Thanks for the response. Here is the additional information that you requested for context: We have been on 3 cruises before this, so this was our 4th. The previous ones were 7 nights Alaska, 10 nights Baltic Sea, and 4 nights Bahamas; cruise lines were Princess and Royal Caribbean, so this was our first time on Holland America. We had no problems on the previous three cruises. So I don't think it is fair to say that we had unreasonable expectations. Our cabin on the Koningsdam was 5144 on the Gershwin Deck (Deck 5), category J interior. Some amount of fan noise is acceptable and is not a problem. The noise of gushing water, however, was extremely disturbing and we couldn't sleep. If you have ever tried to sleep with the sound of a dripping faucet, you might understand, except that this was not just a drip but a lot of water gushing through a pipe. The first alternate cabin we were offered was in the same category, but on a higher deck and out towards the front of the ship. It was very quiet, indeed quite a contrast to what we were in, but wave motion was very pronounced. The second cabin we were offered appeared to be in a lower category, but I am not sure. In any case, as I noted in my original message, it too had lots of noise and also was only available for one night. So really, none of these two was a viable option for us. Finally, about the cost, I know you can get 7-night cruises for $500, and this was not among those. Our cabin cost us about $1200 per person plus taxes and tips.