Aft Cabins Oriana
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Topic author - Senior Second Officer
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Aft Cabins Oriana
Morning all,
We've just been allocated our guarantee and the good news is we're not down in the engine room with a porthole. We've been allocated one of the outside aft cabins overlooking the aft deck area on Deck C. Quite happy with this, but never had an outside before (all suites/balconies booked by the time we woke up and decided to go ahead); has anyone else tried an outside for the first time and, if so, did they miss being able to pop outside from the cabin, plus wondering what these cabins are like, eg any noise/vibration, lack of privacy etc?
We've just been allocated our guarantee and the good news is we're not down in the engine room with a porthole. We've been allocated one of the outside aft cabins overlooking the aft deck area on Deck C. Quite happy with this, but never had an outside before (all suites/balconies booked by the time we woke up and decided to go ahead); has anyone else tried an outside for the first time and, if so, did they miss being able to pop outside from the cabin, plus wondering what these cabins are like, eg any noise/vibration, lack of privacy etc?
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- Deputy Captain
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Re: Aft Cabins Oriana
We had an outside on the Oriana last cruise Annie and it was our first time with no balcony
To be honest, it was fine. We weren't on the aft but near the shop in the centre.
I didn't really miss the balcony that much to be honest. It certainly made us 'mingle' more than we usually do.
Next one is back to a balcony because we do enjoy our own space we would definately go outside cabin again if the deal was good.
I don't think I'll ever be brave enough to try an inside cabin.
To be honest, it was fine. We weren't on the aft but near the shop in the centre.
I didn't really miss the balcony that much to be honest. It certainly made us 'mingle' more than we usually do.
Next one is back to a balcony because we do enjoy our own space we would definately go outside cabin again if the deal was good.
I don't think I'll ever be brave enough to try an inside cabin.
Empty vessels .. and all that
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Topic author - Senior Second Officer
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Re: Aft Cabins Oriana
Many thanks, Barney, most helpful.
Has anyone else had one of these cabins and able to add any further insight?
Cheers!
Annie
Has anyone else had one of these cabins and able to add any further insight?
Cheers!
Annie
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- Third Officer
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Re: Aft Cabins Oriana
We were in C321 towards the back and almost opposite the laundrette. We found this to be fine but we have never had a balcony so can't make any comparison. The cabin had a bath with a shower over. The only thing I didn't like was the wardrobe configuration which I found awkward as the clothes were hanging from front to back instead of along the rail. There was plenty of drawer space. I was a bit concerned about being near to the laundrette but it was fine, in fact an advantage. The cabin was also in a good position for going out on deck.
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- Third Officer
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Re: Aft Cabins Oriana
We have had an outside cabin towards the aft (but on the side) a couple of times - the last time was in C320 - and we found it very handy for sitting out on the aft deck and being able to go back to the cabin to make a drink and take it out on deck. We have had balcony cabins in the past on other ships but we find the outside cabins on Oriana quite adequate. The only downside of the 'Aft' cabins is that you will need to draw your curtains when you have the light on so that people on the aft deck cannot see in.
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Topic author - Senior Second Officer
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Re: Aft Cabins Oriana
Many thanks, Barbara, most helpful. So, no problems with the vibration/noise that I've been reading about?
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Re: Aft Cabins Oriana
The vibration relates, in the main, to a number of tables centrally located in the aft positioned MDR .... these are deffo to be avoided
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- Third Officer
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Re: Aft Cabins Oriana
MOB is correct in what he says about the vibration affecting the tables at the rear of the main dining room. The vibration seems to happen when the ship is leaving port, which often used to be during first sitting dinner. We have never experienced vibration in the aft cabins.
Barbara x
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