Luke Stepp Posted February 27, 2009 #1 Share Posted February 27, 2009 I am taking a cruise this summer (first cruise) on one of Carnival's Freedom out of Ft. Lauderdale. An ocean view cabin at the rear of the ship on the Riveria Main deck has been suggested as one of the more desirable cabins. Can anyone with cruising experience (and not necessarily specific to this ship) give me some reassurance on this cabin? Thanks for the help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montekat Posted February 27, 2009 #2 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Midship is our preference, esp. near the elevators. When you are picking a cabin, always look at what is above and below you. Try to avoid being under a bar area, under a showroom or dining area. If you should get below the Lido deck, stay away from the pool area as the chairs scraping can be very loud. Between passenger decks is the best location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVegasMan Posted February 27, 2009 #3 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Wow, a two-storey cabin? Just kidding, Riviera and Main are the name of two different decks. On the Riviera deck they are all the same size. On the Main deck there are some that are better than the others. These are: 2462, 2465, 2470, 2472, 2473 and 2475. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvmypuggle Posted February 27, 2009 #4 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Yep, I agree with the poster who mentioned looking at what's above you. I wouldn't want to be under a bar/restaurant etc. I also like to be close to the elevator for convenience, but some people prefer not to be near elevators as you may hear people coming and going late into the night. I've never had a problem with noise near an elevator though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDallasDi Posted February 27, 2009 #5 Share Posted February 27, 2009 The quietest location for hall noise and absolute best views are the wake view verandah cabins. As others have stated, make sure there are cabins above (and below). I promise you will be spoiled rotten if you are fortunate enough to get one of these fabulous cabins. Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke Stepp Posted February 27, 2009 Author #6 Share Posted February 27, 2009 It appears the lobby level is above the main deck, with our cabin being 2480. This appears to be a rear "wake view" cabin. However, from looking at the diagram of the ship, it appears the the lobby level above us will be restaurants. Does this warrant the effort to change to a cabin without the lobby level, or will the wake view keep us satisfied? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iluvmypuggle Posted February 27, 2009 #7 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Luke- My opinion is it that it would depend on what your needs are. If you have children that you'd be putting down for a nap in the afternoon or in bed at 8PM, the noise may be bothersome (providing that you do in fact hear noise). The restaurants aren't typically used all night long. But you may hear noise early in the morning from breakfast, and like I mentioned, if you have children, it may be annoying for naps or early bedtimes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arwenmark Posted February 28, 2009 #8 Share Posted February 28, 2009 This is a wake cabin but not a balcony obviously. I am sure you know that but someone mentioned how great stern balconies are. as for the dining room above remember it wil be carpeted which might help some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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