Nunu Posted September 25, 2008 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Getting ready to book tomorrow and it's down to crunch time for cabin selection. We're booking the Glory and have need some opinions on whether the Lido deck is a good idea for a balcony. Are there a lot of people using the elevators near the rooms and a lot of noise or are the rooms far enough away from the pool areas as to be clear of the chaos? thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Chandlers Posted September 25, 2008 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Last time we cruised on the Glory, we had a Lido deck balcony and LOVED it! So close to everything! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired Sparky Posted September 25, 2008 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2008 We booked Glory Jan3 try 1 deck up less noise and trafic , and people on the obsevation deck cant see in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted September 25, 2008 Author #4 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Last time we cruised on the Glory, we had a Lido deck balcony and LOVED it! So close to everything! No traffic/noise problems being that close to everything? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted September 25, 2008 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2008 The Lido balconies are fine. You have passengers above and below. I tend to agree with Retired Sparky though. If you can book a cabin on Panorama deck I'd do that. The hall has less traffic but you still walk out into the Lido area right at the base of the slide/whirlpool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4cruizers Posted September 25, 2008 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2008 We have been booking on the Panorama deck for the past four cruises, and love it. Not a lot of rooms there and it walks right out by the pool, down a few steps and on the Lido deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted September 25, 2008 Author #7 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks for the quick advice. Its gonna be a far cry from our first cruise on the Caribbean Princess on the lowest deck (which we loved btw). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzmax Posted September 25, 2008 #8 Share Posted September 25, 2008 We were on Lido Deck in March (booked a guarantee balcony cabin). We enjoyed the convenience of it so much that when we cruised last month we requested Lido Deck. We have been mid-ship and front of ship on Lido and had no noise at all (both were balcony cabins). It's so nice to be close to your cabin on the pool deck, don't have to worry with elevator for Rosie's (buffet area) at breakfast, lunch. If we needed to go back to the room for something it was just a short walk. We are a couple in our early fifties, have cruised Carnival, Royal, and Celebrity - all were great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingCarolina Posted September 25, 2008 #9 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Has anybody ever had the obstructed view on the Lido Deck? How is that ? What is outside your window ? Did anyone have any pics they might share with me ? I am curious about a cabin I booked thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted September 25, 2008 Author #10 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Has anybody ever had the obstructed view on the Lido Deck?How is that ? What is outside your window ? Did anyone have any pics they might share with me ? I am curious about a cabin I booked thanks Does the website show any as obstructed? Do you have the cabin numbers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingCarolina Posted September 25, 2008 #11 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Does the website show any as obstructed? Do you have the cabin numbers? 9201, 9202.9203 are obstructed view oceanview I had an oceanview 6a however on my ship the only oceanviews were only on Main & Riviera I was happy mid ship cabin anyways my whole party... that were on oceanview with me paid to get an upgrade to Balcony to get on the Lido deck However , I didnt have the extra money to do that :o and chose an onstructed view on the Lido and was wondering if I made a good choice or a bad choice in doing that Help , settle my mind :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted September 25, 2008 Author #12 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks CC! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruizer Posted September 25, 2008 #13 Share Posted September 25, 2008 9201, 9202.9203are obstructed view oceanview I had an oceanview 6a however on my ship the only oceanviews were only on Main & Riviera I was happy mid ship cabin anyways my whole party... that were on oceanview with me paid to get an upgrade to Balcony to get on the Lido deck However , I didnt have the extra money to do that :o and chose an onstructed view on the Lido and was wondering if I made a good choice or a bad choice in doing that Help , settle my mind :confused: These cabins look out over an observation deck with a pretty high railing - I don't think you'll see much but that from those rooms. As for balconies - I've been on both Lido and Panorama and they were great - no noise problems at all. We were far forward, though, and not right by the elevators. I love the location and would choose it again if I had the choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted September 25, 2008 Author #14 Share Posted September 25, 2008 These cabins look