Kokomo91165 Posted June 23, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Special thanks to Mysticks1 on the Celebrity Cruises forum for this idea. I would like to begin to assemble one for Royal Caribbean. To the moderators, I would appreciate if we could make this a "sticky" at the top of the page for all to see. Every week or two I will post a PDF for all the ships and cabin information compiled here. Please, refrain from posting cabin questions here so this can purely be an informative thread, especially for those that are first time cruisers or seasoned cruisers looking for a great cabin. The template is as follows: Ship - Deck - Stateroom # - Stateroom Category – Starboard or Port Side - Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Was wind a problem? - If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - Any specific problems with this cabin? - Any other comments? - Edited June 23, 2010 by julie91165 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPalms Posted June 23, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Ship - Navigator of the Seas (NOTS) Deck - 7 Stateroom # - 7688 Stateroom Category – E1 Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) –Located at the very aft on the stern of the ship, it is a very quiet location with no hallway traffic. Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Aft stern balconies give 180 degree panoramic views but are considered an obstructive view on the voyager and freedom class ships because of the superstructure on the rear of the ship. The higher the deck, the less obstructive. This deck 7 corner aft has a 6 foot side porthole that makes the covered balcony feel more open and also affords the only straight down aft water view on these classes of ships. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Deck 7 corner aft balconies are HUGE with 2 chaise lounges in addition to the standard 2 chairs and small table. Was wind a problem? - No. Aft balconies are more sheltered from wind. If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - We have not had a soot problem on the Navigator. Any specific problems with this cabin? - Aft balconies are HAUNTED :eek: so people should avoid booking them (save them for us instead :p). Any other comments? - The cabin is a standard E1 (loveseat vs. sofa you would get in a D1). Some people say there is more motion being aft but we did not notice this. Some people don't like the infrastructure at the back of the ship. The balcony is not stepped but completely covered by deck 8 above. This keeps it dry in the event of rain but does limit the amout of sun it receives. There is some light pollution and sometimes noise from crew deck 5. It is a LONG walk to the elevators (which entitles you to TWO desserts!;):D). Edited June 23, 2010 by FloridaPalms 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMZinSC Posted June 23, 2010 #3 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Ship - Serenade Deck - 10 Stateroom # - 1086 Stateroom Category – JS Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) –Very noisy from carts in the Windjammer all day and all night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaPalms Posted June 23, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Ship - Independence of the Seas (IOTS) Deck - 7 Stateroom # - 7708 Stateroom Category – E1 Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) –Located at the very aft on the stern of the ship, it is a very quiet location with no hallway traffic. Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Aft stern balconies give 180 degree panoramic views but are considered an obstructive view on the voyager and freedom class ships because of the superstructure on the rear of the ship. The higher the deck, the less obstructive. This deck 7 corner aft has a 6 foot side porthole that makes the covered balcony feel more open and also affords the only straight down aft water view on these classes of ships. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Deck 7 corner aft balconies are HUGE with 2 chaise lounges in addition to the standard 2 chairs and small table. Was wind a problem? - No. Aft balconies are more sheltered from wind. If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - Yes, we had a major soot problem one night on the Independence. Any specific problems with this cabin? - Aft balconies are HAUNTED :eek: so people should avoid booking them (save them for us instead :p). Any other comments? - The cabin is a standard E1 (loveseat vs. sofa you would get in a D1). Some people say there is more motion being aft but we did not notice this. Some people don't like the infrastructure at the back of the ship. The balcony is not stepped but completely covered by deck 8 above. This keeps it dry in the event of rain but does limit the amout of sun it receives. There is some light pollution and sometimes noise from crew deck 5. It is a LONG walk to the elevators (which entitles you to TWO desserts!;):D). Edited June 23, 2010 by FloridaPalms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
