Blockschip Posted February 13, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 13, 2023 My wife and I will be taking a Caribbean cruise next winter on Sirena. I can't decide between and A1 room with a balcony on the stern, or a PH. The difference in price is not a factor. Which would you take, the A1 with the balcony on the back, but a smaller room, or the PH larger room with balcony on the side? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisingxpert Posted February 13, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Depends how much being able to sit and watch the Wake means to you. The penthouse cabin layouts on the small ships are much nicer than balcony or concierge cabins but that view is special. 6090 and 6093 which are A2 have slightly deeper balconies than the aft A1s on Deck 7 and 8. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jancruz Posted February 13, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Penthouse Jancruz1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonicTraveler Posted February 13, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 13, 2023 The aft balconies have 2 lounge chairs in addition to the regular chairs and small table. If you enjoy the privacy of your own outdoor space, the extra large balcony is a bonus. We love these rooms for that reason. However, the baths in this category are very small, especially the shower. They are perfectly functional but inferior to the PH bath. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1985rz1 Posted February 13, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 13, 2023 Having tried both concierge and PH, we now go for the PH. We prefer the extra room of the PH. We don't have an affinity for staring at the wake, and enjoy watching the coastlines when arriving and departing from the port, and the water passing by from the side balconies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davencl Posted February 14, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 14, 2023 (edited) We enjoy the in room dining option from any specialty restaurant so would always book a PH if available. The aft A1 cabin is tempting however. We do enjoy watching departing from port at the Terrace Cafe. Edited February 14, 2023 by davencl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shank63 Posted February 14, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 14, 2023 Penthouse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare ToxM Posted February 15, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 15, 2023 penthouse every time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted February 16, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 16, 2023 We love the aft Oceania suites on Marina/Riviera, but on the "R" ships we'd go with the PH. No question! Mura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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