Escape Baltic Cruise - Port or Starboard Balcony?

[Z3r0]

We were going to book for August, but have now decided on a July sailing.  With the 'take all free' promo, I think my wife and I have decided we would prefer a balcony over an inside cabin.  The OV cabins are either at the very front of the ship, or deck 5, and I dont really want to be directly under the hustle and bustle of deck 6.

 

That being said, even though the cruise is over a year away it appears that all of the cabins on the port side of the ship are sold.  Is there a reason for that?  Is there more to see on the port side, or is it just coincidence?  We're going on an Australia/New Zealand cruise later this year, and chose the port side, as it is only traveling one way and there will be more to see on that side of the ship.

 

If the port side is the ideal side, there are some spa balcony cabins on deck 15 that are available.

 

Thanks in advance,

Mike

[KeithJenner]

I’ve done a couple of Baltic’s cruises and I can’t instantly think of any reason why one side would be preferable to another.

 

The main scenic viewing whilst sailing will be heading into Stockholm (assuming you are docking in the city) and you don’t want to limit yourself to either side then. Get out on deck.

[casofilia]

I wonder if they book the Port side as they are "POSH".   VBG

[Sauer-kraut]

It might be a travel agent block of cabins, or a semi charter?

[Z3r0]

Thanks for the replies!

[cruisequeen4ever]

We did the Baltic on Princess last month on the starboard side. We ended up facing the port most days, but of course that may not be the case for you.