out over an observation deck with a pretty high railing - I don't think you'll see much but that from those rooms. As for balconies - I've been on both Lido and Panorama and they were great - no noise problems at all. We were far forward, though, and not right by the elevators. I love the location and would choose it again if I had the choice. Are these elevators used for people coming up to the pools and buffets because the Quad cabins on the lido deck (which we need) are close to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Froufie Posted September 25, 2008 #15 Share Posted September 25, 2008 I would choose a Lido deck cabin only if it were past that first set of busy elevators - somewhere toward the front - or midway in that section so you will have less traffic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted September 25, 2008 #16 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Are these elevators used for people coming up to the pools and buffets because the Quad cabins on the lido deck (which we need) are close to them. The elevators are the glass atrium elevators and the forward elevator bank, a total of 10 individual elevators. The traffic will be heavy at times but the cabins are well shielded from the elevator lobby. This is why I prefer the Panorama deck, most people are getting off on deck 9 (Lido) not deck 10 (Panorama). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted September 25, 2008 Author #17 Share Posted September 25, 2008 The elevators are the glass atrium elevators and the forward elevator bank, a total of 10 individual elevators. The traffic will be heavy at times but the cabins are well shielded from the elevator lobby. This is why I prefer the Panorama deck, most people are getting off on deck 9 (Lido) not deck 10 (Panorama). Thanks yst, there are only 4 quad balconies on each of these decks so you just helped me lean towards panorama deck. I see that the next deck is the spa with the family suites above us (no balcony but windows). Are there any walkways there on spa deck that would be looking over us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted September 25, 2008 #18 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks yst, there are only 4 quad balconies on each of these decks so you just helped me lean towards panorama deck. I see that the next deck is the spa with the family suites above us (no balcony but windows). Are there any walkways there on spa deck that would be looking over us? No, The 6E's extend over your balcony so the window is above your balcony rail. My understanding is that Carnival plans to convert the 6E's to balcony cabins during future dry-docks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted September 25, 2008 Author #19 Share Posted September 25, 2008 No, The 6E's extend over your balcony so the window is above your balcony rail. My understanding is that Carnival plans to convert the 6E's to balcony cabins during future dry-docks. Perfect. Thanks again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yst347 Posted September 25, 2008 #20 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Have a great cruise! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphy4 Posted September 25, 2008 #21 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Getting ready to book tomorrow and it's down to crunch time for cabin selection. We're booking the Glory and have need some opinions on whether the Lido deck is a good idea for a balcony. Are there a lot of people using the elevators near the rooms and a lot of noise or are the rooms far enough away from the pool areas as to be clear of the chaos? thanks! what date are you looking at? we are booked for the Glory 4-4-09 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nunu Posted September 25, 2008 Author #22 Share Posted September 25, 2008 what date are you looking at? we are booked for the Glory 4-4-09 Aug. 29/09 since labor day is so late next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted September 25, 2008 #23 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thanks yst, there are only 4 quad balconies on each of these decks so you just helped me lean towards panorama deck. I see that the next deck is the spa with the family suites above us (no balcony but windows). Are there any walkways there on spa deck that would be looking over us? Great choice. We prefer panorama for first choice and 2nd would be Lido deck. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azure Moon Posted September 26, 2008 #24 Share Posted September 26, 2008 I loved when we had a Lido deck room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruzinIzMaThing Posted September 26, 2008 #25 Share Posted September 26, 2008 9201, 9202.9203are obstructed view oceanview I had an oceanview 6a however on my ship the only oceanviews were only on Main & Riviera I was happy mid ship cabin anyways my whole party... that were on oceanview with me paid to get an upgrade to Balcony to get on the Lido deck However , I didnt have the extra money to do that :o and chose an onstructed view on the Lido and was wondering if I made a good choice or a bad choice in doing that Help , settle my mind :confused: 9202 and 9203 are fully handicapped rooms. Unless you really need these rooms, please don't book them. Save them for those that do. The obstruction in those rooms would be a wall. People can walk in front of your window, because the deck is right outside your window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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