Wonder's Deluxe Oceanview Staterooms

[Princess Yellow]

This my first post. YEAH! Thank you to all of you for all the information I have learned from reading your posts.

I was just about to book our April 2012 MR cruise on the Wonder when I got a little freaked out by the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom choices. The choices came up as:

1. Deck 1 Cat 09D 2 small portholes

2. Deck 2 Cat 09C 1 large porthole

3. Decks 5,6,7 Cat 09A 1 large porthole

I am travelling with DH and 3yo twin DDs in my room and my parents in a separarte (hopefully ajoining) room. This is the first cruise for my parents and DDs, second for DH and me, but first with Disney. My side of the family can get a little seasick, but I did not feel anything on my previous cruise in an inside stateroom, but I think an outside stateroom would make things a little easier. I do not want a verandah, because DDs are climbing all over the place and I don't believe I would have a moments peace with a SGD, no matter how high the locks. It would also be best to be not too far away from the bulk of what is going on as my 84 yo father is not as spry as he used to be.

Last night I saw a post where someone expressed some concerns about Deck 2 being right under high traffic public areas and the few responses I read indicated people did not have a problem, but now I can't find the post to finish reading.

Any pros, cons, or other comments you have on these locations would be greatly appreciated!

 

[jennypenny]

We were in a 9A on the alaska cruise on deck 5 forward (I think 5510 and 5512). They are not connecting. We LOVED those cabins. Close to kids clubs and everything mid ship but very quiet. Felt a little rocking but from what I understand everyone could feel it.

 

[Gilland18]

We were all the way forward on deck 5 (5000, 5002). Very handy (forward elevators aren't as busy as midship) and quiet unless they have something late and loud in the Walt Disney Theater which is just below. They must have speakers in the floor of deck 5 (ceiling of theater) and they showed the PremEar of Cars 2 while we were on board. Roaring engines literally shook our walls until 1:30 or so. So rooms not quite so far forward might be a little safer. But we really liked the location the rest of the trip.

 

[foohpah]

For seasickness you typically hear you want to be low and midship so Deck 2 midship would be preferable to a higher deck. I get sick in the front of the ship. We spent a week in room 5000 on a 7 night cruise and I was miserable. Two cruises on Deck 2 near the aft elevators and I was fine. We loved the Deck 2 location although I do think some rooms are noisier. Check the deck plans to see what is above your room and try to avoid things like night clubs.

With that all said we were on Deck 9 midship on the Dream and I was fine there. I think it really is more the very forward and very aft (got sick at Palo too) that bothers me so much.

 

[E&Cmom]

I was on Deck 2 on the Wonder on our Alaskan Cruise and had no issue with noise overhead. We were in 2118 which was a great location. It was near the AFT elevators so I quick trip up to BBB and the drink station as well as a quick walk up to the dining rooms.

 

[Princess Yellow]

Thank you for all your quick replies. Since you are all mentioning room numbers, once I get further in the booking process, will it give me an option of what rooms to book, like booking seats on a plane?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Thank you for all your quick replies. Since you are all mentioning room numbers, once I get further in the booking process, will it give me an option of what rooms to book, like booking seats on a plane?

When the cruises open for bookings, you can select specific rooms. Once a certain percentage (I don't know the number) of room in a category are selected, the category goes to GTY status. That means if you book (for example a 9C room GTY, you are guaranteed you will have at least a 9C room assigned to you. Room assignments in these cases can happen anywhere from immediatly after booking to not until you arrive at the port for check-in, although the norm is about 30 days out. So, if they haven't reached their "magic number" on the bookings, you will be able to pick a specific stateroom

FYI, all 5 of our cruises have been on deck 2: 2144 (underneath passageway to Parrot Cay), 2108 (underneath passageway by Promenade Lounge), 2552 (underneath Wavebands), and 2076 (underneath passageway alongside Triton's). The only room I had issues with was 2076, but I'd take that room again.

