Esilef Posted August 18, 2013 #1 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Just wondering why these are now becoming prime cabins on ship on the newer boats they are becoming suites & above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvcruising2 Posted August 18, 2013 #2 Share Posted August 18, 2013 They have gorgeous views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heavenlysea Posted August 18, 2013 #3 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Great views, quiet location, larger balcony and burn more calories for extra desserts:D We had one deck 10 on the Mariner and loved it for the 4 of us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcvt Posted August 18, 2013 #4 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) I agree with the above. Quiet location, less ship movement, great views, and if you're in an area with a lot of suites you will likely get a more experienced stateroom attendant. EDIT: ...I'll go ahead and post the pic yet again :) If you can snag 1400 or 1700 on a Freedom Class Ship, this is your morning coffee view... Edited August 18, 2013 by gcvt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted August 18, 2013 #5 Share Posted August 18, 2013 It's not, and it was never a big deal until recently. The noise from the churn is extremely loud, and sometimes there is soot floating around. And when the ship was really cruising the noise is really bad to the point where you cannot talk to each other. It is also a long walk from the nearest elevator. All you see is where you have been. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kartgv Posted August 18, 2013 #6 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) For all of the reasons 'heavenlysea' mentions, though I'd call the views mesmerizing... We never tired of watching the constantly changing wake and loved the quiet location. We never had any soot or noise. Edited August 18, 2013 by Kartgv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CptSticky Posted August 18, 2013 #7 Share Posted August 18, 2013 It's not, and it was never a big deal until recently. The noise from the churn is extremely loud, and sometimes there is soot floating around. And when the ship was really cruising the noise is really bad to the point where you cannot talk to each other. It is also a long walk from the nearest elevator. All you see is where you have been. I am so happy that you don't like them. One less person competing with me for them.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gcvt Posted August 18, 2013 #8 Share Posted August 18, 2013 It's not, and it was never a big deal until recently. The noise from the churn is extremely loud, and sometimes there is soot floating around. And when the ship was really cruising the noise is really bad to the point where you cannot talk to each other. It is also a long walk from the nearest elevator. All you see is where you have been. Exactly which ship were you on, in an aft cabin, where you found the noise so loud that you could not hold a conversation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjc1111 Posted August 18, 2013 #9 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I've been in two aft cabins (Galaxy and EOS). EOS was significantly quieter, to the point where I can't even recall much noise at all. On Galaxy, the noise and vibration, especially as we left ports, was considerable, though I'm sure I could still have a conversation. Sent from my iPhone using Cruise Critic Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxgoodrich Posted August 18, 2013 #10 Share Posted August 18, 2013 We love the deck 7 corner afts on Voyager and Freedom class ships! The balcony is amazing and the view (both back and side) is wonderful. The pic is from Navigator 7388. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esilef Posted August 18, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted August 18, 2013 That photo of bus sold me on aft cabin 7688. Wondering if we should change to 7388 as when in Sydney harbour we would be able to see the opera house when in port?? Oh decisions..... Recently I read that aft cabins have been reclassed and named. On one line they are called sunset balcony cabins with an increased price tag but of course the noise & wake will provide you with a zen like experience. On another ship they are becoming loft rooms with the $$$$ tag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lazirus65 Posted August 18, 2013 #12 Share Posted August 18, 2013 The view the size and for the peace and quiet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted August 18, 2013 #13 Share Posted August 18, 2013 When a corner aft on Radiance was a D2 category..... no noise, no soot, just heaven.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richjoxyz Posted August 18, 2013 #14 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Aft balconies have nice views and are usually large. They are nice cabins. I have never noticed a soot problem or a real noise problem. The thing I DO NOT like about any cabin in the back of the ship are the erratic vibrations. The bed sometimes seems to be vibrating, or shaking when trying to sleep. I now prefer mid ship or slightly forward. In fact I will select a room in the front before selecting one in the back. The front has a more constant rhythm to the movement rather than an erratic vibration. The center of the ship is the smoothest ride. Edited August 18, 2013 by Richjoxyz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
