Sea saw 56 Posted January 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted January 14, 2023 We are looking at a mid-April cruise on the Gem, wondering if there is a “normal” side of the ship that faces the dock/town side at that location, that time of year. Trying to decide whether to book starboard or port. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted January 14, 2023 #2 Share Posted January 14, 2023 3 minutes ago, Sea saw 56 said: We are looking at a mid-April cruise on the Gem, wondering if there is a “normal” side of the ship that faces the dock/town side at that location, that time of year. Trying to decide whether to book starboard or port. There is not a normal side that any ship faces at the Dockyard. Ships can dock either port or starboard. There are different factors involved, maintenance (painting) testing lifeboats, and wind speed and direction on the day the ship arrives that go into whether a ship docks port side or starboard side there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea saw 56 Posted January 14, 2023 Author #3 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Thank you 4515, just checking. Will roll the dice 😌 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted January 21, 2023 #4 Share Posted January 21, 2023 On 1/14/2023 at 5:29 PM, Sea saw 56 said: Thank you 4515, just checking. Will roll the dice 😌 Both side have it's advantages. Love the quiet of facing away from the dock, but depending on time of day and even time of year found balcony unused because of the strong sun. Facing the dock you can people watch, check out crowds nice at night as well. Aft is still my personal favorite though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted January 21, 2023 #5 Share Posted January 21, 2023 I cruised twice last year to Bermuda on the Pearl. The first time, we were docked starboard side, the second time port. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latebloomer56 Posted January 22, 2023 #6 Share Posted January 22, 2023 10 hours ago, 1025cruise said: I cruised twice last year to Bermuda on the Pearl. The first time, we were docked starboard side, the second time port. How did you like the Pearl? We sail on her for the first time in April been on Gem three times told about the same. Most trip have been on the Dawn to Bermuda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 1025cruise Posted January 22, 2023 #7 Share Posted January 22, 2023 I had an enjoyable time. Haven't been on the Gem to compare. Did the Dawn quite a few years ago. While not the same, I'll just say similar. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClarkBHM Posted February 3, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 3, 2023 Actually had a ship turn around on day 2 while we were away. Best of both worlds I guess? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea saw 56 Posted February 3, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted February 3, 2023 One of the things we love about cruising is waking up to a different view all the time. Turning the ship would be great!!! Thank you Clark, we will have to send a "passenger request" to the bridge if we get bored with our view 🤣 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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