augies Posted July 16, 2015 #1 Share Posted July 16, 2015 Is starboard or port better for British Isles on Caribbean Princess? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggal Posted July 16, 2015 #2 Share Posted July 16, 2015 It doesn't matter. Most of the ports are industrial container ports - not much to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammybonny Posted July 17, 2015 #3 Share Posted July 17, 2015 We did the British Isles cruise last week on Royal Princess. The best side of ship depends on which way round the cruise is going. Our cruise went clockwise so the best views of the land on sea days was from the starboard side which we were on, port side mostly sea. Regarding when in port it varied sometimes things worth looking at other times not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted July 17, 2015 #4 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Is starboard or port better for British Isles on Caribbean Princess? Thanks. For views of British Isles while at sea I would suggest starboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted July 17, 2015 #5 Share Posted July 17, 2015 It doesn't matter. Most of the ports are industrial container ports - not much to see. Guernsey- tender Cobh- dock right in town Liverpool- dock on Mersey right in town 2 mins from Albert Bocks (fabulous) Kirkwall- new dock beautiful scenery Edinburgh- tender into Sout Queensferry ( drop anchor right by Forth Bridge-fantastic view) Not many industrial docks on British Isles cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EndersFoul Posted July 17, 2015 #6 Share Posted July 17, 2015 We did the British Isles cruise last week on Royal Princess.The best side of ship depends on which way round the cruise is going. Our cruise went clockwise so the best views of the land on sea days was from the starboard side which we were on, port side mostly sea. Regarding when in port it varied sometimes things worth looking at other times not. Agreed, look at the map associated with the itinerary, you'll see more from whatever side is facing land, but like others said, most ports are industrial and don't see much of the city. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baggal Posted July 17, 2015 #7 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Guernsey- tenderCobh- dock right in town Liverpool- dock on Mersey right in town 2 mins from Albert Bocks (fabulous) Kirkwall- new dock beautiful scenery Edinburgh- tender into Sout Queensferry ( drop anchor right by Forth Bridge-fantastic view) Not many industrial docks on British Isles cruise. Le Harve, Dublin, Greenock, and Belfast to name four that are industrial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dickinson Posted July 17, 2015 #8 Share Posted July 17, 2015 (edited) Around 9 pm look on the starboard side to see the white cliffs of dover. You will see it the night before reaching Le Havre, France. We were on Promenade deck at the time. Had to run back to cabin to get camera. Edited July 17, 2015 by dickinson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted July 17, 2015 #9 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Le Harve, Dublin, Greenock, and Belfast to name four that are industrial. Guernsey, Cobh, Liverpool or Kirkwall depending on cruise and South Queensferry to name four thatv are not in an industrial port with lovely views so your post stating "most" ports are in industrial container ports was incorrect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
augies Posted July 17, 2015 Author #10 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Thanks for the replies. We booked the starboard side. Can't wait to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted July 17, 2015 #11 Share Posted July 17, 2015 It rains both port and starboard, so you will always be wet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElinorD Posted July 17, 2015 #12 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I think you'll be happy either way - going in and out of the various ports were lovely either way. BUT - on our cruise, the starboard side got wonderful views of the Isle of Skye! We went up on one of the decks to watch, but seeing it from our balcony would have been great. (Not complaining - I got to see it!) Terrific cruise. You'll have a wonderful time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smellycruzer Posted July 17, 2015 #13 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Starboard has been our preference on that itinerary, but either way you'll have great views! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needshelp Posted March 20, 2017 #14 Share Posted March 20, 2017 Guernsey- tenderCobh- dock right in town Liverpool- dock on Mersey right in town 2 mins from Albert Bocks (fabulous) Kirkwall- new dock beautiful scenery Edinburgh- tender into Sout Queensferry ( drop anchor right by Forth Bridge-fantastic view) Not many industrial docks on British Isles cruise. what about Belfast? Do we need transportation for HOHO? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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