Explorer of the Seas stateroom question

[bek1235]

My DH and I are planning to sail in Feb. 2009 on the Explorer and DH says some oceanview rooms have balconies?! I can not find this to be true, but thought I would ask the experts :)

[Sue L]

Oceanview and balconies are two different categories, if you want a balcony you have to book a E category or higher like D

[Langley Cruisers]

An oceanview room is not the same as a balcony room. Oceanview is a window, balcony is just that.

 

You will love Explorer - she is a phenominal ship! Have fun.

 

^ Sue, congratulations on staying with quitting smoking! That's wonderful. :)

[bek1235]

thank you very much! It couldn't be more obvious that we are new to cruising eh? hehe. We are learning!

[Sue L]

thank you very much! It couldn't be more obvious that we are new to cruising eh? hehe. We are learning!

 

 

that is what this site is for, never be afraid of asking questions as that is the only way to learn. Btw Welcome

[cb at sea]

Although the cruise brochure will list some rooms as "oceanview with balcony". Get the brochure and deck plans BEFORE you book, so you'll know what you're getting, and where it is!!!!! E-mail RCI--they will send one!

[massfriends]

My DH and I are planning to sail in Feb. 2009 on the Explorer and DH says some oceanview rooms have balconies?! I can not find this to be true, but thought I would ask the experts :)

 

In a way DH is right....:eek: The cabins are listed under CATEGORIES...Suite/Deluxe, Balcony, Ocean view & Interior. Each Cat. then has type of cabin and under the Cat. Balcony it does say Superior Oceanview w/Balcony & Deluxe Ocean View w/ Balcony.

[bek1235]

do you think you could send me that link? I really can not find it anywhere on RCI's site or anyother cruise site!

[bek1235]

never mind...i found it! Thanks again for all the help.

[Dr_DNA]

bek1235- Welcome to the wonderful, addicting world of cruising. You don't know what you're getting into! Get the brochures from RCCL (you can make requests on their site) but you can get even more information from their website. http://www.royalcaribbean.com/gohome.do

 

I guess that technically all balconies have an ocean view. However, an oceanview category only has a window.

[Belfast Castle]

we were on Explorer last November - we had a D1 balcony room which I think was either no 7662 or no 7666 it was an outside stateroom on deck 7 - lovely room really enjoyed to balcony.

[bek1235]

thank you everyone!

[bek1235]

Another question concerning staterooms on the Explorer. Which balcony rooms are the quietest? Toward the back or front of the ship? Thanks!

[Sugar*Magnolia]

We try to always book a balcony cabin on the hump. It is VERY convenient and never 'noisy'. Go to royalcaribbean.com then to0 plan a cruise then click on ships, check out the voyager class- Explorer deck plans and give them a little study to see where many attractions are (dining rooms, pool, solarium, etc) & decide where YOU think would be best. Again, always being near the hump is best for us. Last July we were way aft and altho love the aft of her, Explorer, I didnt like the schlep home at night! (or any other time, like after excursions). Thats just how we like to cruise.

 

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