Going on a cruise -- which is better, cabin in the front or in the rear?

Question

Just about to book my cruise to Bermuda. I can either get a cabin on the 10th deck, in the front of the ship -- or on the 9th deck in the rear of the ship. Anyone have an opinion on which is better and why?

Answer 1

Get the cabin that is highest and at the front of the ship.  Cabins at the back you will hear more noise from engines and the ocean.  Higher cabin provide a better view.  While some folks say middle of the ship is best to minimize motion, most ships these days have the stabilizers that prevent much motion at all.

Answer 2

If you have a balcony cabin, definately go to the back of the ship.  I went to Bermuda last year on Royal, and we had the Owners Suite w/balcony on the very front of the ship.  On the way there, and while at sea, it was so windy you could not enjoy the balcony and stay outside.  If you were at the back of the ship, you don't get all that wind.  

Bermuda is wonderful, make sure you go to Horseshoe Bay.

Answer 3

I usually look at what is around the cabin.  I try to get near the middle, close to the elevators, but not right next to them.  You may also want to make sure that you are not to close to any lounges that may cause unwanted noise when you are trying to sleep.

Answer 4

Well if you cannot get an amidship stateroom, you have to consider the following. Try to get one in the middle most deck. In other words if the ship has 14 decks, 7 would be in the middle height wise. This way, when you cannot get those darn elevators, you only have half way to the upper or lower decks to walk the stairs. Second is where are most of the activities you want to participate in and where is the dining. You want to pick the stateroom thats closest to that end of the ship. This again helps keep your travel time on the ship to a minimum. Many people complain about hearing the engines. Depending on the ship this can be a concern. How big and how old or new is the ship? Larger newer ships are very quiet especially if you get an ocean view stateroom as opposed to an inner stateroom. Lastly, although amidship is the best as far as smoothness of ride, the bow tends to be worse than the stern.

Answer 5

Well I would say middle because there is no noise because on the travel channel they have specials on cruising and they said if you are in the front and they arrive to the port early they will put the anchor down and you will feel it and hear it.

Also in the back you will hear the propellers and you will always hear it when you are moving.

So I would say get one in the front because you might not get to the port early so that's good and you will always hear the propeller in the back so get the front!

Answer 6

Take a look at the ship's layout and make sure that you are not above or below any of the hot spots like the theater, casino, etc.

Answer 7

My husband and I had a cabin in the rear of a Greek islands cruise we took in April of this year and I didn't like it - I could feel every sway of the boat and it was quite noisy.  The ideal location is middle on one of the lower decks, but since you have to choose, maybe try front.  I would imagine it being like a roller coaster - the people in the back always get jerked around the most.

Answer 8

Well To Tell You The Truth The Middle Is The Best. But Between The Back And The Front The Front Is Probably Better Because In The Back You Can Hear The High Powered Motors In The Back. Trust Me I Have Been On 7+ Cruises And Im Only 13.

Answer 9

I would go with the higher deck first and foremost then the front is my next choice.

this is a personal preference but I have been on several cruises and this is th pattern I pick my rooms, the where the deck the closer you are to everything and the front is just I think nicer closer to what I go to.

Answer 10

If you can't get the middle get the rear of the ship.