Carnival Magic Upgrade Dilemma

[Thehyperfisherman]

Hi everyone im booked august 17 on the magic 8 day southern carib and im in a dilemma about an available upgrade. Right now im booked in an interior room 7232 on deck 7 fwd on a casino offer for just taxes and port fees. I can upgrade to ocean vew 1448 deck 1 aft for 210$. This i a mishaped room so instead of a couch you have to chairs but its double wide and you get 2 windows that the bed faces. My only reservation is being all way deck 1 aft and 1 being away from the action and 2 any possible engine noise vibration. Ive cruised before in balconys an ovean view and an interior. Interrior was my last favorite but this years looks to be in a good location because its just a few steps away from the forward outdoor deck 7 area.

[purplephenom]

I love deck 1, because after ports you can just run up the stairs and not worry about elevators.  Also, when you do need to take the elevator up to the fun stuff, it's always empty when it comes down to you.  

 

But, you will feel vibration.  We really felt it when pulling into ports, which was ok, because it was like setting an extra alarm.  At other times, it was enough to knock some papers off the vanity, but not enough to break anything.  I wouldn't worry about the vibration.

 

Good luck with your choice.  

[evandbob]

I've had interiors and portholes way aft and low, and I was bothered by engine and side thruster vibrations.  I try to avoid these if I can.

 

OP, you already have a cabin where you are comfortable, why pay more for a spot where you may not like it?  Use that upgrade $$$ in the casino instead.

[vache]

We always cruise in an OV because we like having a wondow.  We've done mis-shaped rooms, aft, forward, even deck 1. Deck 1 does come with a little more vibration no matter the location. I'm a light sleeper and I was fine but I did not sleep through it like others have said I just got up. Go with what works best for you. Have fun and win big! I'm on her in September for an Ultra.