floridaglen Posted November 21, 2014 #1 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I haven't found any threads from passengers who have stayed in an interior cabin. We are booked in one for September next year and would love to know what you thought about the virtual balcony. I think you can turn them off, is there sound also? Did you like it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM_KidAtHeart Posted November 21, 2014 #2 Share Posted November 21, 2014 I'd like to read answers on this too. Sent from iPhone using Cruise Critic App Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkymunky74 Posted November 22, 2014 #3 Share Posted November 22, 2014 We had an inside cabin and i thought that the Virtual Balcony was an excellent idea - it was really good when we were in port as you could see all the traffic and bodies scurrying around on the dock side. However when you were at sea obviously all you saw was rolling waves ( pretty the much the same as a regular balcony but without the spray and wind). As night fell the light quality had an obvious effect and you were effectively faced with a screen in standby mode. Overall a nice touch that made it feel like you were not staying in what is effectively a large cupboard. Hopefully there maybe a picture of it attached below Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted November 22, 2014 #4 Share Posted November 22, 2014 We had an inside cabin and i thought that the Virtual Balcony was an excellent idea - it was really good when we were in port as you could see all the traffic and bodies scurrying around on the dock side. However when you were at sea obviously all you saw was rolling waves ( pretty the much the same as a regular balcony but without the spray and wind). As night fell the light quality had an obvious effect and you were effectively faced with a screen in standby mode. Overall a nice touch that made it feel like you were not staying in what is effectively a large cupboard. Hopefully there maybe a picture of it attached below Did you have a refrigerator in your cabin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridaglen Posted November 22, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Thank you Chunkymonkey for the info and yes the photo worked. I think it is a great idea too as we can check the weather each morning without going up on deck! Can you turn it off or is it a case of just closing the curtains? I have read that there is sound and you can control the volume or switch it off all together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkymunky74 Posted November 22, 2014 #6 Share Posted November 22, 2014 Yes we did - it was completely empty, but it was there complete with a key pad lock ( very useful if you have a 2yo who likes to get into things ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derf5585 Posted November 22, 2014 #7 Share Posted November 22, 2014 I wonder what happens if a virtual screen accidently shatters, breaks or stops working? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floridaglen Posted November 22, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted November 22, 2014 If it shatters we could end up in the sea!:eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruiser08820 Posted November 23, 2014 #9 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Attaching pictures. 10233 double. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkymunky74 Posted November 23, 2014 #10 Share Posted November 23, 2014 (edited) The screen comes with its own remote control where you can turn the sound up and down or turn the screen off altogether. The screens are fairly resilient as i caught #3 daughter, several times, running her car over the screen looking at all the trails it left behind with no lasting damage Edited November 23, 2014 by chunkymunky74 spelling mistake Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tutankhamen Posted November 23, 2014 #11 Share Posted November 23, 2014 The screen comes with its own remote control where you can turn the sound up and down or turn the screen off altogether. The screens are fairly resilient as i caught #3 daughter, several times, running her car over the screen looking at all the trails it left behind with no lasting damage I got to ask, what if did cause "lasting damage"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chunkymunky74 Posted November 23, 2014 #12 Share Posted November 23, 2014 Use the Homer Simpson "....it was like that when i got here!" excuse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timtam2 Posted November 24, 2014 #13 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Does the screen generate a lot of heat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruiser08820 Posted November 25, 2014 #14 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrothermel Posted November 27, 2014 #15 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Does the screen generate a lot of heat? I didn't think it generated any. DD slept right next to it on the sofa bed and never complained. However, the sound on ours didn't work. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvCruisin' Posted November 27, 2014 #16 Share Posted November 27, 2014 I didn't think it generated any. DD slept right next to it on the sofa bed and never complained. However, the sound on ours didn't work. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Thanks for the info and the pics. So jmrothermel you had a sofa bed in yours but newcruiser08820 had a chair in the cabin? What category and or cabin numbers did each if you have? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruiser08820 Posted November 27, 2014 #17 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Thanks for the info and the pics. So jmrothermel you had a sofa bed in yours but newcruiser08820 had a chair in the cabin? What category and or cabin numbers did each if you have? Thanks. we were in 10233. It's just a double. Quad has a sofa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katiesue04 Posted December 1, 2014 #18 Share Posted December 1, 2014 we were in 10233. It's just a double. Quad has a sofa. Hmm the chair looks like it could be a pain in the butt, was it easy to move around? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newcruiser08820 Posted December 1, 2014 #19 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Hmm the chair looks like it could be a pain in the butt, was it easy to move around?Ha... ha... you are right... really hard to move around. And no place to move other then in front of the " balcony" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrothermel Posted December 1, 2014 #20 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Thanks for the info and the pics. So jmrothermel you had a sofa bed in yours but newcruiser08820 had a chair in the cabin? What category and or cabin numbers did each if you have? Thanks. We had 11269. Ours was marked as a quad. The sofabed when pulled out obstructed the "balcony" view. Overall I liked the cabin though. It was neat being able to see whah time of the morning it was on the screen. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILuvCruisin' Posted December 2, 2014 #21 Share Posted December 2, 2014 (edited) Thanks for the info and the pics. So jmrothermel you had a sofa bed in yours but newcruiser08820 had a chair in the cabin? What category and or cabin numbers did each if you have? Thanks. we were in 10233. It's just a double. Quad has a sofa. We had 11269. Ours was marked as a quad. The sofabed when pulled out obstructed the "balcony" view. Overall I liked the cabin though. It was neat being able to see whah time of the morning it was on the screen. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Oh ok thanks newcruiser08820 and jmrothermel. That is too bad about the obstruction from the sofabed. Hopefully it is only needed at night when not much to see any way. This cabin type might help me not feel so claustrophobic and out of the mix in an interior cabin. I especially like that you can actually see what's going on outside if you are docked pier side. Edited December 2, 2014 by ILuvCruisin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nelblu Posted December 2, 2014 #22 Share Posted December 2, 2014 If it shatters we could end up in the sea!:eek::eek::eek: Like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmrothermel Posted December 2, 2014 #23 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Oh ok thanks newcruiser08820 and jmrothermel. That is too bad about the obstruction from the sofabed. Hopefully it is only needed at night when not much to see any way. This cabin type might help me not feel so claustrophobic and out of the mix in an interior cabin. I especially like that you can actually see what's going on outside if you are docked pier side. The sampler that I booked it was only $10 more for an obstructed balcony - however I wanted to experience the virtual balcony. I thought it was really neat having that view - it does make you feel less claustrophobic in the room. However, that was on a three day freezing cold cruise. I'm not sure how I would feel about missing the warm weather on the balcony. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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