Carnival Splendor - AFT Cabin Verandah Deck 8 vs Upper/Express Deck 6/7 Feedback Please

[LuckiePuris]

Hi all,

 

It's been a while since my last cruise and hoping to get away on one late this year.

 

Would love an AFT cruise and considering 8463 8465 8454 8452.

Pros from a quick google search - looks to be quite private and generous size.

Negatives again from a google search - looks to be a bit more dark with an overhang.

 

Alternatively also considering 7452 7455 7446 7444 7442 6489 6491 6456 6452 which look to be same positive but lower decks.

Pros again from quick google search - they look to have a good amount of daylight/less shade than deck 8.

Negatives again from a google search - very limited privacy due to the slanted walls between each balcony meaning its very easy to see into the balcony next door, possible smaller balcony than deck 8.

 

I'd love your feedback please on these AFT centre cabins if you've stayed in any, have any photos to share, feedback etc.

Do all aft balconies include deck chairs?

 

In particular wanting to find out more about deck 8 - are the balconies very dark, are they any bigger than decks 6 or 7?

 

For us a balcony is really important on a cruise to be able to have somewhere to ourselves to relax, sit in pjs and watch the ship sail into ports while eating breakfast on the balcony, cheese and wine at sunset on the balcony. Want to make the best choice for us.

 

Thank you for your help, happy sailing :)