Riley's Mom Posted October 3, 2008 #1 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I just went on the Carnival site...as I do everyday to check for a price drop for my April 09 cruise and lo and behold the spa cabins are now classified as cat 8f. I looked up the deck plans also and they are showing all the Spa cabins as balconies.. WOOOOO HOOOO>> AM I HAPPY!!!!! I booked a spa cabin at the OV rate and also got the past gueat rate.. I saved alot of money.. I am one happy camper folks!!!! Carla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley's Mom Posted October 3, 2008 Author #2 Share Posted October 3, 2008 FYI>>>The deckplan is also showing the Circle C on deck atlantic. Carla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jolyn928 Posted October 3, 2008 #3 Share Posted October 3, 2008 WOOHOO! I'm doing the happy dance for you! We've never had a balcony, so I'm jealous:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingCarolina Posted October 3, 2008 #4 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I just went on the Carnival site...as I do everyday to check for a price drop for my April 09 cruise and lo and behold the spa cabins are now classified as cat 8f. I looked up the deck plans also and they are showing all the Spa cabins as balconies.. WOOOOO HOOOO>> AM I HAPPY!!!!! I booked a spa cabin at the OV rate and also got the past gueat rate.. I saved alot of money.. I am one happy camper folks!!!! Carla I had the same thing happen to me with my upcoming cruise on the Triumph I am so happy Happy Happy Happy !!! dancing right along with you ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donna n Francis Posted October 3, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 3, 2008 I just went on the Carnival site...as I do everyday to check for a price drop for my April 09 cruise and lo and behold the spa cabins are now classified as cat 8f. I looked up the deck plans also and they are showing all the Spa cabins as balconies.. WOOOOO HOOOO>> AM I HAPPY!!!!! I booked a spa cabin at the OV rate and also got the past gueat rate.. I saved alot of money.. I am one happy camper folks!!!! Carla Congrats on the upgrade Carla:D ....see wishes do come true...LOL Donna:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DGP1111 Posted October 3, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2008 The current Carnival Liberty deck plans also show the new penthouse suites on Lido deck as well. Cool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted October 4, 2008 #7 Share Posted October 4, 2008 The current Carnival Liberty deck plans also show the new penthouse suites on Lido deck as well. Cool!! Those suites sound nice, but when we were on Liberty a couple of weeks ago I checked out the "secret doors" at the front of the ship. It was sooo windy out there. I don't know how anyone could enjoy the balcony while sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schultz Posted October 4, 2008 #8 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I am sailing on her in March. I know she is in dry dock soon but only for a week or two. Do they have time to do these kind of renovations? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymom Posted October 4, 2008 #9 Share Posted October 4, 2008 We have a Spa Stateroom for the 2/21 cruise. Does anyone know when the upgrade to balconies is going to happen? Also, when I go to the carnival website and look at the deck plan of the Liberty it still shows the Spa staterooms as a 6E? What am I missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantWait08 Posted October 4, 2008 #10 Share Posted October 4, 2008 We are booked in a spa cabin at the end of this month. This is great news! Does anyone have pictures of how this change looks on any other ship that they have done this to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrenalineRush Posted October 4, 2008 #11 Share Posted October 4, 2008 We have a Spa Stateroom for the 2/21 cruise. Does anyone know when the upgrade to balconies is going to happen? Also, when I go to the carnival website and look at the deck plan of the Liberty it still shows the Spa staterooms as a 6E? What am I missing? They just havent changed the cat from to reflect 8F This is from Freedom..notice no balcony and the color code is 6E Notice the color and the actual balcony for the same cabins on Liberty. Hope that clears it up. If you were booked in a 6E you now have a 8F cabin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymom Posted October 4, 2008 #12 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Ok, here's my dilema...I am super pumped that it is now a balcony room. However, my husband was really excited about the floor to ceiling windows. He's deathly afraid of heights and I don't think he is going to even step foot out of our room. He can't even get close to the edge of the upper deck of a ferry boat. That's why we booked the Spa stateroom, to get the view without the balcony. Do you think if we complained to Carnival they might be willing to do something for us - like onboard credit??? I realize most people would be thrilled to have the upgrade but for him...it's not. Any thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrenalineRush Posted October 4, 2008 #13 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Ok, here's my dilema...I am super pumped that it is now a balcony room. However, my husband was really excited about the floor to ceiling windows. He's deathly afraid of heights and I don't think he is going to even step foot out of our room. He can't even get close to the edge of the upper deck of a ferry boat. That's why we booked the Spa stateroom, to get the view without the balcony. Do you think if we complained to Carnival they might be willing to do something for us - like onboard credit??? I realize most people would be thrilled to have the upgrade but for him...it's not. Any thoughts? You can downgrade to a regular oceanview. Or you can just keep the cabin and never open the door to the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymom Posted October 4, 2008 #14 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I'm not trying to sound ungrateful. I will definitely enjoy the balcony - we got a great deal to begin with on the room so this is just gravy. However, I just feel bad for him. :( I've never had a balcony so I'm wondering if your view is blocked by the balcony or is it "see through" so to speak? Thanks... