warringtonian Posted October 3, 2014 #26 Share Posted October 3, 2014 We have booked the aft port balcony on deck 14 in January 2016 as I thought that if we wanted to go to the upper decks it would be easier to just nip up a couple of flights of stairs rather than wait for the lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackson bernard Posted October 3, 2014 #27 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Any of the aft suites are wonderful. Watching the wake at sunset is so beautiful. A quiet time to reflect where you have been and remind you of all the future adventures yet to come, not only on the boat, but in life. It always brings a tear to my eye. In fact my eyes are getting watery just thinking about it. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rocky55 Posted October 3, 2014 #28 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi Glendy, My husband and I sailed on the Breakaway in 11308 and loved the balcony so much we booked that same cabin for our upcoming Getaway cruise. This cabin may not have the biggest aft balcony but it was pretty darn huge! We have some pictures which really tell the story if you want to see them. I am not sure how to post pictures on a thread but I will try, or send me your email address and I can send them that way. Hi. I am staying on that balcony on the Breakaway. Could you send me the pictures. soar222@yahoo Thank you!!!! Did you like the second balcony opening from the bedroom? Sent using the Cruise Critic forums app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English101 Posted October 3, 2014 #29 Share Posted October 3, 2014 (edited) You guys are my heroes! I just booked 12906! :) Gambee had 12906 on Breakaway: http://www.cruisewithgambee.com/breakaway-review-2/ Not sure if you read his review yet. Edited October 3, 2014 by English101 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English101 Posted October 3, 2014 #30 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Evidently floors 11 and 14 have the bedroom with balcony door, while the others have an inside bedroom, with the bathroom having a window. I believe the OP was considering an Aft balcony cabin, not a penthouse suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rprbp24 Posted October 3, 2014 #31 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi! I booked Cabin 12908 on The Getaway. Is thre a diffeene between 12908 and 12906??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Sol Posted October 3, 2014 #32 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hi! I booked Cabin 12908 on The Getaway. Is thre a diffeene between 12908 and 12906??? I was in 12908 on Breakaway and believe this will be the same for Getaway. In 12908 the bed is closer to the closet. In 12906 the bed is closer to the balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbaldriche Posted January 27, 2015 #33 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Hi What did you think of your cabin & Balcony - 12906? what is the bed location? We are booked on the Getaway in June. Edited January 27, 2015 by mbaldriche Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crusin-Suzan Posted January 27, 2015 #34 Share Posted January 27, 2015 9318 on the Getaway is one of the largest with bed by the balcony. Also on port side where the fireworks are displayed!!! We have this balcony on Sat and it will be the second time we have had it. Love it!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendy Posted January 28, 2015 Author #35 Share Posted January 28, 2015 (edited) Hi What did you think of your cabin & Balcony - 12906? what is the bed location? We are booked on the Getaway in June. It was a fantastic stateroom. The bed is next to the balcony doors. Edited January 28, 2015 by Glendy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendy Posted January 28, 2015 Author #36 Share Posted January 28, 2015 9318 on the Getaway is one of the largest with bed by the balcony. Also on port side where the fireworks are displayed!!! We have this balcony on Sat and it will be the second time we have had it. Love it!!!! Did you feel as though the extension that covers deck 8 obstructed your view at all? That was my only concern with deck 9. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBrando Posted January 29, 2015 #37 Share Posted January 29, 2015 I've booked cabin 13308 with the assurance that it had a larger balcony than most other aft facing balconies, excluding suites, of course. Now that I've done a little more research and seen real pictures, it appears that the exact opposite is true. A larger balcony is much more important to my husband and I than the size of the stateroom. Any opinions? From my understanding, you really won't get a "larger" balcony unless you upgrade to mini suite, spa suite or haven. From all the great reviews I've heard about this ship, the one reoccurring comment has been small balconies. My wife and I are booked for the Feb 28th cruise, we have a balcony room on deck 9. Maybe ask yourself why a larger balcony is so important to you and your husband. For my wife and I, we will most likely use our balcony twice a day. Once in the morning for coffee, and again at night before bed. Not much time being spent there. This ship seems to have a lot to offer else where, i would hate to hear that balcony size would ruin your trip!! Unless it is really that important to you, which it very well could be. Either way I hope you have a fantastic cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendy Posted January 29, 2015 Author #38 Share Posted January 29, 2015 From my understanding, you really won't get a "larger" balcony unless you upgrade to mini suite, spa suite or haven. From all the great reviews I've heard about this ship, the one reoccurring comment has been small balconies. My wife and I are booked for the Feb 28th cruise, we have a balcony room on deck 9. Maybe ask yourself why a larger balcony is so important to you and your husband. For my wife and I, we will most likely use our balcony twice a day. Once in the morning for coffee, and again at night before bed. Not much time being spent there. This ship seems to have a lot to offer else where, i would hate to hear that balcony size would ruin your trip!! Unless it is really that important to you, which it very well could be. Either way I