Scoup Posted January 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted January 16, 2015 we are looking to book the Oosterdam North (from Vancouver) to Anchorage. I want to book a balcony, but does it matter which side of the ship we are on? Port or Starboard? Seems to me we should be Starboard. What about forward or aft? Best location advice?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted January 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted January 16, 2015 It doesn't matter what side of the ship. The scenery is 360 degrees and you are not locked in your cabin. You will see a great number of recommendations for the stern balcony cabins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mskaufman Posted January 16, 2015 #3 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Agree, the scenery is 360 deg. If you sit on your balcony, you are likely to miss things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CowPrincess Posted January 16, 2015 #4 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I'd say starboard. And also tell you to get off your balcony and view from public spaces :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caribsun Posted January 16, 2015 #5 Share Posted January 16, 2015 If I had a choice I would go with the right side. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishin' musician Posted January 16, 2015 #6 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I'd say aft facing. 2 advantages: 1. You see both sides. 2. If it is cool (and it typically is), you are out of the wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted January 17, 2015 #7 Share Posted January 17, 2015 Our most recent Alaska cruise Northbound this past May we had an amazing corner aft...hard to beat those views :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonvoyagie Posted January 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted January 17, 2015 I don't know if you are going into Glacier Bay, but my experience there is that on the way in - most of the narration on the way in happens on the Left or Port side of the ship. However the best views are from the upper decks. I also like Aft cabins for AK as well - for the same reasons mentioned by others - out of the wind and you can see both sides. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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