Teekkanie Posted April 9, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 9, 2017 What are your thoughts/experiences with lower lvl desks with Porthole windows. Specifically on Splendor lvl 1 all the way forward? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtytwo Posted April 9, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Have not had one of those on that ship, but did on another. Thought it was pretty neat. The porthole gave the cabin an larger feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teekkanie Posted April 9, 2017 Author #3 Share Posted April 9, 2017 I have a single bed with couch. I was just wondering about the water hitting the bow. did you have a restful sleep or did it keep you awake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger0613 Posted April 9, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 9, 2017 Desks? I had a 1A like yours on the Triumph(1206 - 2nd cabin portside), and I loved it. Having the bed and couch along the same wall will give you alot of floor space. If you have a cabin at the point where the hull starts to curve toward the bow you can actually sit on the window sill. The 1A cabins at this point are larger than the ones farther forward. The bottom deck is usually quiet because the only people that go down there are people with cabins on that deck. Also, you only have to go up one deck when returning to the ship. You can take the stairs instead of waiting for an elevator. My steward had to switch the bed and couch. Even though Carnival's website showed my cabin having both along one wall, when I got there the bed was sticking out next to the portholes, and the couch was under the pullman. I heard the water hitting the bow. At first it sounded like the anchor was hitting the side of the ship. Once I realized it was water, it didn't bother me anymore. It was just another sound. I slept well. Very few sounds can wake me up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted April 10, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 10, 2017 I have a single bed with couch. I was just wondering about the water hitting the bow. did you have a restful sleep or did it keep you awake. It depends on the seas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixtytwo Posted April 10, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 10, 2017 The water was never a problem...except during that tropical storm we ran through where the water was coming way over the porthole! But, it was never a problem with noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teekkanie Posted April 10, 2017 Author #7 Share Posted April 10, 2017 Thank you for your input. I am so looking forward to this cruise. I will be on the Panama Canal transition cruise with the Splendor, leaving Miami and arriving in Long Beach. I have the very first cabin on deck 1 (ops sorry not desks). :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razor_Poke Posted April 10, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 10, 2017 We liked the portholes but there are some noises when arriving at ports or anchoring. You're very near some machinery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbrownferrier Posted April 10, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 10, 2017 We will be on the Sunshine in a level 1 PT at thanksgiving so I appreciate the information. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlanoDebbie Posted April 11, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 11, 2017 What are your thoughts/experiences with lower lvl desks with Porthole windows. Specifically on Splendor lvl 1 all the way forward? Can't tell you anything about a porthole cabin on Splendor, but we have one on the Valor in 3 days. 1221 on the starboard side. We are prepared to have some noise from the anchor chain in Cozumel and again back in Galveston. We have no idea how noisy it may be, but figured the cruise is only 4 days long. Our cabin is supposed to be 220 sq ft, which is 35 sq ft more than a regular cabin. Just looking forward to some R&R this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted April 11, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 11, 2017 What are your thoughts/experiences with lower lvl desks with Porthole windows. Specifically on Splendor lvl 1 all the way forward? Haven't been on splendor. I was on the first deck all the way forward on Elation. Main thing is the anchor noise. It goes on for 30-60mins before you arrive at a port and before you leave a port. Other than that just the distance you have to walk to get to say the comedy club all the way aft. Once I went from aft lido to the room. Then to the comedy club only to realize I left my glasses in the room. Had to walk all the way back to the room, then back to the comedy club. That's a workout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Saint Greg Posted April 11, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Can't tell you anything about a porthole cabin on Splendor, but we have one on the Valor in 3 days. 1221 on the starboard side. We are prepared to have some noise from the anchor chain in Cozumel and again back in Galveston. We have no idea how noisy it may be, but figured the cruise is only 4 days long. Our cabin is supposed to be 220 sq ft, which is 35 sq ft more than a regular cabin. Just looking forward to some R&R this weekend. Here's my anchor noise from Elation 7GxqSwa39Ls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poz222 Posted April 11, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 11, 2017 The noise when docking is actually the mooring lines (as they don't anchor at port) if it is a tender port... wow, the anchor is LOUD. If the seas are rough you will hear the bang bang of waves hitting the bow and you will "bounce and shudder" a lot in heavy seas... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisemom67 Posted April 11, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 11, 2017 We would hear the lines when close to port. It was our wake up call! Also, we did sometimes have rough seas and you can feel the waves hitting, depending on the level you are on. I tend to get seasick on small boats (whalers, etc), and this didn't bother me much. If it was at night, I just felt that I was being rocked to sleep! It is all in how you look at things... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teekkanie Posted April 13, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted April 13, 2017 Thank you for all of your input. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine5715 Posted April 14, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 14, 2017 What are your thoughts/experiences with lower lvl desks with Porthole windows. Specifically on Splendor lvl 1 all the way forward? Love them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted April 14, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Great advice given here. When you cruise long enough the docking anchoring noise just becomes your alarm clock. Get the Java and hit the island, your there already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spleenstomper Posted April 14, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 14, 2017 The water was never a problem...except during that tropical storm we ran through where the water was coming way over the porthole! But, it was never a problem with noise. Was that cool? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2trvlnow Posted April 14, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 14, 2017 I have had several porthole rooms both PT and 1A including a PT on the Splendor. I really like them but you should be prepared for the sound of waves hitting the bow of the ship. It depends on the condition of the seas. We seem to hear it more when heading south from Florida or Galveston then when returning to Florida or Galveston. I always bring earplugs to use for the first couple of days. So come prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bakersdozen12 Posted April 15, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I stayed in a porthole room on the Fascination just recently. We were in E8, so it was on the highest up level with porthole rooms, if I remember correctly. We never heard any noise from the water or related to docking. The room was comfortable and I would book it again. I know you are asking about a lower level porthole room, but I'm just pointing out that if you can get one on a higher level, you won't be bothered with noise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug910 Posted April 15, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 15, 2017 ...We've had several porthole cabins. Noise from the anchor/mooring lines were never really a problem. As others have said, if the noise is too loud, well, it's probably time to get up anyway. There is a slight noise of the clapping of the waves onto the front of the ship. We've only hit rough seas once while in a PT cabin, and the cabin did "shutter" from side to side a bit. Over all, if your looking to save a few bucks while still having some daylight enter the room, a PT cabin is the way to go. In fact, we recently scored a PT for John Heald's Blogger's Cruise 11 on the Magic next February! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teekkanie Posted April 15, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I am actually looking forward to this cabin. I like the sound of waves. I remember my first canin. It was an inside on the Tropical. At night it sounded like it was raining and I slept like a baby. This will be my first time with a port hole. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted April 15, 2017 #23 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Thank you for all of your input. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G935A using Forums mobile app Most welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2trvlnow Posted April 15, 2017 #24 Share Posted April 15, 2017 I stayed in a porthole room on the Fascination just recently. We were in E8, so it was on the highest up level with porthole rooms, if I remember correctly. We never heard any noise from the water or related to docking. The room was comfortable and I would book it again. I know you are asking about a lower level porthole room, but I'm just pointing out that if you can get one on a higher level, you won't be bothered with noise. Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app I believe the porthole rooms on higher decks are only available on Fantasy class ships. On all other class ships including the Splendor the porthole cabins (PT or 1A's with portholes) are on decks 1 and 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ITeach2Cruise Posted April 16, 2017 #25 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Can't tell you anything about a porthole cabin on Splendor, but we have one on the Valor in 3 days. 1221 on the starboard side. We are prepared to have some noise from the anchor chain in Cozumel and again back in Galveston. We have no idea how noisy it may be, but figured the cruise is only 4 days long. Our cabin is supposed to be 220 sq ft, which is 35 sq ft more than a regular cabin. Just looking forward to some R&R this weekend. I booked this same room on Valor as weel, but my cruise is still way far off (June 26th) Please let me know how you like it! I snore, my mom does not, so I was thinking of taking earplugs with me anyway. I don't believe I will need them, I LOVE the sound of the waves hitting the ship! I am curious to the amount of movement at this location, as it's the closest to the bow that I have ever been. Please let me know, I'm very interested for any information at all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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