MSC Magnifica - Aft facing balcony

[fsteph]

Hi, 

 

I’d be grateful for some advice from more experienced cruisers (we’ve cruised once in the past, with the Oasis of the seas)

 

I’m looking to book a cruise on the MSC Magnifica (family of 4, with two very young children) and the only available balcony cabin we can find is on deck 8 at the end of the ship (rear facing balcony). Based on the deck plan, it also appears to be a connecting cabin (so potentially more noise).

 

Any feedback/comments on this type of room would be much appreciated - mainly concerned about noise levels, sea-sickness, etc. due to the location of the cabin. 

 

many thanks!

[Até]

The lounge directly below the deck eight aft cabins is a late night venue and can be quite noisy.

[fsteph]

 

Thank you for the reply. Would you go for the same type of cabin, but a deck higher (deck 9 instead of 8)? Looks like there are a couple available in deck 9 on a latter cruise date (a week later, which is not an issue for us). I can also find an outside one in deck 8 (unobstructed view but of course no balcony). 

[Até]

I always try to find a cabin with cabins both above and below it.  The only exception would be if it was a known quiet area late at night and in the early morning.  That lounge would be quiet in the morning but will be loud probably past midnight.

[Roxxy]

You usually can't go wrong with an AFT facing balcony!  When available that is our preferred cabin location !  

Watching the wake ... seeing all of the ports that you have just sailed away from  :)