Port vs Starboard?

Is there a better side? We have cabins 5179 & 5181 (starboard) for our upcoming cruise. Never though to ask about what side of the ship. Am I right that the port side of the ship always docks to that side?

HI. Port=left side looking forward. Starboard=right side looking forward. Gorka

Not all the time-- it will depend on hopw the captain "parks" the ship.

Sometimes we backed in (good for us since we sail aft) sometimes we pull inforward--bad for us ....

Since I am sailing the Miracle nexr week-- I am hoping to back into our ports. I will let you know when we get back.

Depends on the port and the ship and what view you'd like from your cabin.

On the miracle we backed into the port of Costa Maya. which port side would be facing the land. the rest of the ports we faced water. (we pulled in or tendered in which starboard will be facing the port.