Obstructed view cabins often have good locations and booking an obstructed view cabin means that you could possibly afford a cabin grade that you wouldnt be able to book otherwise. A friend of mine, Vinny, actually managed to get an ocean view cabin, an obstructed view ocean view cabin, for cheaper than he would have paid for an inside cabin. Ive booked 2C categories on Deck 6 and found that aft cabins 6300 and 6298 have just the blue roof of the specialty restaurants below us. LauraS They are listed as partial obstruction with the obstruction being the roof of the Tuscan restaurant. These cabins can be spotted on most brochures using a key. Considering booking a cruise on the Reflection for February. Powered by Invision Community. Have seen on line that some of the balcony cabins have obstructed and partially obstructed views. If youre new to cruising then you will inevitably have heard tales from relatives, friends, friends of friends, even the neighbours dog walker. We felt it was time to experience the Celebrity difference. We've sailed both types, and they're not a problem for us at all, but of course others would feel differently. At one point in time the private bar advised me that area where this water was stored was closed. Any advice will be appreciated. You will not have anything sticking up above the floor of your veranda. 1B and liked it very much. If you can possibly afford the 2-5% increase you would find it well worth the money and certainly enjoy it much more. 2023 Bolsover Cruise Club. The "obstruction" is. You may be looking at an inside cabin but prefer the thought of natural light coming through a window. I look forward to a wonderful cruise 31 Oct 2013. Most of the staff were great and tried to make up for the tired, We had always wanted to do a Cape Horn cruise as it is one of the classic voyages. We were in 6209 on Equinox2D..hardly any obstruction and because we were still on the hump the balcony was much bigger..would definitely book this cabin again. Before I begin, everything in this review is entirely my opinion and my, We choose this cruise strictly for the dates, and it was our first Celebrity cruise. Have seen on line that some of the balcony cabins have obstructed and partially obstructed views. Am I high enough to avoid the view of the life boats? Aqua class may be the top of the cake, but certainly not on the Summit. Common obstructions include lifeboats, machinery, and pieces of other decks. Scheduled, Princess Cruises has announced a whole season of itineraries across Japan in 2024, including the arrival of the first Royal Class ship to sail in, Brand-new luxury cruise line Explora Journeys has revealed details of just some of the shore experiences that will be available on its first ship, EXPLORA, Click the live chat icon to speak with an agent today. Started June 21, 2021, By Look out for our newsletters with travel tips and special offers. It is a full balcony and the obstructions are the lifeboats that hang below you and obstruct your view downward. I've stayed in 2C many times but only at the back of the ship. Your email address will not be published. Floor plan. Minor "obstructions" in your view from the cabin would be the very least of your problems, since I, personally wouldn't mind seeing the view of the ocean from the deck with the wind sweeping away. Here is a link to an old thread that has plenty of pictures of the various S-Class ships/cabins. 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Eclipse - obstructed view rooms - how bad? First Time With Celebrity, but Won't Be Our Last! This was cruise #12 on Celebrity and cruise #42 overall for us. Our upcoming cruise will be in 6202 a 2D also close to midship, which was a positive move for us from an initially booked OV on Deck 3,then to a forward facing OV on Deck 7 and finally 6202. 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. Here is a pic so you can see it. For premium amenities and exclusive perks, consider an AquaClass or Concierge cabin. Is it a drop down? Enjoy your cruise!! If youre considering booking a cruise, you might be looking for a way to reduce the cost of your cabin without reducing the cabin category grade. By By The outside movie theater was not watchable. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Well worth the stress of a few days waiting and wondering:). CC Help Jenn " -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 . I think it depends on your budget, but for us, we are OK with it. Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 4. ft. And he was dead on correct. Another benefit above and beyond just the cost-saving of getting an obstructed view cabin, the obstructed view cabins often have the best locations because theyre right behind the lifeboats, a lot of them theyre right in the middle of the ship. Started August 27, 2021, By Note: 2C Veranda Staterooms have partially obstructed veranda views, and 2D Veranda Staterooms have obstructed veranda views. All things considered, obstructed view cabins are a necessary feature of any cruise ship and, we would argue, an option thats worth considering. I'd go for the guarantee!! The ship was not fully booked, but the dining room, We booked this cruise to use up a pre-pandemic credit from 2019. Your email address will not be published. The bigger the ships get, the more difficult these deck plans are to interpret but this is where we step in to help. The deck where the lifeboats are located is Deck 5 so it would make where the man is standing as being on Deck 8, not 10. We have 6263 on the Reflection and it is supposed to be partially obstructed. This is an extra service charge implemented fleetwide (including on the Solstice ship). Wondering if anyone has been in one of these and how obstructed they are. The obstruction is due to the lifeboats, which are on Deck 5. Remember were always on hand to help out with any questions you have. Example of a super category upgrade in AquaClass: A2 to A1. 