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LauraS Started August 27, 2021, By some of the cabins are between 2 life boats. Am I high enough to avoid the view of the life boats? Sign up today and jointhe UKs favourite Cruise Club. What one person loves, another may hate so its all about finding the cruise ship and the accommodation thats best for your needs. My mistake, it is 8218. I'll see if I can dig up a photo! Captain: Captain Yannis 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. CC Help Jenn http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1751328. This is an extra service charge implemented fleetwide (including on the Solstice ship). It is a full balcony and the obstructions are the lifeboats that hang below you and obstruct your view downward. Posted November 12, 2011. CC Help Jenn I have been 'sweating' about the level of 'obstruction' and even contacted the TA to enquire about changing. This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By Our stateroom was great, lots of storage and a really comfortable bed. Obstructed Views A fully or partially obstructed view balcony is a cabin that has some sort of obstruction blocking your view - and the particular item in your way varies by ship and category. Hi there, just about to book our first cruise - we've left it a bit late and the cruise leaves on 6th October so there are limited choices for rooms. Deck 6 has two types of obstructed view verandas. Cabin 6143 was very nice and had a spacious inside compared to other rooms. You will have to scroll down past the top to mid page, select the cruise line then ship, then floor. Thanks Jeremiah1212, I did discover that in an earlier post and it's a really handy resource. Its important to note that the only way that youre going to get an obstructed view cabin, is if you book an obstructed view cabin, the cruise line cant assign you an obstructed view if you booked a regular cabin. There were many expensive stores but no place to buy necessities like ibuprofen, toothpaste, sunscreen etc. Have booked that cabin twice once on Equinox and once on Silhouette. Considering booking a cruise on the Reflection for February. The forward slanted balconies on Deck 6 do not appear to be obstructed. I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. This is a photo of the Solstice, which is identical to the Eclipse. I was quite disappointed to be honest, the ship was tired with worn out carpet, rust visible on the outside of the ship and generally not the experience we were sold. This is one of the Celebrity ships design flaws. Could you tell me if 6251 was a 2d(obstructed) or a 2c (Partially obstructed)? We know it sounds complicated, but once youve got the hang of it, it becomes easy. A few of them are "on the hump" and have larger balconies. By Another negative (and incorrect) belief of obstructed view staterooms is that they will be in the most undesirable locations onboard, probably stuffed somewhere in the darkest depths of the ship where no one wants to go. We have 6263 on the Reflection and it is supposed to be partially obstructed. When we sailed the Equinox in Nov 2014 there was a couple, that are Zenith level in the Capt Club who had been in a deck 6 cabin for 28 days! I thought I could save with a partial or obstructed view but I'm not sure it will work for us. I want emails from Fodor's Travel with travel information and promotions. Any help will be appreciated. The position of the cabin between the lifeboats will affect the percentage of the window that will be obstructed, but the most important thing to remember is that natural light will still flood into your stateroom. A quick elevator ride up directly to the entrance of the buffet and pools. If youre booking through an agent, youre definitely going to want to work with them, and let them know that you are open to obstructed view cabins. I know there isn't any obstructions for center hump balconies on Silhouette, shot below of port side hump, and the older Solstice class ships. You cannot look straight down to the water but you can look out with no obstruction. This page shows the obstructed views for the following ships: - Celebrity Eclipse - Celebrity Equinox - Celebrity Reflection - Celebrity Silhouette - Celebrity Solstice Click on links below to view different cabins for this class of ships. Cabins 6155-6178 Cabins 6179-6210 Cabins 6241-6269 Cabins 6271-6302 Click images below to zoom to larger image May provide you with some better idea. Nicole Scherzinger Named Godmother of P&O Cruises Arvia, Explora Journeys Announces 2024-25 Itineraries for EXPLORA I, P&O Cruises Secures Stellar Line-up for Arvias Naming Ceremony, Princess Cruises Launches 2024 Japan Season, Explora Journeys Reveals Immersive Destination Experiences. CC Help Jenn Powered by Invision Community. We are casino members and our casino host was delighted to book us into the Aqua Class. Floor plan. Floor plan. Well worth going for the guarantee:). Weve all been there, scanning a deck plan completely bemused by its myriad of colours and complex structure. Get FREE email communications from Fodor's Travel, covering must-see travel destinations, expert trip planning advice, and travel inspiration to fuel your passion. The obstruction may not be directly in front of the window or balcony. I think the location and the reduced cost are the big pluses for these cabins and they are worth consideration. Sounded interesting going to "end of the world", visiting Buenos Aries for a few days before cruise. The overhang wasn't expected, and we didn't care for it, but at least we could look out even though we couldn't see down. How does the Captain's Club upgrade work on these regular balcony cabins? No direct downward view but no lifeboats obstruction either. Started August 27, 2021, By I also found this picture which is supposed to be cabin 6193 on the Reflection. We had pretty much calm seas in the Mediterranean so did not notice much rocking. These cabins sell out quickly many months in advance. NEW VOYAGE COLLECTION We are now taking pre-registrations for Cunards new cruises from Oct 2024 May 2025 including Alaska 2024. If you can possibly afford the 2-5% increase you would find it well worth the money and certainly enjoy it much more. It features a sofa bed for relaxing