Port vs. Starboard Veranda for Alaska Cruise?

[wilderness_gal]

Hi! My mother and I are looking to book a cabin for the 7-night Alaska cruise and wondered if anyone had any suggestions about the verandah location. Specifically, are there any advantages to starboard versus port side with respect to viewing? Thanks for any input!

 

[disneydreamfan14]

I'm not sure about Alaska docks, but on our cruise to Nassau on the Dream, on the port side you have great views up upcoming islands. That is true for the Bahamas though, I'm not sure about Alaska.

 

[mousemom11]

The reports coming back from those who've already sailed Alaska on the Wonder state that when the ship turns sideways to view the Tracy Arm glacier, it's the starboard side that is facing the glacier. Now whether the captain continues to do that in the future is anyone's guess.

 

[shwarren70]

The reports coming back from those who've already sailed Alaska on the Wonder state that when the ship turns sideways to view the Tracy Arm glacier, it's the starboard side that is facing the glacier. Now whether the captain continues to do that in the future is anyone's guess.

Honestly, either side is good. Because most areas there is scenery on both sides. We were in 6030. I was concerned because I wanted to be on the other side originally, but, thoroughly enjoyed sitting on my verandah watching the views! We were on the May 31st sailing.

 

[ibouncetoo]

Pretty much doesn't matter, as you are going out and back on the same route.

Can't be sure in the ports as the ship may dock at different places based on the number of ships in the port on that day.

Probably more than any other itinerary, either side is good.

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[Prose]

Our verandah was starboard, and we generally seemed to be on the side closest to the docks, if that is important to you. The dock areas themelves are not all that scenic -- they are mostly working docks, so they are kind of industrial or overlook the touristy shopping area -- although the surrounding moutains are. On sea days, there were dramatic landscapes on both sides, so no difference there!

Because of the way the captain had to turn around and back out of Tracy Arm, we did get to see more of the glacier than those on the port side, but it can be different each cruise depending on wildlife and weather.

 

[mrssmee]

One side does not have a huge advantage over the other side, but if I had to pick one side I'd say starboard, especially on Tracy Arm day while at the glacier. If you plan on being on your balcony for the glacier rather than on deck, I would book a starboard room. Also, our personal opinion was that the scenery sailing out on the first day as well as the first day at sea was slightly better on the starboard side (but both sides are amazing!!). It is true you will pass the same things on the way out as you do on the way in, but some of the things you pass during the day on the way in will be passed at night on the way home. But, it really does not matter. We had a port room with a balcony and it was amazing!!