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[lovemickeyminnie]

hi, I would like in the next couple of years to go on a Disney Cruise!! I have never been on a cruise ship at all. Have been on a smaller boat such as pontoon and fishing boat. Want to make sure about the sea sickness. I think I would be ok. Anyway, do you think for your first cruise you should start with the 3-4 night one? I want to do 7 night Western Carribbean cruise. What do you think? Thanks in Advance!!

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

hi, I would like in the next couple of years to go on a Disney Cruise!! I have never been on a cruise ship at all. Have been on a smaller boat such as pontoon and fishing boat. Want to make sure about the sea sickness. I think I would be ok. Anyway, do you think for your first cruise you should start with the 3-4 night one? I want to do 7 night Western Carribbean cruise. What do you think? Thanks in Advance!!

Ships are very well stabilised and avoid bad weather where they can book a seven night the smaller shorter cruises are too short. Do not book a room, too forward, front) to aft ( rear) or too low, near sea or engines. Avoid a room near a laundry.

Book on release day for potentially the best prices, and maybe instruct a good quality DCL travel agent to help you.

Seven night western is a great choice and a great cruise.

 

[Napoleon Dynamite]

We stay Deck 2 mid ship in an oceanview deluxe each time, and despite what some have said on here, that is where the least amount of motion from the ship moving is felt (at least for us!). When up on the higher decks, even on 3 and 4, we can definitely feel much more motion, and the most on the top decks.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

We stay Deck 2 mid ship in an oceanview deluxe each time, and despite what some have said on here, that is where the least amount of motion from the ship moving is felt (at least for us!). When up on the higher decks, even on 3 and 4, we can definitely feel much more motion, and the most on the top decks.

We always book deck 2, also. Seems to be best (motion-wise).

 

[Piper23]

hi, I would like in the next couple of years to go on a Disney Cruise!! I have never been on a cruise ship at all. Have been on a smaller boat such as pontoon and fishing boat. Want to make sure about the sea sickness. I think I would be ok. Anyway, do you think for your first cruise you should start with the 3-4 night one? I want to do 7 night Western Carribbean cruise. What do you think? Thanks in Advance!!

Our first cruise was 7 nights, Western Caribbean, and we loved it! The only time I noticed any motion of the ship was when there were evening storms. Most of the time you forget you are even on a ship, unless you are looking out at the view!

 

[Bubfusion]

For less sea sick stay more mid-ship. When eating dinner, or seeing a show we felt the boat a lot more. Most of the sit down meals and all theaters are lower forward or aft. My mom gets easily motion sick. The first night she felt a bit off and used sea band to minimize sea sickness. The next day she took them off and felt fine. It was my families first time on a cruise earlier this year. Going into it we were a bit skeptical. We got a fantastic deal on a room we couldn't refuse so we booked the 7 night 8 day stay to the eastern Caribbean. I felt like the 7 days went quick and i couldn't imagine a 3 or 4 day cruise. There is always so much things to see and do. As a teen there was so much fun things to do, from chilling at the pool, to hanging out in Vibe, the teen only club.

 

[DISNEY FANTASY]

Science is the closer you are to something the greater effect, think a thunder storm, lighting, count 1/2/3/4/5 then thunder, the higher the number the further away, the shorter the number, the closer and louder it is.

If your closer to the engines, closer to the sea, closer to movement, you will have greater effect, the laws of science. Lower decks get shorter smaller random movements which are ironed out higher up due to the ship flexing.

Sea conditions, wind direction, ship direction, current direction, stabilisers us all have different effects. Now as said before the shops most of the time sail in good conditions so everyone has no issues. But in rough weather you will notice it on lower decks where it is Also more enclosed.

As soon as you post something like this there are a few deck two lovers who will re post the opposite, that's thier view, but ask why higher decks are more expensive, people pay for perceived value.

 

[wcw57]

 

[Sytrace]

If you have no sea sickness problems on Pontoon boats and/.or cabin cruisers, then you should be 100% fine on a Disney ship.

We typically stay on Deck 8, 9 and 10 mid to forward with no sea sickness issues. The only time we did feel extreme motion was at Animator Palate on Deck 3 aft on the way to the Bahamas. lol
Of course, the seas were a tad bouncy that evening and I think the captain put the hammer down to get to the Bahamas on time

On my first Disney cruise many years ago when I was a CM, I stayed on Deck 2 and had an inside cabin. I found it to be a bit close in there and thankfully spent a lot of time up on deck so I think that helped a lot. That was on the Magic and it was long time ago, but I don't recall getting seasick.

We have done a couple of 4 night cruises but really love the longer ones. If your schedule allows for either a 3 or 4 night cruise, choose the 4 night and get that Sea Day in there. But if scheduling permits definitely go with the 7 night one.

