1maggie1 Posted October 16, 2017 #1 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Just booked a preferred balcony on the Pride. I asked for extended balcony and the guy said I got a category upgrade and that this was a better cabin. It is a great location on deck 7. Is the location the only thing that makes it preferred? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
azjim66 Posted October 16, 2017 #2 Share Posted October 16, 2017 Is it 7299 or 7301? Those look like much larger cabins and larger balconies then an extended balcony. I had 7258 a few years ago which is an 8k but with the bowling alley balcony. The cabin itself wasn’t larger but the balcony was huge. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCruisers Posted October 17, 2017 #3 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Always wondering ... when there are only two people, why does the size of the balcony matter? :confused: Seems going for the better cabin/location would be the best choice..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lil2Angelic Posted October 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I believe you are referring to a premium balcony cabin. The cabin is larger than a regular or extended balcony cabin. They have upgraded trim..tile, mirrors, wood flooring entry, marble counters etc..like the suites. The balcony is larger..deep like an extended balcony cabin..but also wider. We love the premium balcony cabins on the Spirit Class ships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Always wondering ... when there are only two people, why does the size of the balcony matter? :confused:Seems going for the better cabin/location would be the best choice..... I used to think this until I saw the balcony we have on our upcoming Glory trip in a video someone posted. It's 75 square feet versus 40 and is large enough to hold two loungers, two chairs and a table (the fellow in the video said they asked for an extra lounger so I presume there will be one already out there). The cabin is also substantially bigger than a normal balcony cabin. I fear that DW will fall in love with the premium balcony and insist on that category on future sailings but I suppose there are worse fates (and she does want to try a cove balcony at some point). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted October 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted October 17, 2017 We had cabin # 7240 in 2015. It’s listed and priced as a premium balcony, but accept for the bathroom with the tub it’s nearly a suite. We loved it! We couldn’t get it for our cruise in 2016, so we booked the one below it on deck 6 - 6277. Same fabulous room. http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v70/p1372047541-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v89/p1372041009-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1372041947-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1372041778-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s7/v167/p1372036447-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1372036473-3.jpg Hope these pictures work Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddylover Posted October 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted October 17, 2017 We had cabin # 7240 in 2015. It’s listed and priced as a premium balcony, but accept for the bathroom with the tub it’s nearly a suite. We loved it! We couldn’t get it for our cruise in 2016, so we booked the one below it on deck 6 - 6277. Same fabulous room. http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v70/p1372047541-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v89/p1372041009-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1372041947-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1372041778-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s7/v167/p1372036447-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1372036473-3.jpg Hope these pictures work Sent from my iPad using Forums Is this cabin only on Spirit class ships?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1maggie1 Posted October 17, 2017 Author #8 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I believe you are referring to a premium balcony cabin. The cabin is larger than a regular or extended balcony cabin. They have upgraded trim..tile, mirrors, wood flooring entry, marble counters etc..like the suites. The balcony is larger..deep like an extended balcony cabin..but also wider. We love the premium balcony cabins on the Spirit Class ships. This is good to hear! It is room 7220. Thank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted October 18, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Is this cabin only on Spirit class ships?? Yes. Other ships have premium balconies, but not this room configuration. We had them on the Splendor and the Sunshine and they were aft wraps - smaller room but with a bigger balcony. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 18, 2017 I used to think this until I saw the balcony we have on our upcoming Glory trip in a video someone posted. It's 75 square feet versus 40 and is large enough to hold two loungers, two chairs and a table (the fellow in the video said they asked for an extra lounger so I presume there will be one already out there). The cabin is also substantially bigger than a normal balcony cabin. I fear that DW will fall in love with the premium balcony and insist on that category on future sailings but I suppose there are worse fates (and she does want to try a cove balcony at some point). What category cabin is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 18, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Yes. Other ships have premium balconies, but not this room configuration. We had them on the Splendor and the Sunshine and they were aft wraps - smaller room but with a bigger balcony. Sent from my iPad using Forums Kat do you know if the 8K cabins with the slightly bigger balconies have the same layout? (7246 to 7256) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted October 19, 2017 #12 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Kat do you know if the 8K cabins with the slightly bigger balconies have the same layout? (7246 to 7256) Those are standard balcony cabins with a deeper extended balcony. 