Are there any better obstructed view cabins than others?

[Cocktail Queenie]

We are thinking of changing to an obstructed ocean view cabin on deck 6 which is category 08. Are some views worse than others? I gather they are all porthole cabins. We aren't particularly bothered too much that we won't have a panoramic view as we will be out of the cabin most of the time but we do want the benefit of the light it lets in.

 

We were booked in an ocean view category 05 on deck 4 but figure the money we will save will pay for our onboard drinks!:D

[Dick in Falls Church]

Our first Azamara cruise was a restricted ocean view cabin. The restriction was a lifeboat outside the porthole. Yes, by getting up on tiptoe and looking far right, one could catch a glimpse of water. And, looking through the lifeboat there was a blurry scenery. On the other hand, when we tendered, they used that lifeboat so we got to watch the operation from above.

 

The stateroom itself seemed smaller-- as I recall, there was only one straightback chair. We've had veranda cabins on both Azamara and Oceania (identical ships)--and my wife much preferred them.

 

Can't compare the regular ocean view with the restricted view cabins, sorry

[Albert Ross]

They are 99% obv because the lifeboats are right outside.

Only 6030 and 6033 afford any view at all and this is because the boat outside the window is much smaller in size.

[Cocktail Queenie]

Thanks so much for your helpful replies...even yours tgg. I'm relatively new to these boards so forgive me if I've asked the wrong question:o.

 

We decided to stick with our full ocean view thanks to your information.

[California Native]

Hi!

Just thought I would chime in here for anyone who finds this thread in the future...

If you look at cabin 6049 it's obstructed but there is a view if you look straightout! As the porthole is after the aft of the tender!

Buon Viaggio

K

[TravelerThom]

...The stateroom itself seemed smaller-- as I recall, there was only one straightback chair. We've had veranda cabins on both Azamara and Oceania (identical ships)--and my wife much preferred them.

 

Can't compare the regular ocean view with the restricted view cabins, sorry

Azamara's obstructed Ocean Views are 143 sq. ft., smaller than their insides [158 sq. ft.]. I think most or all unobstructed Ocean Views are 170 sq. ft., standard verandas [aka Deluxe Ocean View] are 175 sq. ft plus 40 sq. ft. But whatever cabin or suite you are in, you are still on the same ship;)

 

Thom