Veranda level breakdown? 1A to 2D???

[Ox Fan Cruiser]

What is the difference between the "1" levels (A thru D) and the "2" levels (A thru D)??? Where does Celebrity explain this?

[mrsaquashark]

If you are looking at an S-class ship, 2D verandas are obstructed by lifeboats and 1A verandas have oversized balconies. All of the categories in between indicate an increasingly desirable ship position between the 2 extremes. Note that none of these categories include aft balconies, which are separately classified as SV or one of the concierge categories.

[Ox Fan Cruiser]

would all "1" levels have larger balconies? Would they indicate more central cabins or higher decks?

[mrsaquashark]

From what I have gleaned from the deck plans, the only 1 level with larger balconies is 1A. A few 2D and 2C will also have larger balconies. The 1 balconies tend to be higher and more central, but higher than deck 8, those high central locations become dominated by concierge and aqua cabins.

[Cruise Raider]

It is basically, location, location, location! We had a super large balcony both in a 2C as well as a 2D ... some of them are 2A or 1A. The classifications, sometimes with little or no price difference, are all based on location or perks (such as concierge or aqua class). We actually prefer some of the 2C and 2D cabins over the more expensive ones. It's all a matter of personal choice.

[CathyCruises]

First of all, ALL cabins from insides up to suites are identical in size and furnishings. 2D balconies have the top of the lifeboat at the top of the balcony railing; you can still see out, just not down. 2Cs have the top of the lifeboat at the floor of the balcony. There are a couple of 2Cs and 2Ds with the larger balcony. These are always on the slanted portion, easily visible on a deck plan. Other than those, all the cabins with larger balconies are 1A, CC, or AQ.

 

1B, 1C, 2A and 2B are only differentiated by location. There is a perception that cruiselines cash in on that higher=better. Personal preference. IMO, the floor doesn't matter a bit, it's the proximity to the midship elevators that's most crucial. It makes getting around much easier when your room is in a central location. We were on Deck 6 midship recently and I thought that was great for easy access to all the places I wanted to be. My very favorite are midship cabins on the flat part of the hump, so close to the elevtors and great views both forward and aft.

[Ox Fan Cruiser]

Our virgin (first) cruise ever was Solstice Alaska a few years ago. We had a deck 6 cabin on the aft bump out. Being close to the elevators was nice. I had aft facing cabins on our NCL Breakaway & Caribbean Princess. They were nice too. both had larger than norm sized balconies. The Princess tho had a vertical support beam thru the middle but still bigger sections than a normal balcony.

[swigso]

Cabin 6240 category 2C is fantastic

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Edited January 31, 2016 by swigso

[CathyCruises]

Cabin 6240 category 2C is fantastic

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I've heard the same thing about 6210!

[mickeysgal]

Cabin 6240 category 2C is fantastic

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I've heard the same thing about 6210!

 

Ok...have to ask...why?

[CathyCruises]

Ok...have to ask...why?

 

Because they are among the lowest priced balcony cabins but gave the extra large verandas and little obstruction

[monicajay]

Because they are among the lowest priced balcony cabins but gave the extra large verandas and little obstruction

 

I have 6209 booked on the Reflection. They see to be very centrally located too.

[micmacmissy]

If you want to see PHOTOS of every different balcony type, and graphics that show you exactly where the bad balcony/obstructed views are, click this link:

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1751328

 

I keep it bookmarked as I research cabins for upcoming X cruises.

[crazycatlady82]

I have 6209 booked on the Reflection. They see to be very centrally located too.

 

 

Same here! The 2/11/2017 sailing. Please let me know how you liked it and take some photos!!

[mvaughan]

I'm in 6262 on an upcoming sailing. It's a 2c. We were on the fantasy last year and lifeboats were at our feet. Didn't mind it at all.

 

 

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[ISABELLA]

I've heard the same thing about 6210!

 

My favorite cabin - I book every chance I get, sometimes even decline a free upgrade to 2C, unless it is 6240. Both are great location and what not to like about big balcony.;)

[mickeysgal]

I'm in 6262 on an upcoming sailing. It's a 2c. We were on the fantasy last year and lifeboats were at our feet. Didn't mind it at all.

 

 

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Anyone have a picture? Having a hard time visualizing how obstructive this could be.

[micmacmissy]

Anyone have a picture? Having a hard time visualizing how obstructive this could be.

 

If you look back at the link I posted earlier in this thread, it shows photos of EVERY different balcony size for S class ships, and has charts of each balcony class...