critterchick Posted June 23, 2010 #5 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Ship - Radiance Deck - 10 Stateroom # - 1100 Stateroom Category – JS Starboard or Port Side - Portside Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Mostly. There was a bit of noise from the Windjammer above, mainly as they were setting up in the morning. Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Unbelievable! Views to portside and aft, no obstructions. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Huge, with two loungers, two chairs & small table and room to dance Was wind a problem? - no If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - Only while in port - Radiance class now have diesel engines for use while docked or tendered, and there was a bit of soot as a result. When the ship was underway we didn't have any issues at all. Any specific problems with this cabin? - the cabin steward was uninspired, but they rotate. Any other comments? - 1100 is one of my favorite cabins, 1602 being the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quigley10 Posted June 23, 2010 #6 Share Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) Ship - Freedom of the Seas Deck - 6 Stateroom # - 6327 Stateroom Category – PR Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes and no. Quieter than I was led to believe a PR room on Deck 6 would be. We could hear muffled sound from the parades, but the window was double-paned and it was incredibly muffled. The biggest noise we heard every night was Latin music from Bolero's two decks down - it comes directly up the Centrum. I'm a light sleeper and was worried about the noise, but it was incredibly muffled. It lasts from after dinner until around midnight or so. Throughout the late night, morning and afternoon, we never heard a peep from the promenade or neighboring cabins. Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No, thankfully! Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – No balcony. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Was wind a problem? - If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - Any specific problems with this cabin? - If you want a great view of the parades from the cabin, this isn't the one for you. The view is of the Centrum and not the Promenade. We had a great view of the bridge in the Centrum and watched the parades set up - it was also fun to people-watch those crossing the bridge. Any other comments? - This cabin is in a great location - great access to the rest of the ship from the aft staircase (2 rooms down). It's incredibly close to the aft staircase and the MDR, one flight up from Guest Relations, and with easy access to pretty much anywhere else in the ship. We loved being a 2-minute walk from the promenade. It's not an end cabin--it's the middle of five--so you don't hear common area/staff noise. Perhaps the only better PR cabin we can think of would be the one directly across from 6327, since it wouldn't pick up Bolero's noise the same. However, we loved 6327 dearly -we have rebooked it for next year. It is forward-facing. :) Three pictures are attached: #1: View of 6327 from bridge in front of Guest Relations. #2: Picture of interior. #3: View of parade set-up from 6327. Edited June 23, 2010 by Quigley10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiftLockCouple Posted June 23, 2010 #7 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Ship - Serenade Of The Seas Deck - 8 Stateroom # -8102 Stateroom Category – E1 Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes, except on the 70's night when the music from the Centrum was heard until 11PM. There was no noise from the elevator lobby at all. Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Baclony is directly aft of the Elevator shaft, the view forward is obstructed by the hump. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Oversized, at least twice as large as the regular balconies. Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - NA Any specific problems with this cabin? - I expected that having the hump right beside us and upwind that smoke from other balconies would be limited and maybe it was, but we still got "blow-back" from balconies aft and below us, maybe the air was swirling behind the hump. Any other comments? - I would book this stateroom again. It was convenient to the centrum and stairs / elevators. No noise that bothered our sleep. The balcony size was great. No balcony neighbours to the right ( forward ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BopRN Posted June 23, 2010 #8 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Ship -Freedom of the Seas Deck -8 Stateroom # -8336 Stateroom Category –E2 Hump cabin Starboard or Port Side -port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) –yes Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? -no Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. –Great view! Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? -Normal Was wind a problem? -no If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? -N/A Any specific problems with this cabin? -No Any other comments? -The cabin is one of the 2 most forward hump cabins which was a nice surprise . It is parallel to 8338 wich appears to be more forward on the RCCL deck plans. All the hump cabins are great locations...close to everything....no noise from elevators, etc. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattyG12 Posted June 23, 2010 #9 Share Posted June 23, 2010 Ship - Explorer of the Seas Deck - 6 Stateroom # - 6362 Stateroom Category – D1 Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Lots of banging the first afternoon at the front door. Told room steward. Noise stopped but started again last night. Realized it was right across the hall from the staff elevators and they were moving around luggage (duh?!). Heard some noise from the adjoining stateroom but nothing else Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - Yes, unfortunately Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – On the explorer the balcony rooms are inside the hull of the ship. It's much more confined than on the newer ships. I really liked feeling a little more isolated while on my balcony. Still easy to see everything Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal ... 