spirit rev Posted February 8, 2011 #1 Share Posted February 8, 2011 DH and I will be booking our first Princess Cruise shortly. It's not a deal breaker but we do like the ships that have curtains separating the bed from the seating area as I'm a night owl and he isn't. Do the mini suites and above have curtains that separate the bed from the seating area in the room? Thanks for your help, loyal Princess cruisers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moniquet Posted February 8, 2011 #2 Share Posted February 8, 2011 They didn't have them in Emerald mini-suites. I like them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob & Beckys mom Posted February 8, 2011 #3 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Full suites only. Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul929207 Posted February 8, 2011 #4 Share Posted February 8, 2011 On the Ocean P, there was no curtain dividing the mini-suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spirit rev Posted February 8, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thank you for the quick replies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted February 8, 2011 #6 Share Posted February 8, 2011 On the Sapphire, you can certainly see where there is the groove in the ceiling where a curtain used to be hanging........I was told that they were far more work to maintain than they were valued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockymountainsparky Posted February 8, 2011 #7 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Yuo could always pack a flat sheet and some duct tape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted February 8, 2011 #8 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Yuo could always pack a flat sheet and some duct tape. What a lovely look! :rolleyes: I'm picturing it right now! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted February 8, 2011 #9 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Thank you for the quick replies.This is what the cabin looks like. It wouldn't be easy to put up a curtain or sheet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhn Posted February 8, 2011 #10 Share Posted February 8, 2011 Eye masks. A couple of bucks.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freetocruise Posted February 8, 2011 #11 Share Posted February 8, 2011 On the Sapphire, you can certainly see where there is the groove in the ceiling where a curtain used to be hanging........I was told that they were far more work to maintain than they were valued. I've been on the Sapphire many times and never noticed any groove in the ceiling. Was there really ever any curtains hanging in the minisuites and does anyone have pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted February 8, 2011 #12 Share Posted February 8, 2011 I've been on the Sapphire many times and never noticed any groove in the ceiling. Was there really ever any curtains hanging in the minisuites and does anyone have pictures? We ALWAYS book HC cabin E717 onboard the Golden/Sapphire and Diamond, [we travel with a Service Dog and DH uses a wheelchair]. It is a HC Minisuite and definitely has the grooves in the ceiling that go around the bedroom area that you can easily see divided the living area [which has a wet bar/couch/two end tables/refrig. and T.V.], from the bedroom area [which has the bed/two end tables/shelves and T.V. The bathroom is off the hall entry [outside of where the curtain would be.] I don't have pictures. Sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted February 9, 2011 #13 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Here are pictures of E714 on Diamond Princess, should be nearly identical to Golden etc. E717. You can clearly see the track, and although there were no hooks or curtain, there was some velcro tape in the groove... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollon Posted February 9, 2011 #14 Share Posted February 9, 2011 This is what the cabin looks like. It wouldn't be easy to put up a curtain or sheet. Pam, is this a minisuite or regular balcony, do you get a couch in the room when you get a balcony? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted February 9, 2011 #15 Share Posted February 9, 2011 Pams picture is a regular "Mini" - Essiesmom is a Handicapped "Mini". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gertz Posted February 9, 2011 #16 Share Posted February 9, 2011 The mini's on the Dawn, Sea, Sun, are two rooms with a curtain separating them they also have a double balcony. They are a little pricey though. Pam's picture must be the day she moved in, ours never looked that neat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargoK Posted November 4, 2015 #17 Share Posted November 4, 2015 We ALWAYS book HC cabin E717 onboard the Golden/Sapphire and Diamond, [we travel with a Service Dog and DH uses a wheelchair]. It is a HC Minisuite and definitely has the grooves in the ceiling that go around the bedroom area that you can easily see divided the living area [which has a wet bar/couch/two end tables/refrig. and T.V.], from the bedroom area [which has the bed/two end tables/shelves and T.V. The bathroom is off the hall entry [outside of where the curtain would be.] I don't have pictures. Sorry. Hi Roz We have the identical E716 on the Golden Princess on our upcoming cruises and wondering if you have experienced any noise issues from the Vista Lounge. Also any issues access the lifts which are the only one servicing the MDR? (Aware your post is from 2011) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 4, 2015 #18 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Hi