Which Deck should I book?

[blackjackz]

HI all, been reading a lot for the past 3 weeks, and I am finally about to book my first cruise ever!

 

First off, is anyone else having search issues today? Whatever I search for, it comes back as no results found....oh well.

 

Anyway, when I am booking, I have the choice between Verandah, Lido, and Spa decks, with the total price difference of only $10. What are the advantages and disadvantages of the decks? Or is there a pretty clear choice?

 

This is the Destiny by the way, and a Balcony room.

 

Thanks.

[gunther619]

How exciting! I'm don't know too much, but I have heard that you want peace and quite to book a deck that has cabins below and above you :-)

 

Happy Sailings!

[cruise_control]

Lido deck is a great choice. You're close to the buffet and other public areas.

[Miller_KC]

The Lido is a really great deck to be on because you will be close to the buffet, pool, and open areas. Easy access to have coffee or juice on your balcony at sunrise or dessert while you watch the sun set. There is not as much noise from the outside deck as you would think, there is a good amount of buffer space between the rooms and the pool area. If noise is a concern move a few door forward from the atrium. Some people say you can feel more motion that high but I didn't notice. The Main Dining Room will seem pretty far away though, especially if you are assigned the Universe room in the aft.

 

A side note on the aft dinning room, if you are assigned the lower level the galley cuts off all access to the rest of the lobby deck. Go all the way aft on one of the higher decks and take the aft most stairs, or elevator, down to the lobby deck.

 

Be careful with the Verandah, avoid locations below the pool areas. It's best to be forward below the Lido cabins. Looking at the deck plans on Carnival's web site can help you choose a quiet spot.

 

The Spa deck is non-smoking on some ships so that may be important to you one way or the other. This mini-golf and Camp Carnival are above the rooms so there may be some daytime noise but I would not expect much noise at night.

[blackjackz]

Thanks for all of the input. I think I am going with Lido deck.

[tassycatt]

lido! :D

[golfgod003]

I would go with the Lido deck...as long as you can get a cabin that's a bit away from all the activity near the pools :)

[gelo7]

The Lido is a really great deck to be on because you will be close to the buffet, pool, and open areas. Easy access to have coffee or juice on your balcony at sunrise or dessert while you watch the sun set. There is not as much noise from the outside deck as you would think, there is a good amount of buffer space between the rooms and the pool area. If noise is a concern move a few door forward from the atrium. Some people say you can feel more motion that high but I didn't notice. The Main Dining Room will seem pretty far away though, especially if you are assigned the Universe room in the aft.

 

A side note on the aft dinning room, if you are assigned the lower level the galley cuts off all access to the rest of the lobby deck. Go all the way aft on one of the higher decks and take the aft most stairs, or elevator, down to the lobby deck.

 

Be careful with the Verandah, avoid locations below the pool areas. It's best to be forward below the Lido cabins. Looking at the deck plans on Carnival's web site can help you choose a quiet spot.

 

The Spa deck is non-smoking on some ships so that may be important to you one way or the other. This mini-golf and Camp Carnival are above the rooms so there may be some daytime noise but I would not expect much noise at night.

Ditto.....

[blackjackz]

Well I just booked the Lido!

 

Man, big sense of excitement after I submitted it and got the email confirmation. Just became real!

 

Now I have 3 months to just keep reading here!

[truchattycathy]

Congrats!! We love the lido!!!!

[bzpilot]

http://www.*****/Carnival/info.html

 

Choosing A Cabin

 

• If ship movement is a concern:
  
  • The best place is Midship and Lower Decks.
    
  • The worst place is Forward on the Upper Decks, followed by Aft on the Upper Decks.
    

   

  [*]If noise is a concern:

  • If possible choose a cabin that has cabins both above and below it. This will save you from a lot of adjacent room noise, especially from busy public areas (i.e. Lido Deck, Theatre, Night Club, Galley).
    
  • Watch out for "Empty Space". When looking at the ships deck plans you will see empty (unlabeled) space next to and across from some rooms. These are typically closets/storage for the room stewards, which translates into noise very early in the morning and throughout the day!
    
  • Rooms near the elevator's and stairs will get more foot traffic passing by and conversations in the hall.
    
  • Engine noise and vibration can be an issue on lower decks in the Aft of the ship. Not always but it is something to think about it.
    

