Which deck?

[tecflyer]

We are going to book our first cruise this Friday. Looking at a balcony on Main Deck, Carnival Pride. Does anyone see any problems we might have being on a lower deck? Why are higher decks more prized/expensive? Thanks for all the info we have learned on here.

[cathyz]

Just make sure you aren't above or below anything that is really noisy, the show lounge, a bar with late live entertainment, etc. We usually try to pick decks that are between two other cabin decks, minimal noise problems that way. The higher the deck, the better the view and closer to the Lido deck, but some also say it goes back to the old days of the upper class on the upper decks and the not-so-upper class below the water line. Also watch out for big white spaces on the deck plans, those can be steward areas which are sometimes noisy, but sometimes not. You'll love the Pride, we were on her a couple years ago and then her sister, the Spirit, this year.

[robdyn]

You only seem to hear only a few complaints regarding the noise from other decks in the cabins. I'm sure that if it was a real problem, you would be hearing more about it and the problem would be remedied by the cruiseline. With approx. 3000 people on board there must be a lot of cabins that could be involved. It's probably the major complainers that talk about it. Maybe there is a movement of chairs etc. but it all must end at some point. Take earplugs and enjoy any cabin on the ship. You are on holidays after all.:rolleyes:

[OZjones12]

LIDO LIDO LIDO (: After my 1st cruise on the Rivera, I only stay on the lido. Love the location. Close to everything...

[firefly333]

Higher decks cost more because less elevator time.

[deepnite10]

Higer cabins are higher cuz they re higher?:confused:

 

our preferance is usually the Empress deck..but, we ll take

any deck that ll get us to cruise..:D

[skiorcruise]

Higher decks = closer to the Lido deck action. Lower may be closer to dining/casino/bars, depending on the ship.

 

Motion - higher and further forward or aft = more motion. Lower and center = less motion. How much does motion sickness bother you?

 

Avoid cabins just under any open deck areas to avoid hearing deck chairs being moved around. Avoid cabins just under the galley. If you are a light sleeper and go to bed early, avoid cabins over/under bars/discos/etc. Quiet cabins are those with no public spaces over or under them.

 

Noisy people in the halls are a crapshoot. Sometimes you can avoid them by being away from the elevators, sometimes not. Being closer to the elevators is nice, but depending on the other passengers can be noisy.

 

In seven cruises I've seen most everything, and never had a cabin I didn't like, a cruise I didn't enjoy or so much noise I couldn't sleep. Enjoy your cruise.

[Cigar Dude]

We love the Panarama Deck. It's one deck above lido and there are only a few rooms on that deck. It's an easy walk from our room to the outside deck! I think it's literally 12 steps from our room (1063 on the past 3 cruises) to the outside deck! Love it!

 

Oh, and we're close to the elevators too. :)

[pmcue]

I also very much enjoy the Lido. There is no through traffic. A door to the front of the ship where you can go and there is rarely anyone there and in the morning you are steps from getting coffee and breakfast to bring back to your balcony. We have done Lido on two carnival cruises.

[cmjb4ever]

I've never stayed on a higher deck, always Riviera. I like being away from commotion and usually this is a safe place (but not always as others said). I like to take the steps for exercise so I don't mind the walk. The money I save by being lower means I have more money to do other things on the trip. It's really a personal choice though. Go with your gut.

[DanJ]

I would check to see if one of the 4 aft-view balcony cabins are available. I loved having a view of the wake the one time we did that, there is a lot less foot traffic in the hall, and the balcony back there is bigger than the standard balcony.

[OZjones12]

I also love the lido because it is easier to go back to my room to refill my drinks... quick and easy...