How do I know which cabins are the best?

This depends somewhat on personal taste, but the first consideration should be the location of your cabin. Midship cabins are generally the most popular because they are the least likely to be noisy or subject excessive motion sensations. When you book your cabin, check to see if it is close to anything that will make potentially bothersome noise, such as a loud disco or a kitchen area. Most experienced cruisers will also opt for an outside cabin that has a window, a relatively inexpensive upgrade that will do much to enhance your time in the cabin.

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