Cabin Location

[mit01]

Does anyone have any thoughts on where on the ship cabins are located? Is the front of the shipany better or worse than the back? Or, should we be trying to book a cabin near the center?

Thanks

[Sue L]

Center is considered the most stable and if motion issues are a problem then it is probably the best place. There are some cabins across the back (aft) of the ship that have huge balconies and are very coveted. These are very general answers and it would help if we knew what ship you are talking about.

[andyjo0930]

Generally speaking, we try to get cabins near the middle of the ship, usually right near the stairs or elevators. Its more for conveinence than anything else. We are now planning a cruise on the Explorer and having been only on small ships, we really have been looking to see where the best cabins are because this ship is so much bigger than what we are used to. This ship only has the theatre in the front of the ship and everything is in the back of the ship, so we would prefer to have our cabins on that end. Check the layout of your ship and you can then have a better understanding of where everything is and what is the best cabin for you.

[cb at sea]

Middle of the ship experiences less motion and it's more convenient, too! If you want a larger balcony, then a true "aft" cabin may suit you. The balconies back there are much deeper than anything on the side! However, the side balconies are ample for 2. We like midship locations the best!

[mit01]

Center is considered the most stable and if motion issues are a problem then it is probably the best place. There are some cabins across the back (aft) of the ship that have huge balconies and are very coveted. These are very general answers and it would help if we knew what ship you are talking about.

 

 

We're looking at the Explorer, which is an Adventure class. We're weighing the cost of four of us in one cabin against more space in connecting cabins. We found connecting cabins in both the front and rear of the ship, but they're quite a bit more than one cabin, especially when the fuel surcharge is added.

[Sue L]

We're looking at the Explorer, which is an Adventure class. We're weighing the cost of four of us in one cabin against more space in connecting cabins. We found connecting cabins in both the front and rear of the ship, but they're quite a bit more than one cabin, especially when the fuel surcharge is added.

 

Are you traveling with your kids? How old? If yes, you could get a balcony cabin and put them in an inside across the hall if they are not too young. What category are you looking at? Love the Explorer btw, wonderful staff and service.

 

And just for your future reference, Explorer is part of the Voyager class.

[mit01]

Are you traveling with your kids? How old? If yes, you could get a balcony cabin and put them in an inside across the hall if they are not too young. What category are you looking at? Love the Explorer btw, wonderful staff and service.

 

And just for your future reference, Explorer is part of the Voyager class.

 

The kids are too young to stay across the hall...they'e 8 and 10 now. We're looking at innteriors...either L or Q.

[Sue L]

I would definitely go with the cabins towards the rear as in my experience the front is a bit of a rougher ride, only a bit though.

[pcur]

Mid-ship and upper decks for balconies and quiet, and lower decks for quiet if you aren't interested in a balcony or big window. The middle deck cabins have a tendency to have noise from the dining rooms, kitchen and public areas.