JimandStan Posted March 18, 2011 #26 Share Posted March 18, 2011 They probably charge less because they are so overlooked from above & side cabinsI would not want to spend more $ so everyone above can watch me I'm thinking that the reason for the lack of "extra" patio furniture on the larger veranda is twofold. First, since those are standard cabins, it would be a logistical nightmare to get any extra furniture inside the ship in the event of inclement weather. More importantly, it has become an accepted business practice, throughout the hospitality industry, to downplay the individuality of individual accomodations in deference to the ease of selling a standard product. In this prewar deck plan for the French liner Champlain, for example, I count more than ten different cabin configurations: Contrast that to a similar area on the Marina: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafare Posted March 18, 2011 #27 Share Posted March 18, 2011 JimandStan, For many different layouts of staterooms, I think Queen Elizabeth 2 would take the prize. Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 18, 2011 #28 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm thinking that the reason for the lack of "extra" patio furniture on the larger veranda is twofold. First, since those are standard cabins, it would be a logistical nightmare to get any extra furniture inside the ship in the event of inclement weather. J or S I think that may be the case DH said the same thing ;) Lyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted March 18, 2011 #29 Share Posted March 18, 2011 I'm thinking that the reason for the lack of "extra" patio furniture on the larger veranda is twofold. First, since those are standard cabins, it would be a logistical nightmare to get any extra furniture inside the ship in the event of inclement weather. Sorry -I can't really buy this reasoning. I have been on HAL, Celebrity and RCI numerous times in aft verandas and I have never seen furniture being brought inside. These verandas all had a minimum of two chairs, a table and two lounges up to my Concierge cabin on Constellation that had four chairs, a dining table and four lounges. More importantly, it has become an accepted business practice, throughout the hospitality industry, to downplay the individuality of individual accomodations in deference to the ease of selling a standard product. Sorry, I have to disagree with you again here. Oceania, following Celebrity's lead has created a Concierge category providing questionable "value added" features for what is essentially the same product. It wouldn't really take much effort to create a new category such as "Ocean Patio" or "Deluxe Lanai" - you get the drift. I honestly feel that the real reason is that they simply didn't give it much thought. If enough people voice concern, I am sure that things will change. I have never seen Cruise Lines miss an opportunity to charge for a product that makes people feel "special"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted March 18, 2011 #30 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Sorry -I can't really buy this reasoning. I have been on HAL, Celebrity and RCI numerous times in aft verandas and I have never seen furniture being brought inside. These verandas all had a minimum of two chairs, a table and two lounges up to my Concierge cabin on Constellation that had four chairs, a dining table and four lounges. I bet Marina staff had wished they had taken in the furniture when some of it went sailing over the ship during a big blow while bringing the ship from Genoa to Barcelona. They do put all of the pool deck lounge chairs in stacks and tie them down every night; perhaps lounge chairs are more susceptible from blowing away. Finally, they absolutely do bring in the cushions from the extended deck 7 chairs when they expect rough weather, and place them beside the desk/dressing table. Lounge cushions would be commensurately larger and more difficult to store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKS Posted March 18, 2011 #31 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Yes, Don, things did sail around on that day. I had stuck my camera outside to get a video of the waves crashing higher than our Deck 10 verandah. As soon as a wave sailed up the side, above your heads, but before I turned off the camera, a low table or a lounger sailed by from above us on its way out to sea (from the Spa maybe?). Looked kind of like the Wicked Witch of the West on her broom if you blinked. I'd never thought of how much deck furniture cruise lines must lose in this way. And the deck furniture on Marina is not inexpensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XTEACH281 Posted March 18, 2011 #32 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Yes, Don, things did sail around on that day. I had stuck my camera outside to get a video of the waves crashing higher than our Deck 10 verandah. As soon as a wave sailed up the side, above your heads, but before I turned off the camera, a low table or a lounger sailed by from above us on its way out to sea (from the Spa maybe?). Looked kind of like the Wicked Witch of the West on her broom if you blinked. I'd never thought of how much deck furniture cruise lines must lose in this way. And the deck furniture on Marina is not inexpensive. Oooooooh...do they have those double teakwood loungers near the pool like Insignia does ? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 18, 2011 #33 Share Posted March 18, 2011 Oooooooh...do they have those double teakwood loungers near the pool like Insignia does ? :) No they have new Balinese beds but they are quite low http://travel.webshots.com/photo/2298757180101934561hNtcdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted March 22, 2011 #34 Share Posted March 22, 2011 No they have new Balinese beds but they are quite lowhttp://travel.webshots.com/photo/2298757180101934561hNtcdf So grab a hunky poolboy And PULL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 22, 2011 #35 Share Posted March 22, 2011 so grab a hunky poolboy and pull! hmmmmm Never thought of that LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted March 22, 2011 #36 Share Posted March 22, 2011 So grab a hunky poolboy And PULL! As stated previously, this is my first time on Oceania. Is the poolboy complimentary or is there an upcharge ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sldispatcher Posted March 23, 2011 #37 Share Posted March 23, 2011 I really did not care one way or the other for the extended balcony. We were in 7005. I can see where if you didn't want blazing sun coming in, that that extended balcony would let you enjoy the great outdoors without being in full sun exposure. They were a bit odd. I'm sure water/design/aesthetics all taken into account would say no, but seems like they could have made additional enclosed space for larger rooms/different category between penthouse and balcony. Either way, I'll take any room on Marina over any other ship any day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted March 23, 2011 #38 Share Posted March 23, 2011 As stated previously, this is my first time on Oceania. Is the poolboy complimentary or is there an upcharge ? Poolboys are plentiful and complimentary, but passengers are respectfully requested to refrain from littering them with spare sunglasses, towels, or old novels, in order to reserve them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted March 23, 2011 #39 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Poolboys are plentiful and complimentary, but passengers are respectfully requested to refrain from littering them with spare sunglasses, towels, or old novels, in order to reserve them. Gotcha. I hope it's not like Royal Caribbean where you have to hand one in before you get another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafare Posted March 23, 2011 #40 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Gotcha. I hope it's not like Royal Caribbean where you have to hand one in before you get another. Pool Attendent or towel. :eek: Jill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dr. Cocktail Posted March 23, 2011 #41 Share Posted March 23, 2011 Pool Attendent or towel. :eek: Jill Both. You have no idea what they charge on your Seapass card for keeping the attendent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realent Posted March 28, 2011 #42 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Can you tell me if the dividers between the balconies open? If you had 4 in a row would you take the Extended B4's or ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted March 28, 2011 #43 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Can you tell me if the dividers between the balconies open? If you had 4 in a row would you take the Extended B4's or ??? The dividers do open, but only for the width of a door. In this photo, for example, some of the extended B4 Veranda cabins can be seen above the name of the ship. ONE SEGMENT of those dividers would open (as in a doorway, and can be latched open) but the remainder are stationary. Hope that this helped- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realent Posted March 28, 2011 #44 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Perfect, Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realent Posted March 28, 2011 #45 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Are the open corner verandah's aft 7108 and 7111 ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted March 28, 2011 #46 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted March 28, 2011 #47 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Can you tell me if the dividers between the balconies open? If you had 4 in a row would you take the Extended B4's or ??? They do open for the crew to wash the decks off but whether they will open at the passengers request is another matter It could be a safety issue as they open right at the railing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balliett Posted March 28, 2011 #48 Share Posted March 28, 2011 on the deck plan, it looks like they are 7008 and 7009 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meow! Posted May 31, 2011 #49 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Those who had sailed previously with a standard depth veranda (about 3 feet deep), .We have not been on the Marina, but we doubt the regular balconies can be only 3 ft deep. Even standard balconies on Regatta and Nautica (which we had been on) were 4'10" deep (we measured with tape). 3 ft will be difficult to sit down confortably, even airline economy pitch is around 31". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patty L. Posted May 31, 2011 #50 Share Posted May 31, 2011 Are the open corner verandah's aft 7108 and 7111 ??? We are booked for 7111 for our Nov. 2, Sands of Time. Glad to hear that the divider between cabins can be opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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