I've thought about this if the rates get so rock-bottomy low, such as after Carnival getting another publicity hit from a poop ship, possibly in combination with hurricane season. In other words, a bottom-fishing exercise just to see if the price is good (even if you have to pay for 2). But lately it's still hard to do because I've booked up my time "slots" with other deals.

It IS pretty close quarters, and the snoring can be an issue for some. The whole name of the game is scheduling flexibility, so you're going at times or under arrangements (like positioning cruises) that are the least popular.