Which side of ship for Western Carribean?

[Mare10]

We're looking at a 7 day cruise on the Carribean Princess out of Houston. Wondering what side of the ship is recommended. We will have a balcony cabin.

 

Thanks!

[Essiesmom]

It doesn't make any difference. The sun rises on one side and sets on the other, and it will be reversed on the way back. You are not insight of land until you arrive at port. You can't predict which side the ship will dock on, as it varies. EM

[Mare10]

Thanks! I'm looking forward to this itinerary as we haven't been to any of the ports.

[AprilJ]

It doesn't make any difference. The sun rises on one side and sets on the other, and it will be reversed on the way back. You are not insight of land until you arrive at port. You can't predict which side the ship will dock on, as it varies. EM

 

I am came looking for the answer to this exact question, so thank you!!

[serene56]

The ship will pull in at one port and back in at the other side does not matter.

make sure you have cabins above you and below you

[BigB0882]

On our last cruise we were on the starboard side and on 2 of the 3 stops we were on the side facing the port. So port side is really just a reference to keep direction on the ship and not really to let you know whether you will be facing land or water once docked.