pmak Posted October 17, 2013 #1 Share Posted October 17, 2013 We switched from aft balcony cabin 1390 deck 10 to aft balcony 1688 deck 10 on the Navigator. I just read that cabin 1688 balcony gets hot and doesn't have a lot of rail space....not sure if I should switch back to aft cabin 1390. Has anyone stayed in both and which one would you choose? Also does anyone have have any photos of cabin 1688 balcony. This will be are first alf balcony. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heziggy Posted October 17, 2013 #2 Share Posted October 17, 2013 if you go to voyagerclass.com there are pics of 1688/1388 which are twins of each other. we are on explorer next year in 1388 and it looks awesome!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted October 17, 2013 #3 Share Posted October 17, 2013 We're big aft fans and have stayed in both cabins on different ships. First of all they are both fantastic. My preference is 1390 because IMO it has the best balcony, large and rectangular in shape, the cabin is just a bit longer than a regular D1. 1388 is the bigger cabin, closer in size to a JS with a pole at the bottom of the bed. The balcony is large but 'pie shaped' and cave like. Most people do seem to prefer this cabin though, I guess it depends if your preference is the cabin or the balcony. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmak Posted October 17, 2013 Author #4 Share Posted October 17, 2013 We're big aft fans and have stayed in both cabins on different ships. First of all they are both fantastic. My preference is 1390 because IMO it has the best balcony, large and rectangular in shape, the cabin is just a bit longer than a regular D1. 1388 is the bigger cabin, closer in size to a JS with a pole at the bottom of the bed. The balcony is large but 'pie shaped' and cave like. Most people do seem to prefer this cabin though, I guess it depends if your preference is the cabin or the balcony. Julie Thank you Julie, Just wondering if you happen to have any photos of balcony 1688? Thanks again, Patricia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted October 18, 2013 #5 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Thank you Julie, Just wondering if you happen to have any photos of balcony 1688? Thanks again, Patricia http://voyager-class.com/pictures/cabins/aft_13881688/gallery.html Try this link, its more or less the same on all the Voyager class ships. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedwith10 Posted October 18, 2013 #6 Share Posted October 18, 2013 We're big aft fans and have stayed in both cabins on different ships. First of all they are both fantastic. My preference is 1390 because IMO it has the best balcony, large and rectangular in shape, the cabin is just a bit longer than a regular D1. 1388 is the bigger cabin, closer in size to a JS with a pole at the bottom of the bed. The balcony is large but 'pie shaped' and cave like. Most people do seem to prefer this cabin though, I guess it depends if your preference is the cabin or the balcony. Julie I agree with Julie. We have been in cabin 1390 and 1690. We have also checked out 1688 on turn around day. Her cabin and balcony descriptions are accurate. I also would chose cabin 1390 or 1690. The balcony is huge, more like 10 x 1. It is actually wider than the cabin. I tried to attach a few pics from 1690 but I am getting an error. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lpppsp Posted October 18, 2013 #7 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Oooohh would be interested to see pics of 1690, we have it booked next year on adventure..... Hoping I can overcome my fear of heights in time to enjoy the balcony!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted October 18, 2013 #8 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Oooohh would be interested to see pics of 1690, we have it booked next year on adventure..... Hoping I can overcome my fear of heights in time to enjoy the balcony!!! I don't think you'll have any problem with the height, its actually better than the usual balconies on the side of the ship because the cabins below it come out in 'steps' so there is no sharp drop. Also because the balcony is so deep you can sit out there and be nowhere near the rail. I've just looked through my pictures and don't have anything that really shows the size, sorry. If you search in Google you'll probably find some pics, I remember seeing some before we first had these cabins. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunset Glow Posted October 18, 2013 #9 Share Posted October 18, 2013 We switched from aft balcony cabin 1390 deck 10 to aft balcony 1688 deck 10 on the Navigator. I just read that cabin 1688 balcony gets hot and doesn't have a lot of rail space....not sure if I should switch back to aft cabin 1390. Has anyone stayed in both and which one would you choose? Also does anyone have have any photos of cabin 1688 balcony. This will be are first alf balcony. Thanks!! We were in 1388 on Navigator last February. It's the mirror image of 1688. We loved it but it was a little hot on a couple of port days. Would book it again in a heartbeat. Here's a link to a post with some pics. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=37691244&postcount=182 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blessedwith10 Posted October 19, 2013 #10 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Oooohh would be interested to see pics of 1690, we have it booked next year on adventure..... Hoping I can overcome my fear of heights in time to enjoy the balcony!!! I'm sorry. I tried to post pics of 1690 but my files must be too large. I am also afraid of heights. And I can honestly say that the balcony never scared me. Although sometimes walking the upper decks, if I would look down, that would get me:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmak Posted October 19, 2013 Author #11 Share Posted October 19, 2013 http://voyager-class.com/pictures/cabins/aft_13881688/gallery.html Try this link, its more or less the same on all the Voyager class ships. Julie Julie, Also wondering which cabin balcony 1390 or 1688 is covered and provides more shade? Thanks again. Patricia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmak Posted October 19, 2013 Author #12 Share Posted October 19, 2013 We were in 1388 on Navigator last February. It's the mirror image of 1688. We loved it but it was a little hot on a couple of port days. Would book it again in a heartbeat. Here's a link to a post with some pics. