StephDRebel
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Post by StephDRebel on Apr 29, 2015 2:38:47 GMT
I keep reading a million articles about which side of the boat is best for your balcony on an alaskan cruise. Any tips on cabin selection or anything else? We're starting from ignorant  |
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Post by jumperhop on Apr 29, 2015 2:42:55 GMT
Starboard
Have fun. It's beautiful.
Jen
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Post by catmom on Apr 29, 2015 2:46:25 GMT
The very best cabin for Alaska is an aft cabin, facing the back. Views are fantastic and you're protects from the wind so you can really enjoy the balcony..
It's what we did a few years ago on Royal Caribbean and were so glad we did.
Lacking that the right side (I forget what it's called) so you can see the land views on the way up. Enjoy - we had such a wonderful time on that cruise.
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Loydene
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Post by Loydene on Apr 29, 2015 2:53:15 GMT
The problem -- sometimes Alaska is very wet, misty, rainy and views of the land are obscured. The last Alaskan cruise we took, we had a great balcony, facing land, but everyday was obscured in some way.
But -- think about it -- in your mind, or on a map, point the ship in the direction it is going, figure out where the land is, then determine which side of the ship is on the land side. Then hope for sunny clear days!
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Post by shanniebananie on Apr 29, 2015 3:08:03 GMT
Ours was starboard. Great views!
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Post by GiantsFan on Apr 29, 2015 3:10:35 GMT
Starboard.
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Post by mikewozowski on Apr 29, 2015 3:12:30 GMT
^that!
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Post by papersilly on Apr 29, 2015 3:42:00 GMT
We got a corner suite in the starboard back of the ship. The ship "parked" at Glacier Bay for a while and we had a panoramic view from our balcony. It was amazing! Enjoy your trip!
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Post by scraphollie27 on Apr 29, 2015 3:46:34 GMT
Starboard and bring wine to enjoy the view I'll wave when you sail by!
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Post by LeaP on Apr 29, 2015 3:54:33 GMT
Have fun! I'll give you some poutine for your departure.
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Post by Yubon Peatlejuice on Apr 29, 2015 3:54:40 GMT
You can't figure that out? It should be obvious which side of the ship land will be on.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 29, 2015 18:38:26 GMT
Actually if you are going through the inner passage, it is possible that you will see land on both sides at least part of the trip. And while we were at Glacier Bay the Glacier was on the opposite side of most of the land the rest of the trip. We didn't have a balcony so we ended up on one of the decks in deck chairs, but with a blanket and jacket in June, it wasn't too terribly bad.
We absolutely loved that cruise! And if you have time in Vancouver, check out Granville Island. It is not too far from the cruise dock. There are also some great restaurants right near the docks.
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tracylynn
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Post by tracylynn on Apr 29, 2015 19:17:59 GMT
You'll have land on Starboard side going up and Port side coming back. Unless it's one way, then Starboard for sure.
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Post by marzbar71 on Apr 29, 2015 19:26:49 GMT
We had the aft cabin on my trip where the balcony wrapped around to the back of the ship and that was awesome. But honestly, the ship we were one would often stop and do a 360 in the bays, etc so both sides got a great view.
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Post by librarylady on Apr 29, 2015 20:32:16 GMT
IDK, but will it matter? It seems to me that whatever side you are on, you will see the opposite on the return journey.
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scrapaddie
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Post by scrapaddie on Apr 29, 2015 20:37:54 GMT
The very best cabin for Alaska is an aft cabin, facing the back. Views are fantastic and you're protects from the wind so you can really enjoy the balcony.. It's what we did a few years ago on Royal Caribbean and were so glad we did. Lacking that the right side (I forget what it's called) so you can see the land views on the way up. Enjoy - we had such a wonderful time on that cruise. I have an aft balcony for next July in Alaska. Many cruise reviews say it really doesn't matter which side you're on. The best view is going to be up on the upper deck where you can move to which ever side you need. |
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