Navigator room 1390 or 1388 aft

[fancymeetingyouhere]

Aft or corner aft - which room should I take. I know someone on this board will know the answer.

[CruisenFunToo]

Take 1388 the corner aft is larger and the view is the best of the two. Size of room will be about that of JS.

 

One suport beam on the balcony but no big deal.

[ssatterly]

1388 it seems to be the better choice..

[fancymeetingyouhere]

has anyone had these rooms before

[RosieRoo]

I have been in 1388. Loved it, you get the size of a JS for the price of a D1 and the balcony is very large, part sun, part shade. It is a very sought after cabin. I would take that room again in a minute. If you search, BonnyVoyager has a ton of pictures of these cabins or you could try a search on Webshots.

[Jimbo]

Aft or corner aft - which room should I take. I know someone on this board will know the answer.

 

Take #1388 for the cabin , if a balcony is more important to you then go for #1390.

 

Saw that you just sailed on Solstice, did you like it and what Category Cabin did you have and if you have sailed Royal Caribbean before can you compare the 2 cruiselines, Pro's and Con's?

 

Jimbo:)

[jakenashleysmom]

I agree, if the cabin is more important take the corner, if balcony is more important take 1390. The balcony is bigger than the cabin, and you get a bit of sun if you want it and a bit of shade too. 1390 on Mariner is identical to Navigator.

 

Either way, GO AFT!!!:)

[fancymeetingyouhere]

Take #1388 for the cabin , if a balcony is more important to you then go for #1390.

 

Saw that you just sailed on Solstice, did you like it and what Category Cabin did you have and if you have sailed Royal Caribbean before can you compare the 2 cruiselines, Pro's and Con's?

 

Jimbo:)

 

We had the Family Veranda balcony room 8108. The room was HUGE about 600 sq ft. 2 bedrooms - great views nice balcony.

I have cruised RCCL, Carnival, Regent & celebrity. Celebrity was my least favorite - It was painful for my kids not enough young people. Ship was beautiful but boring. I wouldn't cruise them again... the ship was totally geared towards an older crowd (I'm in my 40's and my kids are 13 & 8 if that gives you an idea) If you are 60+ you will probably enjoy it. If I was going to cruise again without the kids I would probably go back to Regent (well worth the extra $). I am taking the kids on this RCCL Navigator cruise as they liked RCCL the best out of all of them. Hope that helps

[Amerie]

We had the Family Veranda balcony room 8108. The room was HUGE about 600 sq ft. 2 bedrooms - great views nice balcony.

I have cruised RCCL, Carnival, Regent & celebrity. Celebrity was my least favorite - It was painful for my kids not enough young people. Ship was beautiful but boring. I wouldn't cruise them again... the ship was totally geared towards an older crowd (I'm in my 40's and my kids are 13 & 8 if that gives you an idea) If you are 60+ you will probably enjoy it. If I was going to cruise again without the kids I would probably go back to Regent (well worth the extra $). I am taking the kids on this RCCL Navigator cruise as they liked RCCL the best out of all of them. Hope that helps

 

Hi:

 

Did you get a chance to post your pictures of the Family Veranda stateroom on Solstice?

 

I know it is difficult to fit in these extra tasks around the holidays, so please pardon me for asking :).

[vermontvoyager]

Take #1388 for the cabin , if a balcony is more important to you then go for #1390.

 

Saw that you just sailed on Solstice, did you like it and what Category Cabin did you have and if you have sailed Royal Caribbean before can you compare the 2 cruiselines, Pro's and Con's?

 

Jimbo

 

I disagree.

1388 and 1688 have huge balconies, even bigger than 1390 or 1690.

OP...I would take 1388, as it is about the size of a JS and the balcony is huge.

Check out the deck plans

 

 

 

[Annieeee]

We had 1690 on te Explorer. We liked that stateroom and balcony. THe balcony was certainly large enough for us.

 

Whichever ever stateroom you decide on, wish you a great cruise vacation.

 

Annieeee

[Jimbo]

I disagree.

1388 and 1688 have huge balconies, even bigger than 1390 or 1690.

OP...I would take 1388, as it is about the size of a JS and the balcony is huge.

Check out the deck plans

 

 

 

 

 

Have you stepped foot on each balcony before?

[Bonnie Voyager]

1388 and 1688 have huge balconies, even bigger than 1390 or 1690.

OP...I would take 1388, as it is about the size of a JS and the balcony is huge.

 

1388/1688 and 1390/1690's balconies are almost the exact same size. It's just that 1390/1690's balcony is more "usable". I have been in both cabins multiple times. We prefer 1388/1688 ourselves because for us the larger cabin is more important. 1388/1688 are huge cabins that are much wider than a standard cabin (but it is also shorter than a standard cabin). Overall, it feels just about the size of a Junior Suite (and is laid out like a Junior Suite too, which is very roomy) but with a typical small bathroom and ordinary closet. 1390/1690 are laid out like standard balcony cabins (but the aft standard cabins are about 4 feet longer than side standard cabins). All have HUGE balconies though. But, 1388/1688's balcony is shaped odd and is more covered than 1390/1690 (we actually like having the designated shady area on 1388/1688's balcony). There are support beams in the cabin and on the balcony of 1388/1688 which created no problem at all for us, but many folks do complain about them. Here is a link to my photos from 1688...

 

http://travel.webshots.com/album/42736707mJbKZS

 

 

Here is a link to my gallery of aft cabin photos. You will find several photos of 1390/1690 if your search for them...

 

http://travel.webshots.com/album/48328219CtbGLi

 

 

Personally, I think your choice is a win/win. I do agree that if you are more concerned with the best cabin, go with 1388/1688 and if you are more concerned with the best balcony go with 1390/1690. But either choice gives you a wonderful cabin AND a wonderful balcony! Good luck choosing! :D

[vermontvoyager]

Have you stepped foot on each balcony before?

 

Yes I have.

We had 1688 on Navigator a couple of years ago and friends stayed in 1690 next to it.;)

[RosieRoo]

BonnieVoyager, oops, sorry I spelled your name wrong.:rolleyes: It was your great pictures that sent me to that cabin in the first place and I have been booking it ever since. I agree, we prefer the extra space in the cabin and don't mind the odd shaped veranda.

Rosie

[Bonnie Voyager]

BonnieVoyager, oops, sorry I spelled your name wrong.:rolleyes:

 

 

No worries Rosie! You gave me a "warm fuzzy" :D My late Grandmother used to spell my name Bonny all the time. Seeing that again, made me smile! ;)

[vermontvoyager]

No worries Rosie! You gave me a "warm fuzzy" :D My late Grandmother used to spell my name Bonny all the time. Seeing that again, made me smile! ;)

 

Hi Bonnie...

Do you always book aft cabins ? If so, do you book them when your cruise first opens up ?

[Bonnie Voyager]

Hi Bonnie...

Do you always book aft cabins ? If so, do you book them when your cruise first opens up ?

 

 

I do love my aft cabins, but on occasion they actually don't meet my travel needs, so i sometimes choose to book a side cabin. I almost always book my cruises anywhere from 18 months to 2 years in advance so if I want the aft cabin, it is usually available that far out. :D