Which side of ship on a Western TransAtlantic London to NY would you book?

[happytime]

How does one make a great choice for their trips?

Thanks for any and all comments. First time TransAtlantic cruiser here.

 

[GPaLarry]

We did a B2B Med./WBTA a couple of years ago and stayed in 6018. We like being forward where it is less crowded and not far from the elevators. However, be sure to check out the smoking areas of the ships. Last June we stayed in 8006 on the Wonder, with a verandah, right below the smoking area . During our glacier day, when we were dead calm in the water, ashes and smoke came down on us to the point we called Guest Services and they helped a little. As long as we were not moving we still had smoke. Some folks like being lower in the ships and toward the center to avoid seasickness. Others like to be close to the kids clubs, dining rooms or adult areas. Some don't want to be near the engines. If you book early enough you increase your choices for stateroom locations. Good luck and say "hello" to the Mouse for us.
PS As for the side of the ship, for the WBTA, it doesn't make much difference. If you were going to CC, then starboard might be for you. We didn't find any advantage or disadvantage with our stateroom location during the ocean crossing as far as port views. It was high enough to see a long distance, so we were happy...although, any cruise makes us happy.

 

[ImprovGal]

I prefer at least an ocean view cabin for the crossings because I find the natural light cues help me to all the time changes.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We like mid ship. I do not expect to be awake when we come into NYC, so seeing Miss Liberty does not come into play.

 

[rcchello]

I have always preferred the inside of the ship, it gets very wet on the outside ;-). They come into NY early so if you are awake Port verandahs will see the Statue of Liberty and Starboard will face the New York skyline.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We have done two TAs on DCL, and seas have never made our veranda wet.

We will be going around the Horn on Celebrity in March. Friends had 20’ waves, that would do it.

 

[DCSWO]

It looks like DCL uses the Manhattan cruise terminal so they will travel up the Hudson River to get there. That will put the Statue of Liberty on your left (port) side and Manhattan on your right (starboard). I would stay on the starboard side if you are looking at a varandah room. Good luck and enjoy your cruise.