All of these cabins are on the lowest cabin deck. At best the outside will look right at the pier. If you are lucky, it will just be just above the pier. All regular inside, outside and regular balcony cabins are 180 SF, which is a very good size. There should not be much if any noise from above. The inside cabins are below the sports bar which won't get noisey unless there is some type of tournament going on TV. It is not a huge lounge. The outside cabin is under the rear corner of the casino. Again, unless someone strikes it rich up there, I don't think you will have a problem. I did not realize that the Pride was changing her itinerary in the Fall of 2003. Sounds like a good new itinerary for Carnival. I love Long Beach. I hope you can plan to stay an extra day or two in California. We sailed on the Pride last February. Just email me if you have any questions.
Bon Voyage.