BethV114 Posted March 2, 2018 #1 Share Posted March 2, 2018 We will likely be sailing NCL Pride of America next April for my 40th birthday trip. We will be sailing with our DD, who will be 9, and have found that balcony cabins work best with her. Which location should we book for the best views while sailing between islands - port, starboard or aft? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted March 2, 2018 #2 Share Posted March 2, 2018 Most of your sailing time will be after dark. The scenery is not small picture, such that you need to be in one magic spot to see it. The few hours of daylight that you are sailing, you will be out and about, or coming or going to dinner, etc. So it doesn't matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donray Posted March 3, 2018 #3 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Been on the cruise and it does not matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloppy Sue Posted March 3, 2018 #4 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I’d say Port side so you can relax on your balcony with an unobstructed view during the cruise of the Na Pali coast. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janespup Posted March 4, 2018 #5 Share Posted March 4, 2018 The Napali Coast is viewed from the port side. Spectacular! The lava coming down the volcano when traveling between Hilo and Kona can be seen from the starboard side. (At 10:45 pm on our cruise last month). You can see that something is happening but not much more. Many people were lining the decks for both events. So it is up to you, which one you would prefer seeing from your balcony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinChills Posted March 5, 2018 #6 Share Posted March 5, 2018 I read on another thread that the ship passes the Napali coast and then turns around, so that both sides would get a view. Is that not still the case? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sloppy Sue Posted March 5, 2018 #7 Share Posted March 5, 2018 It does turn around but much further offshore and it’s starting to get dark by then. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
namaste1223 Posted March 14, 2018 #8 Share Posted March 14, 2018 We just returned today from our POA cruise. Last week, those on the starboard side could view the lava flow (approx. 10:30pm) from their balconies. Those on the port side could see the Napali Coast sail-by from their balconies (approx. 5:15pm). I was happy to be able to view the Napali Coast from my port side balcony (turn up the volume on your stateroom tv and point it towards your open balcony door in order to hear the Hawaiian Ambassador's commentary). The commentary happened mostly during the port side sail-by and as another poster commented, it was already getting dark by the time the ship turned for the much shorter starboard sail-by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilac671 Posted March 16, 2018 #9 Share Posted March 16, 2018 We were on the March 3rd sailing of POA and I would absolutely recommend the Starboard side of the ship. We were in a family balcony room 9136 and it was great. We had wonderful views arriving into ports as well as seeing the lava flow at night from our cabin. Our kids were asleep and we woke them up to view it. When we were overnight in Kauai, we had the view of the open harbour and the mountains. Many times during the trip we commented to each other that we were lucky to be on the starboard side. So that's my vote, "Starboard"! Enjoy your trip! Happy 40th! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orffwego Posted April 8, 2018 #10 Share Posted April 8, 2018 We had an aft cabin and could see it all :) We happened to book the Brazilian steakhouse at 6 pm when the Napali coast was getting closer. It worked out just fine, we stepped out on the deck to see a spectacular rainbow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fiftyguy Posted April 8, 2018 #11 Share Posted April 8, 2018 I would recommend port side for Na Pali Coast. The ship travels close for an amazing view. It was great to sit on balcony and take in the view. We're planning another cruise and it will be port side again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted April 8, 2018 #12 Share Posted April 8, 2018 Just remember, you CAN leave your cabin to see whatever sights there might be on the other side of the ship! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Cruizers Posted April 10, 2018 #13 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I normally book us on the Port side but when I wish to view anything while cruising the Islands, i walk to the side I am going to take photos of. I prefer to get on the upper pool deck so I can go to whatever side i need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruckerDave Posted April 10, 2018 #14 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Just remember, you CAN leave your cabin to see whatever sights there might be on the other side of the ship! wait...when did this become an option. :'):'):'):') (standing by for the "no reason to be rude comments") 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerelmx Posted April 14, 2018 #15 Share Posted April 14, 2018 I will not worried about that, we are on a B2B Vancouver-Hawaii-Vancouver on the Eclipse Veranda deck7 Starboard side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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