Audi Posted October 28, 2011 #1 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We booked a Guarantee VF cabin on the Westerdam and just received notice that we have a VA aft cabin on the Navigation deck. I am thrilled! It looks like we have a deeper balcony and above us is the sea view pool. I have read on this website that the thrusters could be noisy. Is this something that we should be very concerned about? (Not that we could do anything about it at this point - just wondering). I am just so happy that we are not above a loud nightclub like we were on our last cruise (Princess). Do any of you have pictures of this cabin and balcony? I looked at Joanie's thread but didn't see anything. Maybe I wasn't checking the right place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PalmBeachMom Posted October 28, 2011 #2 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The thrusters are primarily used when docking or pulling away from a dock, so I don't think you have to worry about them too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted October 28, 2011 #3 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The thrusters can be noisy- a vibration- usually only during docking and leaving dock, for very short periods. Less than 10 minutes, usually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brklynguy Posted October 28, 2011 #4 Share Posted October 28, 2011 There is nothing better than an aft cabin with a balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtl513 Posted October 28, 2011 #5 Share Posted October 28, 2011 You might hear some chairs being dragged around above you when they clean the deck early in the morning. Congrats on the great upgrade! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desdemona01 Posted October 28, 2011 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2011 We booked a Guarantee VF cabin on the Westerdam and just received notice that we have a VA aft cabin on the Navigation deck. I am thrilled! It looks like we have a deeper balcony and above us is the sea view pool. I have read on this website that the thrusters could be noisy. Is this something that we should be very concerned about? (Not that we could do anything about it at this point - just wondering). I am just so happy that we are not above a loud nightclub like we were on our last cruise (Princess). Do any of you have pictures of this cabin and balcony? I looked at Joanie's thread but didn't see anything. Maybe I wasn't checking the right place. I think you're on our 11/13 Westerdam sailing--we have a great group going in the Roll Call section if you'd like to join us :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bippie Posted October 28, 2011 #7 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Just realized that anyone cruising on Halloween could dress up as the upgrade fairy. Could be a funny costume....especially since your bag of "upgrades" would most likely be an empty bag. "Sorry - gave them all out at the beginning of the cruise....." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted October 28, 2011 #8 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Congratulations on your upgrade. Check out Joanie's Sticky here: http://joanjett2000.topcities.com/HAL/Westerdam/Deck-8.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audi Posted October 28, 2011 Author #9 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Thanks, Krazy Kruizers. I checked the site that you referred me to and found a picture of my room. Thanks all for your comments. I can certainly live with the noises that you mentioned and I am indeed looking forward to the aft cabin. Does anyone know the depth of these balconies? They appear to be deeper but it is hard to tell how much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beyondthe7Seas Posted October 28, 2011 #10 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Congrats, I am so happy for you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earl_m Posted October 28, 2011 #11 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Congrats!!Enjoy your cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted October 28, 2011 #12 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Good upgrade. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madyb Posted October 28, 2011 #13 Share Posted October 28, 2011 The upgrade fairy came to me today as well. Upgrade from a VE to V8042 on the Navigation deck on the Nieuw Amsterdam sailing on Nove 12th. Im thrilled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GatorV Posted October 28, 2011 #14 Share Posted October 28, 2011 Dec sailing on Maasdam, from inside Lower prom deck to a lanai! so excited....declined an outside on Main deck ...wanted to stay on LP. My husband is over the top to have a tub!! its the little things:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sister5 Posted October 29, 2011 #15 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Such great upgrades! I am waiting and checking and waiting and checking for my Thanksgiving Eurodam assignment. First HAL cruise, can't wait to see where we are going to be assigned. Hurry up HAL :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenders Posted October 29, 2011 #16 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Booked a sy on Westerdam 11/13 cruise and received a ss. I have never booked a guarantee before. First time on HAL. I am watching the San Diego cruise cam to see her today. We are so excited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desdemona01 Posted October 29, 2011 #17 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Booked a sy on Westerdam 11/13 cruise and received a ss. I have never booked a guarantee before. First time on HAL. I am watching the San Diego cruise cam to see her today. We are so excited. Please come join our Roll Call! We have a great group and we're having lots of fun counting the days :D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desdemona01 Posted October 29, 2011 #18 Share Posted October 29, 2011 link to the 11/13/11 Westerdam roll call, for anyone interested :) : http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?p=31149674#post31149674 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsltg Posted October 29, 2011 #19 Share Posted October 29, 2011 Congrats OP! I'm on the same cruise as you and am still awaiting our cabin assignment. We're on pins and needles over here! Only two more weeks - enjoy the countdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruizn2escape Posted October 30, 2011 #20 Share Posted October 30, 2011 Dec sailing on Maasdam, from inside Lower prom deck to a lanai! so excited....declined an outside on Main deck ...wanted to stay on LP. My husband is over the top to have a tub!! its the little things:D We are sailing on the Maasdam also, did you contact your TA in order to get this upgrade? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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