 

[betsy918]

We had room 2582 (midship) on the Wonder at Christmas, and loved it so much we asked for it again on our next two sailings. No noise from decks above, close to elevators, and we loved being about 15-20 feet above the water line, as it made for a really fun view.

it's a category 9b

 

[mmouse37]

Deck 2 midship is my favorite area on the classic ships. My favorite cabin is 2546 and those right near it.

Deck 2 is so dang convenient to everything onboard....and for anything up on decks 9 or 10 you have the elevator.

Don't fret at all about being on Deck 2...it is wonderful.

Here is the blurb I always post when people are concerned about Deck 1 or 2.

The benefits of staying on Deck 2 or Deck 1...putting some misconceptions to rest!.

I can never understand when people say that Deck 2 is far away from everything or that they feel afraid of staying on the lower decks....the opposite is actually correct..at least on the Magic and Wonder....if you think about the layout of the ship and you are staying on Decks 1 or 2, the only places that you really need to take an elevator to are Decks 9 and 10....except of course if you are in a wheelchair or handicapped in some way (or just don’t like stairs)...but think...you can have that extra dessert if you walk some stairs LOL!!.

Here is a breakdown of decks....

Decks 9 and 10 - Topsiders/Beach Blanket BBQ restaurant, Mickey Pool, Goofy Pool, Quiet Cove Adult Pool, the Vista Spa, the fast food places, Cove Café (coffee bar), the Deck Parties, Palo....if you didn’t want to hike up the stairs you can take an elevator to these decks from Deck 2 (hint...the forward elevator is almost always available and takes you right to adult pool area and spa on Deck 9).

Decks 6, 7, 8 - these are passenger cabin decks...no cruise "activities" and you would still have to walk up 2, 3 or 4 flights to the pool deck (Deck 9) or Palo and sports deck (Deck 10).

Deck 5 - has some passenger cabins and the Oceaneer Club, Oceaneer Lab, Flounders Reef and the Buena Vista movie theater (all these are only 3 flights up from Deck 2).

Deck 4 - has the Walt Disney Theater, Mickey Mates shop, Treasure Ketch shop, Studio Sea lounge, Tea with Wendy event, Shuffle Board, those great comfy Deck chairs outside, the walking/running area, Animator's Palate Dining Room, Shutters (all these are only 2 flights up from Deck 2).

Deck 3 - has Rockin Bar D/Route 66 (theme nights, game shows, comedy shows, nightclub acts, Bingo), Diversions Pub, Sessions/Cadillac Lounge Piano Bar, Promenade Lounge, Up Beat shop, Internet Cafe, Guest Services Desk, Shore Excursion Desk, The Atrium (where most of the photos ops are taken and autographs given plus the games like Chip It Golf or Frog Racing, the Captain's Cocktail Party, Martini Tasting, Margarita Tasting, Art Auctions, Till We Meet Again Party) Parrot Cay Dining Room, the Galley Tour, Lumiere's Dining Room (and I probably forgot a few activities).... (all these are only one flight up from Deck 2)

Deck 2 - has the new kids area called Ocean Quest (on the Magic) plus passenger cabins - just walk down the hall.

And finally Deck 1 has the Medical Facility and some passenger cabins...(only one deck down).

So, saying that Deck 2 is too low and too far removed from all the activity is not correct at all....it is actually closer to MORE of everything going on onboard except for things that happen on Decks 9 and 10. In addition, Deck 2 is at least equal in distance to some things as if you were staying on Deck 6, not to mention the convenience of getting on and off the ship in ports...no waiting endlessly for the elevator to the higher decks when you come back from a hot, exhausting day of exploring the ports....just one flight up and you are “home”....priceless!!!

DCL has decorated all their passenger cabin hallways in the same fashion. You would not really know if you were stepping off the elevator onto Deck 8 or Deck 1 by the decor so don't think that the lower decks are in any way less desirable than the higher decks. Obviously if you want a verandah you need to get a cabin on the higher decks but if you are happy with an inside or an oceanview, save some money and book on Decks 1 or 2. None of the DCL passenger decks are below the water line (which is another misconception of cruising.

