Getting a "good" obstructed view cabin

[Pyxie]

I am almost ready to pay the deposit on one of the 2024 Pride Greenland cruises. Currently, I have a 4k interior obstructed view cabin on hold. Obviously, I'd prefer a balcony on this type of sailing, but it's already expensive enough so I figured I would try one of these for the first time. When selecting a cabin,  is the best strategy to try and pick one as close to being between lifeboats as possible? Wanting to make sure I made a good choice before I lock myself in.

[hapytobehr]

How does an interior cabin have any view??

[Drazil65]

Whenever brother and SIL have had an obstructed view balcony, they go for one that is on either end of the lifeboats.  They say it is a little more open on the ends and they still get somewhat of a full view on one side if that makes sense.  Not sure is you meant obstructed view balcony and not inside but congrats if you get one.  

Edited November 30, 2022 by Drazil65

[Sailin_Pirate]

5 minutes ago, hapytobehr said:

How does an interior cabin have any view??

The walls make the view obstructed.

 

A quick search shows ships with interiors that have windows. No idea why they are called interior

 

[RockinRobin]

Carnival will list some of the obstructed view cabins as interiors and prices them accordingly.  We have one of the front view deck 7 cabins for our B2B on the Horizon.  We have that "secret deck" in front of us that is accessible. The casino price was too good to pass up.  I hope being up front under the bridge will be okay!! 

[Schoifmom]

10 minutes ago, hapytobehr said:

How does an interior cabin have any view??

4K is a special "interior" category.  These rooms used to have french doors, but now just have floor-to-ceiling windows.  They are considered to be "interior" (I assume) because the view is so obstructed as to make it unusable.  These are only on a few ships (Pride and Miracle at least).

[hapytobehr]

14 minutes ago, Schoifmom said:

4K is a special "interior" category.  These rooms used to have french doors, but now just have floor-to-ceiling windows.  They are considered to be "interior" (I assume) because the view is so obstructed as to make it unusable.  These are only on a few ships (Pride and Miracle at least).

Ahhh!  Thanks for clarifying

[Old Fart Cruisers]

14 minutes ago, hapytobehr said:

How does an interior cabin have any view??

 

2 minutes ago, Schoifmom said:

These are only on a few ships (Pride and Miracle at least).

 

All of the spirit class ships (Spirit, Pride, Miracle & Legend) have 4K Interior cabins.  These rooms are all located on deck four.  Most of them have views almost completely blocked by the lifeboats, but you still get some daylight.  Some of them do have a little better view than most.   

 

We were in 4194 on the Pride on the October 11th sailing.  

[Old Fart Cruisers]

Something to keep in mind about this room. I like to wake up with the sun shining in the window.  On room 4194 they have a light that stays on all night just outside the window to illuminate the catwalk, so leaving the curtains open at night really wasn't an option. 

 

It's not a great view, but considering it's usually priced about the same as a normal interior room, it's still a pretty good deal. 

 

Also, unlike most classes of ships, where the rooms are larger with each step up in category, the rooms on the Spirit class, are pretty much the same until you get into a deluxe room, JS, or above.   The standard interior, 4K obstructed view interior, ocean view, balcony or extended balcony, are about the same size (185 square feet inside the room), and they have the same amenities.  

Edited November 30, 2022 by Old Fart Cruisers

[sgttami]

These cabins are my new favorite.

 

I was in 4141 and the view was great but 4101 was totally blocked.  Both were on Pride.

 

Look for the little slivers between the lifeboats on the deck plans.  The bigger the sliver, the better the view!

[Drazil65]

Interesting view to say the least, not so sure I would want to keep the curtains open truthfully.  Wasn't aware of these cabins only the obstructed balcony ones that relatives have booked in the past.   

[Old Fart Cruisers]

4 minutes ago, Drazil65 said:

Interesting view to say the least, not so sure I would want to keep the curtains open truthfully.  Wasn't aware of these cabins only the obstructed balcony ones that relatives have booked in the past.   

 

The obstructed view balcony cabins are on deck five, directly above the 4K interior rooms with obstructed views.  Those views are obstructed when looking straight down, because you are looking at the tops of the same lifeboats that are blocking the views of the 4K rooms.  If you are looking for an obstructed balcony, look for one over a regular lifeboat, where the top is about even with the top of the balcony, and not the tender boats that stick up a couple feet above that.

[RockinRobin]

Here are some pictures of the "inside" cabin and the deck just forward of it on the Horizon.  I would assume that all of the Vista class ships are the same.  

[Pyxie]

1 hour ago, sgttami said:

These cabins are my new favorite.

 

I was in 4141 and the view was great but 4101 was totally blocked.  Both were on Pride.

 

Look for the little slivers between the lifeboats on the deck plans.  The bigger the sliver, the better the view!

 

Perfect! My cabin appears to have a similar view as 4141.

[simplelife]

On 11/30/2022 at 11:01 AM, Sailin_Pirate said:

The walls make the view obstructed.

 

A quick search shows ships with interiors that have windows. No idea why they are called interior

 

Some cabins with windows are listed and priced as interiors - e.g.  porthole cabins,  cabins with windows facing a forward deck with no ocean view. We have stayed in the former many times and the latter once. Both options provide economical options while still providing the natural light that most interiors lack. 

 

[def0715]

Cabin 4195 on the Pride. Loved having a bit of a view. We did a 12-day Europe sailing. Looks like it was a 4K.

Edited December 11, 2022 by def0715

[Luckysll]

I’ve had one of the 4K cabins. Just be aware that crew do, on occasion, walk along the catwalk outside the cabin.  Bit of a shock if you aren’t expecting to see someone outside your window. 😁