Port or starboard cabin for Southern Caribbean?

[Savoyard]

I'm considering the Southern Caribbean itinerary on the Adventure out of San Juan: St. Maarten, St. Kitts, Antigua, St. Lucia, and Barbados. Does anyone have a preference for a port or starboard cabin, based on views in port (town vs. open sea), views along the way if any, prevailing sun and wind, noise and/or smoke from other parts of the ship, or any other factor? (Does the ship usually face the same way in each port, or does it vary?) Thanks!

[Clarea]

Starboard if you want the best view leaving San Juan. Other ports are unpredictable.

[bouhunter]

I Barbados the island view is a container port. It can be interesting watch them shuttle containers around, but not very scenic:p

[cb at sea]

It won't matter. Both sides will have views when docked....you'll be in a harbor! You won't be facing "open sea"! You can never tell which side will be facing the dock!

[Big_G]

While the port views didn't effect our cruise, if I did that itinerary again it would be starboard side. There wasn't much scenery in most ports. Like bouhunter, in St. Martin and Barbados we had a great view of container operations. Keep in mind there's no guarantee you'll dock in the same direction as we did.

 

Although this was pretty nice.

[rjrpar]

Been asked a thousand times and the answer never changes, it makes no difference

[Worn out mailman]

If you book a starboard stateroom, and you wake up early enough, the approach to port in Antigua is quite nice.

 

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[Savoyard]

I count three votes for starboard, for various reasons. Thanks! This is just the sort of information I was seeking.