Best Cabin Location

[Cruisin4aTan]

We are getting ready to book for our 2020 trip. Are there suggestions for best location on the ship for viewing especially with a balcony? Bow or stern

[Crew News]

The aft staterooms are my favorite for the following resons:

• no wind so you can spend lots of time on your balcony while the ship is moving
• very little foot traffic
• short elevator ride to the Room Service kitchen so delivered food is not cold
• short elevator ride to dining rooms
• you can see what is on both sides of the ship without moving from side to side and competing for space at the railings
• the sound of the ship's wake is good for sleeping
• very little noise unless you are directly under a public deck

Obviously others my disagree.

[Cruisin4aTan]

I agree with your reasons and never thought about the room service kitchen location lol. Thank you!

[CruiserBruce]

Where the room service kitchen is located is going to vary by ship. 

 

Agree forward balconies (only a small number of ships have bow facing balconies) will be windier, and thus less tenable. Also agree aft balconies are better, and frequently in high demand.