What side of the ship?

[mrschipsfc]

I haven't seen this yet, traveling to Alaska, what side of the ship gives you the best viewing while sailing?

[roger001]

We've cruised Alaska twice. I don't think one side is better than the other. Going up and back there will be plenty to see from either side.

[Guindalf]

There isn't a 'best side'. They are both good as you're mostly sailing up and down the inside passage and there's land on either side!

[don't-use-real-name]

Traditionally NORTH BOUND STARBOARD - - - & - - -SOUTH BOUND PORT.

For trips originating and ending same port (circle trip) doesn't make too

much difference.

In the INSIDE Passage land will be visible on both sides - favoring the

continent side for seeing larger land mass and lesser to the Ocean (Vancouver

Island) side.

When the ships visit the Glaciers at first it will be the bow and then with most

of the cruise lines the Captain will turn the ship 360 degrees to afford

everyone with a view from almost every angle following by the stern in

departing.

If you are in an Inside cabin or an Obstructed view Cabin you will of course

find your best view topside or on a Promenade Deck.

Sitka and Icy Point Straight are tendering ports - no advantage here.

At other ports the ships design may play into which side faces port and

what gangway is used.

 

And of course YMMV !

Edited March 6, 2015 by don't-use-real-name

[calmpets]

Whichever side of the ship I wasn't on, tended to get all the wildlife sightings. It was the running joke by the end of the cruise, of how I went to Alaska and saw absolutely no wildlife. :D

[amarvel]

I like starboard. Depends a little bit on your itinerary but for the jewel I definitely like starboard better. And if you're going only northbound you want starboard and if you're only going south bound you'd want port. But you really can't go wrong.

[fishin' musician]

Neither side; if you can swing it go for a forward or aft facing balcony. Had an aft on the Sun last summer and could see about 200 degrees.

[drbev]

Aft balcony was a great view

[mrschipsfc]

Thanks, I guess its all good.:)