First Cruise Question

[zebra]

Welcome Chara!

You seem to have got a lot of advice on booking specific cabin or gaurantee. We've done both and personally much prefer to book our specific choice of cabin, we also try to book a year in advance but every once in a while we'll spice up our lives and book at the last minute.

We've been on the Diamond and we l-o-v-e-d it!!! We've since been on the Caribbean Princess and still way prefer the Diamond.

Now this is subjective: We like a mini-suite on the Dolphin Deck BECAUSE the balcony is very big and open. We've had every kind of balcony and prefer this open balcony because we like to lie out on a chaise and tan. It's plenty big enough for 2 chaises, a large round table and 2 chairs and space to move around. Also we have NEVER had anyone throw cigarette butts or anything else down at our balcony but have heard others reporting this. One thing I will say is that on our trip to Alaska we had others come and share the sun on our balcony because theirs was constantly shaded. So again - likes and dislikes. All this adds up to what YOU prefer. You're going to love the Diamond!!

[chara]

Thank you all for the great advice. We booked our trip last weekend on the Caribe deck - room 215. I can't wait!

Has anyone sailed the Diamond lately? I have hear that the coffee is not that great. I like it really strong and am thinking about bringing a small coffee maker for my morning fix. Would it be worth it?

Thanks again!

[hazelson]

Chara - glad you could join the rest of us CRAZIES.

We always pick our room to get exactly what and where we want. That way you know what is above and below you. I screwed up last time on the Conquest though - I looked at the ship's layout and saw nothing but empty space below our cabin - turned out to be the teen club/disco. Noisy day and night - not at all relaxing :grin:

We were on Caribe deck on the Sapphire and it was great. Coffee on Princess soso - but it was better in the dining room for some reason.

Have a great cruise - and again welcome!