Celebrity Summit is a wonderful ship! In fact, I have to look pretty far down the ship to see a lifeboat. Been in a 2D and would likely not book any in that category again because it is very difficult to see the pier due to the lifeboat obstruction. You will not have anything sticking up above the floor of your veranda. No matter what cabin you get it will be enjoyable. We were on deck 9 on "Reflection" and it was great - near to the card room and the "Hideaway" with its comfy chairs and the coffee machine We also had cat. I hope that you realize that the photo A Sixth posted is of a 2D cabin on Deck 6. Followers. The ship was not fully booked, but the dining room, We booked this cruise to use up a pre-pandemic credit from 2019. By My mistake, it is 8218. Photos of the ship don't appear to show any obstructions, but does anybody know if that's really true? And that is one of the better 2d cabins:). Once many years ago I saw a worker cleaning but he was at the end of the roof top and did not see me on the balcony. We felt it was time to experience the Celebrity difference. You can't see straight down to the water, if that's important to you, but you can easily look out. Category Stateroom # Obstructed View Category Stateroom # Obstructed View Category Stateroom # Obstructed View Category Stateroom # Obstructed View 2021 Celebrity Cruises. Unless you intend to use it a alot, balcony cabins may not be necessary. Started August 27, 2021, By And if we happen to have warm sunshine on a seaday- yay! CC Help Jenn rives-du-monde.com, [] In addition, some cruise ships have obstructed view staterooms that are not caused by safety equipment, but rather by the design of the ship itself. This is one of the Celebrity ships design flaws. Floor plan. Wondering if anyone has been in one of these and how obstructed they are. My wife and I were on the Silhouette in an obstructed view balcony. This is our first balcony and I don't know if we should move. We chose Celebrity due to cruise credits about to expire from a previous cancellation. Can't think of a reason for a balcony with an obstructed view except for the following 2, which I have come across. We were in a 2C and it was great. You can find out how obstructed each cabin is and find out which ones youd be happy with. We are booked on Reflection #6220, in the middle ofthe hump. Have seen on line that some of the balcony cabins have obstructed and partially obstructed views. As you can see the "obstruction is barely above the height of the railing. The ship itself was fine but I missed the grand foyer of, When we booked this cruise, we knew the Infinity had not yet been refurbished. On the other hand, some obstructed view cabins really are obstructed such as the one above. Stateroom assignments only. Then I watch pricing and many times get a 1A and sometimes even a concierge cabin on one of the high decks mid ship with huge slanted balcony with no increase in price. We were booked in a 2C and 2D for a back-to-back cruise on the Solstice in 2013. Does that mean we will be in bunk beds? They don't come anywhere near your balcony. Because the ship has been designed in a particular way, there may be some cabin obstructions. This was cruise #12 on Celebrity and cruise #42 overall for us. Are you someone who likes to relax in your room and enjoy your own personal space? A few of them are "on the hump" and have larger balconies. Spending some time researching cabins has many advantages.:). By LauraS Take the guarantee if it saves you money. They made our dining experience exceptional. The lifeboat didn't bother us one bit! We did our first Celebrity trip on Eclipse in July and booked a guarantee balcony. Powered by Invision Community. Also is the room set much differently then non-bunk bed room on the Solstice? Somehow we missed that it was going to be partially obstructed. For that cabin it wasn't a lifeboat but roof of the Blu's dining room as you mentioned. Spending some time researching cabins has many advantages.:). Cruise lines wont tell you this, but I will. We have a partially obstructed view balcony cabin booked on the Reflection for the Spring and I am hoping for the best. All cabins contain a private bathroom, hairdryer, and safe. Oh, yes, yes, the boats are on deck 5, sure. Also, I noticed on the chart that it had a triangle designation. Thanks Bob! This is the view we had on our 2C balcony. Can my fellow passengers take a peek through my porthole at all hours of the day and night? Considering booking a cruise on the Reflection for February. Your email address will not be published. I once wanted to get an A1 cabin at an A2 fare, but had to wait several hours until an A2 became available. A lot of people run and they hide when they hear the phrase obstructed view and if youre one of those people, I dont blame you, but it can be a brilliant way to save a lot of money and is well worth considering. Ah yes, there is one Rescue Boat on each side of the ship, and you had it. Have seen on line that some of the balcony cabins have obstructed and partially obstructed views. Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. Amazing, Funny & Totally Awesome Cruise Photos, Click here to reload the page in order to enable certain features, Policy regarding COVID related Discussions, C858B0A9-6769-424D-B129-59363EDAC023.jpeg, B5073042-BF8A-4EEC-BD19-0938D8732763.jpeg. Powered by Invision Community. They had reserved this cruise several years ago and my DW and I thought we would rejoin our adventures with them. If youre considering booking a cruise, you might be looking for a way to reduce the cost of your cabin without reducing the cabin category grade. Hi there, just about to book our first cruise - we've left it a bit late and the cruise leaves on 6th October so there are limited choices for rooms. Captain: Captain Yannis Anyone have any idea what the view would be like from a level 6, mid ship, obstructed view veranda cabin on the Solstice? 1B and liked it very much. The problem with the cabin below is that guests are able to walk on this area, so may be able to see into your cabin. Had a unobstructed view with no life boats below. With either category, you can look . I'd go for the guarantee!! It is on X's website, as copied below, that all the 2C cabins has a partially obstructed balcony. Then they can have a look and you can chat about how obstructed you would like to go. Balcony staterooms in categories 2C and 2D are with obstructed view (due to lifeboats). Powered by Invision Community. This is one of the Celebrity ships design flaws. Once you have a cabin in mind, its usually a good idea to do a quick web search of the cabin. How often do people/workmenwalk past your balcony? You dont know if its 3:00 AM or 3:00 PM. Obstructed view cabins therefore claim the title of obstructed most often because of the lifeboat positions. I am really shocked that a brand new ship design is like this..:(. You will be able to leave a comment after signing in, By LauraS Cabins 6155-6178 Cabins 6179-6210 Cabins 6241-6269 Cabins 6271-6302 Click images below to zoom to larger image Floor plan. Thank you for the the photos. Amenities: Two lower beds that convert to a queen-sized bed sitting area with sofa or some staterooms have a sofa bed or sofa bed and upper bunk floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a veranda private bathroom with shower safe thermostat . We've booked 6300 a few times. We sailed in Silhouette in #6241, a category 2C, partially obstructed cabin. All fares are per person based on twin occupancy on a cruise only basis, unless otherwise stated. I would recommend balcony cabins located on the "humps" (the front and the middle ones, deck 9 and higher) or on decks 10 - 12 to avoid this unpleasant situation. Started August 27, 2021, By Review for .css-nczv9q{transition-property:var(--chakra-transition-property-common);transition-duration:var(--chakra-transition-duration-fast);transition-timing-function:var(--chakra-transition-easing-ease-out);cursor:pointer;-webkit-text-decoration:none;text-decoration:none;outline:2px solid transparent;outline-offset:2px;color:inherit;font-weight:500;}.css-nczv9q:hover,.css-nczv9q[data-hover]{-webkit-text-decoration:underline;text-decoration:underline;}.css-nczv9q:focus-visible,.css-nczv9q[data-focus-visible]{box-shadow:var(--chakra-shadows-outline);}Celebrity Infinity to South America, Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View with Balcony 2B, Review for Celebrity Infinity to South America, Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View with Balcony 2C, Review for Celebrity Infinity to Caribbean - Eastern, .css-5j432c{font-style:normal;font-weight:400;}.css-5j432c::before{content:"\e0fc";display:inline-block;font-style:normal;line-height:1;speak:none;-ms-transform:rotate(-0.001deg);-webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;-moz-osx-font-smoothing:grayscale;} Traveled with disabled person, Review for Celebrity Infinity to Caribbean - Western, Cabin Type: Family Ocean View with Balcony. 8128 is not in a midship position but rather to the front of the ship: That might mean a bit more motion but in any case a free view - no life boat in sight! some of the cabins are between 2 life boats. We always go up to deck 7 for very small additional cost. I've stayed in them several times. How Do Cruise Ship Cabins Compare to Hotel Rooms? Cabin Type: Concierge Class 2 . However, these cabins still receive plenty of natural light and offer a great value. This page shows the obstructed views for the following ships: - Celebrity Eclipse - Celebrity Equinox - Celebrity Reflection - Celebrity Silhouette - Celebrity Solstice Click on links below to view different cabins for this class of ships. Speak to our Cruise Expert to find the right choice for you. The obstruction was an overhang/decking that jetted out from Deck 6 about 12-15 feet from the edge of our balcony. Any advice will be appreciated. When I was on the Solstice last Fall we were in 7134. What is your experience with the bunk bed rooms on the Reflection? We booked 2 balcony cabins for the holiday sailing 24 Dec 2009. CC Help Jenn There were many expensive stores but no place to buy necessities like ibuprofen, toothpaste, sunscreen etc. These cabins sell out quickly many months in advance. When we hear the term obstructed view, it conjures up all sorts of images. A First Hand Review of an Iona