Rare nunuc2000 Posted May 21, 2009 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Aside from location, are there any differences between the BA/BB/BC/BD/BE Balcony cabins on the Sun? Are there any differences in the sizes of the rooms or the balconies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nunuc2000 Posted May 21, 2009 Author #2 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Aside from location, are there any differences between the BA/BB/BC/BD/BE Balcony cabins on the Sun? Are there any differences in the sizes of the rooms or the balconies? Anybody...?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwenmark Posted May 21, 2009 #3 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Aside from location, are there any differences between the BA/BB/BC/BD/BE Balcony cabins on the Sun? Are there any differences in the sizes of the rooms or the balconies? The general answer is no. Most ships have the odd balcony cabin here or there that is a bit larger than standard because it is in some particular area of the ship, Like sometimes the Stern cabin balconies are much bigger, but not always. Also sometimes balconies are tiered or something so some are bigger, and it is not always the higher category that might be bigger. Some might be angled or something like that. Basically though there is no difference in the categories you mentioned other than the deck they are on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nunuc2000 Posted May 21, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted May 21, 2009 The general answer is no. Most ships have the odd balcony cabin here or there that is a bit larger than standard because it is in some particular area of the ship, Like sometimes the Stern cabin balconies are much bigger, but not always. Also sometimes balconies are tiered or something so some are bigger, and it is not always the higher category that might be bigger. Some might be angled or something like that. Basically though there is no difference in the categories you mentioned other than the deck they are on. Thanks for the info:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyhawk61 Posted May 21, 2009 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I think also, in addition to the deck, it's where they are. For example, cabins in the middle of the deck are usually a higher category because there is usually less movement in this area (fore and aft tend to gou up and down more). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisers7771 Posted May 21, 2009 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2009 All I know is we have a BA this time and its on the back of the ship........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LindaKE Posted May 21, 2009 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2009 The main difference is location, location, location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeadBabe Posted May 21, 2009 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2009 Actually...some of them have balconies, but depending on where your cabin is the balcony can be larger or smaller than "average". For example, balconies on the aft of the ship are longer. Some balconies along the side where the window cleaning rigging is, are slightly smaller. Floor space varies a bit too, so be sure to check on that. The major reason, as mentioned above is location. Once you have a cabin picked that you think you like...check out what is ABOVE and BELOW you. A balcony way forward on the top deck sounds marvelous, until you discover you are under the aerobics room in the gym. And their classes of people jumping up and down start at 7am. A balcony mid ship, at any deck that is above the promenade just outside the nightclub is gonna be LOUD at 10pm to 2am when the partying smokers step outside (keeping the door open) to smoke. My friends never smelled any smoke, but their laughing and loud voices kept them up all night. Location, location, location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp2001 Posted May 21, 2009 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2009 I know that some balconies are sheltered on the Jewel Class Ships (BD Cat - hole cut in steel instead of a fully open balcony). Would be great for Alaska but maybe not as much for Caribbean out of Miami type of cruise. I learnt that when I got a great upsell. Check this thread (with pictures) for more details: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=962141 I don’t know about that on the Sun but I would double check with my TA or NCL when I book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nunuc2000 Posted May 21, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted May 21, 2009 thanks for the info... the "in-hull" balcony would not be my first choice, but that won't be an issue in this case... thanks everyone!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeadBabe Posted May 22, 2009 #11 Share Posted May 22, 2009 thanks for the info... the "in-hull" balcony would not be my first choice, but that won't be an issue in this case... thanks everyone!! :D Yep...nor do you want a balcony that half of a lifeboat is hanging in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare nunuc2000 Posted May 22, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted May 22, 2009 Yep...nor do you want a balcony that half of a lifeboat is hanging in. Ohhh... how can we tell if it's one of those then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeadBabe Posted May 23, 2009 #13 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Ohhh... how can we tell if it's one of those then? Look at the deck plan. And see if the lifeboats are blocking your view or not. There are other websites that give cruise deck plan layouts as well. You should be able to click on your cabin on the layout and it will say "obstructred view" or "partially obstructed view". To be 100% certain, call your TA or PCC. :D See you on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Haynes Posted May 23, 2009 #14 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Look at the deck plan. And see if the lifeboats are blocking your view or not. There are other websites that give cruise deck plan layouts as well. You should be able to click on your cabin on the layout and it will say "obstructred view" or "partially obstructed view". To be 100% certain, call your TA or PCC. :D See you on board! I don't know of any NCL ship that has an obstructed balcony due to lifeboats. Only ocean view cabins are blocked that I am aware of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtwingcpa Posted May 23, 2009 #15 Share Posted May 23, 2009 A balcony mid ship, at any deck that is above the promenade just outside the nightclub is gonna be LOUD at 10pm to 2am when the partying smokers step outside (keeping the door open) to smoke. My friends never smelled any smoke, but their laughing and loud voices kept them up all night. That once happened to me aboard the Pearl. A loud group of smokers (I could smell the smoke on my balcony) decided to have a "sing-along" on the promenade just outside of the Bliss nightclub two decks below my balcony at about 1:30 AM. I thought it was more funny than anything else. However, had it happened more than once, I would not have been pleased. :-( Here is a picture of a sign that is posted on the promenade right outside the door where they were standing: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeadBabe Posted May 25, 2009 #16 Share Posted May 25, 2009 That once happened to me aboard the Pearl. A loud group of smokers (I could smell the smoke on my balcony) decided to have a "sing-along" on the promenade just outside of the Bliss nightclub two decks below my balcony at about 1:30 AM. I thought it was more funny than anything else. However, had it happened more than once, I would not have been pleased. :-( Here is a picture of a sign that is posted on the promenade right outside the door where they were standing: Oh yes the sign is there...but partying folks at night in the dark can't read. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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