I personally love Deck 2 , Cat 9 as they have the huge portholes and I love looking out across the ocean!!!

Good luck with your decision!!MJ

 

[Momma2Jax]

We are in a 9c deck 2 room, near the aft elevators this Sept. I was a little concerned because our room was RIGHT under one of the main dining rooms. But I did a search for our room number, and previous cruisers said that noise really wasn't an issue!

We did choose deck 2 over deck 1 because we wanted the one large porthole, rather than 2 small.

Have a great trip!

 

[Princess Yellow]

Thanks again for all the great info.

 

[Jcmh]

This my first post. YEAH! Thank you to all of you for all the information I have learned from reading your posts.

I was just about to book our April 2012 MR cruise on the Wonder when I got a little freaked out by the Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom choices. The choices came up as:

1. Deck 1 Cat 09D 2 small portholes

2. Deck 2 Cat 09C 1 large porthole

3. Decks 5,6,7 Cat 09A 1 large porthole

I am travelling with DH and 3yo twin DDs in my room and my parents in a separarte (hopefully ajoining) room. This is the first cruise for my parents and DDs, second for DH and me, but first with Disney. My side of the family can get a little seasick, but I did not feel anything on my previous cruise in an inside stateroom, but I think an outside stateroom would make things a little easier. I do not want a verandah, because DDs are climbing all over the place and I don't believe I would have a moments peace with a SGD, no matter how high the locks. It would also be best to be not too far away from the bulk of what is going on as my 84 yo father is not as spry as he used to be.

Last night I saw a post where someone expressed some concerns about Deck 2 being right under high traffic public areas and the few responses I read indicated people did not have a problem, but now I can't find the post to finish reading.

Any pros, cons, or other comments you have on these locations would be greatly appreciated!

Birgit & the gang

Just sailed 2 weeks ago on the MR cruise with my DH and 2.5 year old twins. We were in room 2018 (9C, one porthole) and had a connecting room with our cousins in 2020 (this is the forward part of the ship). The only noise I ever heard was from kids in the hallway and some creaking as we hit some bigger waves on the sail back into LA. When we anchored in Cabo early the first day there, I did hear some noises coming from the bottom of the ship, but I didn't notice them the second day so I'm not sure it had anything to do with the anchoring process. I wouldn't hesitate to book those rooms again. We found them very convenient to everything, and our cousins have booked that area again for the WBPC cruise in 2013.

 

[kkmcan]

Someone mentioned 2118. Thats the stateroom we had stayed in last March and we loved it! It was close to the elevator so no long hallway to walk down. Aft so good as far as rocking goes.

We stayed deck 2 a little more forward a few years ago also on the Wonder and we were woke every morning to loud awful noises.

Would book 2118 again!

 

[herb102211]

We were on deck 2, midship on the Wonder 2 years ago and loved it! We barely felt any movement throughout our trip and it was a great location. Deck 2 is great because you are close to the gangway, restaurants, theatres, etc.

Last year we were on the Dream deck 7, aft and I didn’t like it as much. It was further away from everything and you definitely felt more movement.

Like the PP said, if you are prone to seasickness the lower levels and as close to midship as possible would be your best bet.

 

[GatorMomInNC]

We were on the Magic - same layout as the Wonder. I think our room number was 2134 - it was in the back of the ship on the port side, a few cabins behind the aft elevators. It was an adjoining room but we didn't "adjoin" with anyone we knew. I don't remember any issues with noise except occasionally the baby in the adjoining room - you can hear a little more through those doors than a wall. We had a gty and I was afraid we were going to get one of the 2 porthole rooms, but I think they would have been okay also. There was a laundry on our floor and it was easier to get to the gangway when we did excursions.

 

[Criswell3000]

I have only been on one cruise, and we were in 5514. It was fantastic. Quiet and a great room.