How To Pick the Best Cabin?

[TravelinGert]

About to book a cabin on the Quantum of the Seas. Not asking in the Quantum Countdown area because no one has seen this ship yet, therefore asking for best guess input from those that have made other RCI cruises. I figure there has to be a certain amount of similarity to other RCI ships.

 

We've been offered a variety of Oceanview cabins on deck 3. They're spread out pretty much anywhere along that deck, starting from an accessible front starboard (3570) through several midship both sides, and finally a rear starboard back (3646) near the elevators. I'm kinda leaning toward either end just because I see elevators right there. We've never cruised before and hubby says plan to be out and about all day, so who cares what cabin. :rolleyes:

 

Any input, wild speculation, or amusing suggestions welcomed. :D

[luvscruising2007]

It's all about personal preference. We like mid-ship cabins because you are usually close to a set of elevators. And, the movement from the ship is less.

Other than that, the criteria for us is cost and category.

Good luck with your decision and no matter what you choose you will have a wonderful cruise.

[hazeleyez3]

I am with your hubby. If its a cabin and the category I want, I don't care where it is.

 

When my husband was booking his first cruise, he was advised to stay mid-ship because there would be less boat movement on the water. I don't see a difference though.

[JYD Hawkeye]

We use accessible cabins due to DW's polio. If you need an accessible unit, we have found that the middle of the ship is great. Less movement and right close to elevators and restaurants. We get right in front of the hump on deck 6. If you don't need an accessible unit, be advised that if you book one, you could be bumped out of it for someone who does need it more.

[Familygoboston]

As you say- until the first reviews start pouring in, we won't know what a "good" cabin on Q is for a while. In general I follow these guidelines:

 

1- in real estate, it's all about location, and on a cruise ship all the cabins are going to the same place and enjoy roughly the same ship board amenities, so it makes the most sense to purchase the cheapest one you can find that matches your needs. For us, having a balcony meets our needs to enjoy our cruise the way we like to, (and we get a discount) so we buy the least expensive one we can find, unless we want a larger panoramic aft balcony, in which case we are willing to pay a bit more (thinking of it as paying for an "excursion" since we often enjoy the space in a way that one would enjoy an excursion.) We do not sail in suites on Royal Caribbean because the additional perks do not financially add up to the extra paid. It would be cheaper to buy our own drinks etc.

 

2-on larger ships ( all royal ships are) we choose a deck that is sandwiched between other passenger cabins so that we don't hear noise from the pool chairs above in the morning or lounges below late at night.

 

3-if mobility or motion sickness is a concern or you are the types of people who return to your cabin regularly between activities, then you might prefer a mid ship cabin close to the elevator. These will cost more for that advantage, so if like us you don't mind the walk, and almost never use an elevator, you can save just by walking a few extra steps.

 

Good luck! There are a lot of new cabin categories on Q; one of the most fascinating things to me is that right now we are seeing prices for the "virtual" ocean view go higher than the actual ocean view! That's a fascinating study of supply and demand! I'm fairly certain that the BW and CP interior balconies also experienced this when Oasis first came out. I think it settles back once the "novelty" has worn off!

[TravelinGert]

Thanks to everyone for the replies and especially to Familygoboston for taking the time to put in all those helpful details. We ended up going for a mid-ship cabin near but not right next to the elevators. Now I'm going to be like a little kid from now until November 2nd, 2014.

 

:p Is it time yet? Is it time yet? Can't we go yet? Is it time yet? :p

[Familygoboston]

Thanks to everyone for the replies and especially to Familygoboston for taking the time to put in all those helpful details. We ended up going for a mid-ship cabin near but not right next to the elevators. Now I'm going to be like a little kid from now until November 2nd, 2014.

 

:p Is it time yet? Is it time yet? Can't we go yet? Is it time yet? :p

 

Be sure to write a review! We are very interested to learn about this new ship!:D

[jackretired]

Cabin Selection, it is up to you to decide. Here are some things to think about:

 

To avoid the motion of the ocean, be in the center of the ship.

Top to bottom. Front to back. Side to side in really bad seas.

Stabilizers do a good job but sometimes …

 

To avoid noise

What is around you

What is over you

What is under you

Look at the deck plans

 

To avoid long walks

Where are the elevators

 

To avoid elevators

Do you want to be close to MDR, windjammer, pool deck, casino, schooner lounge?

 

To avoid $

Inside

 

To get a view

Balcony

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