Balcony Descriptions

[stampinrobin]

I am starting the process of researching our first Princess cruise and have heard mentioned here that not all balconies are covered.

 

Is there somewhere to go that shows which balconies are covered, half covered or not covered at all?

 

Thanks for your help.

 

Robin

[Sandytoes]

Rivera, Ahola, Baja decks are fully covered

Caribe is both - half covered \ half opened

Dolphin - fully opened

 

 

 

 

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Aft Balcony

 

 

 

 

 

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Mini Suite

 

[stampinrobin]

thank you so much for the help and pictures!

 

Caribe sounds like best of both worlds. We are not sun worshippers, will we be able to get enough shade in on the Caribe when we want shade?

 

Thanks again!

[jetwet1]

Caribe is great, the balconies are twice the size of the regular cabin balconies, they provide plenty of shade (of course if your facing the morning sun you are out of luck) and plenty of space to kick back and relax.

 

For some reason I managed not to take any pictures on the balcony, no idea how that happened...but here is one that kind of gives you an idea link

 

You can fit 4 chairs and a table and still have room to spare.

[iancal]

Caribe is our absolute favourite. Large balcony and you get the best of both worlds.

[jb008]

I'd vote go for caribe too. Well worth the slight extra cost over the BC or lower category balcony rooms.

[mjtwin]

what are the chances of getting a lounger on the caribe balcony vs chairs?

[jetwet1]

Throw $20 at your steward and it shouldn't be an issue...or sneak upstairs and grab one during the night.

[Druke I]

Do keep in mid that sandytoes' descriptions apply to Grand/modified Grand class, and perhaps Coral class ships.

 

Sun class ships have hull cut balconies, and the three Renaissance class (Royal/Pacific/Island) are much closer to hull cut.

[Druke I]

Delete - server stuttering.

[Colo Cruiser]

Throw $20 at your steward and it shouldn't be an issue...or sneak upstairs and grab one during the night.

 

 

Why?? :confused:

[aquagirl1]

would anyone know if the balconies on the Lido deck are covered?

Thanks

[LuvTheGoodLife]

Lido deck balcony is fully covered and sized 9 ft wide x 5 ft deep. Since Lido is a Cat. BA, I believe, I would choose a Caribe deck balcony in Category BA and get the larger balcony ( 9 ft x 9 ft)....

[flamomo]

Another benefit of the larger balconies on the Caribe deck is that those we've had have a dining-height table, instead of a small low one that is big enough to set your drinks on and not much else.

We had the ultimate balcony breakfast served on our balcony, and it was a lovely experience. that cost just $26 or 28 for 2 people.

[LuvTheGoodLife]

To Mjtwin re: lounger on Caribe balcony

 

Do not be upset if your cabin steward denies the request for a lounger on the balcony. Princess has become stricter about flammable items on the balconies and the pool side loungers apparently do not meet flame retardant standards for cabin balcony furniture.