SteveInCA Posted January 9, 2014 #1 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Just found out that the corner cabins that had their balconies available during sea days no longer is that the case. See note below Special Notes: BALC ACCESS LIMITED WHILE SHIP IS AT SEAPART :mad: OBSTRUCT VIEW NON-GLASS BALC RAIL This was is a change in usage from when first booked. Does anyone have first hand experience on this. Are they locking the balcony door on sea days (even though there is a side balcony area)? If not given weather conditions have the balconies been usable? Looking for answers from people that have actually sailed and used those cabins. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI66774 Posted January 9, 2014 #2 Share Posted January 9, 2014 That's not what I observed on my recent Royal cruise in December. I even asked Princess rep and they said those corner mini-suites only are restricted during rough seas. Saw people out on them during sea days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmik1 Posted January 9, 2014 #3 Share Posted January 9, 2014 Does anyone know if they lock the balconys on L101,102,103 or 104? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI66774 Posted January 10, 2014 #4 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Does anyone know if they lock the balconys on L101,102,103 or 104? I think those true forward facing balconies are supposed to be locked during sea days. However, I've heard report of those balconies being unlocked while at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmik1 Posted January 10, 2014 #5 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I think those true forward facing balconies are supposed to be locked during sea days. However, I've heard report of those balconies being unlocked while at sea. I had heard that too but would like to hear from someone who sailed in one of these cabins or the forward cabins on Marina deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaGolden Posted January 10, 2014 #6 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Royal Princess cabins L107/L108 M107/M108 - change in balcony Just found out that the corner cabins that had their balconies available during sea days no longer is that the case. See note below Special Notes: BALC ACCESS LIMITED WHILE SHIP IS AT SEAPART :mad: OBSTRUCT VIEW NON-GLASS BALC RAIL This was is a change in usage from when first booked. Does anyone have first hand experience on this. Are they locking the balcony door on sea days (even though there is a side balcony area)? If not given weather conditions have the balconies been usable? Looking for answers from people that have actually sailed and used those cabins. Thanks Where did you see the above? We just booked M107, and I can't find the above anywhere on our reservation information! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CI66774 Posted January 10, 2014 #7 Share Posted January 10, 2014 There have been a few CC reports by people who have stayed in M/L 107/08 and a couple who stayed in the true forward facing balconies, etc., that have reported their balconies were unlocked at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fielddreamer Posted January 10, 2014 #8 Share Posted January 10, 2014 As a point of info the end cabins on lido deck they will not let you burn your balcony light at night and they post that in your cabin and I talked to a couple in one next to me and they could use their balcony anytime! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmik1 Posted January 10, 2014 #9 Share Posted January 10, 2014 (edited) As a point of info the end cabins on lido deck they will not let you burn your balcony light at night and they post that in your cabin and I talked to a couple in one next to me and they could use their balcony anytime! We were in E115 for the transatlantic crossing and our balcony light would niot work.I asked the room steward to contact maintenance to repair the light.We were then told that it was disconnected because the light bothered the officers on the bridge while navigating. Edited January 10, 2014 by johnmik1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveInCA Posted January 10, 2014 Author #10 Share Posted January 10, 2014 That's not what I observed on my recent Royal cruise in December. I even asked Princess rep and they said those corner mini-suites only are restricted during rough seas. Saw people out on them during sea days. Thanks for the info. We will keep our fingers crossed for calm seas and no head winds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveInCA Posted January 10, 2014 Author #11 Share Posted January 10, 2014 Where did you see the above? We just booked M107, and I can't find the above anywhere on our reservation information! It is direct from the Prince.com website - if you mouse over the available cabin and then click for details you get the specific notes for the cabin. Here is a link to screen snapshots of info from web site. http://www.flickr.com/photos/114099948@N08/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Knew Posted March 9, 2014 #12 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Just found out that the corner cabins that had their balconies available during sea days no longer is that the case. See note below Special Notes: BALC ACCESS LIMITED WHILE SHIP IS AT SEAPART :mad: OBSTRUCT VIEW NON-GLASS BALC RAIL This was is a change in usage from when first booked. Does anyone have first hand experience on this. Are they locking the balcony door on sea days (even though there is a side balcony area)? If not given weather conditions have the balconies been usable? Looking for answers from people that have actually sailed and used those cabins. Thanks Hey SteveInCa, hope you are still out there. We have just noticed the same disclaimer on our cabin, but it wasn't worded that way when we booked. Now that you've sailed, can you tell me if there were any restrictions on use of the balcony? We are booked in L107, so am hoping we will be able to use the balcony (barring storms, etc.), lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertDuo Posted March 20, 2014 #13 Share Posted March 20, 2014 Hey SteveInCa, hope you are still out there. We have just noticed the same disclaimer on our cabin, but it wasn't worded that way when we booked. Now that you've sailed, can you tell me if there were any restrictions on use of the balcony? We are booked in L107, so am hoping we will be able to use the balcony (barring storms, etc.), lol. Donna...we will be in that room is just under 25 days so send me a message on CC after the 20th of April and I will let you know. