Balcony cabins

[Whynd1]

Morning all

I'm after a bit of advice please.

I'm thinking of booking a 7 night fly cruise to the Med on Azura. Not done one of these before.
I have not been on the Azura before.

Will be looking to book a balcony cabin, so do any of you have any recommendations for cabins or a particular deck.

Thank you
Lindsey

[barney]

On Azura and Ventura we always book C deck because the balconies are quite a bit larger Lindsey.

The deluxe cabins are nicer, but we still prefer C deck.
We spend a fair bit of time on our balcony when the sun is in the right place.

We have Azura booked for January next year from the Canaries.
Love it on there.
Very good Glass House if that’s your thing.
It has a different feel to Ventura.

[Manoverboard]

We booked D715, a SDL cabin, on Azura and would certainly do so again. The cabins are large although the balcony is smaller than those on C Deck, they can also be overlooked from above by those with a nosey disposition but that wasn't a problem as far as we were concerned.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Yes we'd agree. D deck is pur favourite for space and facilities inside but C deck for balconies.

[Stephen]

Same here.

[Whynd1]

Just had a look and strangely no balcony cabins available on d deck.

[screwy]

C deck every time for us.

[towny44]

The benefit of C deck balconies is that in addition to being twice the size of decks A and B deck, you have half the depth in shade and half in full sun, giving you the best of both.

[Stephen]

Just had a look and strangely no balcony cabins available on d deck.

I’m not surprised. You have to get in quick with your booking

[Stephen]

C deck every time for us.

I must admit Mel although we would normally go for a D grade cabin I might give the C grade a go as and when. The balconies do look nice. The trouble is I want both which means a suite, and that ain’t happening anytime soon unless the numbers come up.

[Manoverboard]

In normal times yes but a late booking may be accepted in these strange times.

[Stephen]

It would have to be very strange to be able to bag a C or D grade deluxe cabin. They soon get snapped up. But who knows these days. All one can do is check availability.

[screwy]

I’m not against D deck balconies,in fact I actually like the ability to sit on the sofa.It’s the balcony that swings it though.

[Jan Rosser]

C deck for me on Azura - love the big balcony - fabulous especially with the option of sun and shade. I agree with Barney about the Glasshouse - the original and best in the fleet.

[towny44]

C deck for me on Azura - love the big balcony - fabulous especially with the option of sun and shade. I agree with Barney about the Glasshouse - the original and best in the fleet.

We all differ Jan, I find Azura's Glasshose to be just too sterile, it reminds me of a hospital cafeteria, I much prefer the outdoor Spanish tapas style of Ventura.

[Jan Rosser]

C deck for me on Azura - love the big balcony - fabulous especially with the option of sun and shade. I agree with Barney about the Glasshouse - the original and best in the fleet.

We all differ Jan, I find Azura's Glasshose to be just too sterile, it reminds me of a hospital cafeteria, I much prefer the outdoor Spanish tapas style of Ventura.

I preferred the Glasshouse on Ventura when it was a tapas bar. Funny enough booked a C deck balcony on Ventura for August this year - sharing with my granddaughter.

[screwy]

We’ve got c deck balcony on Ventura in June.

[Whynd1]

Managed to get through to P and O yesterday and transferred the last of this hears cruises to next April. Booked a C deck balcony.
So a bit out of my comfort zone a family friendly bigger ship and over Easter and a fly cruise to boot.

It was the itinerary that swung it.

Split
Trieste
Rovinj
Dubrovnik.

Thanks for the info on which decks etc.
Lindsey

[Manoverboard]

A lot of sea days then.

Pray for plenty of sunshine cos Azura gets really clogged up if everybody is inside. It rained stair rods for us but having a cabin on D deck it wasn't so much of a problem

[Whynd1]

No only 2 sea days as it's a 7 night fly cruise,hoping for dry warm weather.

[Manoverboard]

No only 2 sea days as it's a 7 night fly cruise,hoping for dry warm weather.

That's all right then

[Ray B]

In hot climes C deck for both sun and shade on Azura /Ventura, but going north or out of season during the cold months any balcony cabin will do, or D deck for the extra space during inclement weather.

[barney]

I was reading an article recently saying that paying extra for a balcony was the biggest waste of money on a cruise because people hardly ever used them.
I think we may be different in that case because we would always use ours rather than laying around on the deck if the sun is in the right place.
When we have a lazy day, we will be out on the balcony most of the day.
The thought of an inside cabin fills me with dread.
We’ve friends who always take the cheapest inside because they say that they just shower and sleep in there and spend no time in it.
I wonder if they don’t spend time in it because it’s not that pleasant to be in.
Horses for courses I suppose.

[Mervyn and Trish]

We're with you Barney. We spend a lot of time enjoying our own company in our own space away from the crowds. And we're not out and about early. It's lovely to pop out on our own balcony in our dressing gowns first thing to check out the view and the day. We similarly have friends who used to be inside people to save money. These days they're suites or Regent Seven Seas!

[Stephen]

Same here barney.

We much prefer to find a quite spot on deck or sit on the balcony. We certainly wouldn't even think about laying round the pool hemmed in like sardines. No no no. Plus being on your own deck you haven't got to go too far to top up your preferred tipple