1lizette1 Posted June 10, 2018 #1 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Big time newbie here and I feel like a fool but what is a galley? We'll be sailing on the Carnival Victory and we've chosen room 2355. It's directly under the deck with the galley and a main dining room (directly under where these 2 meet actually). https://www.carnival.com/~/media/Images/Ships/VI/DeckPlans/carnival-victory-Deck-Plan-pdf.ashx We are not day sleepers so I'm not worried about noise during the day, just at night. We had a choice between deck 1 (lowest) or deck 2 (2nd lowest). They were the only oceanview left at time of booking. Would prefer oceanview than inside cabin as we'd like to have a window. We chose deck 2 because it's one less flight of stairs to travel multiple times a day plus I've heard the lowest deck might have engine noise? Are we better to call and ask to change to the lowest deck so we'll only have a stateroom above us? I figure we'll have some noise in our room but less is more as I am a light sleeper. Thanks for your time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidi13 Posted June 10, 2018 #2 Share Posted June 10, 2018 The ship's galley is the kitchen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted June 10, 2018 #3 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Big time newbie here and I feel like a fool but what is a galley?We'll be sailing on the Carnival Victory and we've chosen room 2355. It's directly under the deck with the galley and a main dining room (directly under where these 2 meet actually). https://www.carnival.com/~/media/Images/Ships/VI/DeckPlans/carnival-victory-Deck-Plan-pdf.ashx We are not day sleepers so I'm not worried about noise during the day, just at night. We had a choice between deck 1 (lowest) or deck 2 (2nd lowest). They were the only oceanview left at time of booking. Would prefer oceanview than inside cabin as we'd like to have a window. We chose deck 2 because it's one less flight of stairs to travel multiple times a day plus I've heard the lowest deck might have engine noise? Are we better to call and ask to change to the lowest deck so we'll only have a stateroom above us? I figure we'll have some noise in our room but less is more as I am a light sleeper. Thanks for your time There is no way I would take a room under the galley!! They are in there “all night” prepping food and cleaning and it can be very noisy!! It is always better to have staterooms above and below for the least noise!! FYI....in the future...don’t book under the galley or the swimming pool!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted June 10, 2018 #4 Share Posted June 10, 2018 If those were the only 2 choices I'd start looking at inside cabins in better locations!! You will only be in your cabin for sleeping, the window doesn't make much difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted June 10, 2018 #5 Share Posted June 10, 2018 The dining room is carpeted....the "galley" is obviously NOT! The dining room will be quieter than the kitchen, if those are your only choices. BTW, the lowest passenger deck is NOT the lowest deck. The crew decks are under deck 1...and the engines are even lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1lizette1 Posted June 10, 2018 Author #6 Share Posted June 10, 2018 The galley is the main kitchen? Oh God what have I gotten myself into? I guess I'll be making a phone call tomorrow to change the location of our room :-( Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shipgeeks Posted June 10, 2018 #7 Share Posted June 10, 2018 According to the deck plan I see, most or all of your cabin is under the promenade deck, not the galley. If that is the case, you are unlikely to get much nighttime noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzydiver Posted June 11, 2018 #8 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Yes, I agree - from what I can see, the cabin is not directly under the galley. Here is a handy link that allows you to drag the deck plans to compare what is actually directly above or below: https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/dragdeck.php?ship=Carnival-Victory&zoom=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted June 11, 2018 #9 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Big time newbie here and I feel like a fool but what is a galley?[/quote Just a quick note for future reference. If you do not know what a word means, just type it in Google and the first hit will usually be the definition. DON Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1lizette1 Posted June 11, 2018 Author #10 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Yes, I agree - from what I can see, the cabin is not directly under the galley. Here is a handy link that allows you to drag the deck plans to compare what is actually directly above or below: https://www.cruisedeckplans.com/DP/deckplans/dragdeck.php?ship=Carnival-Victory&zoom=1 That's a great tool! Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Hlitner Posted June 11, 2018 #11 Share Posted June 11, 2018 You have been given some good advice. Avoid cabins located under the galley since the cooks are at work very early in the morning baking and preparing for breakfast. I am also not a big fan of being under the MDR, but this is a better option then the galley. In a perfect world we always try to surround ourselves with other cabins above, below and all sides. Of course one could be unlucky and have loud neighbors or perhaps a screaming baby :(. Hank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted June 11, 2018 #12 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Another area to avoid is being under the Pool Deck, lounge chairs will be dragged around early mornings being set up, deck will be hosed down, lots of noise early on that deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1lizette1 Posted June 11, 2018 Author #13 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Yes very good advice. Thank you. We want a window if anything because it's my husband's first cruise (my second). Balcony is over our budget. Pothole would work but they're only available way at the front of the ship. The only ocean view cabins on this sailing are on decks 1 & 2. There are some on deck 2 way at the back. They look like they're quite different than the regular ocean view (layout). Interesting. Do you think it would be very noisy at the back of the ship? Engine or anchor etc? Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrqoisWtrs Posted June 14, 2018 #14 Share Posted June 14, 2018 FYI....in the future...don’t book under the galley or the swimming pool!! Or the gym. If you like to sleep in...weights being dropped ugh...:rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sauer-kraut Posted June 14, 2018 #15 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Yes very good advice. Thank you. We want a window if anything because it's my husband's first cruise (my second). Balcony is over our budget. Pothole would work but they're only available way at the front of the ship. The only ocean view cabins on this sailing are on decks 1 & 2. There are some on deck 2 way at the back. They look like they're quite different than the regular ocean view (layout). Interesting. Do you think it would be very noisy at the back of the ship? Engine or anchor etc? Sent from my SM-G930W8 using Forums mobile app Seems like you have very limited choices.... throw a dart at the deck plan and pick that way. Seriously he'll be fine without a window.... still look at the insides, you'll save money for a few more cocktails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasabipearl Posted June 23, 2018 #16 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Another area to avoid is being under the Pool Deck, lounge chairs will be dragged around early mornings being set up, deck will be hosed down, lots of noise early on that deck. Oh no, I'm wondering if I should change my room. I just looked on that deck plan thing and we are under the pool. It will be to Alaska in May so maybe not many people will be swimming? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTO-Girl Posted June 23, 2018 #17 Share Posted June 23, 2018 Oh no, I'm wondering if I should change my room. I just looked on that deck plan thing and we are under the pool. It will be to Alaska in May so maybe not many people will be swimming? I don’t know about an Alaska cruise but on every cruise I have been on they drag and clean loungers and the pool decks all hours of the night!! I would never book under the pool deck....but hopefully it being an Alaska cruise it won’t be as bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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