Freedom Western Caribbean - Port or Starboard?

[beagledude]

Is one side preferable to the other on this sailing (Labadee/Ocho Rios/Grand Caymen/Cozumel)?

[sailingawaysoon]

We were port side our Western cruise on the Freedom and had nice views of all the ports. Have a great cruise!

[cruiselovincouple]

We were on the Starboard side on our Princess cruise a few years ago and had great views. I don't think it matters in the Caribbean, beauty can be found on all sides!

 

~Lisa :p

[BillOh]

We were port side our Western cruise on the Freedom and had nice views of all the ports. Have a great cruise!

 

That is what I was going to write. From 2007 I believe it was.

[Bakincakes]

We always book starboard on Western Carib sailings...but keep in mind each Captain is different and may bring the ship in differently than another.:)

[MedicKen]

It really doesn't matter what side of the ship your cabin is on. The port authority dictates what side is to the dock. The Captain may have a preference but the end word belongs to the Authority. Even Oasis has to switch sides on occasion and they have a special arrangement for disembarking passengers geared for the starboard side.

 

Remember you can always go to an open public deck if you want to see the "other" side. P.S. It's more fun to watch for "runners" with a drink in your hand and others around you cheering as well.

[beagledude]

Thanks for the feedback. I understand the part about docking in port but was more interested if there was a preferred side for views in general. Having done only the Mexican Riviera, I felt the port side was much better since there was a fair amount of sailing by the coast as you approached and departed ports.

 

We will be going from PC to Labadee-Ocho Rios-Grand Cayman-Cozumel.

[sailingawaysoon]

Thanks for the feedback. I understand the part about docking in port but was more interested if there was a preferred side for views in general. Having done only the Mexican Riviera, I felt the port side was much better since there was a fair amount of sailing by the coast as you approached and departed ports.

 

We will be going from PC to Labadee-Ocho Rios-Grand Cayman-Cozumel.

I've been on the Western itinerary a couple times on the Freedom and we always pick port side and have never been disappointed. Like someone else wrote, there's a nice view on both sides. Have a wonderful time.

[cb at sea]

We actually prefer being away from the land, when in port....if you're sitting on your balcony, it's not very relaxing with dock workers looking up at you, as well as all of the "onshore" passengers!

GC is tendered, so the bow of the ship is usually facing the island.

[Gon2hwe]

As far as views are concerned I don't think it matters, but we did Western in June and every day we were in the hot sun on the balcony on the Port side. It made it very uncomfortable until dark.