Rare cruisemom42 Posted December 3, 2019 #1 Share Posted December 3, 2019 This would be my first O cruise. I'm trying to select a cabin on Sirena for a cruise that goes to Iceland and Greenland. My budget only stretches to an inside cabin, so I am trying to determine the best location, e.g., where I can fairly quickly get access from my cabin to an outside deck. For me, this would be important for this cruise in particular. It looks to me like Deck 5 has an open area along the sides (under the lifeboats) that is available to all -- is that correct? If that is the case I can book something on deck 4 or deck 6 and be within one flight of stairs. Also, looks like some of the insides available on those decks would be either over or under the main lounge -- any thoughts on which would be better? I'm thinking over rather than under, but perhaps someone has experience to the contrary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 3, 2019 #2 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Deck four is a quick trip to the deck 5 viewing area but only 1 inside that is not H/C so may be hard to get yes Deck 5 has some loungers there & a nice place to take photos Deck 6 you will be over the lounge & it could be noisy when the shows are on or during rehearsals Deck 7 would be fine Deck 8 mid ship is also a good option you can get up to the pool deck quickly but then you may hear the noise from kitchen in Waves The ship is small so you can usually get outside in no time Maybe check the E cat cabins on deck 6 they are smaller but you can get some light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob the Cruiser Posted December 3, 2019 #3 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Yes, there is access for everyone to the open area under the lifeboats on deck five. The only time access is limited or closed is due to lowering/raising the of the lifeboats or other maintenance. Here's a picture of the area during lowering a lifeboat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted December 3, 2019 Author #4 Share Posted December 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Deck four is a quick trip to the deck 5 viewing area but only 1 inside that is not H/C so may be hard to get yes Deck 5 has some loungers there & a nice place to take photos Deck 6 you will be over the lounge & it could be noisy when the shows are on or during rehearsals Deck 7 would be fine Deck 8 mid ship is also a good option you can get up to the pool deck quickly but then you may hear the noise from kitchen in Waves The ship is small so you can usually get outside in no time Maybe check the E cat cabins on deck 6 they are smaller but you can get some light Thanks for the suggestions. The E cabins on deck 6 are not too much more. Are they very obstructed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted December 3, 2019 Author #5 Share Posted December 3, 2019 12 minutes ago, Rob the Cruiser said: Yes, there is access for everyone to the open area under the lifeboats on deck five. The only time access is limited or closed is due to lowering/raising the of the lifeboats or other maintenance. Here's a picture of the area during lowering a lifeboat. Thanks -- great photo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 3, 2019 #6 Share Posted December 3, 2019 10 minutes ago, cruisemom42 said: Thanks for the suggestions. The E cabins on deck 6 are not too much more. Are they very obstructed? some more than others the lifeboats are the obstruction 6033/6030 are the least obstructed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 3, 2019 #7 Share Posted December 3, 2019 36 minutes ago, Rob the Cruiser said: Yes, there is access for everyone to the open area under the lifeboats on deck five. The only time access is limited or closed is due to lowering/raising the of the lifeboats or other maintenance. Here's a picture of the area during lowering a lifeboat. It's also the first deck area to be closed during rough seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted December 3, 2019 Author #8 Share Posted December 3, 2019 25 minutes ago, LHT28 said: some more than others the lifeboats are the obstruction 6033/6030 are the least obstructed Thanks again; just reserved with cabin #6033. 🚢 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob the Cruiser Posted December 3, 2019 #9 Share Posted December 3, 2019 8 minutes ago, Flatbush Flyer said: It's also the first deck area to be closed during rough seas. I should have mentioned that. Brain fade...coffee...I need coffee! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 3, 2019 #10 Share Posted December 3, 2019 7 minutes ago, cruisemom42 said: Thanks again; just reserved with cabin #6033. 🚢 Please tell us that you used a TA (in particular, a member of Oceania's Connoisseurs Club) and that you have negotiated complimentary gratuities as well as a TA rebate or refundable SBC equal to 5-10% of the commissionable fare. If not, you have 30 days to transfer a booking made directly with Oceania. Need a TA? Search CC for the many many many threads on how to find a great TA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
