We've usually been on the lower decks and had no problems with them. For us, being closer to the dining room has been fine especially with mom (she'll be 85 next month) slowing down some. Our cruise was booked last August or September, I think. I know mom, sis and I asked for a specific area 3-in-a-cabin suite due to the vibration problem on the Voyager. But my brother & sister-in-law got an assigned cabin, just the girls are sitting without an assignment. They would love to be off from us, I'm sure!!