disneylover89 Posted October 16, 2009 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Does anyone have pictures of the Penthouse Suite, deck 12, on the Glory? I would love to see how the beds are set up for 4 people as well as pictures of the balcony. Also, what is you opinion of this room? I can't believe the only balcony rooms that hold 4 people comfortably are the Penthouse Suites. The other balcony rooms are only 185 sq feet which is waaayyy to small IMO for a family of 4. I really don't like that there are no connecting door balcony rooms either to pick the 2 cabin option vs. the suite. We really have no choice but to pick a Penhouse Suite.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topazz11 Posted October 16, 2009 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Look under webshots and do a search for category 12. I saw a few there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megan_Strick Posted October 16, 2009 #3 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Look under webshots and do a search for category 12. I saw a few there. We had a regular OV room on Glory in June. Not the biggest room but was fine. It is me, dh, ds who is 16 and 6'2, and dd who is 10. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted October 16, 2009 Author #4 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Look under webshots and do a search for category 12. I saw a few there. Is that a google search or a cruise critic search:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted October 16, 2009 #5 Share Posted October 16, 2009 www.webshots.com in search type in Carnival Glory cat 12 cabin http://www.carnival4me.com/carnival-glory-cabins-suite-12.htm liberty is the same class as Glory: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWoman8920 Posted October 16, 2009 #6 Share Posted October 16, 2009 we stayed in a regular balcony cabin on the Liberty (not much difference between the two ships) and there were four of us. At times it seemed small, but I thought it was just fine. My little brothers are 12 and 13, however they are 6'3 and 6'0, so they are NOT little. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manmachine Posted October 16, 2009 #7 Share Posted October 16, 2009 You could do a 6E Family Stateroom on spa deck. Like a glassed-in balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted October 16, 2009 #8 Share Posted October 16, 2009 (i dont see any cabins on deck 12) there are a lot of cabins that hold 4 people-- in cheaper categories too. example in a cat 8 balcony two beds together-- a convertible sofa and an upper bed I guess it depends on your level of comfort- we did an inside cabin with 5 of us to an inside room but we only used the room to sleep and shower. It would also depend on how old the 4 people and if they are teen girls in the mix-- then even a penthouse suite will not be big enough for the 4 of you---LOL :eek: an upper bed holds up to 250 pounds. My over 6" kids slept on it good. the upper bed gets put away during the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmw1490 Posted October 16, 2009 #9 Share Posted October 16, 2009 We were on Glory last year and had a Cat 12. Photos are at: http://picasaweb.google.com/wmw1490/CarnivalGloryDec6132008# We have been on the Inspiration, Glory and Triumph, all Cat 12s and liked the size of the Glory's Cat 12 the best. The Triumph is similar layout, but just a tad smaller. Inspiration's Cat 12 was just ok, nothing special other than a larger room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted October 16, 2009 Author #10 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Thank you so much for the pictures, you tubes videos and links. It has really helped me alot.:) My family loves a balcony and we do use it alot. We are also used to cruising with Disney and their balcony rooms are 268 sq feet so decreasing to 185 sq ft is not an option for us. We did it once on NCL and were uncomfortable and did not like the sleeping arrangements ( all slept in single bunks). I wish there was an in between option for a balcony cabin for a family of 4 but it is what it is. This is the itinerary we are interested in and we do not have much of a choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimberly1949 Posted October 16, 2009 #11 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I just got off of the Glory on 9/26/09 and we had a Penthouse suite. There were 2 single beds (which could be pushed together to make one big bed) and the couch made out to a bed. Do not know where the 4th bed would be. The balcony is a decent size, had a small table and 2 chairs and also a lounge chair for laying out. I have stayed in a regular balcony room before with 4 people and it is pretty crowded but can be done. There is a huge price difference but I like to have the extra room in the penthouse suite.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted October 16, 2009 Author #12 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Doesn't the couch pull out to a double bed?:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted October 16, 2009 #13 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Doesn't the couch pull out to a double bed?:confused: No it doesnt. the back comes off and its made to the bed. Royal caribbean has the pull out sofas that hold two people. DIsney rooms are including the Balcony in the sq footage. Carnival cabins including the balcony are 220 square feet total overall. Balconies on the side are narrow. this is a balcony on disney: this is a balcony on Glory Norweign has one of the smallest cabins on the waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted October 16, 2009 Author #14 Share Posted October 16, 2009 I am going to have to check this out. Carnival told me that the cat 11's only slept 3 people. The cat 12's which is the penthouse slept 4. The couch was an L shaped and fit 2 people. :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topazz11 Posted October 17, 2009 #15 Share Posted October 17, 2009 category 12's have a double sofa bed for 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted October 17, 2009 Author #16 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnickali Posted October 17, 2009 #17 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Recently had two connecting "family rooms" on the spa deck/Freedom and loved the lay out for our group. DH and I had one room- kiddos in the other. Worked out nicely not having the balcony- we really are not balcony people- and the picture window was wonderful- you can lay in bed with the blinds up and watch the floor to ceiling view of the ocean. And, the big plus for us was not happening to worry about the kids being out on the balcony while we are not in the cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted October 17, 2009 #18 Share Posted October 17, 2009 Recently had two connecting "family rooms" on the spa deck/Freedom and loved the lay out for our group. DH and I had one room- kiddos in the other. Worked out nicely not having the balcony- we really are not balcony people- and the picture window was wonderful- you can lay in bed with the blinds up and watch the floor to ceiling view of the ocean. And, the big plus for us was not happening to worry about the kids being out on the balcony while we are not in the cabin. a very good suggest- these 6Es do have connecting cabins. The have floor to ceiling windows. No balcony though. Are located on the spa deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted October 17, 2009 Author #19 Share Posted October 17, 2009 We feel that the amount of time used on the balcony and the enjoyment we get from the balcony is part of the whole cruise experience. I would not cruise without one again. JMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andnickali Posted October 18, 2009 #20 Share Posted October 18, 2009 We feel that the amount of time used on the balcony and the enjoyment we get from the balcony is part of the whole cruise experience. I would not cruise without one again. JMO We leave next week on the Pride- so this will be the second balcony we have had- may change my mind after this cruise. I just know our only other balcony was not a make-or-break thing, for us. Now, on this trip we have my MIL so, I'm sure she will enjoy the peace and quiet of the balcony. Price was great compared to an interior on this trip, so I don't mind if there is a marginal difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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