Tweets Posted June 14, 2006 #1 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi Guys, I'm a long time lurker who is de-lurking to ask if anyone has pics of the outside of any grand class ship, Caribbean Princess or Crown Princess that shows the emerald deck rooms that are obstructed. I am going to be on the Crown Dec 9th sailing in Room E407 :p . From the Princess website deck plan it looks like there is no obstruction but on my Princess confirmation it says "partial obstruction". If someone has a pic I would love to look at it and see what could be blocking the view because it doesn't look like any lifeboats are blocking. :) Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevard Posted June 14, 2006 #2 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I"d like to ask the same about Emerald 512. Can you see past the life boats? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisobo Posted June 14, 2006 #3 Share Posted June 14, 2006 The obstructions vary, but we booked one on the Star that looked like it was mostly between lifeboats on the Star and this was our view from E605. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25dbb Posted June 14, 2006 #4 Share Posted June 14, 2006 We were on Grand 3 years ago and loved our obstructed view cabins. We just got off of Crown one-nighter pre-inaugural travel agent and guests cruise TODAY and loved the ship, but can't give you any pictures, because, for some reason, they didn't open any cabins to view (other than the one you had assigned). We've been on previews before and the cruise lines ALWAYS open one of each kind of cabin so the travel agents can get pictures and the feel of everything from the grandest suite to the smallest inside cabin. No one that we talked to understood Princess' reasoning behind not opening up at least SOME cabins. Ship was great, Liked the Sanctuary alot. Wish they would have changed the Horizon Court a bit, it is still the same with all of the congestion. Also, the Princess Theatre is VERY tight!!! and very hot also. Show was so, so, and since my husband is 6'5" and not skinny, he just couldn't sit comfortably in that Theatre. We remember it was the same on Grand, and not that way on other ships. We were on Freedom of the Seas just recently and had no problems in their theater. Movies under the Stars is GREAT!!!! All in all the Crown is going to be a wonderful experience to all who sail her!!! dbb25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweets Posted June 14, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Thanks Tennisobo! I will be very happy if my obstruction is similar:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevard Posted June 14, 2006 #6 Share Posted June 14, 2006 WOW! Ocen view window looks like it's just a porthole. I thought it would look like a picture window. At least we'll be able to tell if it's nite or day. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise-a-holic444 Posted June 14, 2006 #7 Share Posted June 14, 2006 Hi, look on the DECK PLAN and see if you are midship on the emerald deck. We were on the Grand Emerald in 403 (smack dab in the middle of the ship there are about 6 cabins on either side- they don't have lifeboats in front, but rather pullies and ropes). It was classified as OBstructed but was really only partially obstructed with a few roaps. We had an excellent view and the price was awesome. Totally worth it unless ropes or pullies are troubling to you!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redsgj Posted June 14, 2006 #8 Share Posted June 14, 2006 I"d like to ask the same about Emerald 512. Can you see past the life boats? These pictures might give you some idea of what yours might be like. You can see the cabin windows (with cups in the window) on the right of the first picture. The second one shows the view from E121 on the CB. http://community.webshots.com/photo/212442234/1212536542026399388CrBqKK http://community.webshots.com/photo/212442234/1212531251026399388YaLKbR The window is much bigger than a porthole :) - from looking at lots of pictures (never actually stayed in an oceanview - maybe someone who has can confirm this) but I think the window is approximately 2 1/2 to 3 feet square. A porthole would maybe be 12 inches in diameter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgiven Posted June 15, 2006 #9 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I was just on the two day sailing of the Crown. I was in E419, which is listed as fully obstructed category FF, but really only has a pole in the way when you look straight out. Here are some pics from my cellphone: Cabin - full view: http://www.cruiseplan.net/crown6.jpg Window - mid cabin: http://www.cruiseplan.net/crown1.jpg Window - close and straight: http://www.cruiseplan.net/crown2.jpg Window - close and hard left: http://www.cruiseplan.net/crown4.jpg Window - close and hard right: http://www.cruiseplan.net/crown5.jpg Crown from Brooklyn parking: http://www.cruiseplan.net/crown9.jpg Hope that helps....the ship is a beauty! Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasetf Posted June 15, 2006 #10 Share Posted June 15, 2006 I am sure Princess (and other cruise lines) always label a cabin as partially obstructed even if there is a rope or cable in view. That way there will be no complaints. Also, do not forget crewmen have to service those tenders and lifeboats so if you do not want to be surprised :eek: at an inappropriate moment then remember to draw the drapes. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tweets Posted June 15, 2006 Author #11 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Thanks for the pics Mgiven. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevard Posted June 15, 2006 #12 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Thanks both of you for the pics. I feel much better. That'll do just fine!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaumD Posted June 15, 2006 #13 Share Posted June 15, 2006 What you need to do is locate your cabin on a deck plan, then find an EXTERIOR picture of the ship that shows your cabin. By counting windows from a known point (like the last balcony), you can probably figure out which cabin is yours and be able to determine what type of view you have. I've done this several times and it is very accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennisobo Posted June 15, 2006 #14 Share Posted June 15, 2006 Bevard: It may look porthole-sized in my photo, but it's actually the same size as the other outside cabin windows. It is a very nice size and not like a porthole at all. You may be able to judge the size better from some of the other links to pictures posted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bevard Posted June 16, 2006 #15 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Thanks all. The cabin photos above are for cabins that are not by the lifeboats. Ours appears to look out between two lifeboats. It'll be fine. Thanks for all the info everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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