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I think in future I'll stick to Facebook groups!

10 hours ago, cb at sea said:

There will be wind, no matter WHICH side you're on.  Going westbound, the sun is strongest on the starboard (right) side.

Thank you.

Thanks all for your very informative replies.

I'm going to do more research before making my decision and I'll update this post.

Hi,

This will be our first westbound transatlantic cruise (Rome to New York in November).  I am looking for opinions and advice on the best cabin location, port or starboard for sun/warmth (if any) and little wind.

I've googled and searched with no luck, so I'm hoping someone here can help.

Thanks.

Hi,

This will be our first westbound transatlantic cruise (Rome to New York in November).  I am looking for opinions and advice on the best cabin location, port or starboard for sun/warmth (if any) and little wind.

I've googled and searched with no luck, so I'm hoping someone here can help.

Thanks.

Hi,

Can anyone in the UK recommend a Travel Agent / Cruise Specialist?  The travel agent I used last year is closed due to the pandemic - this obviously was my preferred contact 😞

I'm looking to book a transatlantic NCL cruise for November 2021.

Thank you.

1 hour ago, Paul Bogle said:

11022 is a better choice than 11026. 

11026 is a connecting cabin with the two bedroom suite 11024.

 

We have stayed in 11020 and 11028 and loved both cabins but definitely prefer the ones that are not connecting cabins as you can hear and be heard by the adjacent cabin.

Hi Paul Bogle,

Not having a connecting room was also top on our list. 

3 hours ago, gizfish said:

All of those options have a great potential for noise except the card room/photo studio ones.  Starboard and port really don't make a difference.  One of the most important issues with picking a cabin is what is above and what is below you.  Cabins above and below are the best bet.  Things below don't usually matter unless it's the theater or a performance venue as you will hear and feel the base from shows and rehearsals.  Since none of your options have cabins above, go with the cabin below the least used space. 

Hi gizfish,

Thanks for your reply.

In that case, 11022 is my preferred choice at the moment.

3 hours ago, roger001 said:

We like 11026 or 11028.  Pretty quiet above and these are the last two going forward that have the larger overhang above the balcony.  That gives you better weather and sun protection without restricting anything.  Port or starboard no real difference usually.  You don't know which side a ship will dock on until you get there.  

Hi Roger001,

Thanks for your reply.

11028 is not available and 11026 is too close to the pool deck for my liking.  11022 is my preferred choice at the moment.

Hi,

The options I have are:

Port:

11516: under the fitness centre

11618, 11620: under the galley

11622, 11624, 11626 & 11628: under La Cucina Restaurant

Starboard:

11022 & 11024: under the card room / photo studio

11028: under the pool deck

11104, 11108, 11118, 11120 & 11122: under the Garden Cafe

I'm currently drawn to 11022 which is starboard.  Does anyone have any thoughts?

For some reason, I'm sure I've read that the best side of the ship to be on is on the port side, which is why I choose the original cabin.  Are there any disadvantages to a cabin which is starboard?

Thanks in advance.

On 12/18/2018 at 8:40 PM, JJAuckland said:

Hi everyone. So today is the day that I set off on my Christmas cruise voyage. After 380 days I am finally packed (no, honestly, it didn’t take me that long to pack.....) and ready for friends to pick me up and drive me to the airport. Sydney here I come! Staying in Darling Harbour tonight before embarking on the Norwegian Jewel tomorrow. Normally this time of year I am baking Christmas cookies and wrapping presents and so it’s a bit strange to be “running away to sea almost” and leaving family behind . Also leaving behind the final rush at work and crazy people on the roads, all frazzled and wanting to be places yeaterday! I am looking forward to experiencing Christmas on a ship. . Lots of relaxing on the balcony with many pretty coloured cocktails. I will try to take photos (photography is not my friend and I sometimes get teased for the photos of the inside of my handbag or the surprise videos I have taken instead)...so I apologise now for any “out of focus shots” (see above, many pretty coloured cocktails) which may appear. If there is anything anyone would like to know or see from the ship please let me know! Cheers Julie

 

Hi Julie,

Thank you for taking the time to post about your adventure.

I am booked on the Jewel in January 2020, Sydney to Auckland.

I have been finding it difficult to find any reviews or photo's of the updated ship, so thank you.

What was your cabin number? was your cabin port or starboard?

Leigh.