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SusyQ,

You are correct in thinking that the balcony on 1201 is significantly larger than those on comparable CC rooms on the Penthouse deck. Having said that, understand that most of the balcony is observable from above, on the Sunrise deck. That may not be a problem for you, but it is for some people.

My bigger concern about 1201 is that it is directly adjacent to the jogging track and upper pool deck area. You will have early morning joggers and walkers, and I am not sure whether you may hear them in your stateroom. I know for certain that you'll hear the band and games poolside in good weather. Again, it may not concern you at all, but it would concern me.

Whether you upgrade to a Sky Suite or not is highly subjective, and various folks' opinions will vary greatly. The upgrade will basically get you two things. Your stateroom will be significantly larger, and you will get butler service. Some people find the butler to be overkill and of little value. We happen to enjoy the extra spoiling. If you can upgrade to a SS on the Sky Deck your balcony will nearly double in size from 1201, and it will be 4-5 times larger than the Penthouse Deck SS balconies. I would probably upgrade if I could get the deck 12 suite, but not for deck 10.

Enjoy your cruise, and I hope you get hubby hooked on cruising!

Ted

<blockquote data-quote="Ted_D" data-source="post: 920488">SusyQ,You are correct in thinking that the balcony on 1201 is significantly larger than those on comparable CC rooms on the Penthouse deck.&nbsp; Having said that, understand that most of the balcony is observable from above, on the Sunrise deck.&nbsp; That may not be a problem for you, but it is for some people.My bigger concern about 1201 is that it is directly adjacent to the jogging track and upper pool deck area. You will have early morning joggers and walkers, and I am not sure whether you may hear them in your stateroom.&nbsp; I know for certain that you'll hear the band and games poolside in good weather.&nbsp; Again, it may not concern you at all, but it would concern me.Whether you upgrade to a Sky Suite or not is highly subjective, and various folks' opinions will vary greatly.&nbsp; The upgrade will basically get you two things.&nbsp; Your stateroom will be significantly larger, and you will get butler service.&nbsp; Some people find the butler to be overkill and of little value.&nbsp; We happen to enjoy the extra spoiling.&nbsp; If you can upgrade to a SS on the Sky Deck your balcony will nearly double in size from 1201, and it will be 4-5 times larger than the Penthouse Deck SS balconies.&nbsp; I would probably upgrade if I could get the deck 12 suite, but not for deck 10.Enjoy your cruise, and I hope you get hubby hooked on cruising!Ted</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Ted_D, post: 920488"] SusyQ, You are correct in thinking that the balcony on 1201 is significantly larger than those on comparable CC rooms on the Penthouse deck. Having said that, understand that most of the balcony is observable from above, on the Sunrise deck. That may not be a problem for you, but it is for some people. My bigger concern about 1201 is that it is directly adjacent to the jogging track and upper pool deck area. You will have early morning joggers and walkers, and I am not sure whether you may hear them in your stateroom. I know for certain that you'll hear the band and games poolside in good weather. Again, it may not concern you at all, but it would concern me. Whether you upgrade to a Sky Suite or not is highly subjective, and various folks' opinions will vary greatly. The upgrade will basically get you two things. Your stateroom will be significantly larger, and you will get butler service. Some people find the butler to be overkill and of little value. We happen to enjoy the extra spoiling. If you can upgrade to a SS on the Sky Deck your balcony will nearly double in size from 1201, and it will be 4-5 times larger than the Penthouse Deck SS balconies. I would probably upgrade if I could get the deck 12 suite, but not for deck 10. Enjoy your cruise, and I hope you get hubby hooked on cruising! Ted [/QUOTE]