Roz We have the identical E716 on the Golden Princess on our upcoming cruises and wondering if you have experienced any noise issues from the Vista Lounge. Also any issues access the lifts which are the only one servicing the MDR? (Aware your post is from 2011) Margo, we loved E717 which is on the Starboard side of the ship. E716 would be the Port side and we've had it a few times as well as being in the mini suite on the Port side......I must be honest: The constant drum beat that you'll hear from the Vista lounge can be annoying on the port side only. It's as if you were in the jungle and the beating drums from the natives were in the distance. It goes on until around midnight and then peace comes. If they had a dance class in the lounge during the day then you could hear that too! It was NEVER enough to be a deal breaker because we did spend a lot of time out of the room and my DH could have cared less. I must admit we ALWAYS tried to book the Starboard side of the ship, if we could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capriccio Posted November 4, 2015 #19 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) There is a curtain between the two areas in the mini-suites on the Royal and Regal (was just in a Royal mini-suite for 20 days) - answering the original question from years ago before either of these ships existed! Edited November 4, 2015 by capriccio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 4, 2015 #20 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Margo, you must be very cognizant of the lifts to the MDR. There are 4 elevators and only the end two go directly to the dining room floor. Don't make the mistake of getting on the middle one's, they won't go down to the MDR. Go earlier, you may have to wait in line until the dining room doors open but you won't be stuck in the "lift traffic jam!" Also, go to the Princess Theatre at least 20 minutes before the show or you won't get a seat. HC seats are available in the very back of the theatre. Edited November 4, 2015 by wizard-of-roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cr8tiv1 Posted November 4, 2015 #21 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Yuo could always pack a flat sheet and some duct tape. Please do not use duck tape. It will ruin the wallpaper or paint. I take a shower curtain and hooked magnets from Harbor Freight. If you want to draw it to both sides, take two curtains and some bungy cords. It will make the cabin very dark during the day. I hang it in the hallway to create a privacy dressing room. Edited November 4, 2015 by cr8tiv1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MargoK Posted November 4, 2015 #22 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Margo, you must be very cognizant of the lifts to the MDR. There are 4 elevators and only the end two go directly to the dining room floor. Don't make the mistake of getting on the middle one's, they won't go down to the MDR. Go earlier, you may have to wait in line until the dining room doors open but you won't be stuck in the "lift traffic jam!" Also, go to the Princess Theatre at least 20 minutes before the show or you won't get a seat. HC seats are available in the very back of the theatre. Thank you for your prompt replies Roz. Unfortunately E717 was already taken on the 2015 cruise, and not offered on the 2016 cruise as we are doing Auckland Auckland, where as the cruise is mostly Melbourne Melbourne. Makes me think - perhaps I should ring Princess and see if they can switch me.....;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard-of-roz Posted November 4, 2015 #23 Share Posted November 4, 2015 (edited) Thank you for your prompt replies Roz. Unfortunately E717 was already taken on the 2015 cruise, and not offered on the 2016 cruise as we are doing Auckland Auckland, where as the cruise is mostly Melbourne Melbourne. Makes me think - perhaps I should ring Princess and see if they can switch me.....;) If you can switch to the Starboard side of the ship, you will be more comfortable. Again, the noise from the lounge was only when they had a venue going. Otherwise, it was very nice. I'm extremely sensitive to sound so I found it annoying. DH not so much! Edited November 4, 2015 by wizard-of-roz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommypig Posted November 4, 2015 #24 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Please do not use duck tape. It will ruin the wallpaper or paint. I take a shower curtain and hooked magnets from Harbor Freight. If you want to draw it to both sides, take two curtains and some bungy cords. It will make the cabin very dark during the day. I hang it in the hallway to create a privacy dressing room. Oh I am doing this on the world cruise! A small one to make a changing room outside the bathroom (I am and early riser and hubs is not) and one to shield me from hubs late night reading on the loveseat. Those harbor freight magnets are super strong, and both Walmart and Target have cheap blackout curtains. Linda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonit964 Posted November 5, 2015 #25 Share Posted November 5, 2015 Please do not use duck tape. It will ruin the wallpaper or paint. I take a shower curtain and hooked magnets from Harbor Freight. If you want to draw it to both sides, take two curtains and some bungy cords. It will make the cabin very dark during the day. I hang it in the hallway to create a privacy dressing room. This is a great idea! I will be getting this to put up in our mini suite our upcoming cruise. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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