porthole rooms

[fwsportsnut]

Any comments on Conquest porthole rooms. Outside at inside price but are they decent rooms?

[cb at sea]

The portholes are to give you natural light...not really to give you a "view"...if you want natural light, then this will suit you just fine.

Even cabins with windows don't allow you much of a view. The cabin itself should be identical to every other!

[barante]

One of our best cruises -- and we have taken a dozen -- was the cheapest cabin we could find on the old Norwegian Crown. A porthole cabin was cheaper than an inside. We had a lovely time and appreciated the natural light.

We have been in all categories from inside to balcony and like them all. We are extremely careful in selecting cabin locations. I don't know whether it matters, but most porthole cabins are up front, near the anchor.

[fwsportsnut]

I have heard comments that you could hear anchor sounds early in the morning if docking. Also curious if you felt waves since the cabin is actually not located completely on the side. Do you feel waves hitting the ship?