Could someone help on cabin CAT K and CAT L

[roboref]

We are considering booking a cruise on HAL Noordam. In considering the inside cabins, I wanted to be sure I get the Large inside stateroom as it is a lengthy cruise. Our travel agent is looking to book us into a CAT K (large inside) I want to be sure I get the large inside cabin that has the semi-circular couch. HAL shows this on their website but I can't tell easily which is the large. Very confusing!

 

INTERIOR

 

Large or Standard Interior Staterooms

Large Standard

I, J*, K*

* This category available in both Large & Standard. Please use stateroom number to verify.

 

How can I be sure I am getting the larger cabin?

 

Thanks

[SilvertoGold]

The semi-circular couch is only in the SQUARE cabins on Deck 1, K and J.

 

K 1113, 1116, 1119, 1123 for example.

 

Compare these to the Ks on Desk 6 towards aft which are long and narrow, not square.

Edited July 7, 2016 by SilvertoGold

[roboref]

I have scoured HAL Noordam deck plans and there is not a single instance where CAT K does not show the semi-circular couch and huge room floor plan. I am glad I am getting the information now, as I would be very disappointed booking a CAT K expecting that room configuration to find that it isn't. In Fact the HAL site for Noordam never shows an inside cabin of any variety without the semi-circular couch.

I don't see any reason to book CAT K, should just stay with CAT L.

 

Thanks for the reply, having never sailed HAL, I like to know what I am getting.

 

Roboref (Ron)

[roboref]

We are wanting to book an inside large cabin on Noordam. Regarding post #2 above the only large inside cabin with the semi-circular couch are Deck 1 cabins. We are looking now at CAT J Deck one, listed as Large interior cabins.

 

2 concerns

 

Will the noise from Casino etc above be an issue. A

 

Are these larger inside cabins than say large inside on Decks 5-7?

 

Thanks again for the input!

 

Roboref (Ron)

[SilvertoGold]

We are wanting to book an inside large cabin on Noordam. Regarding post #2 above the only large inside cabin with the semi-circular couch are Deck 1 cabins. We are looking now at CAT J Deck one, listed as Large interior cabins.

 

2 concerns

 

Will the noise from Casino etc above be an issue. A

 

Are these larger inside cabins than say large inside on Decks 5-7?

 

Thanks again for the input!

 

Roboref (Ron)

 

Ron

 

It can be a real horror trying to figure out a new cruise line or even a new ship! Do not rely too much on HAL's deck plan for individual cabins. Some photos are right and some are not.

 

Under the Casino will be better than under the Queens Lounge for sure. Those are your choices for the Js.

 

Not totally sure about size, but those deck 6 cabins I do know and they are small. Just from looking a the deck plan, the square Js seem significantly larger.

 

I am wondering about the Deck 1 aft Ks. Any thoughts on those?

[RuthC]

The Noordam (all the Vista and Signature) J- & K-cabins on Main Deck are all the same size as each other, which is significantly larger than the J- & K-cabins on other decks. The I cabins are a tad larger, but not worth a higher price, imo.

 

The J-cabins on starboard, closer to mid-ship, are very convenient, and are not under the noisy areas of the Queens Lounge. The entrance to the Queens Lounge is on starboard, but the bandstand is under port side cabins.

[roboref]

did look at the deck 1 K's as suggested. I don't think they are available, at least not from travel agent nor could I get availability directly from HAL.

 

That is why I considered the J's mid-ship deck 1, but was concerned about the noise. Generally I won't book a cabin with public areas above or below.

 

This is for a 30 day plus cruise, so that is why the larger inside cabin is important. Normally we are happy with inside cabins, we have done as many as 28 days inside cabin.So I know what to expect from an inside. It was after seeing the Large inside floor plan and large couch, that I was willing to pay more for that size cabin.

 

I love cruisecritic as there are so many people with knowledge and willing to share. Also if you are a loyal HAL cruiser, in your opinion, would it be worth waiting till the end of August for another Explore 4 sale?

 

Thanks again

 

Roboref (Ron)

[EbayCruiser]

You can also go to halfacts.com and see if any of the cabins that are available are pictured there.

[SilvertoGold]

did look at the deck 1 K's as suggested. I don't think they are available, at least not from travel agent nor could I get availability directly from HAL.

 

That is why I considered the J's mid-ship deck 1, but was concerned about the noise. Generally I won't book a cabin with public areas above or below.

 

This is for a 30 day plus cruise, so that is why the larger inside cabin is important. Normally we are happy with inside cabins, we have done as many as 28 days inside cabin.So I know what to expect from an inside. It was after seeing the Large inside floor plan and large couch, that I was willing to pay more for that size cabin.

 

I love cruisecritic as there are so many people with knowledge and willing to share. Also if you are a loyal HAL cruiser, in your opinion, would it be worth waiting till the end of August for another Explore 4 sale?

 

Thanks again

 

Roboref (Ron)

 

Explore 4 comes and goes.

 

If you book now, Generally you can add the promo onto your booking.

 

HAL doesn't exactly give this promo away for free. It is included in the fare, so when/if it comes out, the pricing will usually increase. Unless the original price was so high that HAL doesn't need to/have the nerve to increase it!

[OVgirl]

Here is a link to a website that allows you to drag one deck over another. That way you can see exactly where the cabins are in relation to the deck above and below.

 

https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/dragdeck.php?ship=Noordam