Cabin Review

Cabin Summary:Cabin 6560 is an excellent cabin, with enough space for our needs (our suitcases fitted under the beds). We had enough cupboard space and plenty of drawers. The addition of an in-cabin kettle was a most welcome surprise; I hope RCI equips all their ships with this (which we Aussies have come to expect in all our accommodation in Australia).The only complaint was that the overhead lighting couldn't be operated independently, so that if one person was trying to sleep, the other person couldn't turn any lights on without waking them.Full Cabin Review:Company: Royal Caribbean International (RCI)Ship: Voyager of the Seas (VOS)Deck/Side: 6 / port (left)Cabin No.: 6560Category/Description: E2 / Deluxe Oceanview StateroomBalcony: YesDates of Occupancy: 23 Nov - 7 Dec 2013Review by/Date: GreyFunnel / 10 Dec 2013Cabin Description/Summary:Cabin 6560 on RCI's Voyager of the Seas is very similar to many cabins on VOS (from those I saw) in both the layout and the size. Even cabins on Deck 2 (at the bottom of the ship) had exactly the same layout and were only about 3cm smaller in width and 15cm smaller in length than Cabin 6560, although they don't have a balcony. The cabin is quite good and certainly big enough for our needs (other than the occasional visitor/s, we don't entertain in our cabin). There is plenty of under-bed storage (30cm high) for suitcases & carry-ons, enough hanging space and shelving for clothes (with 23 wooden hangers provided), plenty of mirrors, drawers and shelves. Lighting is good (but see my notes below).The location on the ship is very good, being quite close (about 7 cabins away) to 3 lifts and all the facilities near the bow of the ship, and one deck above the Royal Promenade (easily reached by nearby stairs, if lifts are too slow). It is however quite a long way from the Windjammer Buffet and the Main Dining Rooms, although that wasn't a problem for us, as we have no major mobility issues. No outside noise could be heard from lounges/bars, etc., other than the occasional announcements in the passageways, which weren't quite understandable unless cabin door was ajar.For the first time ever on a cruise ship (as far as I know anyway) we were provided with a small 0.8L kettle in our cabin and basic tea-making facilities, which was very much appreciated (especially by my wife!).Lifeboats are on the next deck down (Deck 5), but you can't see them unless you strain your neck to look down. They certainly do not provide any obstruction for viewing or photography.The bathroom is a good size and well laid out, with sufficient storage space, very hot water, good quick drainage, excellent water pressure & sufficient lighting (2 lights). There's a shaving power point there too (115V/230V).The balcony is a good size (for the two of us) with no obstructed views. The forward dividing wall is solid steel & soundproof. Aft dividing wall is a translucent, almost full-length, fixed screen. It's quite private, in that you can't see the neighbours (although you can hear them on their balcony). Furniture: 2 chairs & 1 small table. Lighting: 1 small light on wall.Any Problems/Issues:Cabin: No major issues, however the partition curtain (which is only 74cm wide) needs to be at least double that size, to prevent light shining in the eyes of someone sleeping. Also, the cupboard needs a light of its own, as it's impossible to see inside when the cabin lights are off (i.e. when one person is asleep). The cabin is very well lit, however all 3 overhead lights, 1 wall light over the 2-seater lounge and 1 very long fluorescent tube over the curtains, are all operated by only the one (1) light switch. If the "hall" light could be independently switched, then that would also solve the problem of the dark cupboard & of light shining into the eyes of a sleeper (when the other person is awake). Bathroom: No issues. Balcony: No issues. Basic Dimensions:Cabin: 5.6 metres long (door to balcony) x 2.6 metres across (wall to wall) x 2mtrs highBalcony: 2.7 metres wide (slightly wider than cabin) x 1.5 metres (door to railing)Bathroom: 1.2 metres wide x 1.7 metres longSquare Metres (assuming cabin was a box): 19.6 square metres (includes bathroom + balcony)Inclusions & Details:Cabin:Air Conditioning - yes, variable, hot & cold, very efficientAlarm - use the cabin phone to set alarmBathrobe/s - no (unless Platinum class and above)Bed/s - 2 single or 1 queen (2 metres long x 1.7 metres wide); Bed/s, Fold-down - no extra fold-down bedsBedside lamps - yes, 2 lights + 2 LED, directional spotlightsBedside tables - 2, small, with 1 drawer & 1 open shelf (suitable for CPAP machine, but needs a long extension cord)Chair - yes (1)Clock - no, but time can be found on TV, Channel 41 (or 40), date & time is also displayed on phoneCoat hangers - yes, 23 (some with clips for trousers), removableCoffee/Tea-making Facilities - no coffee sachets, but tea, sugar, NutraSweet & small milks provided Curtains - yes, effectively darken cabin if necessaryDesk, writing - yes, 1.8 metres wide x 43cm deepDrawers - 9, good sizeDrinking water - yes, but $US 4.75 per bottle (see Tap Water in Bathroom)Fridge - yes, small, only 2 shelves, no space on back of door (full of drinks on arrival; electric sensors under drinks - if operational - register as purchased, unless cleared out by crew)Garbage bin - yesGlasses, Drinking - yes, 2 (in bathroom); more available on requestHair dryer - yes, in top drawer of deskHooks - 2 near door (for SeaPass lanyards & blank breakfast menus)Ice - on request onlyKettle - yes, 0.8L, European plugLounge - yes, 2 seaterMini-bar - very limited stock, no snacksMirrors - yes, several + full-lengthMugs (for tea/coffee) - yes, 2 (with 2 teaspoons)Pillows - 4, quite comfortable (2 softer, 2 harder)Radio - noSafe - yes, small, set your own 4 digit combinationShelves - 11, some behind mirrors; 6 shelves in cupboardSlippers - noSpyhole in door - yesTable - yes, oval shaped, 71cm wideTap Water in Bathroom - potable & quite nice tasting! (no need to buy water, but test first, anyway)Telephone - yes, dial directly for other cabins & wake-up call/alarmTV - yes, good size, swivels, many channels, including view from bridge, navigational information & local TV (when available) + Australia Network + various pay TV movies Umbrella/s - noVOX machine/s - noWalking Sticks - noBathroom:Bath - noClothes Line - yes, retractable, 74cm (in shower recess), no pegs providedConditioner - noGarbage bin - yesGlass Holders - yes, 4Hand basin - yes, good size, fixed plug (push handle behind tap to open; push down to close)Hooks (for robes, etc.) - yes, 4, on back of bathroom doorMagnifying Mirror - noMirrors - yes, plenty Moisturiser/body lotion - noShampoo - yes, fixed to shower wallShelves - 4 (behind mirror) + bench spaceShower - flexible hose, variable height, can be fixed in position, shower head not variable Shower Cubicle - approximately circular, 84cm x 73cm Shower Curtain/Doors - no curtain, 2 opening doorsSoap - yes, good-sized cakes of soapSoap shelves (in shower) - yes, 2Spare toilet paper - yesTissues - yesToilet - yes, vacuum flushToilet brush - yesTowel rails - yes, 2 + towel rackBalcony:Chairs - 2, fixed, quite comfortableLight/s - 1, on wallTable - 1, small, roundPower Points:Australian (240V) - 0 (none)European (240V), 2 round pins - 1Shaver (115V/230V) - 1, in bathroomUS (120V), 2 flat pins - 2