5326jan Posted September 25, 2010 #1 Share Posted September 25, 2010 :confused:Who looks at the itinerary and picks thier cabin based on whether they will have a better view on port or starboard. Would you accept an upgrade if it put you on the opposite side of the ship? To me this was important sailing the inside passage, but I'm not sure that it matters on most itineraries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Druke I Posted September 25, 2010 #2 Share Posted September 25, 2010 For us, on port intensive itineraries, it usually does not matter whether we are on the port side or starboard side of the ship. On trans-Atlantics or trans-Pacifics, with many sea days, we often will make our choice dependent upon where the sun will be in relation to the ship's position. We prefer morning sun to late afternoon sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 25, 2010 #3 Share Posted September 25, 2010 :confused:Who looks at the itinerary and picks thier cabin based on whether they will have a better view on port or starboard. Would you accept an upgrade if it put you on the opposite side of the ship? To me this was important sailing the inside passage, but I'm not sure that it matters on most itineraries. Here is another recent thread.... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1281067 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ssbeagle Posted September 25, 2010 #4 Share Posted September 25, 2010 I look at the itinerary and the location of the cabin (where we want to be on the ship - mid, forward or aft) and choose our cabin that way. We usually take either port or starboard as close to mid as we can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkwl Posted September 25, 2010 #5 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Word has it that, on certain ships, Port side balconies are smoking. Starboard are non-smoking! The choice is yours . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted September 25, 2010 #6 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Word has it that, on certain ships, Port side balconies are smoking. Starboard are non-smoking! The choice is yours . . . Not true on Princess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted September 25, 2010 #7 Share Posted September 25, 2010 If your doing a westbound T/A out that leaves from Venice, definitely choose a port side cabin with a balcony.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted September 25, 2010 Author #8 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Word has it that, on certain ships, Port side balconies are smoking. Starboard are non-smoking! The choice is yours . . . If this were true, wouldn't they have to advertise that???:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted September 25, 2010 Author #9 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Here is another recent thread.... http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1281067 I didn't see that one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted September 25, 2010 #10 Share Posted September 25, 2010 Alaska is an itinerary where cabin side does make a difference, the general rule for the best scenery is starboard northbound and port southbound on a 7 day return it doesn't matter a lot but I would choose starboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkwl Posted September 26, 2010 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2010 If this were true, wouldn't they have to advertise that???:eek: I've seen this on a number of boards. It's not something advertised, it's word of mouth, so to speak. Heh, I'm just passing it along . . . I don't smoke, so the whole Princess fleet could be non-smoking for all I care! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribill Posted September 26, 2010 #12 Share Posted September 26, 2010 I've seen this on a number of boards. It's not something advertised, it's word of mouth, so to speak. Heh, I'm just passing it along . . . I don't smoke, so the whole Princess fleet could be non-smoking for all I care! :D On Princess, every cabin is a smoking allowed cabin. Port, starboard, forward, aft, high, low, inside, outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6pack Posted September 26, 2010 #13 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Wow! How did smoking get onto this thread! :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueCat1105 Posted September 26, 2010 #14 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Wow! How did smoking get onto this thread! :confused: Wait long enough and they ALL seem to roll around to that one, endless diatribe. This one turned more quickly than some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wilkies Posted September 26, 2010 #15 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Afraid I always look at the itinerary and an atlas and then decide which side depending on the position of the sun - south or west !!!! But nearly always Caribe midships. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted September 26, 2010 Author #16 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Afraid I always look at the itinerary and an atlas and then decide which side depending on the position of the sun - south or west !!!! But nearly always Caribe midships. Our itinerary in the Black Sea will make a complete circle, so the sun isn't an issue for us. I chose the port side based on the fact that it would be the land side rather than the sea side. That will be the case until we head north to Slovenia and Venice. If we sailed into Venice during daylight, I would have to be on deck to see that, but we are due in at 4AM... I plan to be asleep at that time! Thanks everyone for their comments. I haven't ever had a problem with smelling smoke on a Princess balcony, so either I have been lucky or it's not that big of a problem. :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdamion Posted September 26, 2010 #17 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Wow! How did smoking get onto this thread! :confused: Wait long enough and they ALL seem to roll around to that one, endless diatribe. This one turned more quickly than some. Im curious, is one side or the other better for smuggling alcohol on board, or for storing the jeans I will wear to dinner? ...ok, I think that covers the usual controversial topics... no wait, one more: I choose my cabin location based on how close I can be to the deck chairs so I can run up early in the morning to put my towel on them, then go back to my cabin for 3 hours to rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MustangGT Posted September 26, 2010 #18 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Wait long enough and they ALL seem to roll around to that one, endless diatribe. This one turned more quickly than some. LOL! How long until it turns into a discussion of anytime dining/traditional and the people who try to bounce back and forth? :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted September 26, 2010 #19 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Wow! How did smoking get onto this thread! :confused: I was kinda curious myself.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Woobstr112G Posted September 26, 2010 #20 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Im curious, is one side or the other better for smuggling alcohol on board, or for storing the jeans I will wear to dinner? ...ok, I think that covers the usual controversial topics... no wait, one more: I choose my cabin location based on how close I can be to the deck chairs so I can run up early in the morning to put my towel on them, then go back to my cabin for 3 hours to rest. Life wouldn't be complete without a Chair Hog debate as well.....:):):) Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5326jan Posted September 26, 2010 Author #21 Share Posted September 26, 2010 Maybe we could throw in an iron just to "heat things up"!!!:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philsfun Posted September 27, 2010 #22 Share Posted September 27, 2010 So...we are doing Alaska Inside Passage on Sept 17, 2011. Roundtrip from Seattle. Is that a North Bound or South Bound? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vmom Posted September 27, 2010 #23 Share Posted September 27, 2010 So...we are doing Alaska Inside Passage on Sept 17, 2011. Roundtrip from Seattle. Is that a North Bound or South Bound? Roundtrip from Seattle is neither a northbound or south bound cruise. North bound and south bound refers to cruises that cruise only one way....usually from Vancouver to Seward (Anchorage area) or from Seward back down to Vancouver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted September 27, 2010 #24 Share Posted September 27, 2010 So...we are doing Alaska Inside Passage on Sept 17, 2011. Roundtrip from Seattle. Is that a North Bound or South Bound? With a round trip from Seattle it won't really matter, what you miss going up you will see coming down. That is true from Vancouver as well but I have a preference for starboard out of Vancouver, I always think the scenery is a bit superior on that side both coming and going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caber Posted September 27, 2010 #25 Share Posted September 27, 2010 Maybe we could throw in an iron just to "heat things up"!!!:D:D:D Maybe you have to tip more on Port side?:p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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