Excel Class Balcony Vs. Panorama Class Balcony

[jeblack1]

Looking at photos it appears the Excel class balcony rooms appear a bit small, but the sq footage seems to indicate about the same.  To those that have been on both, is it a big difference or not noticeable at all?  I know the Excel Class alternates where the bed and couch is, so that could be a factor as well.

This is just for standard balcony.

[tidecat]

4 minutes ago, jeblack1 said:

Looking at photos it appears the Excel class balcony rooms appear a bit small, but the sq footage seems to indicate about the same.  To those that have been on both, is it a big difference or not noticeable at all?  I know the Excel Class alternates where the bed and couch is, so that could be a factor as well.

This is just for standard balcony.

Excel class rooms are slightly narrower, but it is not a huge difference for run-of-the-mill balcony cabins. The furnishings certainly are more functional in the Excel class.

[weezal]

i assume you meant vista class ship (panorama is in this class).
i've been on both, and the balcony is about the same.

you can compare standard cabin sizes here

panorama 185/35 = 220 square feet

https://help.goccl.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5128

jubilee 205/44 = 249 square feet

https://help.goccl.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7973

 

as for the placement of the bed vs sofa in the room, look for the gray color coded cabins (these have beds closer the bathroom), on the excel ship accessible deck plan

https://www.carnival.com/~/media/Images/Ships/JB/DeckPlans/carnival-jubilee-accessible-cruising-deck-plan-pdf.pdf

[trvlgirlmq]

It’s very noticeable especially if you get one of the horrible rooms with the beds next to the bathroom. The bathroom is signiftsmaller and even for someone petite like me it was a squeeze. Love the rest of the ship bu the rooms suck.

[jeblack1]

13 hours ago, trvlgirlmq said:

It’s very noticeable especially if you get one of the horrible rooms with the beds next to the bathroom. The bathroom is signiftsmaller and even for someone petite like me it was a squeeze. Love the rest of the ship bu the rooms suck.

Yikes....I have read that the bathrooms are smaller, but even if they are smaller, at least you don't have to share it with the shower curtain creeper....now I am wondering if I should try to switch to a room that is opposite with the bed near the window.

[jeblack1]

17 hours ago, weezal said:

i assume you meant vista class ship (panorama is in this class).
i've been on both, and the balcony is about the same.

you can compare standard cabin sizes here

panorama 185/35 = 220 square feet

https://help.goccl.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5128

jubilee 205/44 = 249 square feet

https://help.goccl.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/7973

 

as for the placement of the bed vs sofa in the room, look for the gray color coded cabins (these have beds closer the bathroom), on the excel ship accessible deck plan

https://www.carnival.com/~/media/Images/Ships/JB/DeckPlans/carnival-jubilee-accessible-cruising-deck-plan-pdf.pdf

the link is very helpful!   thank you!

[bar1068]

45 minutes ago, jeblack1 said:

Yikes....I have read thiat the bathrooms are smaller, but even if they are smaller, at least you don't have to share it with the shower curtain creeper....now I am wondering if I should try to switch to a room that is opposite with the bed near the window.

We've been on all 3 Excel class ships, in balcony cabins with the bed nearer the bathroom, and nearer the balcony...while these cabins did not "suck", we actually prefer the bed be nearer the bathroom, seemed to open up the area next to the balcony door. But yes, the cabins are a bit narrower, but nothing for us to be concerned about. Though them bathrooms are a bit smaller...does make for a cozy shower experience.