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We're going to be on the Magic for Christmas and have never done that "special" itinerary. Can anyone tell me if the views at sea better will be better with cabin on port or starboard side? We've requested port side (to get a better view of Cuba and FL Keys as we sail past??), but obviously have time to change our request.
Funny thing - we wanted to book the cruise over New Years' Eve, but cabins we were interested in were all already sold out when we went to book during "Spring Break" cruise in March. DD was quite happy to "settle" for being on the Magic for Christmas, particularly after one of the CMs told her that there is always a Christmas tree and plenty of decorations. She was willing to waive the "no more traveling on Christmas Day" promise we made her a few years back since the "travel" in question does not involve sitting in an airport on Christmas Day.
When the ship is in port in St. Thomas and St. Martin, it's the starboard side that faces the dock/islands instead of the open ocean.
It's also the side to see Castaway Cay, since the ship usually backs in.
This is the "sunset" side of the ship.
To see Cuba, and I think even Puerto Rico (it'll be mentioned in the Navigator what time you'll be able to vaguely see those islands), you can just go up on deck to the port side. You can hardly see it, but it's cool to still be able to say you saw Cuba!
We've done the same cruise as you and were very happy with our starboard cabin, like you. However, December cruise we are doing is the "special" route that goes to CC on way out to Costa Maya and Cozumel (and again on the way back). Looking at the route maps in one of the guidebooks it looks like the port side will have better views. I would love to hear from someone who has "been there-done that" - or is the Sept. 27th sailing the first time that DCL is doing that particular route? I'm getting sooo confused.
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