Cabin Noise

[mydogs]

We are considering and "SA" on the Westerdam. The only remaining available have a connecting door to the next room. Does anyone know if the noise level from the next cabin is intense ?

We had an "SS" on the Zuiderdam that was connecting but, the room was empty.

Thanks ! :confused: :confused: :confused:

[RuthC]

Might that depend on what they're doing in there? :eek:

My only experience with a connecting room was on the Rotterdam---an R-class ship; not a Vista. I could hear more through the connecting door than the solid wall on the other side of the cabin, but that's not to say I could hear much. Some soft, muffled sounds once in a while while getting ready for the evening was about it.

Might the folks on the other side be wondering the same about your cabin? :D

[michmike]

we travel with another couple and always request adjoining rooms with a door connecting them as we like to get together for cocktails etc in one of the rooms..

there are actually 2 doors (one for each room) with an air space between them, so the sound transference is minimal. Of course we are considerate of each other, so don't know what the experience would be like if you had a couple fighting next door or newlyweds who were particularly energetic. But overall I'd say not to worry. There are latches for the doors in each cabin so even if they were to open their door, they couldn't get into your cabin.

I don't think the sound will be much of an issue for you.

[RuthC]

...newlyweds who were particularly energetic.
With HAL's demographic? :eek:

[michmike]

Ruth -*laffin* You're right.. what WAS I thinkin??

then again.. just think of the racket they'd hear if you were the party next door and the cabin steward accidentally forgot your pillow chocolate ..

[mydogs]

Actually I was thinking that if the connecting cabin was occupied by a couple with three toddlers. Or perhaps teenager traveling minus their earphones.

[Aussie Gal]

I wouldn't be happy with a connecting door. If we are ever given a room with one in an hotel, I always ask if we can move as there is always some noise factor even if it is very low.

On a ship, you could have the best neighbours in the world and not hear a thing but what if you got a man who snored loudly, or a familiy with children or a couple who fought. It would ruin my cruise, as I need complete silence when I go to sleep at night.

Jennie

[dakrewser]

There's more noise from the cabin above you than there is from a connecting door (unless, of course, you have it open)

[amusea]

We are considering and "SA" on the Westerdam. The only remaining available have a connecting door to the next room. Does anyone know if the noise level from the next cabin is intense ?

We had an "SS" on the Zuiderdam that was connecting but, the room was empty.

Thanks ! :confused: :confused: :confused:



My experience is that the TV from an adjoining cabin is the worst offender and it is much worse if the cabins have a connecting door. Some people seem to have the volume at a very loud level as they might at home without regard for other passengers. Also, some older folks have diminished hearing and they don't realize how loud the TV is. Some cruise lines and hotels limit the volume to a medium loud level. I am not sure about HAL but I think it is something that all cruise lines should do.