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showpost.php?p=37691244&postcount=182 Glad to hear you would book 1388 again. I'm having trouble with your link...can't open pictures. Do I need to create a gmail account? Thanks Patricia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrtswt2thpt Posted October 19, 2013 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I have 1388 on my. Sept '14 trip. Looking forward to it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kernow Posted October 19, 2013 #14 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Julie, Also wondering which cabin balcony 1390 or 1688 is covered and provides more shade? Thanks again. Patricia Both are partially covered and provide some shade. 1688 is like sitting in a cave in the covered bit, it is solid all around you. 1390 is like a regular balcony(but much bigger), with about 3/4 of it covered from above. The 1st generation Voyager ships have less of this balcony covered because of their structure. How much sun you get on both balconies really depends on the angle of the sun, when its rising or falling at the back of the ship, you get a lot of sun, but on either we could always find some shade. I'm someone who spends a lot of time on the balcony(can't you tell!), and I just love the more open feel of 1390. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lpppsp Posted October 19, 2013 #15 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I don't think you'll have any problem with the height, its actually better than the usual balconies on the side of the ship because the cabins below it come out in 'steps' so there is no sharp drop. Also because the balcony is so deep you can sit out there and be nowhere near the rail. I've just looked through my pictures and don't have anything that really shows the size, sorry. If you search in Google you'll probably find some pics, I remember seeing some before we first had these cabins. Julie Thanks for that made me feel a whole lot better, will have a look on google. Excited! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lpppsp Posted October 19, 2013 #16 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I'm sorry. I tried to post pics of 1690 but my files must be too large. I am also afraid of heights. And I can honestly say that the balcony never scared me. Although sometimes walking the upper decks, if I would look down, that would get me:o Thanks for the reassurance, was torturing myself worrying about it! Will make sure my DH walks with me on the upper decks just in case! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunset Glow Posted October 19, 2013 #17 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Glad to hear you would book 1388 again. I'm having trouble with your link...can't open pictures. Do I need to create a gmail account? Thanks Patricia The pics are imbedded in the post and....hmmmm. :confused: Let me see if I can link them another way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunset Glow Posted October 19, 2013 #18 Share Posted October 19, 2013 1388 on Navigator of the Seas. Hope this works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunset Glow Posted October 19, 2013 #19 Share Posted October 19, 2013 1388 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmak Posted October 20, 2013 Author #20 Share Posted October 20, 2013 1388 WOW...great photos!! That's EXTREMELY helpful!! Thanks so much!! We are keeping cabin 1688. Patricia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmak Posted October 20, 2013 Author #21 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Both are partially covered and provide some shade. 1688 is like sitting in a cave in the covered bit, it is solid all around you. 1390 is like a regular balcony(but much bigger), with about 3/4 of it covered from above. The 1st generation Voyager ships have less of this balcony covered because of their structure. How much sun you get on both balconies really depends on the angle of the sun, when its rising or falling at the back of the ship, you get a lot of sun, but on either we could always find some shade. I'm someone who spends a lot of time on the balcony(can't you tell!), and I just love the more open feel of 1390. Julie Julie, Thanks so much for that info! Very helpful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrtswt2thpt Posted October 20, 2013 #22 Share Posted October 20, 2013 Those photos give me a great idea of the size of the balcony. You could have a party out there!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Sunset Glow Posted October 20, 2013 #23 Share Posted October 20, 2013 WOW...great photos!! That's EXTREMELY helpful!! Thanks so much!! We are keeping cabin 1688. Patricia Glad it helps! Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lid535 Posted September 11, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 11, 2014 Here is my dilemma...Well...first off your not supposed to have a dilemma when you book a cruise, right? :) I have my hubby and I and two 13 yr old boys (cousins) booked on 5-2015 Navigator of the Seas. I am told this room only has a pull out sofa, with two twin beds. I know they push the twins together to make a King sized bed. The two '13 yr old boys' don't really want to 'sleep' in the same bed ( who really cares, right?) Anyway, I am not giving up this cabin (1390) to get pulldowns......I love the aft rooms! But most only sleep 2-3. This room sleeps 4. SO... My solution is to leave the twins separated and me and hubby sleep on the sofa. I have heard through some of these posts that it isn't very comfy.... Does anyone know? Have you slept on it?? Also, is it the same size as the two twins pushed together?? Any help would be GREATLY appreciated! Signed: 'Trying to make everyone happy' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gc Posted September 11, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 11, 2014 I would book 1377 and keep 1390 have the best of both worlds. 4 people in one cabin wouldn't work for me.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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