Marc, I think this was my "general area" on the Navigator in June, and you are right, great location, low(read stable), same floor as the reception, Lounge, etc. I loved it. I could go out in the morning and get the crossword and daily quiz quickly! Well, I just love the Navigator as smaller is better for me, although I do love the advantages of the larger ships. Any RSSC ship is fine with me. Mid-ship will not have the vibration problem pointed out by mpbear. From my 3 cruises on this ship, that problem is 1)in the show lounge, and only bad if the ship is maneuvering or docking and 2) in Portofino restaurant when the ship is underway, but may not bother some. First or second cruise (either Alaska or Baltics), I got up from lunch up in Portofino(Verandah in the daytime) feeling like I had three martini's!