testerlady Posted February 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Our cruise is selling very slowly and I can get a forward mini-suite w/balcony for just $140 pp more than the balcony cabin we have reserved. I've been thinking about seeing if we could change our reservation and pay the difference. However, if we're really going to feel the rolling of the waves, we might not want to do that and just wait and see if other mini-suites drop down some more. The cruise is the partial Panama Canal cruise. Thanks for any info. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peety3 Posted February 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2016 Our first cruise was aboard Coral in B223 (so relatively high) Vancouver->Whitter (Anchorage). It was a great cabin...no excessive rolling to speak of, aside from a mild roll for about 90 minutes while we were in unprotected waters. Our two cruises on Ruby (VAN-KTN-SEA and SEA-roundtrip Alaska-SEA) had far more roll due to 30+ knot crosswinds striking the (longer and taller) ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted February 16, 2016 #3 Share Posted February 16, 2016 We are booked in a forward cabin on the Coral, southbound. I hate to think about moving to a smaller cabin, but I have to say it makes me very nervous to think that I am that far forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenRonn1104 Posted February 17, 2016 #4 Share Posted February 17, 2016 DH and I were in the most forward mini suite with balcony on caribe on Coral for Alaska (C206) and it was just fine. We loved the privacy. No traffic that far forward. You will love mini suite. Totally worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chloegirl Posted February 17, 2016 #5 Share Posted February 17, 2016 We have been in C226 for all three of our Coral cruises. I've never noticed any unusual motion. Plus, it's a nice, quiet location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 17, 2016 #6 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Make sure the forward mini is not one without a balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeii Posted February 17, 2016 #7 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Make sure the forward mini is not one without a balcony. Actually, the window mini-suites are awesome. The sf that would normally be the balcony is part of the cabin, so they are very large rooms. We had one through the Panama Canal, and we used the open deck just outside of our door as our balcony. There was hardly ever anyone else out there (except on transit day) so it was almost private! Of course, if you feel that you have to have a balcony, yes you would want to avoid these cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 17, 2016 #8 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Actually, the window mini-suites are awesome. The sf that would normally be the balcony is part of the cabin, so they are very large rooms. We had one through the Panama Canal, and we used the open deck just outside of our door as our balcony. There was hardly ever anyone else out there (except on transit day) so it was almost private! Of course, if you feel that you have to have a balcony, yes you would want to avoid these cabins. I did not say there was an issue with them but someone not familiar with them and getting an upgrade/upsell on Princess may not know there is no balcony with some of them. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted February 17, 2016 #9 Share Posted February 17, 2016 I am confused about the "open deck" We are booked for C201. Is there a door near our stateroom? How large is the "open deck" Are there chairs? Thanks Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 17, 2016 #10 Share Posted February 17, 2016 (edited) I am confused about the "open deck" We are booked for C201. Is there a door near our stateroom? How large is the "open deck" Are there chairs? Thanks Dean Yes it stretches from one side of the ship to the other and is about 10 ft deep. In the photos its the open areas below the bridge windows. No chairs its a steel wall/railing in front instead of glass. Edited February 17, 2016 by Colo Cruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f-mattox Posted February 17, 2016 #11 Share Posted February 17, 2016 There is an open deck at the front of Baja and Caribe decks. The door is right next to your cabin (C201). There are no chairs out there but the space is very large. I've been in B206 twice; here's a photo of the open deck at the front of Baja Deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted February 17, 2016 #12 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thank you for your info. Looks great. I will pretend that this is our balcony and enjoy any privacy we have. I ,like the views in that they are circular and we can see both sides of the ship. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pompeii Posted February 17, 2016 #13 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Thank you for your info. Looks great. I will pretend that this is our balcony and enjoy any privacy we have. I ,like the views in that they are circular and we can see both sides of the ship. Dean Yes, that is exactly what I was trying to say in my post above! Just don't go out on "your" balcony in your underwear and you'll be fine.:rolleyes: I don't know where you're sailing, but I found that since there are no lights at night on this open deck because of the bridge, it was very nice for stargazing. I would add a photo of the open forward deck, but I don't know how to insert an image.....:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 17, 2016 #14 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Looks like the forward deck will be perfect for Alaska (but on the Island). Are those doors sometimes locked? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 17, 2016 #15 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Looks like the forward deck will be perfect for Alaska (but on the Island). Are those doors sometimes locked? 99% of the time no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pushka Posted February 17, 2016 #16 Share Posted February 17, 2016 99% of the time no. Excellent. I guess they might be locked for high winds etc or if something significant is happening in the Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 17, 2016 #17 Share Posted February 17, 2016 Excellent. I guess they might be locked for high winds etc or if something significant is happening in the Bridge. Not really "locked" but taped off with signs in high wind/storms etc. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunsetbeachgal Posted February 18, 2016 #18 Share Posted February 18, 2016 Some of the mini suites on the Coral have fully uncovered balconies. Just to be aware. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted February 18, 2016 #19 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I like the idea of the larger staterooms in the mini suites w/o balconies. The outdoor area is convenient and will work for us. I promise not to go out in my underwear. We are on the September 10th cruise from Whittier to Vancouver. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted February 18, 2016 #20 Share Posted February 18, 2016 I like the idea of the larger staterooms in the mini suites w/o balconies. The outdoor area is convenient and will work for us. I promise not to go out in my underwear. We are on the September 10th cruise from Whittier to Vancouver. Dean You probably need to send that in writing to the bridge staff as they are the one you will be on display to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted June 7, 2016 #21 Share Posted June 7, 2016 Looks like the forward deck will be perfect for Alaska (but on the Island). Are those doors sometimes locked? 99% of the time no. We have one of these (C202) on Island for the southbound after our connoisseur land tour. The land portion starts June 23 and the southbound boards June 29. I'm not worried about being forward as I use a patch for sickness. (Normally I get car sick on a winding road if I'm not driving but, with the patch, I don't get sick onboard even in storms. We had a pretty "rocking good time" doing the PC transit cruise last year and many people went for a lie down but I had no issues due to my patch. :)) My wife will be happy to know there is access right outside even if there is no lounger. I would expect it to be pretty breezy though when moving along quickly at sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DentoAlaska Posted June 7, 2016 #22 Share Posted June 7, 2016 We had a pretty "rocking good time" doing the PC transit cruise last year and many people went for a lie down but I had no issues due to my patch. :)) What time of your was your PC transit? We have a forward mini-suite and I was just wondering about the possibility of rough waters in April. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted June 7, 2016 #23 Share Posted June 7, 2016 What time of your was your PC transit? We have a forward mini-suite and I was just wondering about the possibility of rough waters in April. Thanks! We did the transit from Sept 21 - Oct 8. The captain had the choice of skipping a port or skirting a tropical storm. We skirted the storm. All outside deck access was closed for the evening and the night due to high winds and a rocking ship. Later we were treated to a huge lightning storm over the ocean. It was amazing to watch and really pretty cool. :) We were on Coral all the way aft in a OV cabin - B731. We loved it. There was a large observation deck right outside with maybe 8 loungers on it. Usually it was either deserted or mostly deserted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
san diego sue Posted June 7, 2016 #24 Share Posted June 7, 2016 (edited) All the Forward Mini suites on Coral and Island that have balconies on Caribe deck are totally covered. These are in the 200 numbers. Edited June 7, 2016 by san diego sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eagle_and_hawk Posted June 8, 2016 #25 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Just for future readers, this is shot of the Coral and forward rooms: CB-Forward by Cool Runnings, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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