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I think that is was abit of a marketing ploy for sure. That being said there are a lot of good rooms. Check the floor plan for what's above you and take it from there. If you sail well into the future you may be able to change if you think its going to be really noisey (there indeed are some) deal with your TA or the Cruise line if you booked with them. The overhang didn't bother us on the Infinity at all. That's just a personal thingy for most people.