micmacmissy Posted August 18, 2013 #15 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I agree with the above. Quiet location, less ship movement, great views, and if you're in an area with a lot of suites you will likely get a more experienced stateroom attendant. EDIT: ...I'll go ahead and post the pic yet again :) If you can snag 1400 or 1700 on a Freedom Class Ship, this is your morning Not to mention that 1400 and 1700 have the interior space of a JS for the price of a D1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hozhoni Posted August 18, 2013 #16 Share Posted August 18, 2013 When a corner aft on Radiance was a D2 category..... no noise, no soot, just heaven.... Absolutely gorgeous! What itinerary is this exactly? Thanks for sharing Dawn Sent from my DROID4 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr4mjc Posted August 18, 2013 #17 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) When a corner aft on Radiance was a D2 category..... no noise, no soot, just heaven.... Is that 9256? We have 8168 coming up in less than 3 weeks on the Radiance, it's still a D2. :D Edited August 18, 2013 by sr4mjc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouhunter Posted August 18, 2013 #18 Share Posted August 18, 2013 It's not, and it was never a big deal until recently. The noise from the churn is extremely loud, and sometimes there is soot floating around. And when the ship was really cruising the noise is really bad to the point where you cannot talk to each other. It is also a long walk from the nearest elevator. All you see is where you have been. I have to agree. If you're into a large balcony it's the way to go. Otherwise it's a LONG walk to get there and the (maybe remote) possibility of soot on your deck. We prefer a balcony near the elevators (hump). To each their own:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1ParticularHbr Posted August 18, 2013 #19 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) A benefit I haven't seen mentioned yet is lack of foot traffic past your cabin door. We've sailed in an aft a few times (and have one booked for March). We love not hearing people talking in the hall or hearing kids running past our door. Sure...it's a walk but IMHO it's worth it. We have never had soot on our balcony and have never noticed excessive engine noise. We DID make the mistake of booking one once on the deck below a Windjammer that had outside seating (Navigator, maybe?). We heard noise from there and wouldn't book that cabin again. Edited August 18, 2013 by rec625 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matj2000 Posted August 18, 2013 #20 Share Posted August 18, 2013 The thing I DO NOT like about any cabin in the back of the ship are the erratic vibrations. The bed sometimes seems to be vibrating, or shaking when trying to sleep. I forgot about the vibration & shaking. Especially when maneuvering at docking. It was crazy.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRUISEFAN0001 Posted August 18, 2013 #21 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Aft balconies have nice views and are usually large. They are nice cabins. I have never noticed a soot problem or a real noise problem. The thing I DO NOT like about any cabin in the back of the ship are the erratic vibrations. The bed sometimes seems to be vibrating, or shaking when trying to sleep. I now prefer mid ship or slightly forward. In fact I will select a room in the front before selecting one in the back. The front has a more constant rhythm to the movement rather than an erratic vibration. The center of the ship is the smoothest ride. I forgot about the vibration & shaking. Especially when maneuvering at docking. It was crazy.... Thank you both. It seems that lately some folks are touting how great the aft cabins are...without these reality points. We know of 5-6 people who tried an aft cabin once and will never book one again for all the reasons you've both shared. Like you....we also prefer a balcony room just forward of center. Steady, quiet, beautiful view. That's what we feel cruising should be all about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
setsail Posted August 18, 2013 #22 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) I could care less about the aft cabins, just like any other cabin anywhere else on the ship. But, the balconies are another story:D You can have soot, noise, vibration and spray on any particular cruise but not every cruise, your mileage varries Edited August 18, 2013 by setsail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevSmith Posted August 18, 2013 #23 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Here you go. A picture.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subtchr Posted August 18, 2013 #24 Share Posted August 18, 2013 We loved the space and the view, and had no noise, vibrations, or soot. Will book another in a heartbeat. IMG_0697 by suegee57, on Flickr DSC_0272 by suegee57, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssb Posted August 18, 2013 #25 Share Posted August 18, 2013 (edited) Thank you both. It seems that lately some folks are touting how great the aft cabins are...without these reality points. We know of 5-6 people who tried an aft cabin once and will never book one again for all the reasons you've both shared. Like you....we also prefer a balcony room just forward of center. Steady, quiet, beautiful view. That's what we feel cruising should be all about. We disagree ! We have never experienced those problems . Our experiences are first hand ! And are doing another b2b 29 days shortly in aft. Know your cabins. All the corners and other aft cabins are different in nature and extents and pricing. Don't knock them on unless you have tried it. Edited August 18, 2013 by ssb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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