We are currently booked for a 5-day cruise on Carnival Valor next summer. I just got an email about upgrading our cabin from a balcony cabin on deck 8 (mid-ship) to deck 11 (fwd/front). I like that the Spa deck (11) has fewer cabins, but I'm not sure if we will feel the sway up there, or if it is worth being further away from the main amenities. The upgrade is only $26, which seems like a really good deal. Any advice on this? FYI this is only my second cruise so I still have a lot to learn. 🙂