7299, 7301, 6277, 6279, 8235 & 8237 are the cabins like the ones we had. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 19, 2017 #13 Share Posted October 19, 2017 What category cabin is that? Not sure the exact category but it's a premium balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted October 19, 2017 #14 Share Posted October 19, 2017 What category cabin is that? My paperwork for both says 9B Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted October 19, 2017 #15 Share Posted October 19, 2017 We had cabin # 7240 in 2015. It’s listed and priced as a premium balcony, but accept for the bathroom with the tub it’s nearly a suite. We loved it! We couldn’t get it for our cruise in 2016, so we booked the one below it on deck 6 - 6277. Same fabulous room. http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v70/p1372047541-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s9/v89/p1372041009-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1372041947-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1372041778-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s7/v167/p1372036447-3.jpg http://cyberkatkreations.zenfolio.com/img/s/v-2/p1372036473-3.jpg Hope these pictures work Sent from my iPad using Forums Nice room! But the room and balcony is definetly smaller than a grand suite with extended balcony. Especially the balcony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted October 19, 2017 #16 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Nice room! But the room and balcony is definetly smaller than a grand suite with extended balcony. Especially the balcony But the price was so much less :). If my balcony has a lounge chair, I’m just fine! The balcony was bigger than the extended balconies and the room was definitely bigger. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
disneylover89 Posted October 19, 2017 #17 Share Posted October 19, 2017 We sailed on the Sensation which I thought was a sister ship to Pride but I may be wrong. Our extended balcony had 2 lounge chairs, 3 chairs and a table. When the lounge chairs were perpendicular to the balcony, there was room in front of and behind the lounger. It doesn't look that way in the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted October 19, 2017 #18 Share Posted October 19, 2017 http://photos.imageevent.com/aqwphoto/cruising/Pride%206232%20bowling%20alley%20balcony.JPG on this class of ship the balconies are all different sizes- the above photo is the only one on the ship that holds 4 people. there are two other balconies like that that hold 2 people 7258 and 8232 then you have the extended balcony and regular balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted October 19, 2017 #19 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Just booked a preferred balcony on the Pride. I asked for extended balcony and the guy said I got a category upgrade and that this was a better cabin. It is a great location on deck 7. Is the location the only thing that makes it preferred? Not sure what you mean by preferred. there are premium balconies 2 of them on deck 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted October 19, 2017 #20 Share Posted October 19, 2017 We sailed on the Sensation which I thought was a sister ship to Pride but I may be wrong. Our extended balcony had 2 lounge chairs, 3 chairs and a table. When the lounge chairs were perpendicular to the balcony, there was room in front of and behind the lounger. It doesn't look that way in the picture. The Sensation is not sister to the Pride. The Pride is a Spirit Class ship like the Legend, the Miracle and the Spirit. Not sure what Class the Sensation is. All the ships have quirky cabins and each/class has different ones. You may have had one that people refer to as a bowling alley balcony. I know they are very long. We’ve never had one of those, but we have had some of the other quirky ones. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted October 19, 2017 #21 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Not sure what you mean by preferred. there are premium balconies 2 of them on deck 7 1maggie1 is referring to the premium balconies. Those are my favorite kind! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Kat Posted October 19, 2017 #22 Share Posted October 19, 2017 This is good to hear! It is room 7220. Thank. I just looked at the deck plans and 7220 is a standard balcony - not even extended. You might want to check your booking. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
serene56 Posted October 19, 2017 #23 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I used to think this until I saw the balcony we have on our upcoming Glory trip in a video someone posted. It's 75 square feet versus 40 and is large enough to hold two loungers, two chairs and a table (the fellow in the video said they asked for an extra lounger so I presume there will be one already out there). The cabin is also substantially bigger than a normal balcony cabin. I fear that DW will fall in love with the premium balcony and insist on that category on future sailings but I suppose there are worse fates (and she does want to try a cove balcony at some point). are you talking about the aft corner balcony? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted October 19, 2017 #24 Share Posted October 19, 2017 are you talking about the aft corner balcony? Yes, 8442. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted October 19, 2017 #25 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Thank you Kat and Sparks, for the answers. We are in 7248 (8K) so I suppose we will just have the extended balcony and not Kat's well laid out room Oh cruel world I really liked that layout! LOL:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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