Lisa616 Posted November 1, 2004 #1 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Does anyone have any photos of this suite? Also, I read somewhere that they range in size from 500-700 sq. feet. Does this mean that some S suites are larger than others, or is it the balcony that differs? Thanks so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted November 1, 2004 #2 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Go to http://www.virtualtourusa.com then to gallery, and then follow the prompts to cruiseships and individual ships. You will get a virtual tour of the whole ship. The aft suites are smaller than the midship suites, but the balconies are larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pudgesmom Posted November 1, 2004 #3 Share Posted November 1, 2004 peaches from georgia- I could not find the "gallery" link on the virtual tour site you mentioned. Can you help me? :o Beth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted November 1, 2004 #4 Share Posted November 1, 2004 peaches from georgia- I could not find the "gallery" link on the virtual tour site you mentioned. Can you help me? :o Beth Sure, Beth. It's in the text as gallery and on the left side of the page under Gallery of Experience. Using either of these methods you then go down the page you get and click on Cruise Ships. The exact url of the page that lists the ships with virtual tours is http://www.virtualtoursusa.com/galleryships.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sail7seas Posted November 1, 2004 #5 Share Posted November 1, 2004 All of the "S" Suites on Vista Class ships are smaller than on all of the other HAL ships. They are great suites and very comfortable but even the port/starboard suites (which are the vast majority of them) are noticeably smaller. The aft suites are smaller still. There are some things I like better about them than the other HAL ships but other things I like less. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy Posted November 1, 2004 #6 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Hi AGAIN LISA,The Suites are nice with some perks,If you like balconies try for a corner on the back the balconies are Great they wrape around you get sun and theres always a shady area,the room is a little smaller but hardly noticable. TOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TedC Posted November 1, 2004 #7 Share Posted November 1, 2004 Remember that the square footage includes the balcony. So, as others have pointed out, S suites at the stern have smaller cabins but much larger verandahs, resulting in a total of more square feet. Some people like the larger verandah and the aft location so tolerate the somewhat smaller cabin. Others like to be more midships and closer to the Neptune Lounge. It's a personal choice and I'm sure you'll be comfortable in whichever you select. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierrachik Posted November 2, 2004 #8 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Does anyone have any photos of this suite? Also, I read somewhere that they range in size from 500-700 sq. feet. Does this mean that some S suites are larger than others, or is it the balcony that differs? Thanks so much! Lisa, I've posted some pictures of Zuiderdam suite 7056 on my website, http://rosemontfloral.com/cruisepics.htm. We really enjoyed this cabin! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffCoud Posted November 2, 2004 #9 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Nice pics there! Was that an aft Cat S? Thinking about booking one for December. Hmmm.... Sailing solo so I doubt space will be an issue....I'm most interested in having a big balcony and lots of sunshine to myself! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sierrachik Posted November 2, 2004 #10 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Nice pics there! Was that an aft Cat S? Thinking about booking one for December. Hmmm.... Sailing solo so I doubt space will be an issue....I'm most interested in having a big balcony and lots of sunshine to myself! Jeff Suite 7056 is about midship, just opposite the Concierge/Neptune Lounge. I think the aft verandahs will give you more room and sunshine but virtually no privacy, or so it seemed from looking down from the lido deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy Posted November 2, 2004 #11 Share Posted November 2, 2004 There is plenty of privacy on deck 4 if thats what you are looking for, TOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisa616 Posted November 2, 2004 Author #12 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Thanks for the photos!! It didn't look like all the balconies had chaise loungers..am I wrong? I hope so..lying on that reading a book is about my favorite part of a cruise!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy Posted November 2, 2004 #13 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Lisa,The S Siutes on the back had a table with 4 chairs 2 big wicker chairs with ottomans,and 2 cushioned loungers and still had plenty of empty space. TOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffCoud Posted November 2, 2004 #14 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Tom---the aft is sounding better and better and deck 4 should work! Maybe I can sunbathe naked if I hug the wall a bit? Hmmm.... Speaking of which....any nude bathing area on Half Moon Cay? Maybe I should post that as a separate thread lol! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted November 2, 2004 #15 Share Posted November 2, 2004 Maybe I can sunbathe naked? Hmmm.... ....any nude bathing area on Half Moon Cay? Jeff :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: (nothing personal, you understand.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffCoud Posted November 8, 2004 #16 Share Posted November 8, 2004 :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: (nothing personal, you understand.) I'm not saying I'm going to be nude sunbathing right in anyone's face lol! But that aft balcony seems like it will work. There is some overhang there for privacy, and that part that wraps around the sides will work especially. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkreader Posted November 8, 2004 #17 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I absolutely loved being aft on NCL Dawn. I found sitting on the balcony watching the wake to be thrilling. What noise there was from the engine helped me sleep better. It annoyed my sister a little bit, but not much. Standing by the rail heading out to sea with the Dawn going full speed ahead (a very fast ship!) was really an "Oh Wow!" experience. I hope I get a chance for an aft suite again. - Jane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peaches from georgia Posted November 8, 2004 #18 Share Posted November 8, 2004 I'm not saying I'm going to be nude sunbathing right in anyone's face lol! But that aft balcony seems like it will work. Jeff Don't forget the decks are tiered and someone below you can go to their railing and look up onto your balcony! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffCoud Posted November 19, 2004 #19 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Well folks, I went and did it.....booked the aft suite 5187....looking forward to it!! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAKcruiser Posted November 19, 2004 #20 Share Posted November 19, 2004 The aft balconies on navigation deck (8) are completely private. However, the room is the smallest of the aft suites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy Posted November 19, 2004 #21 Share Posted November 19, 2004 Jeff, good choice Iam jealous.You will love that cabin and balcony. TOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted November 19, 2004 #22 Share Posted November 19, 2004 The suites - including balcony - on the "R" and "S" ships are 556 square feet. The suites - including balcony - midships - on the Vista ships is 510 square feet. The suites aft on the Vista ships are much smaller but the balconies are larger than those at midships. On the Oosterdam we were able to look down from the Lido Deck onto the verandahs on the Rotterdam, Upper Verandah, and Verandah decks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommy Posted November 19, 2004 #23 Share Posted November 19, 2004 The S Suites on the back are different sizes,but are just a little smaller than the ones on the side you can hardly tell.But the balconies are way way bigger.If the rubber neckers looking at you is a problem you can go on the side wrap around.The wrap around is bigger alone than the side suites entire balcony.And on deck 5 and 4 they cant see your entire balcony anyway. TOM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffCoud Posted November 20, 2004 #24 Share Posted November 20, 2004 Seems like the wrap around part on the sides is pretty well sheltered. So that could be my privacy area. Anyhow....need to get a new pair of shorts and start thinking of my packing list here.....only 3 weeks to go! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZGal Posted November 21, 2004 #25 Share Posted November 21, 2004 Jeff - IMO the side of your balcony will offer complete privacy. The only way someone could see you on the side (or your travel companion(s)) would be by leaning over the railing and peering around the partition from the side cabin next to you. We sailed in cabins 7133 and 7132 and while the balconies are mostly open and visible from the Lido Pool area, the sides are not. While I prefer not to sunbathe nude, some in our party disagreed!! You will most certainly enjoy your balcony! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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