Experienced cruisers-help me pick my room.

Ok, we are planning a trip on the Carnival Pride next year. We know we want a balcony room. But I have no idea which class/deck to choose. They have 8 and then letters afterwards. I need an area of the boat that will have the least amount of motion. I was also wondering what would happen if we booked the balcony guarantee room. I know it means I will get a balcony but will it be a nick room or no???

I would pick Main Deck .. Catagory 8A .. around cabins 4173 or 4172.

These cabins are balcony, no obstructed view, and mid ship.

If you book a balcony guarantee, you will be get a balcony but it could be anywhere on the ship.

I would do exactly as Ineed suggested. Best of all locations!:)

What about 7a?? Is that just one level different than 8a? Is it around the center of the ship?

7A is midship and balcony but it has an obstructed view. If I was going to pay the extra money for a balcony, I would not want an obstruction.

You'll feel the least amount of motion midships as low as possible.

I would pick Main Deck .. Catagory 8A .. around cabins 4173 or 4172.

 

These cabins are balcony, no obstructed view, and mid ship.

 

If you book a balcony guarantee, you will be get a balcony but it could be anywhere on the ship.

Exactly what I was going to suggest. We just did the Miracle (Cabin 4170) and absolutely loved it - across the hallway from our room - instead of other inside rooms or a wall, we had cut-out windows where you could look right down into the Atrium to see what was going on - it was so cool.

We enjoyed everything so much, we just booked again for President's Week next year - and I chose the closest cabin I could find (not many available, since I need a triple this time) - almost the exact location on the other side of the ship.

It was also the smoothest sailing we were ever on - couldn't even feel the ship moving - don't know if that's partially because of the cabin location and because we had absolutely perfect weather the whole week!

If you select a cabin on a website, most sites actually show you the entire layout of that deck, so you can see by a flashing icon exactly which cabins are available for that sailing and where they're located . . .

Good luck!:)

If you are worried about motion and seasickness, the advice give is true and correct. Midship has the least motion as do the lower decks. Therefore choose a balony on the lowest deck available (it will be less expensive that way too) center of the ship. DO NOT book a guarantee if you want a particular area of the ship. You may end up in the absolute worst place for you. You could also get a fabulous upgrade, but if seasickness is an issue.....book a specific cabin.

Mrsfuzzmo