 

[dcassetta]

hi, I would like in the next couple of years to go on a Disney Cruise!! I have never been on a cruise ship at all. Have been on a smaller boat such as pontoon and fishing boat. Want to make sure about the sea sickness. I think I would be ok. Anyway, do you think for your first cruise you should start with the 3-4 night one? I want to do 7 night Western Carribbean cruise. What do you think? Thanks in Advance!!

Most people have cruise today, have a little or no issues with seasickness. This is partly due to stabilizers on the ships, and also partly due to the fact that many people cruise in areas where the oceans are relatively calm. Choosing a cabin in the midship area on a lower floor is the best way to avoid movement issues. Some people also find it helpful to have a room with a porthole window, or verandah, as seeing the horizon cayn also be helpful when having motion sickness issues. I've included a selection of articles that will help with your cabin selection, all of which recommend midship and low deck to help prevent seasickness issues.

https://www.icruise.com/blog/8-mistakes-to-avoid-when-choosing-a-cruise-ship-cabin.html

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/location-cruise-ship-seasickness-109329.html

http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=77

http://www.motion-sickness-guru.com/preventing-sea-sickness-on-cruises.html

Length of cruise is another issue. Many, many people love cruising and would always recommend taking aa long a cruise as possible that fits with both your budget and your vacation time. However, if cruising is not for you even a seven day might be a really, really, really long time on a boat. So, you might want to start with a four night, with the idea that if you enjoy it book on board for your next cruise, and that one can be longer.

 

[Sytrace]

Most people have cruise today, have a little or no issues with seasickness. This is partly due to stabilizers on the ships, and also partly due to the fact that many people cruise in areas where the oceans are relatively calm. Choosing a cabin in the midship area on a lower floor is the best way to avoid movement issues. Some people also find it helpful to have a room with a porthole window, or verandah, as seeing the horizon cayn also be helpful when having motion sickness issues. I've included a selection of articles that will help with your cabin selection, all of which recommend midship and low deck to help prevent seasickness issues.

https://www.icruise.com/blog/8-mistakes-to-avoid-when-choosing-a-cruise-ship-cabin.html

http://traveltips.usatoday.com/location-cruise-ship-seasickness-109329.html

http://www.cruisecritic.com/articles.cfm?ID=77

http://www.motion-sickness-guru.com/preventing-sea-sickness-on-cruises.html

Length of cruise is another issue. Many, many people love cruising and would always recommend taking aa long a cruise as possible that fits with both your budget and your vacation time. However, if cruising is not for you even a seven day might be a really, really, really long time on a boat. So, you might want to start with a four night, with the idea that if you enjoy it book on board for your next cruise, and that one can be longer.

Wow! These links are so awesome. Thank you!

 

[karint]

Going on the Fantasy in 28 days! We are on deck 7 aft. I do get motion sickness very easily. Am I going to regret this cabin/deck choice?

 

[karint]

I forgot to say that I've never cruised before!

 

[Realfoodfans]

I forgot to say that I've never cruised before!

Be interested to see how you go on - hubs would love to cruise but I get sea sickness so am reluctant to try!

 

[karint]

My sister is a Disney cruise veteran. She has instructed me to take Bonine. I hope it works!

 

[Napoleon Dynamite]

Going on the Fantasy in 28 days! We are on deck 7 aft. I do get motion sickness very easily. Am I going to regret this cabin/deck choice?

Definitely take Bonine though, it works great for me. Take one the the night before the cruise, and each night during. Aft and forward is where I feel the most motion. Also, definitely the higher you go, the more you feel despite what some people on here say I laugh at the people that think the lower decks are like steerage class and people can't afford to be higher up lol

 

[Sytrace]

Definitely take Bonine though, it works great for me. Take one the the night before the cruise, and each night during. Aft and forward is where I feel the most motion. Also, definitely the higher you go, the more you feel despite what some people on here say I laugh at the people that think the lower decks are like steerage class and people can't afford to be higher up lol

Wow, never thought that lower decks were considered "steerage" class. I always figured that people chose a deck and cabin type because they actually liked them...not out of "class" motivation. I know that is how I choose a cabin, just thought everyone else did it that way too.

 

[DSMVP]

For my first cruise I had the exact same fear. So I did the 4 night on the Dream. I brought over the counter meds with me just incase (I had never gotten sea sick when on small boats) so I didn't know how I would be. We had really rough seas on two of the nights, and I got really sick. I took the meds but I should've started taking them the day before boarding. They made me so sleepy but I preferred that over how nauseous I felt. I had a great time still but I was glad it was a shorter cruise. On my second cruise I got the patch from my Dr, put it on before we boarded, went on the 7 day Caribbean cruise on the Magic and was fine the whole time even when we hit a bit of rough seas.