Opinions on Lower Decks Please!

I have only been on one cruise and was on the "Upper Deck"...deck 6. Now getting ready to book another cruise, the better deals seem to be on Deck 5 and 4...any opinions on going to the lower decks??

I don't like them but that's just personal. My preference is aft balconies. That being said lower and closer to the middle is the best place to be if you run into bad weather and are prone to motion sickness

We prefer a deck closest to where we'll spend the majority of our daytime hours....it just makes life easier if you don't have to wait on elevators for those times when you go back and forth to the cabin.

There is nothing "bad" about ANY deck level...it's all personal preference!

I agree. I actually prefer cabins that are close to the centre of the ship; that way when I come out of my door, I'm near the elevator or steps to move around easily.

Thanks for your opinions!! I also like to be close to the elevators/stairs!! And sometimes taking the stairs makes me feel better about over eating on the ship!! LOL

I see you sailing on the Elation- Nothing wrong with lower decks-- they are cheaper-

They also feel less motion then higher decks.

JUST be careful whats above or below you-- the galley could prove to be noisy

I usually sail the lower deck, in inside cabins. I enjoy being near the inside public venues, and being able to easliy go up or down a couple of flights to the MDR. I don't spend much time on the Lido, as I am well beyond the sunning/pool age. I will take the elevator up to the buffet for breakfast, or a snack. The times I have been on a higher deck, I have not liked the reverse travel. EM

Have never stayed on an "upper deck". We get a midships OV cabin with an unobstructed view. Ship's movement is barely noticeable. Close to disembarkation locations on port calls. But it can be a hike to anywhere else on the ship, MDR is always aft, show room is forward, Lido is up etc etc etc.

John

I have only been on one cruise and was on the "Upper Deck"...deck 6. Now getting ready to book another cruise, the better deals seem to be on Deck 5 and 4...any opinions on going to the lower decks??

You didn't say what ship, or type of cabin. Be very careful and check the deck plans for the ship.

You might be near galley, under a dining room or near a night club. Inside cabins may put you under the walk ways for shops, etc.

Plus many ships have the life boats located on these decks, so many cabins have obstructed views.

So, do your homework. Always check what is above or close by. Those better deals may not be worth it.