we loved our port side verandah. Had views of St. Maarten and St. Thomas while we were pulling in and during the whole day. We could also watch the docking activity at St. Maarten and CC (we were not facing the beach side of the island, but the other side and out to sea). It was neat to watch all the luggage that arrives in the morning in St. Maarten. And the people on the Golden Princess as she pulled up alongside.