which cabin...aft extended balcony or midship?

[Alaskabound2011]

I am trying to decide between several cabins on the Spirit, cruising the Alaska inside passage in August.

1. There is an aft cabin (7203) extended balcony on the Veranda deck. I like that there are only cabins both above and below, and that the balcony is bigger. I am concerned that I won't see the land as much being in the back.

2. There are also several midship on the Panorama deck. They are also extended balcony, but I don't think the balcony is quite as big as the aft cabin. I am also concerned that since the Panorama deck is right underneath the Lido deck it might be loud.

 

Which cabin would you choose? Thanks!

[7toEleven]

I wouldn't want to be under the Lido deck, ever. Have heard too many complaints.

 

While I"m not an aft fan I would chose it on this trip. Your view would be awesome, more so than any other cabin. Have a great trip!

[auburn77]

We only book aft balconies. I don't understand the "not seeing land". If you book a cabin on one side, the land view could be on the other side. With an aft balcony, you see both sides.

Under the Lido deck may be a problem with any cabin.

[Alaskabound2011]

For those of you who like aft cabins, if you could choose your deck, on the Spirit, would you choose Main, Upper or Empress? Will I have a better view on a higher deck? Right now, 3 of the 4 aft cabins are free, would you choose the one that is right in the middle? Thanks!