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddies Mom 46 Posted June 14, 2014 #14 Share Posted June 14, 2014 (edited) Donna...we will be in that room is just under 25 days so send me a message on CC after the 20th of April and I will let you know. Michael Hello Michael, I'm not sure you'll even get this message, but I'll give it a shot. We were on the april cruise with you and saw your wonderful cabin. Did you by any chance talk to anyone who was in the direct forward facing cabins? I've heard that L1,2,3,4 and M1,2,3,4 balcony doors are locked during sea days? That would suck on a transtlantic. :mad: By the way, we really enjoyed spending time with you guys and hope you have a great trip in the fall.:) Marlise and John Edited June 14, 2014 by Maddie's mom Forgot to sign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RocketMan275 Posted June 16, 2014 #15 Share Posted June 16, 2014 It may have to do with the relative wind speed. While on CB last March, for two days the forward promenade was closed off due to excessive wind on the bow. The ship was sailing at high speed into a brisk breeze blowing from the direction the ship was sailing. Relative wind across the deck might have been 40 MPH. Of course, had the ship been sailing in the other direction relative to the wind, the wind speed might have been very low, approaching zero. A 40+ MPH wind speed might create issues blowing deck furniture, passengers, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmik1 Posted June 16, 2014 #16 Share Posted June 16, 2014 Hello Michael' date=' I'm not sure you'll even get this message, but I'll give it a shot. We were on the april cruise with you and saw your wonderful cabin. Did you by any chance talk to anyone who was in the direct forward facing cabins? I've heard that L1,2,3,4 and M1,2,3,4 balcony doors are locked during sea days? That would suck on a transtlantic. :mad:By the way, we really enjoyed spending time with you guys and hope you have a great trip in the fall.:) Marlise and John[/quote'] We were in L104 in March and the doors were not ever locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Who Knew Posted June 18, 2014 #17 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Donna...we will be in that room is just under 25 days so send me a message on CC after the 20th of April and I will let you know. Michael Aw shucks...I can't seem to find a way to message you so I will try your blog! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
candide333 Posted July 3, 2014 #18 Share Posted July 3, 2014 (edited) I just reserved M107 on the Royal for the April 25, 2015 TA and wonder if anyone knows the size of this cabin. I searched and found photos of the cabin and it looks like it has two distinct areas and a smaller couch and plus it has a wrap-around balcony. Has anyone been in any of these bow cabins in rough weather? We have sailed in a Window Suite three times, so if the balcony is locked on some sea days, that is OK. Edited July 3, 2014 by candide333 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddies Mom 46 Posted August 30, 2014 #19 Share Posted August 30, 2014 I had a chance to see that cabin last April. It's kind of L shaped which almost makes it feel like 2 rooms. The balcony is amazing. We were on a Caribbean cruise so they had access to the balcony at all times. I think Princess tries to discourage going out there in high winds or bad weather which could be possible on a transatlantic. I think the balcony is worth it though because of the wrap around. Enjoy. Would love to see it since I just lost my forward facing cabin. Send from device_name using Cruise Critic your_app_name App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddies Mom 46 Posted August 30, 2014 #20 Share Posted August 30, 2014 PS it doesn't look anything like the picture or the diagram of that room. Like I said, it's L shaped so the bed is in one leg of the L and the sitting area in another. You chose wisely! Send from device_name using Cruise Critic your_app_name App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted August 30, 2014 #21 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Just found out that the corner cabins that had their balconies available during sea days no longer is that the case. See note below Special Notes: BALC ACCESS LIMITED WHILE SHIP IS AT SEAPART :mad: I think it has always said that. But as some of the above posts have said, it does not represent reality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenthereonce Posted August 30, 2014 #22 Share Posted August 30, 2014 Hi all, I have just disembarked the Regal Princess cabin M108 today in Venice. I can tell you the balcony size is amazing, at It's widest point, is 41 feet, the narrowest point is 8 feet but because of the shape is also 21 feet deep in places. There are no restrictions on accessing the balcony, and was only too windy to use one day. the metal balcony was not an issue for us, neither was the privacy. The approaches to ports, especially Venice was amazing. There is no forward observation balcony on this class of ship, so all of the M and L forward cabins were unique Have cabin and balcony pictures if anyone needs, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2cruizinfools Posted August 31, 2014 #23 Share Posted August 31, 2014 We have booked M107 for our 30th anniversary March 29 and would love to see photos if you could post them. Sent from my HTCONE using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beenthereonce Posted September 1, 2014 #24 Share Posted September 1, 2014 [ATTACH]323945[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]323946[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]323947[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]323948[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]323949[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]323950[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]323951[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]323952[/ATTACH] Hi, am sure you will really enjoy this cabin class. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartan cruiser Posted September 1, 2014 #25 Share Posted September 1, 2014 I am excited to see pictures as I'm seriously considering booking one of these cabins. Having difficulty viewing your attachments. CC says contact administrator. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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