1 small table, 2 chairs Was wind a problem? - not at all If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - N/A Any specific problems with this cabin? - Nope, it was very nice Any other comments? - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oxymoron Posted June 24, 2010 #10 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Ship - Rhapsody Deck - 8 Stateroom # - 8590 Stateroom Category – JS Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Mostly quiet, the only noise we heard was when we left our balcony door open and the deck 4 crew relaxation area was in party mode (sometimes to 3 am) With the balcony door closed, no noise was heard at all. Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Fantastic view, no obstructions. Can see more to starboard than port. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - oversized - long aft balcony Was wind a problem? - not at all If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - no soot problems noted Any specific problems with this cabin? - Its haunted, best leave aft balconies for experienced travellers :p Any other comments? - The CRT TV is large and tends to wander out of its cubby hole when in rough seas and squeak on its mounts (a strategically placed JS robe stops this problem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaofwonder Posted June 24, 2010 #11 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Ship - Liberty of the Seas Deck - 9 Stateroom # - 9548 Stateroom Category – JS (Junior Suite) Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Absolutely no problems! Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No. Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Looking up we could see the Solarium hot tub area. Nice to assess whether it was busy or not. Looking down we could see people's hump cabins. Otherwise, just a standard balcony. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - Any specific problems with this cabin? - No Any other comments? - Great location! We were close to the elevators, which was nice and there was never any problems with extra traffic due to elevators, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted June 24, 2010 #12 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Ship - Adventure of the Seas Deck - 7 Stateroom # - 7388 Stateroom Category – E1 Starboard or Port Side - Aft Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Very quiet room Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – View was wonderful! Some "obstruction" from the aft structure, but the size of the balcony made up for it! Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Way oversize! Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - No soot problems Any specific problems with this cabin? - None for us. Some may not like the rather long walk aft. Any other comments? - There is a crew area on deck 6 that can sometimes be a source of "noise". Many crew members made phone calls there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted June 24, 2010 #13 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Ship - Radiance of the Seas Deck - 7 Stateroom # - 7604 Stateroom Category – E1 Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Quiet Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – No obstructions Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal to slightly undersize due to the curve. Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - N/A Any specific problems with this cabin? - None Any other comments? - Would probably not select this stateroom again due to the odd shape of the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterPan Posted June 24, 2010 #14 Share Posted June 24, 2010 Ship - Freedom of the Seas Deck - 8 Stateroom # - 8638 Stateroom Category – E2 Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Very quiet Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Good view since it is centered on the hump. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - N/A Any specific problems with this cabin? - None Any other comments? - A great location on Freedom. Very convenient to go anywhere on the ship from. Easy to find!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TinaNH01 Posted June 26, 2010 #15 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Ship - Monarch of the Seas Deck - 10 Stateroom # - 1078 Stateroom Category – JS Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Deck 11 is pool deck and heard running during the day. We slept without a problem at night. Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - no Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Look down and you see the lifeboats. Look straight out to the ocean. On our cruise we were docked in Nassau with an unobstructed view of the waterfront. We could see all of Coco Cay on our stop there. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - My first balcony so I don't have a comparison Was wind a problem? - Not at all....I wish there was more of a breeze. There was a sizable overhang. If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - n/a Any specific problems with this cabin? - There is a tub but it's not normal sized. Anyone over 5 foot 8" will need to bend your knees to take a shower. There is really nothing "suite" about this room. It was tiny. Only reason to book it is for the balcony. Any other comments? - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjdj Posted June 26, 2010 #16 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Ship - Serenade of the Seas Deck - 8 Stateroom # - 8026 Stateroom Category – E2 Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes, very quiet. We didn't hear noise from ANYWHERE!! Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – No obstructions at all. