LeeNY wrote:
> rdkng97 wrote:
> > Just my opinion but upgrades suck.
>
> My experience differs from yours, and apparently from most of the other
> rtcers participating in this thread.
>
> >Well, they are either on the very
> > front or the very back of the ship which is the least desireable
> > cabins.
>
> Actually, I have liked my all-the-way-forward cabins and
> all-the-way-aft cabins very much. Last time I actually booked a cabin,
> not a guarantee, I requested an aft-facing cabin, and absolutely loved
> it. Didn't notice any additional vibration back there, but I doubt it
> would have bothered me, if I had. I enjoy being reminded that I'm
> actually on a ship, not in a hotel on land.
>
> The one time I was assigned a very forward cabin was on the Zuiderdam.
> I was on the bridge deck, probably 2 doors down from the door leading
> to the bridge. I had booked an outside guarantee, and was upgraded to a
> balcony. Directly above me was the spa and gym complex...very
> convenient. Also, on that same deck was the pools, lido restaurant,
> etc. It was an ideal location...one I would pick again.
>
> >On one cruise we were in the front cabin and hit rough seas and
> > had to go to the middle of the ship to keep our dinner down.
>
> Yes, there's more motion in those forward cabins - I always find that
> the theater, jammed into the ow of the ship, is the place I feel motion
> the most. I'm not in my cabin a whole lot, mostly for sleeping. So, the
> extra motion there is tolerable...and I'm VERY prone to seasickness.
>
> >On the
> > back you are over the engines and screws and hear the vibration all
> > night.
>
> I just haven't found that to be the case. I've heard complaints of this
> in some ships' dining rooms, which are typically located aft and low.
> But, I've not felt or heard any extra vibration the two times I was in
> an aft-facing cabin (Enchantment of the Seas and Miracle). Maybe the
> trick for avoiding the vibration in an aft cabin is to be higher up?
>
>
> >Now we just book, ask for an assigned room at midship and forget
> > the upgrades.
>
> I'm going to stick with booking guarantees and let them assign me a
> cabin with upgrade. It's great that we have the option to book the way
> that suits us best.
>
> Lee
Thanks for all of your replys! I respect each and all of your
opinions. Each one of you have made good points. My lady and I are
sailing again Sept. 10th from Galveston to the caribbean for a week of
relaxation and fun. We like to say "It is not the destination, but the
journey". We usually book an outside cabin, but last Dec. we booked a
Jr. suite with balcony. Our upgrade put us up on the eighth deck but
near the rear of the ship. Hope to see you on one of our journeys.
Happy sailing! ! !
R. in Texas
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