New to NCL! Need help with POA cabin choice

[elpasomom]

I am new to NCL, but a very seasoned cruiser. We are a family of 4, with two daughters 26 and 22. We will be booking the POA the week of Christmas. We will book two cabins. A balcony cabin is a must but I don't think we can afford a suite. The way I'm interpreting the ship diagram, balcony cabins are of different sizes and may overlook a pool??

Does anyone have suggestions for me?

Thank you in advance!

[Ilovesailing]

We have sailed POA 6 times all b2b. I strongly suggest aft cabin for balcony and possibly an inside across the hall decks 8/9.

Reason for aft is that you'll get 180degree view so you'll get fantastic views of the Napali Coast then if there is lava flow you will see it as well. Otherwise you need portside for Napali or starbord for lava flow. As for the insides there are some end cabins so that you only have a cabin on one side of you. It's also very quiet back there with little traffic.

 

A side note is that the cabins on POA are much smaller than their other ships.

Edited May 29, 2014 by Ilovesailing

[elpasomom]

Ilovesailing,

Thank you for your comprehensive reply. I appreciate your response and found it very helpful!