordam!

[deluxerider]

Thanks so much for the info!! We've been on the Oosterdam and the Zuderdam in side cabins. This will be our first Aft. We're really looking forward to it. Are the Verandahs completely covered? :)

[mamaofami]

No, the aft verandas are only partially covered which was great for us since DH likes sun and I have to avoid it.

[deluxerider]

Thanks you've been very helpful!!

[SakeDad]

Here's a picture I took from the balcony of 8136 looking down, you can see the Deck 7 & Deck 6 balconies below it.

There are more pics of VA8136 on my website in the Alaska gallery if you want to see them. http://sakedad.smugmug.com/gallery/2911393_tPEQr#158520022_i255S

[sfnew2sail]

Sakedad, we will be in 8143 in 2 weeks. Any noise from the pool deck above you? Would be interested in knowing.

[deluxerider]

It looks like by your picture that the cabins above VA6162 can see some of the verandah but not all. I sure hope we'll be happy. We're going to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary and want it to be special!! :)

[mamaofami]

Yes, the cabins above you can see some of your veranda. You'll be happy, depending on what you're planning to do out there.:D