Is The Back Of A Cruise Ship Bad For Views?

The back of the cruise ship is the only location to watch the wake of the ship. If you like to have a view of the vast ocean, the back of the ship will be a good location for you.

a couple standing at the back of a cruise ship watching the wake of the ship

Pros and cons of staterooms at the back of a cruise ship

Here are the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a stateroom at the back of a cruise ship:

Advantages:

  • Views: The back of the cruise ship is excellent if you like watching the wake of the ship.
  • Bigger balconies: The balconies of the staterooms are larger at the back.
  • Spacious staterooms: The balconies, family staterooms, and suites are at the back. So, you will have more space in your stateroom.
  • Less noise: There will be less noise from places like pools, nightclubs, casinos, etc. at the back.
  • Less motion sickness: Staterooms at the back are less prone to motion sickness. But the best location would be the middle.

Disadvantages:

  • Long walk: You will have to walk a lot more to visit public areas like restaurants from your stateroom.
  • Expensive: The staterooms located at the back of a cruise ship are more expensive.

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