What part of the ship to stay in?

Question

I'm going on a cruise to the Bahamas with Norwegian. We're going to book the room (inside stateroom..the cheapest one)..does it really matter which room we choose if given a choice? (ie. closer to the front or back of the ship)?

Answer 1

The cabins on the middle of the ship will experience less motion, but you will likely not be in the cabin that much; because its like being in a closet, a room with NO view.  While midship is a consideration, also consider this.  DO NOT take/select a cabin where your door opens  directly in an elevator bay because you will get all of the noise of people coming and going.  DO take a cabin that is 2 to 4 cabins from the elevator bay as it will make it easier to go where you want on ship.  Conversely, DO NOT take one that is all the way forward or aft (on the back).  You will have a long walk to go about anywhere.  Now while it may not seem like a big deal right now, when you get on ship and start walking the hallways you WILL understand.  Finally pay attention to what is in the vicinity of the cabin you select, like is it right next to a kitchen or other service area that could be noisy at night or early morning.  Or, is the disco/night club right over it?  Cabins at the front of the ship are likely to be near where the anchor drops and thus noisy.  Cabins at the rear may get engine noise.

Answer 2

At the front of the ship, when docking, you feel and hear the bow thrusters being used.

At the back of the ship, it is exactly the same, you hear and feel the stern thrusters when docking and you have the extra vibration of the main propellers when moving from port to port.

If you can afford it, go for a midships cabin a few decks higher up, where you are further away from the source of the noise and vibration.

Make sure that your cabin has cabins above it, you don't want to be below a bar or an entertainment area where the cleaning and restocking is done during the night.

Apart from all that, there is nothing wrong with an inside cabin, you only use it for washing and sleeping and it is fine for that.  

Answer 3

You will be better off somewhere near the middle of the ship; less noise from the engines and more stability.

Answer 4

The inside staterooms have no view, So it depends on if that is important to you.  My first cruise we were newlyweds the only view I wanted was the wife on the bed LOL. But now 29 years later we prefer an ocean view and the bed is still there too (we are older we are not dead)  

The middle of the ship is best for confort and noise

Answer 5

On our Holland America cruise we were on an inside stateroom in the center of the ship, 2-3 rooms away from the elevator, and on the promenade deck. So while we didn't have a window, it was only a few steps down the hall and out the doors to the outdoor deck. Plus, that's where we would load the lifeboats in the event of an emergency. I'm a little claustrophobic, but didn't mind the room because I knew I could run outside anytime I wanted, and I would often step outside first thing in the morning to see where we were and get some fresh air.  

Answer 6

you never want to be in the back because the engines are there and youll feel everything, and you want to be on the highest deck i think

Answer 7

I stayed in one of the cheaper rooms at the back of the ship once.  We woke up every morning as the anchor was lowered.  It sounded like an earthquake!  Ok, it wasn't quite that bad, but there was no sleeping after that.  Avoid the back.

Answer 8

If you're afraid of getting sick on the ship, then definitely book your room in the middle of the ship (midship) in the middle deck or as close to the middle as possible. you will feel the ship moving the least there.

Hope this helps, good luck & have fun!! (:

Answer 9

I always like to be midship because it is less rocky and quieter and you are close to stairwells and in the center of the ship you are an equal distance to all the activities.

Answer 10

I like the middle of the ship, but it doesn't really matter because you won't spend any time in it except at night. Also, I like the staterooms with balconies so you can just sit outside and relax by yourself, because everywhere else on the ship is usually crowded.