atlantic cruiser Posted September 21, 2013 #1 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Could anyone tell what the size difference is in an extended B3 balcony and a PH balcony. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 21, 2013 #2 Share Posted September 21, 2013 (edited) B3 extended balcony would be deeper (from railing to balcony door) roughly 12 ft PH would be longer from side to side Some exceptions apply;) Edited September 21, 2013 by LHT28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted September 21, 2013 #3 Share Posted September 21, 2013 like almost 3 times the size of a normal balcony cabin and 30% larger than a penthouse balcony ..about 100 sq ft vs 36 There are only 4 cabins that lack the tunnel effect and they are the hot ones to grab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlantic cruiser Posted September 21, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I have one of the coveted B3 balconies and don't plan to give it up! Even a reasonable upsell to another category would not tempt me. I love large balconies and this sounds like it will fit the bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted September 21, 2013 #5 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I have one of the coveted B3 balconies and don't plan to give it up! Even a reasonable upsell to another category would not tempt me. I love large balconies and this sounds like it will fit the bill. I have one 7008 for 34 days next year...even paid in full to secure it 8months out, Its one of the best. Only way I would trade is for a gratis to a penthouse.... Its that good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuAnn Posted September 21, 2013 #6 Share Posted September 21, 2013 I have one 7008 for 34 days next year...even paid in full to secure it 8months out, Its one of the best. Only way I would trade is for a gratis to a penthouse.... Its that good in the "back of the bus" for the T/A for '15. Had one there when Marina first came out...and didn't have the larger deck furniture. Guess we have that "tunnel effect" you talked about...but still thought it was a great, big wonderful balcony...and with bigger furniture now it should be terrific!!! And great for having other CC members over for a party!! :D LuAnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpinstein Posted September 24, 2013 #7 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Anybody know anything about cabin 7116 on the Riviera? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted September 24, 2013 #8 Share Posted September 24, 2013 Anybody know anything about cabin 7116 on the Riviera? What are you wanting to know??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun_corgi Posted October 21, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 21, 2013 (edited) What is a B3 Extended balcony? I'm new to Oceania, and may want to try and snag one of these. We do love a nice balcony. By the way, is this on Riveria or Marina? How do you find them on the deck plan? Please any information would be most helpful. Edited October 21, 2013 by cajun_corgi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TERRIER1 Posted October 21, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 21, 2013 What is a B3 Extended balcony? I'm new to Oceania, and may want to try and snag one of these. We do love a nice balcony. By the way, is this on Riveria or Marina? How do you find them on the deck plan? Please any information would be most helpful. The Riviera and Marina have the same deck plans. B3 are on the 7th deck and have an extended balcony. The are in the front and back of the ship. Cabins 7000 through 7009 in the front have extended balconies and cabins and cabins 7008 through 7131 (except 7009) have extended balconies and are now B3. They use to be B4. We were in 7115 twice and enjoyed the cabin, We were in 7004 in April and it was okay. Now that the extended balcony is more expensive we will be in the new B4 which is a regular size balcony for our B2B in 2015. Here is the deck plan link. http://www.oceaniacruises.com/documents/deck-plans/Deck-Plans_O-Class.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marypa Posted October 21, 2013 #11 Share Posted October 21, 2013 The Riviera and Marina have the same deck plans. B3 are on the 7th deck and have an extended balcony. The are in the front and back of the ship. Cabins 7000 through 7009 in the front have extended balconies and cabins and cabins 7008 through 7131 (except 7009) have extended balconies and are now B3. They use to be B4. We were in 7115 twice and enjoyed the cabin, We were in 7004 in April and it was okay. Now that the extended balcony is more expensive we will be in the new B4 which is a regular size balcony for our B2B in 2015. Here is the deck plan link. http://www.oceaniacruises.com/documents/deck-plans/Deck-Plans_O-Class.pdf We have upgraded from b3 to pH, one of the only 4 ph on deck 7. So big cabin and big balcony. We often booked caribe deck on princess and so got used to a lot of outside space..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cajun_corgi Posted October 21, 2013 #12 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Which cabins on 7 that have the extended balcony have the "tunnel effect"? How do you tell on the deck plan? I would like to have the larger balcony but don't think I'll like "tunnel effect". Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted October 21, 2013 #13 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Which cabins on 7 that have the extended balcony have the "tunnel effect"?How do you tell on the deck plan? I would like to have the larger balcony but don't think I'll like "tunnel effect". Thanks See message #10 I did not feel the tunnel effect but others seemed to think it was YMMV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted October 21, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 21, 2013 What is a B3 Extended balcony? At the front and back of Deck 7 on both the Marina & Riviera, there are a number of cabins which have a deeper than normal veranda, due to the shape of the hull of the ship. For example, those toward the rear of the ship, sit over the -full width of the ship- Grand Dining Room. These larger verandas are clearly illustrated on the deck plans (see above) and they differ from a "standard" veranda in that the distance from the outer cabin door to the veranda railing is about 15 feet, versus the five foot depth of a "normal" veranda. Otherwise, the dimensions are the same as any other veranda. At present, these larger verandas are furnished in a manner similar to that of every other veranda cabin, but because of their larger size, additional items may be requested on a cruise by cruise basis. Hope that this helped, and Good Luck in Booking an extended balcony cabin! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondorner Posted October 21, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Which cabins on 7 that have the extended balcony have the "tunnel effect"?How do you tell on the deck plan? I would like to have the larger balcony but don't think I'll like "tunnel effect". Thanks Look at the deck plans. The extended decks, on deck 7 only, easily show up. If there is a partition on both sides, they are longer than the deck's width, producing a view that can be compared to looking out of a tunnel. On 4 of the decks, 7108 and 7111 in the aft section and similarly in the forward section, the partion is only on one side. We had 7108 on Marina's maiden voyage and were the first to write about it. Our experienced varied from others, as we felt uncomfortably exposed out there. We won't book it again. We actually prefer the standard depth deck in categories A and B. We have sailed in 7128, one of the aft penthouse cabins with an extended deck, and we would choose that again, because the deck is wide enough to obviate the tunnel vision. We would possibly choose 7130 or 7133 for the aft wraparound deck on certain voyages when there are beautiful sailaways, otherwise we would miss the extra 2 feet of cabin width. sent from Galaxy Note 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maginty Posted October 22, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 22, 2013 For us, the tunnel effect is not an issue. Just move the furniture closer to the railing. As well, shade is usually always available due to the depth of the deck. We have never regretted our deeper deck. Thanks to a prior poster for the suggestion to request additional furniture. I would love to have a chaise on the deck for our upcoming cruises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted October 22, 2013 #17 Share Posted October 22, 2013 Remember that there are only 2 forward and 2 aft, port and starboard that are without the partition on one side and have amazing space and view. Aft more wind, Forward less wind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzv143 Posted November 11, 2013 #18 Share Posted November 11, 2013 HAWAIIDAN: the four balconies that have one side open, did you feel exposed? How much can people on other balconies see? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hawaiidan Posted November 11, 2013 #19 Share Posted November 11, 2013 HAWAIIDAN: the four balconies that have one side open, did you feel exposed? How much can people on other balconies see? In order to get a larger veranda with superior views and square footage your going to have to give up something. IN THIS CASE you can see more into others cabins than they can to yours. For me I could care less. Remember you have curtains'... relax, its no big deal unless you make it one I mean if your sensitive to others seeing you you might want to avoid the pool, sun deck and other public spaces.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzv143 Posted November 11, 2013 #20 Share Posted November 11, 2013 ROFL, HawaiiDan! Do you or anyone have pics of the Cat. B with the half-visible-to-all extended balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted November 11, 2013 #21 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Do you or anyone have pics of the Cat. B with the half-visible-to-all extended balcony? See post http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=33689856&postcount=6 http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=36751669&postcount=11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzv143 Posted November 11, 2013 #22 Share Posted November 11, 2013 Thanks, LHT28 . U R Awesome! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpinstein Posted November 15, 2013 #23 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Can you request a table and chairs in order to eat breakfast on the balcony? And if so, do you have your agent request before arrival or do I do it once on board? Thanks much for your help. Carole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimandStan Posted November 15, 2013 #24 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Can you request a table and chairs in order to eat breakfast on the balcony? And if so, do you have your agent request before arrival or do I do it once on board? Thanks much for your help. Carole Two chairs are already part of the "standard" furniture set up for a category B Veranda Cabin, so all that you would need to request is a larger (i.e. higher) table. Your Agent may request it ahead of time, or you may ask for one on the ship. It should be noted here that only Continental Breakfast is provided through Room Service in a B Cabin on Oceania, so getting the larger table may be more trouble than it is worth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted June 26, 2015 #25 Share Posted June 26, 2015 On deck 7, what is forward of the first extended B balcony cabins on Marina and riviera 7000 and 7001 (blank space on deck plan) and what are those cabins over on deck six? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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