Roboat Posted July 14, 2009 #1 Share Posted July 14, 2009 First time AK cruise in May, have aft cabin booked, but wondering whether to switch for better views? How about views in ports, since we won't be leaving ship. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorgirlseattle Posted July 14, 2009 #2 Share Posted July 14, 2009 We LOVED our aft cabin in Alaska. Spent most of the day in Glacier Bay out there on our deck, and it felt like a private showing. Also saw lots of wildlife from our deck. I'd definitely book it again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DizzyDallasDi Posted July 14, 2009 #3 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I was in an aft verandah in May and let me say that you cannot get a better view than an aft (or completely forward) facing verandah. Keep the cabin you've got....you will not regret it! Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missm54 Posted July 14, 2009 #4 Share Posted July 14, 2009 My vote is keep your aft cabin..best views and great quiet cabin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putterdude Posted July 15, 2009 #5 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I am not a huge fan of aft balconies as I like to see the sights coming up and follow them. However, I do acknowledge that lots of people do like them. You will find that on your glacier day you will want to be out on deck to take full advantage of the scenery. In port I don't that there is either an advantage or disadvantage to an aft balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jst4fun715 Posted July 15, 2009 #6 Share Posted July 15, 2009 We also had an aft in late June and absolutely loved it, especially for the day at the glacier. In ports, it depends on what dock you are at and what position they have the ship docked. You mentioned that you are not getting off the ship in ports so you may want to post what ship you will be on and maybe someone can help. We were on the Serenade and while in port, we didn't have views of the towns but others may be different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roboat Posted July 16, 2009 Author #7 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I appreciate the info. So many great comments on Glacier Bay that I'm wondering if I should switch to a cruise that goes there. Maybe start another hread, or just do more research. Thanks again to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimswims Posted July 16, 2009 #8 Share Posted July 16, 2009 I appreciate the info. So many great comments on Glacier Bay that I'm wondering if I should switch to a cruise that goes there. Maybe start another hread, or just do more research. Thanks again to all. I thought that you were on the Pearl? The Pearl is going to Glacier Bay in August when we are sailing. I just booked an Aft balcony cabin on the Pearl for next August. They were already booking up so I guess that aft cabins are really popular. There are no aft cabins on deck 10 including the suites on the week that I am sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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