crosj Posted September 10, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I am very much an aft balcony kind of gal. I have had c752 and c753 many times and I love them. I was booking an Alaska cruise and thought I would try for one of the mini suites aft with the extended balcony. Wow-they were available. After I booked I looked at the deck plan and realized that the vista lounge is right below us. The stage is on the opposite side of the ship-but will the noise carry to our room? I guess I should have asked this before I booked the room! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bagney Posted September 10, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Not certain which ship you are going on but we had E729 on the Caribbean Princess in September 2010 on a Canada/New England cruise and loved it. No noise at all from Club Fusion below and it was very quiet in the hallway as there are only a few cabins past E729. We love the fully covered Emerald Deck mini-suites on this class ship and they are our cabins of choice. The balcony is fully covered and very spacious. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted September 10, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Very unlikely you'll hear anything from the lounge below if you're on the starboard side. Reports of hearing the occasional bass have been from cabins furthest aft on port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chamima Posted September 10, 2013 #4 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Just posting to reiterate what everyone else has said. We sailed in E729 and there was absolutely NO noise. We had friends in E730 and they said there was some reverberation in the evening but they were early to bed type people and even they said the noise ended by 11 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosj Posted September 10, 2013 Author #5 Share Posted September 10, 2013 That's the answer I was hoping for. BTW, the ship is the star. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Love.II.Cruise Posted September 10, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I am very much an aft balcony kind of gal. I have had c752 and c753 many times and I love them. I was booking an Alaska cruise and thought I would try for one of the mini suites aft with the extended balcony. Wow-they were available. After I booked I looked at the deck plan and realized that the vista lounge is right below us. The stage is on the opposite side of the ship-but will the noise carry to our room? I guess I should have asked this before I booked the room! Thanks What ship are you sailing on and which mini-suite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J&KCruisers Posted September 10, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2013 We have stayed in this mini 3 times (Caribbean-1 and Alaska-2). No noise and it is an absolutely awesome room. We always travel with family and friends and it is perfect for parties and multiple people to just hang out. Never had any issue with noise. Happy Cruising:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cocomoe18 Posted September 10, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 10, 2013 just back from Greek cruise - was in E726 .. perfect room - our first cruise and really loved it. Could not hear any noise - except the popping of corks on the balcony .. and I am a very light sleeper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego sue Posted September 10, 2013 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Last month our friends had E729 on the Star. It is a wonderful cabin with such a nice large extended balcony. The deck plan doesn't show the extension on the side, but it is a big balcony.They loved it and we enjoyed their balcony at sailaway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserkenn Posted September 10, 2013 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2013 I have had the equivalent mini, E731, six times on the Diamond and the Sapphire. Never ever had a problem with noise. Not even a peep from Club Fusion, below. Enjoy! I too have E729 booked for a future cruise on the Star. Bon voyage:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-mattox Posted September 10, 2013 #11 Share Posted September 10, 2013 E729 is on the starboard side, the side opposite the stage in the Vista Lounge, so you will not hear a thing from the lounge; that happens to be my favorite mini on the Grand Class ships and I get it every chance I can--I've never had a problem with noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crosj Posted September 10, 2013 Author #12 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Thanks everyone-You have just reassured me that I did make the right choice. This will be the first time I am that close to the water. My usually deck is Caribe aft. I thought it was time for a change. I can hardly wait to hit the international café with my coffee card! Not to mention the Pizza. Its too early from me to start obsessing. (BUT I AM) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-mattox Posted September 10, 2013 #13 Share Posted September 10, 2013 Its too early from me to start obsessing. (BUT I AM) NONSENSE! I start obsessing the minute I book.:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EatPrayCruise Posted September 10, 2013 #14 Share Posted September 10, 2013 We had this cabin, E729, on the Star to Alaska in May. We DID hear noise from the Vista Lounge on two back-to-back nights. We go to bed early and I wear earplugs. I could hear the comedian that was on one night for about 30-45 minutes. The next night we could hear some bass but it only lasted about 1/2 an hour. It was annoying and woke my husband up, but we were undecided if it was a deal breaker to secure or not secure that cabin again. If I had to say now, not being there, that the location of the cabin and the wonderful extended covered balcony would probably sway me to book the cabin again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCal123 Posted September 11, 2013 #15 Share Posted September 11, 2013 We have booked the E728 on the Grand for our next AK cruise in June. I have heard there may be some bass vibrations from the Vista bandstand below us, but I'm hoping the extended balcony is worth it. I am making an assumption that we may be able to see towards the aft as well as out the port side. Obsessing and dreaming of these cruise details just adds an additional year to my cruising :p. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoburm Posted September 11, 2013 #16 Share Posted September 11, 2013 We have been in E731 on the Crown before and booked the same cabin for this November. Did not hear a peep from the Lounge below. Also, have booked E729 on the Golden for our Alaska cruise in May '14. GREAT cabin, love the extended balcony. We did the Ultimate Balcony Dinner out there and had plenty of room (gonna do it again in November). LOVED IT!!! You will definitely enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruiserkenn Posted September 11, 2013 #17 Share Posted September 11, 2013 We have booked the E728 on the Grand for our next AK cruise in June. I have heard there may be some bass vibrations from the Vista bandstand below us, but I'm hoping the extended balcony is worth it. I am making an assumption that we may be able to see towards the aft as well as out the port side. Obsessing and dreaming of these cruise details just adds an additional year to my cruising :p. Yes! I just recently "eyeballed" this balcony, on the Grand, from the dock in Ketchikan. You will definitely be able to see toward the aft, as well as to port. Should be fantastic! Bon voyage:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorCal123 Posted September 12, 2013 #18 Share Posted September 12, 2013 Yes! I just recently "eyeballed" this balcony' date=' on the Grand, from the dock in Ketchikan. You will definitely be able to see toward the aft, as well as to port. Should be fantastic! Bon voyage:)[/quote'] Thanks so much, Crusin'Rabbit. I appreciate you taking notice for me. Sure hope your cruise is going well for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bjkTX Posted September 13, 2013 #19 Share Posted September 13, 2013 After 8 mini suites our last 4 cruises have been in the aft facing corner cabins - but in two weeks we'll be in E729 and looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Gal Posted September 13, 2013 #20 Share Posted September 13, 2013 We were in E731 on the Emerald last October and we didn't hear any noise at all. It was such a quiet cabin. Unfortunately, we did a cold weather cruise - New England - so we didn't take advantage of the huge balcony which was a pity. We have booked E731 on the Diamond for Japan next year and at least we will have warmer weather so we will be able to use and enjoy the wonderful balcony. By the way, the bed was just so comfortable on the Emerald. I think they must have replaced all the mini suite beds! Jennie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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