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. While your view may be interrupted, obstructed doesnt mean blacked out the complete opposite, in fact! . There is plenty to do in Iceland and a mere port stop or a day or day is insufficient. Sounded interesting going to "end of the world", visiting Buenos Aries for a few days before cruise. My wife and I were on the Silhouette in an obstructed view balcony. We have had numerous 2C cabins. Can't think of a reason for a balcony with an obstructed view except for the following 2, which I have come across. Large angled balcony with obstruction only if you look down. Here is a pic so you can see it. They are found in a particular area of a ship and this means that some cabins views will be blocked. Anyone have any idea what the view would be like from a level 6, mid ship, obstructed view veranda cabin on the Solstice? Obstructed view cabins therefore claim the title of obstructed most often because of the lifeboat positions. With either category, you can look . The ports where all good with the exception of Belize city. 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. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. It was listed as a 30% obstruction but in fact my balcony has no obstruction whatsoever. That was in front. ft. IMPORTANT: Celebrity Cruises charges USD 3,95 for late-night room service orders (between 11 pm and 6 am). I don't mind the obstruction at all some people do, though. Here is the info from the Celebrity website: One-category upgrade requests must be made at the time of booking and apply only for upgrades within the supercategory, depending on availability. The Deck 6 balconies on the hump (section with the white X on the balcony . Yes, but there are a fewof restrictions - including that you cannot upgrade from C2 to C1 nor from 12 to 11. Started June 21, 2021, By Obstructed view cabins are a great way to save money when cruising. 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. The worst you can get is a 2d obstructed balcony, saving 180pp ( I did a quick check). ft.; Balcony: 54 sq. These cabins are located in some of the best positions youll find them situated on a mid-deck, often in close proximity to the Promenade Deck and in easy walking distance to many of the onboard attractions. It was the size of three average size balconys put together. When I was on the Solstice last Fall we were in 7134. I keep checking prices, but thus far, balcony cabins are much more than we are paying. If youre used to cruising in an inside cabin, youll know that one of the weirdest things is waking up, its pitch black. When we sat down and analyzed everything, we've decided all we care about is being able to sit out and enjoy the ocean breezes. How does the Captain's Club upgrade work on these regular balcony cabins? http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1751328. 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. The only (slight) drawback : Different to the cabins on the other S-class ships 1B SOME cabins have connecting doors inside the cabin: We didn't notice anything, no noise, but if that worries you I'd ask for the cabin number first to decide or ask for a non-connecting cabin. First, the, This was our first & last cruise with Celebrity. Any help will be appreciated. Photos of the ship don't appear to show any obstructions, but does anybody know if that's really true? I, too, am "concerned" as we are in cabin 6210 and that is considered an "angled" hump balcony. Even if your balcony is completely obstructed, being able to get some fresh air/daylight is really nice. 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. My mistake, it is 8218. A clear view or balcony may be over budget but this is where the obstructed view cabin fits the bill perfectly. It makes no sense to worry about trivial things that you know nothing about or experienced. We sailed in Silhouette in #6241, a category 2C, partially obstructed cabin. Its just my wife and I. I, too, am "concerned" as we are in cabin 6210 and that is considered an "angled" hump balcony. It was difficult to book a cabin 9 months out. Whether you like a 2C cabin depends on your preference. Per captains club, 2D is 50 percent obstructed, 2C is 30 percent obstructed. 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. Common obstructions for obstructed view cabins include lifeboats, machinery, other decks, and even on occasion, things such as crew walkways or whirlpools. No direct downward view but no lifeboats obstruction either. We originally booked a balcony guarantee, but were given the partially obstructed. I think they are very good value as they are usually priced accordingly:). 