Sun Lover Posted April 14, 2017 #1 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Is there any advantage to being on the port vs. starboard side on Oasis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 14, 2017 #2 Share Posted April 14, 2017 Is there any advantage to being on the port vs. starboard side on Oasis? Not really. The ship will mostly dock on the starboard side, but depending on what side of the dock the ship uses, that may not be the most "scenic" side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaflamingo Posted April 14, 2017 #3 Share Posted April 14, 2017 About the only difference is that the tendency seems to be that the Starboard side is the "pier side" in ports. Not always true, but seems to be the trend. I usually book starboard side for that reason as I like to sit on my balcony after coming back from shore and watch the people and "action" in port. The only other advantage that I can think of is that on a cruise that goes round trip is to look at the cabins and see which is best placed in the deck plan. We just booked a port side JS on Oasis for next year because it is 1. Not above or below anything that can cause noise, 2. not a connecting cabin, and 3. is in a good location on the deck relative to the elevators. Sun or shade isn't an issue as the ship goes out then back so you'll get the sun or shade one direction either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrswillis Posted April 17, 2017 #4 Share Posted April 17, 2017 All things being equal, we would suggest starboard. Oasis seems to dock on that side and we enjoyed the shore views better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JessGavSC Posted April 17, 2017 #5 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Somewhere along the way I read that smoking is port side, but that may only apply to common areas. Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanesssss Posted April 17, 2017 #6 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Somewhere along the way I read that smoking is port side, but that may only apply to common areas. There are smoking sections on Decks 15 & 16 on the Port side. That doesn't mean that smoking is allowed on the entire port side of the ship though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molly361 Posted April 17, 2017 #7 Share Posted April 17, 2017 We also always book starboard side as it usually faces the port Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artemus Posted April 17, 2017 #8 Share Posted April 17, 2017 I always book starboard. When I booked my upcoming cruise on Allure, the seemingly very knowledgeable Club Royale Rep said the starboard side had the best views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BND Posted April 21, 2017 #9 Share Posted April 21, 2017 We booked port for our b2b in Oct, but we also got a hump JS. Nice thing is, since we're doing a b2b, we won't be woken early by the port noise in PC on our turn around day unless of course they dock on the port side lol. With all the cruises, we've done, we usually book starboard, but occasionally do port and honestly we've not noticed any difference. Some ports, the side away from the pier is nicer so it's really a toss up and isn't the reason we ever pick a cabin. We pick to be mid-ship and get a hump when we can. On OA since we're on the hump, we stand a very good chance of having two loungers which is nice if we want to get away from the crowds to read and relax. I really don't remember which side we were on when we were on Allure so it didn't make much difference I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted April 21, 2017 #10 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Oasis is designed to dock on the starboard side (and does not tender, only hard dock). That is the side with the escalator to the gangway. But indeed if drills, etc. are going on, the ship can dock on the port side. We usually like the side facing the dock (starboard), but it can be quite noisy at times. DH has announced he prefers the port from now on due to that, plus we usually find a better view on that side anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare huntr104 Posted April 21, 2017 #11 Share Posted April 21, 2017 Like others have said, I always stay on the starboard side because most times this is the side facing the island. I like to sit on my balcony in the morning and see what's going on. Definitely fun when you get to see people running full speed back to the boat. This happens pretty regularly. Lol Sent from my SM-N920V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
divaofdisney Posted April 21, 2017 #12 Share Posted April 21, 2017 We have always stayed starboard side primarily on just about all our cruises. We will be staying port side this time on Oasis so I will be interested to see just how we like this. I will have to report back once we get back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted April 21, 2017 #13 Share Posted April 21, 2017 I always to put us Port side. As far as seeing things i will go topside and walk to the side I wish to photograph or see things. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone2K Posted April 21, 2017 #14 Share Posted April 21, 2017 May not be important to everyone, but if you like to sit on your balcony during sailaway, the port side is fun. The locals come out to their yards/balconies and yell, wave flags, ring bells, etc at the departing cruise ships (on the starboard side is a naval base). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
later Posted April 22, 2017 #15 Share Posted April 22, 2017 May not be important to everyone, but if you like to sit on your balcony during sailaway, the port side is fun. The locals come out to their yards/balconies and yell, wave flags, ring bells, etc at the departing cruise ships (on the starboard side is a naval base). true of port everglades but not port canaveral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted April 22, 2017 #16 Share Posted April 22, 2017 true of port everglades but not port canaveral And with the new terminal #1....the ship is now much further down the channel, closer to the port opening. Not a lot of locals cheering to see, except the enthusiastic ones at Jetty Park at the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pipo Posted April 22, 2017 #17 Share Posted April 22, 2017 Port side. Starboard is the side where icebergs hit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted April 23, 2017 #18 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Port side. Starboard is the side where icebergs hit. LOL!! ;p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesr3939 Posted April 23, 2017 #19 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Starboard side is our preference as the sun always comes up on that side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted April 23, 2017 #20 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Starboard side is our preference as the sun always comes up on that side. Not sure how that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare island lady Posted April 24, 2017 #21 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Not sure how that works. I guess they never return...keep going around the globe. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villager70 Posted April 24, 2017 #22 Share Posted April 24, 2017 Sun comes up in the east and sets in the west. If you are going north the sun will come up on starboard side. If you are going south the sun will come up on port side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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