hope you have a fantastic cruise!! Our ship has sailed! I started this thread almost a year ago. All aft facing balconies are much larger than any mini suite or haven suite balcony that is not aft facing. They are exactly the type of balcony we love. We had a glorious time. If given a choice we would always choose an aft facing balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dorhead1230 Posted January 30, 2015 #39 Share Posted January 30, 2015 9318 on the Getaway is one of the largest with bed by the balcony. Also on port side where the fireworks are displayed!!! We have this balcony on Sat and it will be the second time we have had it. Love it!!!! We have this cabin booked on the Breakaway in July. Can you see the fireworks well from it? We were going to book a large balcony at first, and figured we'd book port side to be able to watch the fireworks. When we decided to get the aft, I wasn't sure whether we'd be able to watch the fireworks from our own balcony. That would make me so very happy! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glendy Posted February 1, 2015 Author #40 Share Posted February 1, 2015 We have this cabin booked on the Breakaway in July. Can you see the fireworks well from it? We were going to book a large balcony at first, and figured we'd book port side to be able to watch the fireworks. When we decided to get the aft, I wasn't sure whether we'd be able to watch the fireworks from our own balcony. That would make me so very happy! :D I could see a little bit of the fireworks from the starboard side aft facing balcony. I bet you'll be just fine port side aft facing. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Dorhead1230 Posted February 1, 2015 #41 Share Posted February 1, 2015 I could see a little bit of the fireworks from the starboard side aft facing balcony. I bet you'll be just fine port side aft facing. Enjoy! Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjquilts Posted February 1, 2015 #42 Share Posted February 1, 2015 Getaway 9920 has a very large balcony as you can see from this photo. We didn't spend a lot of time on the balcony because there is SO much to do on the ship. Did bring out bed pillows and take a couple power naps - needed to try to stay awake for the night life. We did have some soot on this balcony but not enough to be a problem. Next time I would book stateroom with bed by the balcony instead of bed by the closet. After experiencing both setups it is our preference due to easier access to closet. I would probably go with a deck 11 bed by balcony aft facing stateroom. It is my understanding the deck 11 balconies are just a little smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbell Posted February 1, 2015 #43 Share Posted February 1, 2015 is 12908 the same as 12906? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rprbp24 Posted February 2, 2015 #44 Share Posted February 2, 2015 My understanding from reading all these posts, is 12906 has bed by balcony, 12908 has bed by closet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hmonster Posted February 2, 2015 #45 Share Posted February 2, 2015 Looking at the Getaway 11308/11908 - Do they have balcony access from both the bedroom and living area? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datamunk Posted February 2, 2015 #46 Share Posted February 2, 2015 (edited) In case you havent gotten a good answer, I cruised the getaway last year for my honeymoon and had room 11912. The guy on the phone talked me out of the 13th floor and into the 11th, as its higher and more prone to noise/debris. Our room was fantastic. It wasnt the center balcony, but it was just to the right (ships right). Code B1 I actually just rebooked it for our first anniversary and going on May 23. Its so large, that we had two lounge chairs and I believe even two normal chairs with a table. Its also plenty private and gets enough sun to where you can sunbathe in your birthday suit if ya want! Also, since someone asked, room 11912 is only a room w/ a big balcony, no separate rooms so its just thru the normal door. Edited February 2, 2015 by datamunk update to access Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjnix29 Posted February 14, 2015 #47 Share Posted February 14, 2015 In case you havent gotten a good answer, I cruised the getaway last year for my honeymoon and had room 11912. The guy on the phone talked me out of the 13th floor and into the 11th, as its higher and more prone to noise/debris. Our room was fantastic. It wasnt the center balcony, but it was just to the right (ships right). Code B1 I actually just rebooked it for our first anniversary and going on May 23. Its so large, that we had two lounge chairs and I believe even two normal chairs with a table. Its also plenty private and gets enough sun to where you can sunbathe in your birthday suit if ya want! Also, since someone asked, room 11912 is only a room w/ a big balcony, no separate rooms so its just thru the normal door. Awesome! I have this room booked for October!! Where is the bed in this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jgallow Posted February 14, 2015 #48 Share Posted February 14, 2015 we had room 11912 two weeks ago and it was FANTASTIC. the bed is by the closet, then the sofa, then the balcony....two loungers, two chairs and a table, and still PLENTY of room to walk around. It's been my favorite ship and my favorite room we've ever had other than the owners suite on the POA. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datamunk Posted February 14, 2015 #49 Share Posted February 14, 2015 When you walk into the room the bathroom is on your immediate right. Then the closet (perpindicular to balcony) and then the bed to your right, then the sofa. On the left in front of bed is tv and to the right of it (just before the balcony) is a little desk area. Great spot to toss a pack or two of bottled water! Hope that helps lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
backsbanny Posted February 14, 2015 #50 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I have booked 11310 for my april sailing could i be able to watch the fireworks from there???with a small child i would prefer watching them from the balcony instead of spice Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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