Which side of ship for Lighthouse Point views?

[foolish-mortal]

Is there a better side of the ship that I'll want to be on for good Lighthouse Point views? We will be going for the first time in February. Thanks!

 

[jimmymc]

The ship can park in either direction at the pier, so it's 50/50 if your side will get the view of the island. I've seen more photos with the starboard side facing the island, but a lot of those are from the same early cruises.

 

[dreamer17555]

While the ship can park either way it seems most often starboard side faces the island.

 

[aka Charles]

On the cruises I have been on, most have had the port side facing the island.
(On both the Magic and the Dream)
Luck of the draw, I guess.
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[Skippyboo]

This was port side of Fantasy last October. You are pretty far from the island .

 

[Girl of the South]

Yes. Port side on the Dream in November.

 

[Winston Wolf]

Usually Port side, but occasionally starboard

 

[lisset005]

When we sailed last month it was port side.

 

[Wedgeout]

Maybe tides & Captain choice. On our May cruise on the Magic. Port Side.

 

[dad of 3 addicted to DCL]

Been 3 times (Magic, Wish, & Treasure) and been starboard side to all 3 times. Go figure

 

[dreamer17555]

Been twice - both Starboard for us (Magic & Dream)

 

[Dug720]

Translation, it could be either.

 

[Wedgeout]

Aft stern cabin!

 

[IrishEye]

3 times = 2 port side 1 starboard side. you probably shouldn't expect just be excited if it ends up on your side.

 

[jwalk03]

There really isn't that much to see from the ship. Just the pier and island off in the distance. I wouldn't really worry about it. You will get plenty of view on the island.

 

[Girl of the South]

Agree. Not much to see. More of an issue on CC.

 

[emmabelle]

Last November on the Fantasy.




This July on the Magic was port side as well.

 

[Disnsyncey]

Port side facing LP in September on the Magic

Starboard facing CC

 

[SnowWhite2]

I’m honestly curious. Why does it matter? We are up early and go to breakfast where we might catch the captain pulling into the island, then pack/exit the ship. Catch the tram back at 3:45, shower and get ready for dinner. We don’t have time to watch the island as we prefer to be on it. Maybe if we had a balcony it might be different. How long do you watch the island from your room?

 

[Girl of the South]

It’s actually really interesting to watch the docking - which is way more involved at LP. And yes, I sat on the balcony watching it. And the crew bringing things up and down the pier before passengers could get off the ship. Then I timed how long the walk was for a couple groups of passengers (average 10 minutes).