Room On the Back of the Ship

Anybody ever stayed on the back of the ship? Like literally on the back. We have an oceanview on the 5th deck, pretty much in the middle of the ship on the back. We did a guarantee and this is where we ended up. Just wondering what people's opinions were on this.

We haven't yet but will be in an aft premium balcony on the Glory next year. I figure we might feel a little more motion but the views should offset that.

Aft facing? Which ship?

The Azipod ships have a constant vibration. Think of it as a freebie;)

We actually seek these cabins out. The balconies are larger than the side facing ones. Plus, for us, sitting there looking at the blues in the water as you churn through the seas is mesmerizing.

We have done several on Royal Caribbean, but our first Carnival aft is in January - we're excited for it.

We had an ocean view room on the very back of the Inspiration a decade or so ago. It was very bumpy & we got seasick. We didn't cruise for years because of that & have gotten rooms mid-ship since then. You may not. Others will disagree. However, this was our experience.

Love afts!

Aft facing? Which ship?

The Azipod ships have a constant vibration. Think of it as a freebie;)

Yes. Carnival Elation.

Yes. Carnival Elation.

Your cabin will be deeper by a foot or so than a side facing OV. The window ledge is big enough to sit in.

There will be a vibration while underway. Think if it as a freebie, hotels require you to put a quarter in the machine, lol.

Worst part, while docking the thrusters will be used.

Aftwrap is all we will sail in now.

We have done it and other than not being able to sleep through arriving in port to to noise, we didn't really notice a difference.

I prefer aft and have only chosen aft rooms since my second cruise. We just booked last week and my sister wanted forward because someone told her she wouldn't get seasick. I am not happy with her at all! :( But at least I am cruising.

We had an aft balcony on the Miracle and loved it. I tried to get one on our upcoming Sunshine, but they were sold out. It was a little hot out there when we were sailing back and had the afternoon sun, but never too hot to enjoy the balcony. I would take another one in a heartbeat.

1st aft balcony, got vibrated out of bed and was awakened by scraping chairs early in the morning. Figured it was an anomaly.

Next aft balcony on a different ship, same thing.

Never again aft balcony.

I always book aft rooms. As far back as I can get.

We love aft balconies, have had several and have another in January. Always book cabin on deck between decks so no noise or scrapping. Never had any problems with soot or anything else, well once some water from windows being washed a couple decks up. It can get warm though since you don't get as much wind as on the side.

We were aft deck two ocean view on Magic in July. Loved it. Very quiet back there -no traffic. Only heard noises when the shop was anchoring.

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I love aft balconies, so peaceful just watching the wake. I do not have any problems with feeling vibrations or noises.

Wife and I loved our AFT balcony on the Valor in May. No issues with noise or vibration. Huge balcony and the view is amazing! Also hall traffic is eliminated with only people from those cabins to deal with. However, it does make for some long walks from the back of the ship. Loved it and we will do another AFT someday.

We are not aft balcony fans. Had them twice. No breeze, very hot even when underway.

We have had some nice aft cabins along the side -- mostly with longer than normal balconies. :D

Had an aft balcony on the Glory. No issues with noise or anything else. Very enjoyable.

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Will be in our first aft balcony on Valor in December. Can't wait!!

I reserve the cabins for our family cruises. On the Fantasy class ships, my brother and his wife request the aft-facing, OV cabins. They love those rooms.

If we do OV on Fantasy class ships, we like the Empress rooms forward of the atrium (under the shops for less noise).

We love the aft. We always try to book as far back as possible.

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Yes, I LOVE the Aft, Aft Wrap Around Balcony! :):):)

yeah I have... no probs with vibrations from the propellors for me... Couple of positives... elevator drops you off right in the buffet area, and also to the aft bar :D

Anybody ever stayed on the back of the ship? Like literally on the back. We have an oceanview on the 5th deck, pretty much in the middle of the ship on the back. We did a guarantee and this is where we ended up. Just wondering what people's opinions were on this.