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And, our second room in addition to 4133 was another 4K obstructed interior between lifeboats.  A few weeks before sailing we received an offer for a balcony on deck 7 for an additional $66 which we took, giving up the second 4K room.  It was not obstructed.  We never received a call but noticed the offer on our planner.

We love the Spirit.

We had room 4133 on Spirit to Alaska.

This was our view.

Two weeks before sailing last August on Players club offer we received offer moving from lowly obstructed balcony to an unobstructed balcony many decks up for $66.  We quickly paid the $66. 

Two weeks ago we went to Mendenhall Glacier via $60 each ship excursion.  It was nice and easy; learned a lot from driver during transport.  Our driver was a Michigan college student on summer break trained by Grayline Tours.  
 

The three hours were adequate for us and the bus let off right below Visitor Center with an elevator up available if desired.  It poured the entire time and I probably spent only 20 minutes or so outside. 

Deck 11 Starboard between Main Pool and door into Art Gallery.

The only time I felt motion was one evening on Deck 6 in the Casino when it was a bit rough.

You will like 1148. Stayed in 1140 last week. We discovered it had obstructed balcony by a window cleaning apparatus and poor balcony design with poor drainage. But, the other 11 balconies were fine. They are newer rooms, of good size, and a perfect location. We heard the running track above just for a few minutes two mornings. It was no big deal. We really liked the Jewel and should we travel on her again we would only choose these Deck 11 rooms (-1140).

Ship - Jewel of the Seas

Deck - 11

Stateroom # - 1140

Stateroom Category – Spacious Oceanview Balcony

Starboard or Port Side - Starboard

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes, for the most part. Running track above room but only noticed a couple of mornings. Not a problem.

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No

Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Window Cleaning Apparatus obstructed over half the balcony. Poorly designed balcony floor; floor has to be mopped by towel when rain or other cabin runoff appears. You do not want to be barefoot or wear flip flops. The eleven other newer rooms are not obstructed nor have drainage problems. Only this one does and RCI does not mention it when booking nor does it appear obstructed on deck plan.

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal

Was wind a problem? - Very windy. When balcony door is open and someone walks into the cabin every piece of paper flies. It is a wind tunnel; second time this happened, my better half got hit by both bathroom door flying open in his face then immediately a moment later the closet door hitting him in head.

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - N/A

Any specific problems with this cabin? - As aforementioned.

Any other comments? - Very disappointing. First RCI cruise and first bad balcony we’ve ever had.

Ship - Jewel of the Seas

Deck - 11

Stateroom # - 1140

Stateroom Category – Spacious Oceanview Balcony

Starboard or Port Side - Starboard

Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes, for the most part. Running track above room but only noticed a couple of mornings. Not a problem.

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No

Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Window Cleaning Apparatus obstructed over half the balcony. Poorly designed balcony floor; floor has to be mopped by towel when rain or other cabin runoff appears. You do not want to be barefoot or wear flip flops. The eleven other newer rooms are not obstructed nor have drainage problems. Only this one does and RCI does not mention it when booking nor does it appear obstructed on deck plan.

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal

Was wind a problem? - Very windy. When balcony door is open and someone walks into the cabin every piece of paper flies. It is a wind tunnel; second time this happened, my better half got hit by both bathroom door flying open in his face then immediately a moment later the closet door hitting him in head.

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - N/A

Any specific problems with this cabin? - As aforementioned.

Any other comments? - Very disappointing. First RCI cruise and first bad balcony we’ve ever had.

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