Cabin Review

Cabin 8265 - Great location for minimizing swells. Directly across from the atrium aft elevator.

Issues - Number 1 issue is NO REFRIGERATOR. When I called the service desk, I was told that this ship did not include them in balcony cabins. There were a few available for medical purposes, but they had to be reserved ahead of time. All of my previous cruises were in balcony cabins with a refrigerator. Made due with an over-sized bucket filled with ice. Paid tips to room steward daily to keep it filled.

- Hinge on cabinet door was broken. Repaired after three days.

- Remote control for TV not working. Turned in for repair, and never saw it again.

- Switch for air-conditioner was hard to find, and no instructions.

- Location of bed was away from the walled mirrors.

- No tie-back for curtain to maximize daylight into the cabin.

- TV was very old and out-dated, thus took up a lot of room on the shelf. A flat-screen model would enhance the cabin and provide additional shelving space.

- Evening bed chocolates were awful. Cheap-tasting and waxy. (Celebrity uses Lindt chocolates that are awesome!) They shouldn't even bother, if they aren't going to get something better.

Positives - Location with regard to elevators, daily trips to shore, ship movement, and muster station.

- Minimal noise from elevators, floor above, or floor below.

- Debarkation number was 8 (out of 25).

- Balcony and two chairs with small table was sufficient.

- Privacy barrier on poles and between the balcony wall spaces was very good, allowing for comfort and freedom to enjoy it.

- Bathroom shower size was sufficient and well-stocked with towels daily.

- Bed was comfortable, pillows needed to be doubled up.

- Towel animals were varied nightly and entertaining.

- Room stewards were friendly and attentive.

I rate this cabin a 3.5 out of 5. The easy improvements to bring it to a 5 are: #1 - refrigerator, #2 - TV upgrade, #3 - Bed location to mirrors, and #4 - Evening chocolates.