Staycation. Celebrity Summit Cabin 6143 and Cabin 8108. The only (slight) drawback : Different to the cabins on the other S-class ships 1B SOME cabins have connecting doors inside the cabin: We didn't notice anything, no noise, but if that worries you I'd ask for the cabin number first to decide or ask for a non-connecting cabin. Obstructed View Veranda. Are you sure about your cabin assignment? IMPORTANT: Celebrity Cruises charges USD 3,95 for late-night room service orders (between 11 pm and 6 am). There are no 1C balconies on deck six on the S class ships. Ive been happy with these cabins. I am specifically interested in deck 6 on the Reflection but I assume all Solstice Class ships have the same design on deck 6. Some people do care more about the location than they do the view from the balcony. You may luck out and get a better one. Privacy Statement & Cookie Policy | Terms of Business | Legal Information | Modern Slavery Act | Job Opportunities | Site Map | ABTA Membership. ft.; Balcony: 54 sq. Amenities: Two lower beds that convert to one queen-sized bed floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a veranda with partially obstructed views sitting area with sofa private bathroom with shower 100% Egyptian cotton towels 32" interactive . Obstructed. Obstructed view cabins often have good locations and booking an obstructed view cabin means that you could possibly afford a cabin grade that you wouldnt be able to book otherwise. When we sailed the Equinox in Nov 2014 there was a couple, that are Zenith level in the Capt Club who had been in a deck 6 cabin for 28 days! Don't worry - you will have nice and comfy beds ( single or pushed together as a double/ queen size, just as you wish - it's the same as on "Solstice") You won't notice the pull-out bed, either. Not on the smoking side. Started June 21, 2021, By And he was dead on correct. Obstructions can vary from very slight, to a complete obstruction. Technically having something small such as a crew walkway between the window and the edge of the ship is enough of an obstruction that that cabin usually will not be sold at full price and will be marked as obstructed. I would recommend balcony cabins located on the "humps" (the front and the middle ones, deck 7 and higher) or on decks 8 - 10 to avoid this unpleasant situation. Can you tell me how obstructed this view is? We also contracted covid halfway through, Many of the musical events were way too load. On deck 9 the 100% are cabins 9209, 9215, 9266 & 9270 while the 25% are 9207, 9211, 9264& 9268. I'll see if I can dig up a photo! Sounded interesting going to "end of the world", visiting Buenos Aries for a few days before cruise. kebrown, January 25, 2021 in Celebrity Cruises. however some obstructed balcony cabins have tops of life boats or life boat lifts coming up to railing height and that will obstruct the view when sitting down (The larger life . P&O Cruises, for example, use a specific symbol to show partly-obstructed view staterooms, which will be shown on all applicable cabins and will be matched with a colour code. Exciting! Large angled balcony with obstruction only if you look down. Whether you like a 2C cabin depends on your preference. We were 2 couples. Also, there may be many more cabins available than you think if you are just looking at what is available on the X website. Note that the "depending on availability" includes the fact that you cannot upgrade from a lower category to a higher category ifthere is no cabin available in the lower category since if there is no available cabin in the lower category then there is no specified price for that lower category. Lots of grumbling in the very long line and many of the staff, Had never been to S. America. After being on a ship you will know what you prefer for your next cruise. The 2D"s have the lifeboat tops about railing high and the tops are at floor level on the 2C"s. both have views forward, aft and straight out but just not down to the water. Cabins 6155-6178 Cabins 6179-6210 Cabins 6241-6269 Cabins 6271-6302 Click images below to zoom to larger image A quick elevator ride up directly to the entrance of the buffet and pools. I can assure you won't be disappointed. Obstructed Views A fully or partially obstructed view balcony is a cabin that has some sort of obstruction blocking your view - and the particular item in your way varies by ship and category. Ocean-View with Balcony: 1,150; Total Inside Staterooms: 148; Tonnage (GRT): 122,000; Its considered concierge class which is much cheaper than aqua class and has a bigger balcony than all aqua class regular verandas. Started October 12, 2018, Copyright 19952023 The Independent Traveler, Inc. NEW VOYAGE COLLECTION We are now taking pre-registrations for Cunards new cruises from Oct 2024 May 2025 including Alaska 2024. Amenities: Two lower beds that convert to a queen-sized bed sitting area with sofa single sofa bed upper bunk or single sofa bed and upper bunk floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors opening to a veranda private bathroom with shower safe thermostat-controlled . We did our proctored rapid tests in, We had not been to Bermuda in years, so this was appealing to us. I