Which side of the ship to book to watch pier runners?

[hotsauce126]

22 hours ago, John Reid said:

Not having butter available in dining venues gives Carnival a bad name.

 

What dining venue doesn't have butter besides obvious ones like Bonsai Sushi? 

[aaa77]

I gave up, why would they called Portside if they didn't always dock that side? I always booked portside, but never knew which side Princess docked.

[simplelife]

14 hours ago, aaa77 said:

I gave up, why would they called Portside if they didn't always dock that side? I always booked portside, but never knew which side Princess docked.

Port means left when facing forward (as opposed to starboard on the right).

[MEUB1112]

Awesome 

[skywalkr2]

I hope they OP knew what they were getting us into 11 years ago.

[nc762shooter]

I've had success booking the outside😁... although I suppose the inside could work if you don't mind using the tv to watch for them on the bridge cam😆

[SRF]

On 4/7/2024 at 3:06 PM, aaa77 said:

I gave up, why would they called Portside if they didn't always dock that side? I always booked portside, but never knew which side Princess docked.

 

the term Port comes from when the rudder was mounted to side of the ship.  The rudder was mounted on the right side facing forward, so that was the Steerboard, later Starboard side.

To not damage the rudder, the ships would dock with the other side to the pier, so the Port side.

 

Modern ships can dock either side, so will do so depending on many factors.  So there is no way of knowing which side will be best to watch pier runners.  But if you cabin is on the wrong side, do to a deck that overlooks the dock.

Edited Sunday at 02:48 PM by SRF