OldMacGuy Posted June 17, 2010 #1 Share Posted June 17, 2010 On a TA cruise from Rome to FLL, are there any pros (or cons) to a starboard vs port side balcony cabin? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leoandhugh Posted June 17, 2010 #2 Share Posted June 17, 2010 On a westbound cruise like that in the Fall, a balcony on the port side tends to get more sun because the sun is lower in the southern sky. Starboard balconies tend to get little or no sun westbound:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smslms Posted June 17, 2010 #3 Share Posted June 17, 2010 It all depends on whether you're interested in the submarine races or not.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy Gramps Posted June 17, 2010 #4 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Ever heard the term "POSH"? Meaning top of the line, elegant. It has a meaning. Port Out Starboard Home. I really don't think it makes a difference. Gramps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Essiesmom Posted June 17, 2010 #5 Share Posted June 17, 2010 We had a starboard side cove balcony on Carnival Dream from Rome to NYC. With temps in low 60's, we wished it had been on the port side with sun. EM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevNeal Posted June 17, 2010 #6 Share Posted June 17, 2010 On a TA cruise from Rome to FLL, are there any pros (or cons) to a starboard vs port side balcony cabin? Both get there at about the same time. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuthC Posted June 17, 2010 #7 Share Posted June 17, 2010 On my Rome to Ft. Lauderdale trans-At last fall, there was a lot of sun on the port side, and it was very hot out on Lower Promenade. Starboard side was standing room only. The deck chairs were full practically all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted June 17, 2010 #8 Share Posted June 17, 2010 Ever heard the term "POSH"? Meaning top of the line, elegant. It has a meaning. Port Out Starboard Home. I really don't think it makes a difference. Gramps "Port Out, Starboard Home" referred to Brits sailing to/from India and the Far East in the days of Empire - before there was air conditioning. Going East the length of the Mediterranean, then South through the Suez Canal and Red Sea (port would only be sunny in the cooler morning) then East again across the Indian Ocean -- "Port Out" - the shady side - was a lot more comfortable than starboard. It made a huge difference - and people paid significantly for that difference. The reverse held for the trip home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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