Funkat Posted September 8, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We plan to book a balcony on the 12/6/15 sailing on the Carnival Dream and were wondering what side is best. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katiel53 Posted September 8, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We were on the port side on Dream in July and able to see the islands. To me, the port side for this itinerary is best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigEasyCC Posted September 8, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We had a Cove Balcony on the port side in January and had a great view of the pier runners... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkat Posted September 8, 2015 Author #4 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Thanks for the replies! I was leaning towards the Port side but wasn't sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stargate fan Posted September 8, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We were on the port side on Dream in July and able to see the islands. To me, the port side for this itinerary is best. We sailed the same itinerary two cruises in a row. On the first one, the captain sailed straight into port on Roatan and backed in on the second. There is no way to tell, really. BTW, Belize is a tender port so it doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Foster Posted September 8, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Yes go port side.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdcml Posted September 8, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 8, 2015 I fifth or sixth or whatever the port side. We backed in to Roatan and the Belize tenders used the port side. We weren't banking on it, but it was nice to have luck on our side in each port. Also coming and going from Roatan we got a great view of the island from our balcony as we sailed in and out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink roses Posted September 12, 2015 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2015 We were in 2341 and were not on port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evandbob Posted September 12, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2015 We plan to book a balcony on the 12/6/15 sailing on the Carnival Dream and were wondering what side is best. Thanks If smoke bothers you, then choose the side that doesn't allow smoking on any of the decks like Promenade or Lido. Otherwise, it really doesn't matter, ships sometimes nose into a dock, other times they back in....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MexicoCruzinMomma Posted September 12, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 12, 2015 If smoke bothers you, then choose the side that doesn't allow smoking on any of the decks like Promenade or Lido. Otherwise, it really doesn't matter, ships sometimes nose into a dock, other times they back in....... I didnt think you could smoke on any balcony any more.... Did I misread a memo?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janet Foster Posted September 12, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 12, 2015 I didnt think you could smoke on any balcony any more.... Did I misread a memo?? Noo... there is still no smoking off any of the balcony cabins. There three smoking areas. Casino Bar; Deck 11 Starboard side and Deck 5 Port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoniLynn Posted September 14, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Glad to hear this....we are on the port side 12/16/15! Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted September 15, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 15, 2015 We were in a starboard spa balcony on the Dream and faced the dock at Cozumel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller_KC Posted September 15, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 15, 2015 It's a coin toss for docking at the islands, but Port is best for sail away through New Orleans and out the Mississippi. The sun will be behind your back for photos and you will see the French Quarter and 9th ward from your balcony. I've seen the Dream dock on both the port and starboard sides in New Orleans. The return trip up the Mississippi doesn't matter because it will be dark almost all the way back to the dock. I think smoking outside on port side deck 5 is only allowed on the aft end so balconies further forward should be ok, especially on sea days. If it is all of the port side of deck 5 then deck 8 or higher should be ok. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted September 15, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Try to Goggle images Cruise port and the name of the port - such as "images cruise port Belize" and look at lots and lots of pics to see which side most often has the chance to be facing the direction you'd like. There's no guarantee since sometimes the Captain chooses to face opposite way to give all the cabins a chance to face some of the ports or there is maintaince work to be done or lifeboats are being tested. BUT ... it improves the odds more in your favor to being on the "best" side.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funkat Posted September 15, 2015 Author #16 Share Posted September 15, 2015 Thanks for all the responses. We have booked 9266 on the port side Vista deck for the 12/6/15 sailing. There aren't many cabins left and the majority of people seem to prefer the port side so figured we would go with that. If anyone knows anything that we may need to know about this cabin, please post. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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