Ruby Princess roundtrip Seattle cabin selection question

[karen_g]

I know, I know, it's been asked a million times. But please indulge me...

 

We just had to change the week of our 2016 Alaska sailing, so it's time to re-select a cabin. We like the fully-covered mini-suites on Emerald deck at the aft of the ship. Our choices: Cabin E731 - the furthest aft cabin on the starboard side (with an extra-long balcony), *or* Cabin E728 - a few cabins from the end on the port side (with a regular-size balcony).

 

Since this itinerary is 7 days roundtrip Seattle, it is my understanding that the ship goes outside of Vancouver Island on its way north (not much to see from either side). But on the return we will be stopping at Victoria. As we approach Victoria, will we have a much better view from the port side?

 

Also, this itinerary goes to Tracy Arm, not Glacier Bay (so I don't think side of ship matters for that either).

 

Anything else to consider? Thanks again for your always knowledgeable replies!

 

Karen :)