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. My family upgraded to the premium package; unfortunately, nothing was available. I am really shocked that a brand new ship design is like this..:(. We booked a balcony guarantee on Silhouette and got 6159 obstructed viewwe actually loved that cabin! by chefsigi. After being on a ship you will know what you prefer for your next cruise. The obstruction was an overhang/decking that jetted out from Deck 6 about 12-15 feet from the edge of our balcony. We usually enjoy cool nights on the balcony with a glass of wine before bed, but this balcony was not really usable after dark. You cannot look straight down to the water but you can look out with no obstruction. Obstructed view cabins are necessary. Not a big deal. An obstructed view cabin is a cabin where an item is obstructing the view from either the window or the balcony of the cabin. Started August 27, 2021, By I have been offered a complimentary upgrade from 2D to 1B but that would be on deck 9 and we have always had lower decks. You can't see straight down to the water, if that's important to you, but you can easily look out. Cruise lines wont tell you this, but I will. CC Help Jenn We are looking at a cruise on the Equinox in an obstructed view balcony. How often do people/workmenwalk past your balcony? First day, shower flooded, plumber came and plunged drain and dirt came out. You can sit and enjoy the ocean breezes at the top decks (Sun deck, sports deck, pool deck, whatever they are called these days) as well on the promenade deck. 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. When I sailed on the Solstice last October, we had a very nice room with a couch and a queen size bed. Large angled balcony with obstruction only if you look down. 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. however some obstructed balcony cabins have tops of life boats or life boat lifts coming up to railing height and that will obstruct the view when sitting down (The larger life . I like them all. Sail date: Apr 16, 2022 / Traveled as: Family (young children) Ship: Celebrity Apex / Destination: Caribbean - Western. I agree with Eschew. 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. This website has a database and some pictures that tell/show you what the obstruction looks like. Somehow we missed that it was going to be partially obstructed. Captain: Captain Yannis While I was posting PublicPersona posted the excellent picture above. I want emails from Fodor's Travel with travel information and promotions. (Multiple intervening attempts failed.) IMHO they aren't that bad. if the price is right (Our's was $1,000.00 cheaper for two weeks over a 2c). The obstruction may not be directly in front of the window or balcony. Ah yes, there is one Rescue Boat on each side of the ship, and you had it. Even if you have a full lifeboat that covers the entire window, you dont have to worry about waking up in the dark. We had pretty much calm seas in the Mediterranean so did not notice much rocking. 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. On 1/26/2021 at 4:58 PM, koolforkatz said: 19952023, The Independent Traveler, Inc. Obstructed Balcony Cabins on Solstice Class. I'm not sure an obstructed view is for us. The Celebrity Silhouette has a range of interior, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabins available. I particularly want a verandah stateroom - in that category my choices are far forward on the vista deck, or midship with obstructed views on the continental deck - or an aft room on the same deck. 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. So if youre somebody like that, getting an obstructed view in the middle can be a really good way to get that location that you want, but without paying the premium price. Grandma Jean, October 31, 2012 in Celebrity Cruises. We've been in 6222 a 2B, 6240 a 2C and 6306 an SS1 on Deck 6 of various S-class ships. Wondering if anyone has been in one of these and how obstructed they are. Sign up today and jointhe UKs favourite Cruise Club. CC Help Jenn If it's a 2C you'll be looking across to top of a lifeboat (you can't look straight down). Also, I noticed on the chart that it had a triangle designation. The tops of the lifeboats are level with the floor of the balcony so your view down of the water is obstructed. What is your experience with the bunk bed rooms on the Reflection? Don't worry - you will have nice and comfy beds ( single or pushed together as a double/ queen size, just as you wish - it's the same as on "Solstice") You won't notice the pull-out bed, either. CC Help Jenn LauraS As a person that cannot stand at the railing and look directly down, this would not bother me at all. You can't see straight down to the water, if that's important to you, but you can easily look out. Average Balcony Size - 0 m2. I think it depends on your preference and budget. ft. I encourage you to see if Category 2C cabin 6157 located on the forward port side hump is available. If you're concerned just close the curtains while changing. Premium orange juice, Evian water, and Arizona Ice Tea were not available the entire cruise. I've stayed in them several times. I have been 'sweating' about the level of 'obstruction' and even contacted the TA to enquire about changing. Size: 194 sq. There are some cabins onboard P&Os newest ship Iona that are separated from the ocean by a promenade deck, these arent classed as obstructed view and are charged at full balcony cabin price. 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