or accommodating a 3rd passenger. Over 90,000 people turn to Into The Blue for the latest news, hottest destinations & insider insights. Is it a drop down? I keep checking prices, but thus far, balcony cabins are much more than we are paying. The ship is symmetrical, so cabins on both port and starboard are the same. Were here to dispel some of the myths and help you make an informed decision about whether an obstructed view cabin is right for you. That entire section of the flat portion of the hump, there would be no obstruction as there are no lifeboats or boat davits below. The obstruction is the lifeboats on Deck 5. We did our proctored rapid tests in, We had not been to Bermuda in years, so this was appealing to us. Search for a cruise. mel8kri, June 30, 2016 in Celebrity Cruises. Cruise lines definitely err on the side of caution, and they call it for a lot of things obstructed when really I dont think they are. I would recommend balcony cabins located on the "humps" (the front and the middle ones, deck 7 and higher) or on decks 8 - 10 to avoid this unpleasant situation. ft. Our Cruising Experience: 49 total, 10 with Celebrity We were very happy with our choice. Thanks and we've decided to take our chances. What is your experience with the bunk bed rooms on the Reflection? Then I watch pricing and many times get a 1A and sometimes even a concierge cabin on one of the high decks mid ship with huge slanted balcony with no increase in price. We are in 8128 (its located mid-ship) for a Med cruise on the Reflection in October which I just booked a couple days ago. The 2D"s have the lifeboat tops about railing high and the tops are at floor level on the 2C"s. both have views forward, aft and straight out but just not down to the water. Posting again. We missed the seeing Scottish bagpipe sendoff out of Invergordon, though we did hear them! If youre booking directly through the cruise line or through some agents, you can see deck plans where you can see which cabins are obstructed view. Be aware that while the obstruction is not much of an issue during the day, the exterior flood lights of the ship turned the obstruction into a brightly glowing orange beacon at night. Look out for our newsletters with travel tips and special offers. We were in a 2C and it was great. A lot of people run and they hide when they hear the phrase obstructed view and if youre one of those people, I dont blame you, but it can be a brilliant way to save a lot of money and is well worth considering. On deck 9 the 100% are cabins 9209, 9215, 9266 & 9270 while the 25% are 9207, 9211, 9264 & 9268. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By How Do Cruise Ship Cabins Compare to Hotel Rooms? They are 2C and are the second cheapest of the balcony cabins. I've stayed in them several times. Here's a link to my (very old) Silhouette review that has several balcony photos. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, C858B0A9-6769-424D-B129-59363EDAC023.jpeg, B5073042-BF8A-4EEC-BD19-0938D8732763.jpeg. I have been studying the reflection deck plan because so many cabins show obstructed view.. Grandma Jean, October 31, 2012 in Celebrity Cruises. Have seen on line that some of the balcony cabins have obstructed and partially obstructed views. While your view may be interrupted, obstructed doesnt mean blacked out the complete opposite, in fact! Unless youve specifically said, you are happy with an obstructed view, youre not going to get one. I would recommend balcony cabins located on the "humps" (the front and the middle ones, deck 9 and higher) or on decks 10 - 12 to avoid this unpleasant situation. Sail date: Apr 16, 2022 / Traveled as: Family (young children) Ship: Celebrity Apex / Destination: Caribbean - Western. When I sailed on the Solstice last October, we had a very nice room with a couch and a queen size bed. Thank you for your replies and pictures. I encourage you to see if Category 2C cabin 6157 located on the forward port side hump is available. If you have a look here at the MSC Preziosa, you can see this deck where the windows are behind the lifeboats. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, C858B0A9-6769-424D-B129-59363EDAC023.jpeg, B5073042-BF8A-4EEC-BD19-0938D8732763.jpeg. Also, I noticed on the chart that it had a triangle designation. And he was dead on correct. A friend of mine saved almost $1,000 by switching from a regular balcony, to an obstructed balcony. It is usually a lifeboat located above, below or directly in front of your cabin. Any help will be appreciated. We spent most of our days on the pool decks, participated in trivia, went to the World Wine Tour event, etc. Had to remember that crew doing cleaning maintenance could wander past the balcony. Started June 21, 2021, By Your email address will not be published. Started June 21, 2021, By Balcony staterooms in categories 2C and 2D are with obstructed view (due to lifeboats). " -MDR: The service was great and the food was reliably good.We had such a great experience, we booked the same cruise to Bermuda in 2023, but in a higher . Privacy Statement - The ship itself was fine but I missed the grand foyer of, When we booked this cruise, we knew the Infinity had not yet been refurbished. A First Time Cruisers Maiden Voyage on Iona. 2C cabin 6243, looking in the other direction. Yes exactly how that works. Obstructed View Veranda. In some cases, they'll call it obstructed view if you can't look straight down over your balcony railing and see the ocean. By the way I had 6300 once as the other 4 were sold out and it was just a regular size. If you can provide exact cabin numbers you are considering, Celebrity has tours available of specific obstructed views. We were pleasantly surprised by the elegance of the ship, the above average food offerings, the 5 star service, the cleanliness, the amazing crew, I could go one. We were surprised with the number of pool servers available to take drink orders, unlike what was being reported on other ships. We are booked on Refection Deck 6 (30 Aug 13) so we now know what to expect! If youre somebody who really is into researching your cruises, looking at deck plans. If youre somebody whos used to cruising in inside cabins, I know I am, having an obstructed view ocean view or a balcony is a real treat.