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Forward or Aft

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Looking at Arcadia in Oct 16, never been on her before, Balcony cabin Forward or Aft. Any Arcadia regulars advice.?
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Only been on her once and we had an aft balcony on E deck, big balcony and low price grade, but beware forward cabins on same deck where most cabins have steel fronted balconies.
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Aft, and preferably aft facing.
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We've had aft E182 before screwy and it was a very good cabin,
Huge balcony if you like that kind of thing and half in sun, half in shade, so the best of both worlds

We liked it so much that for our Canary cruise this year we've booked E191 a few doors away.

It's immediately above the dining room but we never had a issue with that.
We did feel some vibration when Arcadia was getting a lick on to make up lost time due to fog.
This wasn't enough to put us off though.
Empty vessels .. and all that

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GillD46 wrote:
Aft, and preferably aft facing.
Agreed

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Aft is far better in the rougher weather imo ... and the choice we generally go for.
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The deed is done...D52 last forward cabin port side. Oh well time will tell.!
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On my first cruise on old Arcadia, we had a suite at the very front.
There was a little card next to the windows telling us to make sure all the curtains were shut at night if we put the lights on.
There was also a little bit of ship (part of the bridge?)sticking out and if officers were on it they could see right onto our balcony and into our cabin.
We hit BOB and it was very rough weather..the waves were hitting the balcony windows as we rocked back and forth.

Twice on Oceana we have had aft suites..on B deck...loved the huge balcony...watching the wake..and sailing away from ports was wonderful..and very private.
I tried to book an aft SDL on Azura...but no luck, but have got the next best thing...last cabin next to aft on the sticky out bit of Azura on D deck..much bigger balcony than the original choice aft cabin..and still get to watch the wake.
Cant wait.
AFT for me...every time!!


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I love Arcadia best of the ships. We have stayed mid ships and at the very front. (D2). We booked D2 when we went up the Norwegian coast and to Svalbard. Yes, it was a bit rocky but it was the best for views of this fantastic scenery. Although the cabin was definitely not at all suitable for a disabled couple travelling with a carer as we did. But, the views and access to the front area outside made the difficulties of the inside worth putting up with. If I could go again with only one person then I would go for either D1 or D2 because of spectacular views.

Have a lovely cruise whichever cabin you book.

Mavis x

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