khank Posted August 16, 2016 #1 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Hello! We are considering booking the Anthem 5 day Bermuda cruise. If we book a balcony, which side of the ship should we book to have a view of Bermuda when in port? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare silentbob007 Posted August 16, 2016 #2 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Ships can dock in any direction based upon weather conditions, other ships in port, or even which life boats need to be tested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted August 16, 2016 #3 Share Posted August 16, 2016 It's totally unpredictable. There are many factors that affect it like crew drills or ship maintenance. This question has been asked many times and there is no definitive answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khank Posted August 16, 2016 Author #4 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Thank you. I know there are no guarantees, but was wondering if they generally dock in a particular direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimboJam Posted August 17, 2016 #5 Share Posted August 17, 2016 We had a starboard side balcony and lucked out with being on the side that faced the ports/ docks back in July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papajoe117@aol.com Posted August 20, 2016 #6 Share Posted August 20, 2016 we just got back from Bermuda and the port side was facing the dockyard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merion_Mom Posted August 20, 2016 #7 Share Posted August 20, 2016 we had a starboard side balcony and lucked out with being on the side that faced the ports/ docks back in july. we just got back from bermuda and the port side was facing the dockyard q.e.d. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkey30 Posted August 20, 2016 #8 Share Posted August 20, 2016 (edited) I just got off the Anthem of the Seas today... I had a Starboard balcony. While in Bermuda, I sat on my balcony and looked out at the dock and the people coming and going from the ship. I watch the Bermuda webcam a lot. More times than not, the ship pulls up to the dock on the starboard side. That being said, there are always exceptions. Edited August 20, 2016 by Monkey30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted August 21, 2016 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Ships can dock in any direction based upon weather conditions, other ships in port, or even which life boats need to be tested. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted August 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2016 We have stopped at Bermuda many times on Explorer and now Anthem. EVERY time the port side of the ship faced the royal navy dockyard and starboard faced the island. Another reason for booking starboard side is the outdoor smoking lounge is towards the rear of deck 5 port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Barracuda Posted August 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2016 We have stopped at Bermuda many times on Explorer and now Anthem. EVERY time the port side of the ship faced the royal navy dockyard and starboard faced the island. Another reason for booking starboard side is the outdoor smoking lounge is towards the rear of deck 5 port side. God I'm getting old. Reverse everything I said above. starboard faces the dockyard and has the smoking lounge. Port faces across the harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CapnKimo Posted September 8, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Typically on the Quantum class ships, the Starboard side will be alongside the dock. Unlike many of the other classes of ships, the main gangway area is not the same on both sides on the Quantum class ships. The Starboard side is better suited to efficiently move people on and off the ship. That isn't to say that the Port side will never be at the dock, but typically, they try to tie up on the Starboard Side. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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