What's the best part of the ship?
Published Thursday, June 18th 2009 - Updated Thursday, June 18th 2009Okay, have you ever wondered, "how do I know I'm getting a good cabin, is it close to the things I want to do, how far from the elevators am I." Well knowing all that is as close as checking out the deck plan of the ship! Though not always to scale, the drawings do let you see what's close and what's not, where the dining is as well as the pool. But if you never looked at a deck plan before here's a few things to look for!
Here’s the short list:
Look for elevators and staircase exits near your stateroom. (Some people love to be close to everything so this might be a positive feature but with activity comes noise)
Look up. Oops! A basketball court, jogging track or day pantry might result in the wakeup call you did not ask for.
Look Down. Is the bandstand for one of the show lounges right below your room? Even with good sound proofing there is a chance for ambient noise.
Look across the hall. Is there a room service pantry shown or other service area. A potentially busy area to avoid.
Look Right and Left. If you are at the end of a hallway, make sure that the disco or other high energy lounge is not adjacent. Avoid hallways that lead to these lounges unless you are a night owl. Late night revelers sometimes carryon with the partying outside your door.
The good news is that modern cruise ships have been designed with passenger comfort in mind and the architects strive to develop a deck plan that confines public rooms and lounges to areas far from the staterooms. A little advance review of the deck plans and the advice of a good cruise specialist can help deliver an extra measure of peace and quiet in your stateroom.
And please don’t slam your door in the morning when you get up for early risers’ coffee. Those partiers next door are still sleeping. Then again. . . . .
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