KateQ22003 Posted August 5, 2017 #1 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Good morning, I am getting ready to book the Norwegian Dawn to Bermuda for the end of August; the only suites left with a balcony are aft suites or the penthouse suites at the front of the ship. Anyone who has sailed in both, which one is preferred? I'm concerned about the front suites due to the wind during travel, but the appear to be larger than the aft suites. Any advice? Kathy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcdds6 Posted August 5, 2017 #2 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Aft. The views are mesmerizing. The bow penthouses are a little larger and the deck is enormous, but windy on some days at sea. The price is also steeper. Perks are identical in both cabins. We always sale aft penthouses on Jewel and Dawn class. Best bang for your buck in the fleet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted August 5, 2017 #3 Share Posted August 5, 2017 10726 or 10226 :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcdds6 Posted August 5, 2017 #4 Share Posted August 5, 2017 10726 or 10226 :cool: Corner Aft. Deck 9 or 10. That's all we have sailed on Jewel or Dawn class since 2004. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
df5250 Posted August 5, 2017 #5 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Aft if you can get deck 10. Those penthouse balconies are great!! The balconies on 9 are much smaller, but the cabins are similar in size. Avoid deck 8. There have been many reports of noise from Bliss lounge directly below. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateQ22003 Posted August 5, 2017 Author #6 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Thanks for the recommendations all; aft it is! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted August 5, 2017 #7 Share Posted August 5, 2017 Thanks for the recommendations all; aft it is! :) Caution : NOT deck 8 Aft. 8 is loud till the wee hour's with the night club below on deck 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BirdTravels Posted August 6, 2017 #8 Share Posted August 6, 2017 We love forward facing balconies. We have been in a Deck 9 forward balcony (huge balcony) and we sailed in 10000 to Quebec last year. The two center suites on Deck 10 have more space since the room follows the contour of the bridge bump out. BUT,,, it makes the balcony smaller. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Dreaming Posted August 6, 2017 #9 Share Posted August 6, 2017 We loved our forward penthouse on the Dawn!! Huge! When laying down on lounger reading a book, no wind. It was windy if we were standing at the rail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCT61 Posted August 6, 2017 #10 Share Posted August 6, 2017 Never experienced wind on the forward balcony. We were in 9502. The balcony was huge and we loved seeing where we were going. We took our parents on a west coast cruise on the STAR a few years later and got them an aft facing penthouse suite. After seeing both, we preferred the foreword suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NH Cruisers Posted August 6, 2017 #11 Share Posted August 6, 2017 (edited) 10500 FWD penthouse on Dawn was our favorite stateroom to date aboard a ship. We liked it over the Aft penthouses. The bump out under the bridge that makes a huge balcony a little smaller, makes the stateroom a little bigger. Wind was no issue on our Bermuda cruise. We will be sailing in a 2 br family suite in September, so we will see if the FWD 10500 holds up as the favorite. Edited August 6, 2017 by NH Cruisers Wrong stateroom number Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoneman56 Posted August 7, 2017 #12 Share Posted August 7, 2017 We always go forward. Never had a problem with wind, there is a perspex shield goes about chest height. Aft you get the noise of the props during docking, not great at 6am, up front its quiet as quiet can be, and because of the slant the balconies get lots of sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KateQ22003 Posted August 8, 2017 Author #13 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Post update: we went with a forward suite! The balcony is much bigger (which we use a lot), and the cabin is larger as well. My big concern is the wind on the balcony, but you all have alleviated my fears. Thanks for all your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpcdds6 Posted August 8, 2017 #14 Share Posted August 8, 2017 To each his own. I still prefer aft penthouses. The view of the wake alone gets my vote. And I kinda like the hum of the engines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted August 8, 2017 #15 Share Posted August 8, 2017 (edited) To each his own. I still prefer aft penthouses. The view of the wake alone gets my vote. And I kinda like the hum of the engines. For me it's the Ride. Aft. has more shimmy. Forward has more bounce and slap.Even more so on the slow return from Bermuda. Edited August 8, 2017 by biker@sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptynest1958 Posted September 3, 2017 #16 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Can anyone tell me about the Norwegian Star? We're looking at a Mediterranean cruise next year in a penthouse. Are the lower deck aft penthouse balconies private and covered ( for shade) or are they overlooked by the rooms above? It is difficult to see on the photos. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1955a Posted September 3, 2017 #17 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Can anyone tell me about the Norwegian Star? We're looking at aMediterranean cruise next year in a penthouse. Are the lower deck aft penthouse balconies private and covered ( for shade) or are they overlooked by the rooms above? It is difficult to see on the photos. Sent from my iPad using Forums Nobody can see you from the above deck(s), they are very private. I would avoid deck 8 due to noise issues from the club below. Not sure how much it affects the outer penthouses though. The outer penthouses also have a wrap-around balcony, allowing views to the side & back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emptynest1958 Posted September 3, 2017 #18 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thank you cruiser1955a; that is very helpful. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted September 3, 2017 #19 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Post update: we went with a forward suite! The balcony is much bigger (which we use a lot), and the cabin is larger as well. My big concern is the wind on the balcony, but you all have alleviated my fears. Thanks for all your help! So what's the Verdict ?? How was the wind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiser1955a Posted September 3, 2017 #20 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thank you cruiser1955a; that is very helpful. Sent from my iPad using Forums You are welcome. I should have added that they are covered, but shade depends on the sun's position. We just returned from a week in 9732 on the Dawn (sister ship to Star). We had morning shade on the way to Bermuda, and late afternoon shade on the way back. These suites are wonderful. Very little wind, peaceful view of the wake, and the smell of fresh baked bread & pastries all day (the bakery vents are just below these cabins). Unfortunately for us, the Dawn has blocked access to the "wrap-around" balcony, although we could still peek around the partition for the side view. The Star has not blocked access to them. This is also a VERY low traffic area. In fact, the corner penthouses are about 12 ft down their own private hallway. Very quiet. Easy access to the main dining rooms & buffet, and Bliss nightclub, but you will be walking the full length of the ship to get to the casino & theater. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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