victory2020 Posted December 3, 2019 #11 Share Posted December 3, 2019 Does anyone here have experience with cabins on deck 6 above the showroom? Wondering how much noise there is? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted December 3, 2019 #12 Share Posted December 3, 2019 4 minutes ago, victory2020 said: Does anyone here have experience with cabins on deck 6 above the showroom? Wondering how much noise there is? In terms of ambient noise, being above the Sirena Lounge (forward) is no worse than being above the GDR (aft). Where there may be a noticeable difference between aft (our usual preference for several reasons) and, IMO, the less desirable forward location includes the occasional hawspipe noise and the ship motion in rough weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 3, 2019 #13 Share Posted December 3, 2019 18 minutes ago, victory2020 said: Does anyone here have experience with cabins on deck 6 above the showroom? Wondering how much noise there is? You will get the noise from the band playing when the show is on & during rehearsals in the afternoon the shows are done by 10:30 pm so if you do not retire before that it is not a problem we usually stay in the med or aft areas no noise issues 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted December 3, 2019 Author #14 Share Posted December 3, 2019 49 minutes ago, Flatbush Flyer said: Please tell us that you used a TA (in particular, a member of Oceania's Connoisseurs Club) and that you have negotiated complimentary gratuities as well as a TA rebate or refundable SBC equal to 5-10% of the commissionable fare. Yes, I have. Check and check. Not my first rodeo, although my first time with Oceania. I do wish they were a little more willing to offer incentives to solo travelers though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 3, 2019 #15 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, cruisemom42 said: I do wish they were a little more willing to offer incentives to solo travelers though. Like what?? They do have some lower SS rates but not for all sailings https://www.oceaniacruises.com/special-offers/single-supplement/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted December 3, 2019 Author #16 Share Posted December 3, 2019 16 minutes ago, LHT28 said: Like what?? They do have some lower SS rates but not for all sailings https://www.oceaniacruises.com/special-offers/single-supplement/ Oceania and Azamara tend to offer the fewest deals for solos of the lines I'm interested in. HAL has quite a few cruises with reduced SS if you book insides or ocean views (which is fine with me). Princess gives double cruise credits. Crystal often has generously reduced SS fares. I'm afraid Voyages to Antiquity spoiled me -- most cruises had a very low (and sometimes no) SS, and they had great lecturers. Their new itineraries under lease to Road Scholar are not as long nor as appealing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 3, 2019 #17 Share Posted December 3, 2019 32 minutes ago, cruisemom42 said: Oceania and Azamara tend to offer the fewest deals for solos of the lines I'm interested in. HAL has quite a few cruises with reduced SS if you book insides or ocean views (which is fine with me). Princess gives double cruise credits. Crystal often has generously reduced SS fares. sorry but other than double cruise points what do the other lines offer solo pax? I have not gone solo but know people that have & they are ok with Oceania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted December 3, 2019 Author #18 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, LHT28 said: sorry but other than double cruise points what do the other lines offer solo pax? I have not gone solo but know people that have & they are ok with Oceania Not quite sure what you are asking perhaps? I listed some of the lines where solos can often find a less than 200% fare when traveling solo (e.g., HAL, Crystal). Cunard offers solo cabins and charges a less than 200% solo supplement on cabins except for the Grills. Seabourn also offers a 175% solo supplement normally. Other mass market lines offer solo cabins (NCL, RCCL). On Oceania and Azamara, the offers for solos that want to avoid a 200% supplement are slim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 3, 2019 #19 Share Posted December 3, 2019 HMM I thought by your post they offered other things than just the lower SS rate I see 50 sailings on O in the link I posted with lower SS rates Maybe not where you want to go but they do offer lower rates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted December 3, 2019 #20 Share Posted December 3, 2019 5 hours ago, cruisemom42 said: Yes, I have. Check and check. Not my first rodeo, although my first time with Oceania. I do wish they were a little more willing to offer incentives to solo travelers though. Not sure what cruise you are going on but there are many cruises with 150% single supplement I have a list but two many to type Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted December 3, 2019 #21 Share Posted December 3, 2019 1 hour ago, cruisemom42 said: Not quite sure what you are asking perhaps? I listed some of the lines where solos can often find a less than 200% fare when traveling solo (e.g., HAL, Crystal). Cunard offers solo cabins and charges a less than 200% solo supplement on cabins except for the Grills. Seabourn also offers a 175% solo supplement normally. Other mass market lines offer solo cabins (NCL, RCCL). On Oceania and Azamara, the offers for solos that want to avoid a 200% supplement are slim. Oceania as LHT said has many 150% until near the end of next year..which is better than many cruise lines Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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