I'm booking a cruise, and would like if it's better to be higher or lower on the ship, when selecting room?

Question

Or do you have any reccomdations when it comes to selecting the location of the room?

Answer 1

I prefer the higher levels and in the center of the ship. Seems less likely to feel the motion.Also less walking distance to the public areas.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

It is a matter of personal preference.

My preference is 1. an outside cabin not an inside one which has no view of water, which tends to be claustrophobic  2.   One with a balcony. Most below the life boat level have no balconies. Rooms are small enough so that a balcony offers an added dimension. It also guarantees that you can get fresh air in your room. Many room windows do not open, but a balcony door does. I do not like having to live with constant air conditioning. You can read and sunbathe simultaneously in privacy. 3. I have not found location on ship to be too significant. Generally function rooms are dispersed throughout the ship. We have had rooms in many different locations. I personally find no difference in motion comfort etc

Price is higher for balcony rooms and sometimes by height. Beyond having a balcony and not being on the life boat level where you look out at the lifeboat, I see no advantage in height.and do not pay for it.  enjoy your cruise

Answer 4

I always pick the center of the ship both ways and get a room near the elevator so I don't have to walk far.  I usually pick the main deck.  I've been happy with that on each cruise because that's where all the action is.

Answer 5

Lower and center is the most stable.  As far as engine noise etc,  I doubt you will hear much of it on any passanger deck.  The front and back of the ship have more movement and can be a bit rockier during rough seas.  As far as service, bedding etc, unless you are in a suite, the bedding and service will be the same if you are on a lower deck or an upper deck.  Balconies are nice but tend to be 200+pp more.  On most ships, the outside decks (windows) tend to be large windows, some of the rooms on the lower decks in the very front or back of the ship have port holes but most outside rooms have good sized windows. On all ships, the pool and sun decks etc are on the very top decks so one advantage of a higher deck is that you are closer to the topside action.  However, on many ships, the dining room, casino etc are on the lower decks so being low has it's advantages also. Unless you are set on getting a balcony or suite, I would go for the lower decks and save the extra cash for the casino.

Answer 6

The big cruise ships all have stabilizers, so you don't get much of the "motion of the ocean".

That said, having done research on the subject myself, I have learned that the lower decks  tend to sway more.

On out last cruise, in April, the main dining room was on a lower level, and a lot of people had problems with seasickness.

I recommend at least Deck 5 or higher, and, if you can afford it, a "stateroom' (that is the proper term) with a balcony.

Sitting on your balcony, watching the sunrise/sunset with your s/o, while sipping champagne and listening to some romantic music, is a definite "to do".

Can't be beat.

Answer 7

I recommend getting a balcony cabin up as high as you can and it does not really matter that much whether it is forward, aft or midship becuase the huge ships now sailing do not have that much movemnet.  The shipos being built now have atuomatic stabilizers that deploy to prevent motion.  Most of the time, regardless of where you are on ship, you don't feel motion.  If the weather is bad, the cruise lines wil all steer clear of it, unless in a rare situation it cannot be helped.  Last year we went on a cruise to Mexico and there was a hurricane near one of the prot stops so the ship changed its order of ports so that we would not have any rough weather.

Get that high level balcony cabin and you will not be disappointed.

Answer 8

Lower and toward the center will limit ship movement sensations. Higher provides balconies and better views, but how much time are you going to spend in your room anyway. I'd save the money and get a lower , but not bottom room (they can be noisier) and use the money for excursions and other fun stuff.

Answer 9

higher cabins have a better view and normally cost more.  lower cabins don't cost as much but still have a good view.  you won't feel as much movement if you are likely to get motion sickness, if you get a lower cabin in the center of the ship.  you will be closer to all the action if you are on an upper floor.  there are pros and cons to both.  if you've never been on a cruise, i would suggest a lower cabin in the center to see if you will get any kind of motion sickness.  if not, then go for the higher floor next time.  happy sailing!!

Answer 10

Any cabin in the middle of the ship is good. You'll notice less rocking/movement there!

If you're claustrophobic, don't get an inside room!  Even a little porthole on deck 2 is better than the inside staterooms.  

If you want to go higher deck wise, just be careful to check your ships layout so that you're not underneath the dance floor or music lounge or heavy traffic areas or you'll have trouble sleeping.

Plus...remind yourself that when you're on a cruise, you're rarely in your room other than to sleep, change, or put away your souveniers, so don't spend any extra money if you don't have to.

Happy Cruising!!

Answer 11

my husband is a chief engineer on cargo ships,they are huge he and the captain have the top deck,one deck below the bridge ,i travel with him sometimes and believe you me in a rough sea you get thrown around like crazy,when that happens i sleep on the lowest deck as the ship takes a lot of rolling when you are on top deck,bellow it is less and the ship is as high as a 16 story building.from mikhal in israel.

Answer 12

The higher your cabin (never call them a room) the more you pay, so it depends on what you want to pay.  I've stayed in, what I refer to as the 'bowels of the ship' and I've stayed on the upper decks.

Lower decks, can hear the engines (this of course would depend on the exact size of the ship), I think you can feel the movement more, and they tend to be a little smaller-small beds, bath, etc., usually have only portholes for windows if on the outside, plus  YOU'RE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHIP!

Upper decks tend to be larger, regular beds, fuller baths, larger windows and or balconies.  Once you sailed in a balcony cabin, you won't want to sail any other way!  Major problem is if you're under the Lido Deck (usually on Deck 7 or 8) you'll hear them moving the lounge chairs and tables early in the morning, late at night, and well throughout the day.  but, if you don't spend a lot of time in your cabin it won't matter.

So really if you don't mind the price, upper deck cabins (especially one with a balcony) are best...JMO.