Why upper decks are more desirable?

[Dayenu]

Closer to buffet? But most of us prefer restaurants that are usually on mid-decks.

 

Closer to debarkation? But they open mid-decks or lower decks for that.

 

Closer to the pool? Balconies and verandas on top decks? But many of us get inside cabins.

 

Closer to casino and shows? No, those are on middle decks.

 

Bars? They are on middle decks too, and so are the shops.

 

Are the views better from top decks' balconies compare to mid-decks?

[Shmoo here]

Closer to buffet? But most of us prefer restaurants that are usually on mid-decks.

 

Closer to debarkation? But they open mid-decks or lower decks for that.

 

Closer to the pool? Balconies and verandas on top decks? But many of us get inside cabins.

 

Closer to casino and shows? No, those are on middle decks.

 

Bars? They are on middle decks too, and so are the shops.

 

Are the views better from top decks' balconies compare to mid-decks?

 

It mostly harks back to the "good old days" of ship sailings. The upper classes were housed on the higher decks, and the lower classes were mostly on the lower decks.

 

Of course, that led to the verandahs and suites (when they started building more of these onboard cruise ships), being built on the upper decks, where you pay more for them.

[Dayenu]

Thank you, Shmoo, this is what I thought.

[calliopecruiser]

I think it's more about the view -- less chance of obstructions, and a wider viewpoint. Just like any building: you can see more if you're higher up.

[Nebr.cruiser]

We just prefer a higher deck because of the view and because it feels more open and less closed in. Nothing to do with 'class'.

 

We often take a Lido deck balcony--for one thing the price is often lower than other decks, for another it is so convenient to be right near the pool deck and buffet--easy to go back and forth to the cabin.

 

We don't particularly care if we are close to the shops, casino and other venues on the promenade and other main decks as we mostly don't use those areas.

 

Also, I like taking the stairs for exercise and you do get a lot of exercise from, say, deck 6 to deck 13. Last cruise it was 104 steps (yep, I counted) from deck 7 to our deck, and more if I started on deck 5, which I sometimes did.

[TheCriuseDirector]

Closer to buffet? But most of us prefer restaurants that are usually on mid-decks.

 

Closer to debarkation? But they open mid-decks or lower decks for that.

 

Closer to the pool? Balconies and verandas on top decks? But many of us get inside cabins.

 

Closer to casino and shows? No, those are on middle decks.

 

Bars? They are on middle decks too, and so are the shops.

 

Are the views better from top decks' balconies compare to mid-decks?

I think that having a balcony higher up on the boat is more desirable to some people because they want to be able to party hard at the pool party and not have to worry about falling down 7 flights of stairs to get to their cabin.

[navybankerteacher]

On some ships the cabins on higher decks are somewhat larger, or have access to special lounges. Aside from these possibilities, the improved view would seem to be the primary attraction.

 

Of course, people with motion sickness concerns would do better on lower decks - and in inside cabins - although the lack of visible horizon might counter the beneficial effect of being closer to the center line of the ship.

[geoherb]

If we're booking an inside cabin, I prefer to be closer to the main dining room. On Princess ships, we like the Caribe Deck balcony cabins for their larger balcony space, which is half covered. The Caribe Deck is also halfway between the Promenade Deck and the Lido Deck, which makes it convenient for those of us who avoid elevators.

[cruiseapril]

We prefer the Oceanview mid-deck for a smoother (usually) cruise.

[gymbomb]

I much prefer a deck that has other passenger cabins both above and below it as these tend to be quieter. My only bad experience with a cabin was one on the lowest passenger deck that ended up being right above the laundry facilities. They ran 24 hours a day and the sounds of the machinery woke us up several times each night.

 

 

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[Dayenu]

On some ships the cabins on higher decks are somewhat larger, or have access to special lounges. Aside from these possibilities, the improved view would seem to be the primary attraction.

 

Of course, people with motion sickness concerns would do better on lower decks - and in inside cabins - although the lack of visible horizon might counter the beneficial effect of being closer to the center line of the ship.

 

 

This is the common mistake - people with motion sickness should not be in inside cabins, they should have at least a window. It's about connection between what the body feels and the eyes see. Sorry, can't explain it better.

[OCruisers]

Sorry for this vanilla answer: It totally depends on the ship, the location of the cabin category you want, and where you'll be sailing.

LuLu

[Bases5]

Because Julia Roberts said its the best in pretty woman.

[luddite]

Welllllll...........

from the upper decks it is easier to look down on people........

Jus' sayin'..........

[EdmPair]

I can not help but to add that the cabins on upper decks are more expensive because more people want them. And perhaps some of the demand is because they cost more. This is partly the pricing of a luxury product.

M

[mr green]

They are better for views, and, often as not it is easier to get a 'Down' elevator, since the seldom get full up at the top decks.

That being said the thing to do is to study the deck plans, to find the cabins with less noise.

Avoid the top deck, since there is usually a promenade, or worse above you. Avoid ones next to a 'bump out'. your view may be cut down, but more important, find out if there is at least a partial roof above to cut out rain, and to get some privacy, also, avoid being next to a large suit, there could be loud, and late parties held there.

Finely, back to the elevators, do they all come up for you, AND, do they all go down to all floors, or might you have to walk down a flight or two, because dining rooms get in the way.

 

john

[Dayenu]

Because Julia Roberts said it's the best in "Pretty Woman.

 

I'll go with this answer :D

[Ehpride]

This is the common mistake - people with motion sickness should not be in inside cabins, they should have at least a window. It's about connection between what the body feels and the eyes see. Sorry, can't explain it better.

 

 

You are so right. It's the same reason I can't read in a moving car. Being in an inside cabin is not a good situation for me at all. I've had zero problems with motion sickness after I started getting balconies. It has to do with balance and the inner ear. If I can feel the motion but not see it, my motion sickness kicks in. I also sit facing the way the ship is moving in the dining room or lounges where I can't see outside.

 

 

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[Karysa]

I have found that there is generally more vibration and engine noise the lower I have been. I am a light sleeper and find that the cabins that I have had sandwiched between other floors of cabins have been the quietest. These floors are generally 7, 8 and 9 on most of the ships that I have sailed on.