   

  [*]Rooms with balconies:

  • The forward balcony rooms (first 1/4 of the ship or so) will have a lot more wind than those further back. Some balconies near the very front will be very cool and extremely windy most of the time.
    
  • Aft balconies will tend to have no wind at all. They can get hot quickly.
    
  • All side balconies will get a breeze, even the ones near the back of the ship.
    

   

  [*]Cabin Types & Categories:

  • Type - The preceding number refers to the type of cabin.
    

 

Interior - 1, 3, & 4

Ocean View - 6

Balcony - 8 & 9

Suite -are no longer referenced by type number

 

• 
  
  • Category - Each cabin type is then divided into categories based on their "desirability". The letter is used to denote the category. Generally the later the letter is in the alphabet the more desirable the cabin. More desirable categories will have higher price rates. The more desirable cabins are typically on the middle to upper decks close to the center of the ship. Although aft cabins are often considered quite desirable. Other things that affect desirability are things like obstructions and the size of the balcony.
    

 

• Interior - 1A, 3J (has picture window), 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, and 4H.
  
  
• Ocean View - 6A, 6B, 6C.
  
  
• Balcony - 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, and 8F. 8M and 8N are Extended Balconies. 9B is a Premium Balcony. 9C is a Premium Vista Balcony.
  
  
• Suite - JS (Junior Suite), OS (Ocean Suite), GS (Grande Suite).
  
  

[SadieN]

http://www.*****/Carnival/info.html

 

Choosing A Cabin

 

• If ship movement is a concern:
  
  • The best place is Midship and Lower Decks.
    
  • The worst place is Forward on the Upper Decks, followed by Aft on the Upper Decks.
    

  [*]If noise is a concern:

  • If possible choose a cabin that has cabins both above and below it. This will save you from a lot of adjacent room noise, especially from busy public areas (i.e. Lido Deck, Theatre, Night Club, Galley).
    
  • Watch out for "Empty Space". When looking at the ships deck plans you will see empty (unlabeled) space next to and across from some rooms. These are typically closets/storage for the room stewards, which translates into noise very early in the morning and throughout the day!
    
  • Rooms near the elevator's and stairs will get more foot traffic passing by and conversations in the hall.
    
  • Engine noise and vibration can be an issue on lower decks in the Aft of the ship. Not always but it is something to think about it.
    

  [*]Rooms with balconies:

  • The forward balcony rooms (first 1/4 of the ship or so) will have a lot more wind than those further back. Some balconies near the very front will be very cool and extremely windy most of the time.
    
  • Aft balconies will tend to have no wind at all. They can get hot quickly.
    
  • All side balconies will get a breeze, even the ones near the back of the ship.
    

  [*]Cabin Types & Categories:

  • Type - The preceding number refers to the type of cabin.
    

Interior - 1, 3, & 4

Ocean View - 6

Balcony - 8 & 9

Suite -are no longer referenced by type number

• 
  
  • Category - Each cabin type is then divided into categories based on their "desirability". The letter is used to denote the category. Generally the later the letter is in the alphabet the more desirable the cabin. More desirable categories will have higher price rates. The more desirable cabins are typically on the middle to upper decks close to the center of the ship. Although aft cabins are often considered quite desirable. Other things that affect desirability are things like obstructions and the size of the balcony.
    
  • Interior - 1A, 3J (has picture window), 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, and 4H.
    
    
  • Ocean View - 6A, 6B, 6C.
    
    
  • Balcony - 8A, 8B, 8C, 8D, 8E, and 8F. 8M and 8N are Extended Balconies. 9B is a Premium Balcony. 9C is a Premium Vista Balcony.
    
    
  • Suite - JS (Junior Suite), OS (Ocean Suite), GS (Grande Suite).
    
    

 

 

This is a great thing to see.

 

They forgot 7A obstructed balcony and 4K French Door inside. These are on the Spirit class ships.

[bzpilot]

This is a great thing to see.

 

They forgot 7A obstructed balcony and 4K French Door inside. These are on the Spirit class ships.

 

Site Updated :)

[Miller_KC]

http://www.*****/Carnival/info.html

• Rooms with balconies:
  
  • The forward balcony rooms (first 1/4 of the ship or so) will have a lot more wind than those further back. Some balconies near the very front will be very cool and extremely windy most of the time.
    

  [*]

 

On Spirit class ships the balconies at the front edge of each section that sticks out get very windy too.