Monday, 9 November 2026

Quantum of the Seas Balcony Cabin 12700

We booked a Transpacific Cruise on Quantum of the Seas, when cabins came on sale in July. We were able to choose our cabin, deck 12 cabin 700 for the September 2026 Transpacific Cruise.

The cabin was located starboard side, aft and was very quiet. We had a cabin for 3, with the lounge being the third bed. We did need to get an extra quilt/mattress topper as the lounge was very hard. We kept it as a bed the whole 26 day voyage. 

The cabin had US and UK power plugs, so an Australian adapter is needed. We only needed one powerpoint to charge a usb power block, to charge our phones, camera and devices. The cabin also came with a kettle and our cabin steward replenished the little milks daily (some cabin stewards don't do that), we replenished the teas we like and the hot chocolate sachets. We also had to get a third cup - not a problem.


The TV is good with Australian News after Hawaii, but the free movies really need to be updated. Seen them all!
The balcony was fine. Nice views, cool breeze some days. Nice to go to and relax or read in the quiet - with a cocktail or cup of tea of course. 
We tended to turn the air conditioning off when we were in the cabin, especially overnight, to avoid the 'cabin cough'.

Had a great cruise, and this was a great cabin.


Monday, 18 May 2026

Voyager of the Seas Interior - Promenade View Cabins 7289 and 7275

We wanted to try an interior promenade view room, but as they only accommodate two people we had to book two rooms. We chose deck 7 because we thought deck 6 may have been too noisy, and deck 8 may have been to high to view the parades and dance parties. We gave Jonnie the room closer to the bridge stage, cabin 7275, as we thought if it was super noisy (being next to the stage) he would not hear it - as he is profoundly deaf. We watched one dance party and could hear the music, but it was not very loud at all.

View from 7275
Our cabin, 7289 was 6 doors down from Jon's. The only difference was the direction of the bed.

Cabin 7275

 

Cabin 7289

There was noise from the promenade, but it was so soft it was often not even noticeable. As there is no natural light, and with the curtains very slightly open (our choice), a sliver of light was visible all night. We knew it was morning if we woke up and could hear the soft beat of the promenade music. The music started about 8am on sea days, and about 7am on port days. In the evenings we didn't notice the music, even on party nights if we were in the cabin watching TV.

View from 7289
Everything worked well. The hot water was hot, the air-con was good, the cooler/fridge could have been a little colder.

The muster station was B9, located on deck 4 on the outside deck.

We enjoyed the room, maybe because there was only the two of us. It seemed bigger than an interior room and a window cabin, and was almost as big as a balcony room.

We were situated right in the middle of the ship, both vertically and horizontally. However, it was rocky at times so maybe the waves were big. We are use to cabins forward and aft and expect the movement, but not in the middle.

Would we choose that type of room again? Yes, but only if we have a group of two or four. Paying double fare for a single room will not be the norm.


Monday, 11 May 2026

Voyager of the Seas Window Cabin 2536

We sailed the end of March 2026. We had previously been in cabin 2538, next door in February 2026.
The cabin accommodates up to 4 people with a king bed that can convert into two singles, and two pull down beds. The lounge does NOT convert into a bed.
We travel as three, so only one pull down bed was needed. Beds were comfortable, and air con worked well.
Everything worked well - hot showers, cold cooler/fridge, and working TV and power points. The muster station is deck 4 Dining Room. 

 PetalliTravellers YouTube Video of Cabin 2536.