karen_cpa Posted April 6, 2004 #1 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hubby and I rolled the dice on our first RCCL cruise with an Oceanview Guarantee and I think we lost! We were assigned Cabin 2306 - which from what I can tell, is the lowest deck there is!! Are we going to be miles away from the activity??? Any advice appreciated! Thanks! Karen P.S. - I am also a little annoyed with our TA. I emailed her over a week ago looking for the price for a balcony upgrade, and we never heard back from her! I am sure by now all the balconies are gone! Voyager of the Seas Tahitian Princess - 10/03 (Our Honeymoon) Carnival Paradise - 08/02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
getoutthere Posted April 6, 2004 #2 Share Posted April 6, 2004 We did the same on our Splendour cruise coming up this weekend. I am not worried about it though because we had the same on the Voyager last year and it was fine. We didn't feel like we were far away from anything and it was nice and quiet when we did want to get away. I think you'll be fine. Just think of the extra money you'll have to spend since you save it on your room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJGRANNY Posted April 6, 2004 #3 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi, We haven't been on a low deck on RC, but have on other lines. I actually prefer being on the lower decks. There's no problem about being away from things, 'cause you just hop on the elevator. Sometimes, it's easier to get off at the ports because usually the gangways are on the lower decks. I think it seems quieter, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean-lynd Posted April 6, 2004 #4 Share Posted April 6, 2004 According to the Travelocity web site there are still a lot of balconies available for your sailing and believe it or not they are listed at a lower price then the category I Oceanview staterooms on deck 2! This may be more then what you currently are at but it is worth checking out. Good luck and let us know how it comes out! Century 11/1997 Explorer of the Seas 8/24/02 Majesty of the Seas 2/17/03 Voyager of the Seas 2/22/04 <IMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted April 6, 2004 #5 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Hi, I have sailed on deck 2 and 3. It is very quiet, and there is very little motion felt when the ship is sailing. It is the same size cabin as other decks with that category. An elevator, or stairs, will take you anywhere no matter what deck you are on. I always liked it there. UNTIL WE FLY TO SAN JUAN TO SAIL THE NORDIC EMPRESS. **10 ISLANDS IN 11 NIGHTS** 12/06/04 VISIT OUR ROLL CALL HERE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen_cpa Posted April 6, 2004 Author #6 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Thanks everyone! Jean-lynd - I checked out travelocity. I can't believe that the balconies are less than the Category I!! It is still about $200 more than we paid, so I guess we got a bargain. I just sent the TA another email regarding the balcony upgrade. I already called her supervisor once after she didn't respond (after she took our credit card #, we didn't hear back from her for over a week!!). I feel kinda bad calling again. And you guys have made me feel better about being on Deck 2. I guess whatever is meant to be is meant to be. Certainly not going to let it spoil our trip!!! Thanks everyone!! Voyager of the Seas Tahitian Princess - 10/03 (Our Honeymoon) Carnival Paradise - 08/02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen_cpa Posted April 6, 2004 Author #7 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Already heard back from the TA - to upgrade is only $60pp - so hubby and I are definitely going to go that route! Voyager of the Seas Tahitian Princess - 10/03 (Our Honeymoon) Carnival Paradise - 08/02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmmn Posted April 6, 2004 #8 Share Posted April 6, 2004 Be sure to also check above and below your cabin. Explorer of the Seas ~ 10/02 Majesty of the Seas ~ 1/03 Majesty of the Seas ~ 8/11/03 Navigator of the Seas ~ 10/11/03 Serenade of the Seas ~ 1/31/04 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alainanoel Posted April 6, 2004 #9 Share Posted April 6, 2004 my husband was happy after we had got into our cabin on a lower deck because it was "smoother" than those up above us...it was a rocking and rolling w/the storm we got caught