KTeaRN Posted April 2, 2008 #1 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I thought that to minimize how much you feel the movements of the ship you should be low and middle. I actually booked a 7a balcony cabin this time (my first balcony), and I think I would prefer to be on one of the lower balcony decks d/t the ship movements. Do the higher decks have larger cabins? Is there another benefit I'm not seeing? Or is it a status thing? As you can see I'm pretty new to this. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airhead22 Posted April 2, 2008 #2 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like being closer to the ice cream!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted April 2, 2008 #3 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Corporations percieve that the consumer is not that bright, so they market the cabins at the top of the ship as being a greater value. It must work, the ships sail full. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted April 2, 2008 #4 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like being closer to the ice cream!! Good Answer. :D Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vacruizer Posted April 2, 2008 #5 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I actually like the motion.:p And the view. We also like to be all the way forward because there's not much traffic in the halls so it's quieter. Our only midship experience so far was really noisy from people yelling in the halls and slamming doors all night. I haven't paid extra for the location, though. We were upgraded the first time and booked during a free upgrade sale the next time. It's also easier to get to the Lido deck for morning coffee - and I'm worthless until I've had that first cup in the morning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTeaRN Posted April 2, 2008 Author #6 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Corporations percieve that the consumer is not that bright, so they market the cabins at the top of the ship as being a greater value. It must work, the ships sail full. I suppose people feel they are booking closer to the "penthouse" ... the other thing is, maybe people are like me and when they book an inside cabin on a really low deck they have small panic attacks before falling asleep about the Titanic movie and those poor people who were locked in. :eek: Therefore, they would want to get as far away form this possibility as they can. Hmmmm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefly333 Posted April 2, 2008 #7 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We spend a lot of time at the pool and the buffet which is top deck stuff, so its a long elevator ride if you are low. We got upgraded to a OV last week on our cruise, but it was on deck 2, sure got tired of elevators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wennfred Posted April 2, 2008 #8 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Lets put it this way, you just returned from an 8 hour long excursion and you are hot, tired and burnt like a lobster. The last thing you need is to make that freaking trip all the way up to deck 8 and then all the way aft because the elevators are full with kids playing on them. We try to book on the Main deck so when you return to the ship you are 1 deck closer to the cabin. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etwright Posted April 2, 2008 #9 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like being closer to the ice cream!! Alright, this answer sold me...next cruise I am moving up!!!! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
babywewe Posted April 2, 2008 #10 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Alright, this answer sold me...next cruise I am moving up!!!! :D I ditto this! I was lucky enough to be upgraded to a BAL cabin right below the icecream ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRaven Posted April 2, 2008 #11 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like to be on top :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald31 Posted April 2, 2008 #12 Share Posted April 2, 2008 Initially I like being on a higher deck at the begining of my cruise, however after multiple shore tours, meals and late nights my pleasure in a higher deck declines as a severe streak of laziness strikes and I no longer want to trot the stairs to keep my weight down from late night pizza and room service. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etwright Posted April 2, 2008 #13 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like to be on top :rolleyes: Hmmmm! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truecruiser Posted April 2, 2008 #14 Share Posted April 2, 2008 i do not like to be on high decks. i do not like to be too low, either. people like high decks b/c of their close proximity to the major public spaces aboard the ship. ironically, this is exactly why i do not prefer them. i like midship, on the highest deck i can get that is sandwiched between two pax decks, (no public spaces above or below my stateroom).:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KTeaRN Posted April 2, 2008 Author #15 Share Posted April 2, 2008 wennfred - point taken truecruiser - thats a good idea too. raven - I feel you are slightly off topic :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tatay Posted April 2, 2008 #16 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like to be on top :rolleyes: DW likes to be on top :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
memecakes Posted April 2, 2008 #17 Share Posted April 2, 2008 wennfred - point taken truecruiser - thats a good idea too. raven - I feel you are slightly off topic :D I don't know ravens topic might be more interesting.....:D :D :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sami1220 Posted April 2, 2008 #18 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like to be on top :rolleyes: I prefer the balcony! :p :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AZaTaz Posted April 2, 2008 #19 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We prefer the highest deck that is sandwiched between two pax decks also. We are not picky about forward, aft, or mid as we like the motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSUcajunmom Posted April 2, 2008 #20 Share Posted April 2, 2008 We are going on Fantasy on the 19th and are on the upper deck. My father started cruising before me and experienced the Riveria deck and said he would never be on the bottom again because of engine noise. I held to that advice and always booked above the Riveria deck until my last cruise on the Holiday. We were on the Riveria deck R120. Terrible for engine noise. Good thing I was drunk most nights and it didn't seem to bother my sleep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yakdaddy42 Posted April 2, 2008 #21 Share Posted April 2, 2008 we like being close to the pool area. best cabin we ever had was on conquest lido deck, 4 rooms fwd of the glass doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston11 Posted April 2, 2008 #22 Share Posted April 2, 2008 It really depends if you like to feel the movement of the ship. if your are at the front or back of the ship you will feel movement more than in the middle. My wife and i have had a lower cabin (middle) and upper cabin (middle) and we couldn't tell the difference. if we looked out our window (lower cabin) we were very close to the water. Personally, I like a higher cabin because i enjoy the view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pba20493 Posted April 2, 2008 #23 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like Raven's topic, ON the balcony :D :D :D .. We actually like the higher decks because there is soo much less noise in the halls. Usually less cabins so.... We are booked ( again ) in cabin 1028 on the Glory, port side about half way down the hall to the front. Its a short walk to the lido deck, ice cream, and emerald room. Ive been on the upper decks, middle decks, and lowest deck. I will try to get a higher deck if i can, just book when there are past guest specials for free cat. upgrades. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sellsitall Posted April 2, 2008 #24 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I like to be near Lido Deck. Last cruise I was woken each time the anchor was put down. Won't make that mistake again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyoo Posted April 2, 2008 #25 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I think my DH feels like steerage when he is on the lowest deck. Me, I don't care. At least getting the elevator up is a bit easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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