Departing toward the south, passengers on the right side enjoy sweeping views of the lush West Cork landscape and the rugged Atlantic coastline near Kinsale.
The right side is generally superior as it offers expansive views of the world-famous Cork Harbour upon departure and better perspectives of the South Wales coastline and the approach toward the London area.
The left side offers a superior view of the Irish and English coastlines upon departure, followed by the scenic Frisian Islands and the Baltic coastline of Northern Europe.
The left side offers the most diverse scenery, including the rugged Pembrokeshire coast of Wales, the expansive Severn Estuary, and the potential for a distant London skyline view during the approach into Gatwick.
While both sides provide extensive ocean views, the Right Side is generally superior for spotting the iconic Mount Teide on Tenerife during the approach and the rugged interior highlands of Gran Canaria.
The right side offers an immediate dramatic view of the Irish coastline followed by the rugged cliffs of the Cotentin Peninsula and a higher probability of spotting the Paris skyline during the approach into CDG.
The left side offers the most consistent views of the rugged Irish coastline upon departure and the dramatic landscapes of the Welsh mountains and the Pembrokeshire coast during the crossing.