kyleg2949 Posted September 26, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Anybody ever stayed on the back of the ship? Like literally on the back. We have an oceanview on the 5th deck, pretty much in the middle of the ship on the back. We did a guarantee and this is where we ended up. Just wondering what people's opinions were on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare sparks1093 Posted September 26, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We haven't yet but will be in an aft premium balcony on the Glory next year. I figure we might feel a little more motion but the views should offset that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 26, 2016 #3 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Aft facing? Which ship? The Azipod ships have a constant vibration. Think of it as a freebie;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toddcan Posted September 26, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We actually seek these cabins out. The balconies are larger than the side facing ones. Plus, for us, sitting there looking at the blues in the water as you churn through the seas is mesmerizing. We have done several on Royal Caribbean, but our first Carnival aft is in January - we're excited for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frangran Posted September 26, 2016 #5 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We had an ocean view room on the very back of the Inspiration a decade or so ago. It was very bumpy & we got seasick. We didn't cruise for years because of that & have gotten rooms mid-ship since then. You may not. Others will disagree. However, this was our experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sgttami Posted September 26, 2016 #6 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Love afts! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kyleg2949 Posted September 26, 2016 Author #7 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Aft facing? Which ship?The Azipod ships have a constant vibration. Think of it as a freebie;) Yes. Carnival Elation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieN Posted September 26, 2016 #8 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Yes. Carnival Elation. Your cabin will be deeper by a foot or so than a side facing OV. The window ledge is big enough to sit in. There will be a vibration while underway. Think if it as a freebie, hotels require you to put a quarter in the machine, lol. Worst part, while docking the thrusters will be used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie S. Posted September 26, 2016 #9 Share Posted September 26, 2016 Aftwrap is all we will sail in now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Life_Traveler Posted September 26, 2016 #10 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We have done it and other than not being able to sleep through arriving in port to to noise, we didn't really notice a difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carhopsrock Posted September 26, 2016 #11 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I prefer aft and have only chosen aft rooms since my second cruise. We just booked last week and my sister wanted forward because someone told her she wouldn't get seasick. I am not happy with her at all! :( But at least I am cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sme Posted September 26, 2016 #12 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We had an aft balcony on the Miracle and loved it. I tried to get one on our upcoming Sunshine, but they were sold out. It was a little hot out there when we were sailing back and had the afternoon sun, but never too hot to enjoy the balcony. I would take another one in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klfrodo Posted September 26, 2016 #13 Share Posted September 26, 2016 1st aft balcony, got vibrated out of bed and was awakened by scraping chairs early in the morning. Figured it was an anomaly. Next aft balcony on a different ship, same thing. Never again aft balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vwrestler171 Posted September 26, 2016 #14 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I always book aft rooms. As far back as I can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandij Posted September 26, 2016 #15 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We love aft balconies, have had several and have another in January. Always book cabin on deck between decks so no noise or scrapping. Never had any problems with soot or anything else, well once some water from windows being washed a couple decks up. It can get warm though since you don't get as much wind as on the side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simplelife Posted September 26, 2016 #16 Share Posted September 26, 2016 We were aft deck two ocean view on Magic in July. Loved it. Very quiet back there -no traffic. Only heard noises when the shop was anchoring. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacsmom Posted September 26, 2016 #17 Share Posted September 26, 2016 I love aft balconies, so peaceful just watching the wake. I do not have any problems with feeling vibrations or noises. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonlewis Posted September 27, 2016 #18 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Wife and I loved our AFT balcony on the Valor in May. No issues with noise or vibration. Huge balcony and the view is amazing! Also hall traffic is eliminated with only people from those cabins to deal with. However, it does make for some long walks from the back of the ship. Loved it and we will do another AFT someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted September 27, 2016 #19 Share Posted September 27, 2016 We are not aft balcony fans. Had them twice. No breeze, very hot even when underway. We have had some nice aft cabins along the side -- mostly with longer than normal balconies. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jh2360 Posted September 27, 2016 #20 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Had an aft balcony on the Glory. No issues with noise or anything else. Very enjoyable. Sent from my SM-G920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carefreegirl Posted September 27, 2016 #21 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Will be in our first aft balcony on Valor in December. Can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The4Cruisers Posted September 27, 2016 #22 Share Posted September 27, 2016 (edited) I reserve the cabins for our family cruises. On the Fantasy class ships, my brother and his wife request the aft-facing, OV cabins. They love those rooms. If we do OV on Fantasy class ships, we like the Empress rooms forward of the atrium (under the shops for less noise). Edited September 27, 2016 by The4Cruisers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenhem31 Posted September 27, 2016 #23 Share Posted September 27, 2016 We love the aft. We always try to book as far back as possible. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmom18 Posted September 27, 2016 #24 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Yes, I LOVE the Aft, Aft Wrap Around Balcony! :):):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southbayer Posted September 27, 2016 #25 Share Posted September 27, 2016 yeah I have... no probs with vibrations from the propellors for me... Couple of positives... elevator drops you off right in the buffet area, and also to the aft bar :D Anybody ever stayed on the back of the ship? Like literally on the back. We have an oceanview on the 5th deck, pretty much in the middle of the ship on the back. We did a guarantee and this is where we ended up. Just wondering what people's opinions were on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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