phabric Posted December 19, 2020 #1 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I am going to Alaska roundtrip from Seattle. Which side of the ship to pick a cabin? I can’t remember if It is - even numbered cabins - port? odd numbered cabins - starboard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted December 19, 2020 #2 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I really don’t think it matters, but I would go starboard as it is a longer word. You need to analyze the daily sailing times and what you are likely to see while it is light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCC retired Posted December 19, 2020 #3 Share Posted December 19, 2020 The whales will always be on the other side of the ship . 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phabric Posted December 19, 2020 Author #4 Share Posted December 19, 2020 14 minutes ago, MCC retired said: The whales will always be on the other side of the ship . So true, never on the side you are on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted December 19, 2020 #5 Share Posted December 19, 2020 And the glaciers will always calve when the other side of the ship is toward them... EM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare azbirdmom Posted December 19, 2020 #6 Share Posted December 19, 2020 I don't think it matters as much for a round trip cruise like that. For the southbound itineraries I prefer the port side as there's a lot more open water to see while in the inside passage. But then we've also been on the port side and have seen eagles in the trees on land. For the glaciers they will move the ship around so that both sides can see but quite honestly the only time I didn't move around the ship when we've been sailing near the glaciers was when we got a last minute upsell to an aft suite. Now that was the best view! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtlantaCruiser72 Posted December 20, 2020 #7 Share Posted December 20, 2020 Round-trip Seattle doesn't matter - The first and last days are sea days where the ship is far enough from land that it's hazy at best. The other days are in port or Glacier viewing and will have mountains on both sides. Ship can dock with different sides tied up to pier based on dock location, sea conditions and harbor master preferences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gmjc2 Posted December 21, 2020 #8 Share Posted December 21, 2020 It might make a difference if you are sailing the inside passage only one way. Check the itinerary map and choose accordingly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Travlin grrl Posted December 28, 2020 #9 Share Posted December 28, 2020 I used to think it mattered until I did that cruise and realized while at sea, you are too far away to see the land. And as everyone says above, the ship moves around so you can see both sides of the inside passage. And yes to the action always happening on the side you are not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Cruise Raider Posted December 28, 2020 #10 Share Posted December 28, 2020 It may be just a personal preference but we like the port side in Alaska. We've found that we usually do the inside passage on the way up and that seems to have the best viewing ... in my opinion. Now, you don't mention if you are doing the inside passage and if it is during the daytime hours. If not, either side is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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