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarnivalCruzer Posted October 4, 2008 #15 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Does anyone know when the upgrade to balconies is going to happen? Now, tomorrow actually....whenever the 9/27 cruise comes back. We are booked in a spa cabin at the end of this month. This is great news! Does anyone have pictures of how this change looks on any other ship that they have done this to. I have pictures....as soon as I can figure out how to post them. I'm booked in one the 1st sailing after drydock. Ok, here's my dilema...I am super pumped that it is now a balcony room. However, my husband was really excited about the floor to ceiling windows. He's deathly afraid of heights and I don't think he is going to even step foot out of our room. He can't even get close to the edge of the upper deck of a ferry boat. That's why we booked the Spa stateroom, to get the view without the balcony. Do you think if we complained to Carnival they might be willing to do something for us - like onboard credit??? I realize most people would be thrilled to have the upgrade but for him...it's not. Any thoughts? MuskyMom, I was in the same boat as you(...or should I say ship :D ) I booked the 6E since I have small children, I wasn't really thrilled about the balcony at first. In fact, I paid MORE for the 6E than I would've for a balcony. My PVP informed me of this change several months ago, I decided just to keep it....now I can't wait! Edited to add: Here's a link to pictures after they converted the valor. (Sorry, I don't know how to post the actual pictures here) http://community.webshots.com/album/562750447qfoXRZ?vhost=community Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulMedik Posted October 4, 2008 #16 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Do you think if we complained to Carnival they might be willing to do something for us - like onboard credit??? .............. No. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LizaMM Posted October 4, 2008 #17 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Ok, here's my dilema...I am super pumped that it is now a balcony room. However, my husband was really excited about the floor to ceiling windows. He's deathly afraid of heights and I don't think he is going to even step foot out of our room. He can't even get close to the edge of the upper deck of a ferry boat. That's why we booked the Spa stateroom, to get the view without the balcony. Do you think if we complained to Carnival they might be willing to do something for us - like onboard credit??? I realize most people would be thrilled to have the upgrade but for him...it's not. Any thoughts? I have been in 6E and Balcony cabins and honestly i think that if fear of height is an issue that the balcony offers a better option! With the floor-to-ceiling windows the view and the fact that you are up high is pretty much always in your face and sightline....unless of course you close the drapes which cancels out the whole effect of the window! With a Balcony you have the glass door and window and then there is the actual balcony so your view from the cabin is more "afar". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kurbanfan Posted October 4, 2008 #18 Share Posted October 4, 2008 So when does the renovation take place:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CantWait08 Posted October 4, 2008 #19 Share Posted October 4, 2008 It will be during the dry dock that starts Sunday. My cruise information has already been changed online to show a 8F spa room which before was a 6E. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskymom Posted October 4, 2008 #20 Share Posted October 4, 2008 Thanks for the pictures CarnivalCruzer! Look forward to seeing the ones from your upcoming cruise.. I'm sure DH will enjoy it once he gets on board. He may be enjoying from the doorway but that's ok! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanMFitz1 Posted October 4, 2008 #21 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I am clueless, what is this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenMo Posted October 4, 2008 #22 Share Posted October 4, 2008 I am clueless, what is this? Something for the kids.....I don't recall which age group. Mine are all grown, so I don't pay much attention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrenalineRush Posted October 5, 2008 #23 Share Posted October 5, 2008 Thanks for the pictures CarnivalCruzer! Look forward to seeing the ones from your upcoming cruise.. I'm sure DH will enjoy it once he gets on board. He may be enjoying from the doorway but that's ok! :rolleyes: Yes, he may do just fine with the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyImagination Posted October 6, 2008 #24 Share Posted October 6, 2008 thanks for the update Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riley's Mom Posted October 6, 2008 Author #25 Share Posted October 6, 2008 I have also posted this to let everyone who said they talked to Carnival reps and travel agents and that the Spa cabins weren't being renovated to add the balconies... That obvoiusly the TA's and Carnival reps didn't receive very good info . It is nice to know that there are still good surprises in the world...i.e. the Spa balconies.... Carla Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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