Does Ship Side Matter for Hawaiian Cruises?

[AJs Grandpa]

We like port side-sailing out of FLL because the bells and lights signal our festive departure; similarly, we know sailing into Venice is best viewed from starboard (port for sailing out.) On the other hand most ports are "hit and miss" because docking position can vary.

 

Is there any reason to choose one side or the other for the Golden cruise RT LA/Hawaii? (Visiting the islands of Hawaii, Oahu, Maui and Kaui)

[CruiserBruce]

Not really.

[AJs Grandpa]

Not really.

 

 

Didn't think so. Thanks.

[Keith1010]

No either side is perfectly fine.

 

Keith

[hill6]

I think it depends. Pride of America does a Na Pali coast sail by after leaving Lihue. Many folks seem to think that the port side gets a much longer view than the starboard side does.

[CruiserBruce]

I think it depends. Pride of America does a Na Pali coast sail by after leaving Lihue. Many folks seem to think that the port side gets a much longer view than the starboard side does.

 

OP isn't on POA, they are on Golden Princess.

[Boytjie]

I think it depends. Pride of America does a Na Pali coast sail by after leaving Lihue. Many folks seem to think that the port side gets a much longer view than the starboard side does.

 

That it does, but you get a much better view of everything by being outside on the upper decks where you can take in the whole view.

[cruiseman40]

It's not the size of the ship it's the motion in the ocean!

[AJs Grandpa]

Thanks for the responses everyone.

 

Yes, we are on the Golden Princess.

 

Cruiseman--I agree with your sentiment, but I asked about siDe not siZe. Guess we know where your mind is! ;)