in. He got sick and being lower was a god send. lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbgrace Posted April 6, 2004 #10 Share Posted April 6, 2004 And deck 2 gets where you're going at the same time as deck 10.... Chris Adventure of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurashelby Posted April 6, 2004 #11 Share Posted April 6, 2004 We were on deck 2 in a category I on the Navigator last October and thought it was great! You'll have a nice big window..and it's nice and quiet down there! I didn't feel any motion at all! We were in the 3rd floor dining room...so just walked one flight up to dinner or took the elevators up further if we wanted. Also, you only go one deck down to get off the ship in port! Laura Roll Call: Mariner 7/11/04...Please Join Us! Enchanted Seas 9/93 Atlantic 12/94 Majestic 4/95 Grandeur of the Seas 8/97 Paradise 8/99 Ocean Princess 8/00 Navigator of the Seas 10/03 Countdown 'till the Mariner 7/11/04!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiefeen Posted April 7, 2004 #12 Share Posted April 7, 2004 I was in a deck 2 room near the front and did feel more motion. The other room I've had was deck 8 (a little above halfway up) and midship. We could hardly feel any motion in this room. I'm going to try to book midlevel, midship on my next cruise if possible...although as I'm a grad. student I tend to go towards the much cheaper option. 6/15/03 Alaska on Mercury 3/6/04 Western Caribbean on Grandeur of the Seas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snackdaddy-PG&C Posted April 7, 2004 #13 Share Posted April 7, 2004 We've done deck 2 thru 10 and have found that Deck 2 was fine. You'll have no worries. In fact, we'll be on Deck 2 mid-ship on the Majesty later this month. Lower decks alleviate the passenger elevator crunch when in port. We budget to cruise, Paul, Gennie & Chris 15 RCI Cruises: Sun Viking, Song of America (3x), Song of Norway, Nordic Empress, Viking Serenade, Legend of the Seas, Monarch of the Seas, Radiance of the Seas, Brilliance of the Seas (2x), Navigator of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas Majesty, April 2004 Nordic Empress, January 2005 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkrislc Posted April 7, 2004 #14 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Although the point is mute now that you've upgrade, I thought I'd chime in for others. We cruised on deck 2 twice, both midship. The location is quiet and very stable. The only real disadvantage is that you are away from it all vertically speaking. As a result, you will need to use the elevators or stairs. Although I don't mind stairs, they do get a little annoying if you go to and from your cabin a lot. However, they do let you keep the pounds off. KLC UPCOMING CRUISES: --------------------- MONARCH OF THE SEAS (04/04) PRIDE OF ???????-HAWAII (01/05) PREVIOUS CRUISES ------------------------- RCI's Monarch of the Seas (01/04) Star Princess (6/03) RCI's Rhapsody of the Seas (4/01) Carnival's Ecstasy (6/96) RCI's Viking Serenade (1/94) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lu Posted April 7, 2004 #15 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Go for the deck two outside. yhe view is great. It is Quiet and very little movement. See you on deck two 04-17-04.]Originally posted by karen_cpa: Hubby and I rolled the dice on our first RCCL cruise with an Oceanview Guarantee and I think we lost! We were assigned Cabin 2306 - which from what I can tell, is the lowest deck there is!! Are we going to be miles away from the activity??? Any advice appreciated! Thanks! Karen P.S. - I am also a little annoyed with our TA. I emailed her over a week ago looking for the price for a balcony upgrade, and we never heard back from her! I am sure by now all the balconies are gone! http://escati.linkopp.net/cgi-bin/countdown.cgi?trgb=000000&srgb=00ff00&prgb=9400d3&cdt=2004;05;16;22;0;00&timezone=GMT-0500 Voyager of the Seas Tahitian Princess - 10/03 (Our Honeymoon) Carnival Paradise - 08/02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-lu Posted April 7, 2004 #16 Share Posted April 7, 2004 Take the deck two outside. The view is nice. It is quiet and very little movement. You are always a long way from the activity you want to be at. But, all elevators go up.See you on deck two. 04-17-04. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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