![]() ![]() Sometimes, it’s only that the lifeboat is below rather than in front of the window. If the stateroom description states that it has an obstructed view, further investigation is needed to determine the degree. Queen Mary 2 Lifeboats can obstruct some percentage of the view. Lifeboat obstructions can also occur in varying degrees, from 25 to 100 percent obstructed views. Not the worst of locations, but definitely a disappointment if you’re expecting a panoramic view of the sea.Ī lifeboat obstruction isn’t usually visible in the brochure or website photos. If you have calm seas the entire cruise, this won’t be an issue.īut for those who prefer a smoother ride or are worried about getting seasick, this isn’t your location. If you love the motion of the ocean, this is the best location for you. Always check the symbols key for exact information. If you see a symbol (maybe a two-sided arrow) on the wall between two staterooms, this indicates an adjoining door. How do you know if the room you reserve has an adjoining door? Study the deck plan. You might be fortunate and have neighbors as quiet as church mice, but it’s a gamble. It’s important to know that the dividing door between staterooms does not have as much sound-proofing as the walls.Įven walls let sound through, but adjoining doors are ridiculous. Unless you’re traveling with friends or family, you don’t want a stateroom with an adjoining door to strangers. On more than one occasion, when I was too lazy or forgetful to check the deck plan, I’ve done a stateroom switch on day two. While not noticeable during the day, at night and overnight the noise can awaken even the most sound sleeper. Heavily-laden trolleys creak and rattle directly overhead all night long, to clean up and prepare for early morning breakfast. there’s always a team hard at work.īook a stateroom directly under the ship’s buffet and you’ll hear chairs scraping across the floor. With cruise ship buffets staying open past midnight and re-opening at 6:30 AM. However, I’ve seen crew stairway doors with towels stuffed into the doorframe to try and prevent the door from slamming shut. Sometimes it doesn’t matter because the crew is considerate and quiet and the closing mechanism creates a gently shut/click. If you see blank space or white boxes between staterooms or across from stateroom, this usually indicates a service or crew hallway. The disturbance level can vary widely from ship to ship, cruise line to cruise line. Same for any other late night music venues. Discos can blast away until well past midnight and while you may not hear all the words to YMCA, you’ll most likely feel the beat. If the late-night party scene isn’t in your cruise plans, this is a no-brainer to avoid. That’s the only way you’ll know where not to book your stateroom.Īfter 5 decades of cruising and more than 200 cruises, here is my list of where not to book a stateroom. Not kidding here really scrutinize the current deck plan. Know your stateroom category color, then notice what venues, if any, are under or above your stateroom. While the ship specs sometimes aren’t perfectly accurate, it is possible to eliminate unwanted surprises. Sometimes you have to dig a little deeper to find them, though. However, a thorough examination of your cruise ships’s deck plans is your greatest ally. While most cruise blogs tell you what are the best stateroom locations, not all tell you what staterooms to avoid at all costs.Ī glance at cruise lines’ glossy brochures and flashy websites is not very helpful for prospective cruise passengers to choose the best stateroom location. Eight Stateroom Locations You Should Avoid I booked my Golden Princess balcony stateroom in the middle of the ship for a Pacific crossing to Hawai’i. If you book what’s called a “guaranteed” stateroom in a particular category, this information will be helpful, too. So read on to know where not to book your stateroom. All of these are based on my own experiences and not all of them ended well. In this article, I’ve narrowed down the worst locations to choose for your stateroom. To find the best stateroom location, however, can be a challenge or a mystery, especially if you’re a new cruiser. It can be an easy decision to choose an inside, oceanview or balcony stateroom. ![]()
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