TheHeartyMonk Posted January 8, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) Hi everyone, I'm about to book a Britannia Balcony cabin (unobstructed, not Britannia Club) on Queen Victoria for the July cruise to the Norwegian Fjords. My last cruise was on QM2 15 years ago, and I've never cruised on QV. Knowing that I'll spend at least $500 on board I'm going to pay the extra for the Cunard fare which gives me a guaranteed cabin choice, assuming it isn't already taken. My question for those experienced cruisers out there is what would be a good choice? It does seem that some staterooms in that category have slightly larger balconies, are they a good option? Any answers very much appreciated. Edited January 8, 2023 by TheHeartyMonk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted January 8, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Yes, there are a few with larger curved balconies, and other “angled” rooms and balconies. The extra space in both is always welcome if you can secure one of these rooms. Avoid deck 8 if possible as there are a lot of areas that can be prone to noise from above. A cabin with with accommodations above and below are best if you prefer quietness! Deck 7 first choice and then deck 6 would be my recommendation, and we have been on QV very many times!😊 Have a wonderful trip to Norway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rakkor Posted January 8, 2023 #3 Share Posted January 8, 2023 (edited) I'm a fan of Deck 4 FWD and Aft as they have much bigger balconies. FWD have a metal front and aft have glass - Metal doesn't detract for me as I'm tall so can see over when seated YMMV. My blog posts from 2016 has a photo of one of the FWD balconies This is QV off the Greek coast Edited January 8, 2023 by rakkor 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted January 8, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 8, 2023 I like Deck 4 as well 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEESRE Posted January 8, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Just had deck four cabin 4053 great balcony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHeartyMonk Posted January 8, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted January 8, 2023 19 minutes ago, LEESRE said: Just had deck four cabin 4053 great balcony Thanks for the response, I've looked at where this is and the balcony is very large. Did you find it made the cabin dark though, being set slightly further back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted January 8, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 8, 2023 It would help if we knew what number cabin you are talking about, regarding light and space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rakkor Posted January 8, 2023 #8 Share Posted January 8, 2023 2 hours ago, TheHeartyMonk said: Thanks for the response, I've looked at where this is and the balcony is very large. Did you find it made the cabin dark though, being set slightly further back? I never noticed - I don't see why it would as the balconies above are smaller and the cabin is set no further back than those above. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheHeartyMonk Posted January 8, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted January 8, 2023 1 hour ago, LadyL1 said: It would help if we knew what number cabin you are talking about, regarding light and space. Thanks, I was referring to 4053 which was mentioned by LEESRE, but he’s answered regarding that 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LadyL1 Posted January 8, 2023 #10 Share Posted January 8, 2023 Great choice! Enjoy👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LEESRE Posted January 8, 2023 #11 Share Posted January 8, 2023 We found it no darker than other cabins we have had. Sorry I did not take a photo. The only thing to remember is that you have a lifeboat to your right as you go out the balcony door but this did not obscure the view. It was covered with the other balcony above for a short way then it was open to the sky for the rest of the balcony. We would have this room again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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