An interesting topic as I imagine there are a range of views. I think it relates to what “kind” of cruiser you are. If you are a cruiser who loves to sunbathe and be by the pool, I can definitely see how that will be a problem for you.
With that being said, I cruise from NY year round on one line or another, and so long as they position the right ship there (meaning it has to have a least one covered pool) I find it to be a great time, and very convenient/economical for those of us in New England.
I am very excited that Carnival is taking this step along with MSC. I know NCL has been doing it, but they’re missing that key component of having the covered pool area on several of the ships they position out of NY.
Anyway, just my $.02