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal. Just a small table and two chairs. Was wind a problem? - Not really a problem, but I did put two flags on our balcony window and one morning we woke up and one was gone. If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - n/a Any specific problems with this cabin? - None what so ever! Any other comments? - Great cabin. We'd book it again in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisenfever Posted June 26, 2010 #17 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Ship - Radiance of the Seas Deck - 10 Stateroom # - 1544 Stateroom Category – JS Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) –Yes Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Forward View was great, Aft View was impaired by hump cabins. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal for a JS Was wind a problem? - Not really If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? -NA Any specific problems with this cabin? - No Any other comments? - Within easy access to Centrum elevators and stairway. Muster Station is on Deck 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rageous Posted June 26, 2010 #18 Share Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) Ship - Serenade of the Seas Deck - 9 Stateroom # - 9076 Stateroom Category – D1 Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Quiet, no problems. Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Great view out and forward Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Oversized Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - NA Any specific problems with this cabin? - No Any other comments? - Mid ship. Near elevators. Pullman bed. Edited June 26, 2010 by rageous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rageous Posted June 26, 2010 #19 Share Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) Ship - Monarch of the Seas Deck - 5 Stateroom # - 5598 Stateroom Category – F2 Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – No Balcony Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - No Balcony Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - NA Any specific problems with this cabin? - No Any other comments? - End of a hall. Mid ship. Great location behind elevators. Edited June 26, 2010 by rageous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rageous Posted June 26, 2010 #20 Share Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) Ship - Enchantment of the Seas Deck - 7 Stateroom # - 7078 Stateroom Category – D1 Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - Yes Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Good view Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - NA Any specific problems with this cabin? - No Any other comments? - In the "New" section of the ship so the room had a mini fridge and a shower door Edited June 26, 2010 by rageous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rageous Posted June 26, 2010 #21 Share Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) Ship - Freedom of the Seas Deck - 7 Stateroom # - 7348 Stateroom Category – E1 Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Good view out and aft Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - NA Any specific problems with this cabin? - No problems Any other comments? - Edited June 26, 2010 by rageous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rageous Posted June 26, 2010 #22 Share Posted June 26, 2010 (edited) Ship - Enchantment of the Seas Deck - 7 Stateroom # - 7114 Stateroom Category – D2 Starboard or Port Side - Port Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Great view Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - NA Any specific problems with this cabin? - No problems Any other comments? - Mid ship near elevators Edited June 26, 2010 by rageous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papakaiser Posted June 26, 2010 #23 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Ship - Serenade of the Seas Deck - 10 Stateroom # - 1554 Stateroom Category – Grand Suite Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? Normally, Yes. Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Good view. There is a bit of an obstruction if you attempt to look aft, as the balcony is on the front edge of the hump. Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal size for cabin catagory. Was wind a problem? - No Any specific problems with this cabin? - Noise can be a problem from the pool deck on deck 11. Any other comments? - Cabin features a double slider door that opens to an opening of about 7 or 8 feet total width. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmcm Posted June 26, 2010 #24 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Ship - Adventure of the Seas Deck - 10 Stateroom # - 1240 Stateroom Category – D1 Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - Yes Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Glorious, no obstructions Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - Any specific problems with this cabin? - None Any other comments? - Very close to elevators and stairs; little hallway traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ecmcm Posted June 26, 2010 #25 Share Posted June 26, 2010 Ship - Mariner of the Seas Deck - 10 Stateroom # - 1234 Stateroom Category – D1 Starboard or Port Side - Starboard Quiet Stateroom? (With comments on problems) – Yes, although a light sleeper might hear sounds from the gym classes on sea days Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - No Balcony View - Give comments on view, noting if location of any obstructions was an issue. – Glorious, no obstructions Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - Normal Was wind a problem? - No If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - Any specific problems with this cabin? - None Any other comments? - Very close to elevators and stairs; little hallway traffic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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