Location, Location, Location

Welcome Aboard from the Cruise Professor here at iCruise. A lot of cruisers ask about stateroom location. Is it better to be at the front of the ship or the back of the ship? Is it better to be lower or higher? Where is the smoothest part of the ship? Let’s take a look at some options and explore some good and not-so-good areas on a typical cruise ship. As ships get larger and larger, being positioned on either end (bow and stern for you nautical types) of the vessel will involve longer walks to the elevators and stair towers.  So, if walking is not your thing, then try to find a stateroom fairly near to one of the exit areas on the ship. But, remember that if you are very close to the elevator, several hundred people may be passing by your cabin every day. The farther away from elevators and stairs you get, the less hustle and bustle you’ll find in your area. Personally, I would trade the shorter walk for a quiet location.

Your iCruise personal cruise counselor at www.iCruise.com can assist you in finding the best stateroom – location as well as value. Something to consider other than proximity to elevators is deck location. While rates for similar staterooms usually increase on the higher decks, consider “mid-ship, middle decks” options for convenience and less motion. One thing to check for is the location of active public rooms on the deck right above your stateroom, particularly if you are light sleeper or are looking to catch up on some sleep.  Same thing for staterooms near or in the general traffic flow of discos, show lounges or other late night venues like casinos. Again, your cruise counselor can help you understand the options for cabin selection.  Spending a few moments studying the deck plans of your ship is wise investment and helps insure a happy voyage.  Speaking of deck plans, check back for some exciting news from iCruise about the new deck plans coming soon on our web site.
Happy Sailing,
The Cruise Professor
www.iCruise.com