Alaskan Cruise Better On Left Of Right Of Ship

We like the leftport side.

Alaskan cruise better on left of right of ship. For southbound cruises I also suggest mid-ship or aft rather than forward. Posted October 9 2009. Most people prefer the left port side going southbound because there are more views of land the other side is great for ocean sunsets Dont count on seeing bears from the cruiseship though it is a possibility.

If your ship is going to Glacier Bay and College Fjord then the best side to be on is the port side. This is nautical lingo for the left and right sides. Sep 13th 2001 0631 PM.

Alaska is very much a seasonal as opposed to year-round cruise destination generally open to cruising from May through September although some smaller ships start up in late Apr. We like to be on our veranda to watch all the commotion. Your references to positions around your body are still leftrightfrontbehind.

Generally the port or left side of the ship will be facing the mainland most of the time. While a cruise is known as the best way to see Alaska choosing the perfect side to stay on depends on the direction that your ship is traveling in. They usually have small cabins only.

For example Celebritys Alaska itineraries include Northbound and Southbound sailings that only travel in that direction. That seems to be the side everyone exitsreturns to the ship. If youre cruising southbound ie SewardWhittier to Vancouver I would go with the port left side is better.

May and September are considered the shoulder season and lower brochure rates are offered during these months and more aggressive discounts as well. Never try to sound sailor savvy by referencing your personal left and right as port and starboard. The same would apply if you are going north or south bound since you.