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There were several times that the only way we were able to be on the ship were to be on the lower decks (1 or 2) - some times this was a cost issue and sometimes it was joining a group at the last minute. I feel the same way about lower decks that I do about Inside vs. balconies - they are all "eh" to me. My first choice is to be on the ship - regardless of where 🙂 then I start getting picky - I always pick the midship room vs aft or forward, and then start moving up or down decks and in or out. I dislike being forward or aft, as I tend to feel more movement in both those cases (and this seems to apply to be in large or smaller ships, your mileage may vary) I do feel vibrations the lower we are, but nothing disruptive, and nothing loud. (Again, we do our best not to stay aft or forward though) I haven't enjoyed staying right below the lido decks on some ships - literally heard deck chairs being dragged around what seems like all night and I swear the halls in the higher floors have a sewer smell to me. My preferred floor tends to be around 5-8 depending on the size of the ship, but again, I haven't seen a room I'll turn down if it means I can go along for the ride! 🙂 Enjoy the trip either way!

for many years, we have cruised 4 to a cabin (DH & myself & our 2 sons) As they get older (biggier) it does get harder - #1 Room Spray #2 If possible, plan the times YOU want to get getting ready and let them know the cabin is off limits then 🙂 #3 if they are old enough, I agree w/ the flashlight sugestion so they can come into the room later and not disturb you too much. #4 make sure they know the rule is "everything put away" once they are dressed. this made all the difference 🙂

We currently have a rental car reservation for Avis - is Avis a walkable distance for an adult couple (no kids) with 1-2 bags total? We've never picked up a rental car AFTER our cruise, so I'm not really sure how it works. We are being dropped off for the cruise (most likely uber) so wasn't sure how to "get" to the car afterwards. I figured we could always uber if necessary.