Forward or Aft??

[jiminy579]

On our last cruise we were in a forward cabin, and I really felt the motion of the ship. One night I even had to sleep with my Seabands on. Do you think it makes a difference if you are forward or aft? Thanks!

 

[Buckaroo's Dad]

On our last cruise we were in a forward cabin, and I really felt the motion of the ship.

On our first cruise we were mid-ship and felt no movement at all. On this year's cruise, our stateroom was about as far forward as possible. Any more forward and it probably would have been slapped by the bridge... Anyway. I didn't feel a difference but DS and DM did. Both insisted we book a mid-ship stateroom for next year.

 

[jiminy579]

I will see if I can request one that is midship. I can't imagine feeling that way for 7 nights!!
Take care!

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

according to the passporter its great aft. when we went we had a aft room and didnt feel much. it was a little rough the first few hrs then it capt got the ship in a better are. you really shouldnt notice to much unless your in a real bad storm. DCL trys to avoid the real bad storms

 

[jiminy579]

I think I will have to check out those passporters. Are they worthwhile if you have already cruised??

 

[Buckaroo's Dad]

Are they worthwhile if you have already cruised??

Yes DeeAnn, they're a welcome addition to any home library...

 

[hilltopfamily]

though I've only been on 1 cruise and therefore have nothing to compare it against..... my vote is for aft.

We were aft and low in the ship (deck 2) & had only minimal movement, certainly nothing that bothered us. I do get motion sickness pretty easily (like if I so much as turn around to yell at the kids in the car!!! ha-ha) so I was also prepared with Bonine & took 1 each day "to ward off the evil spirits".

Each day we took our walk around deck 4 and DH & I commented each time on how much more you felt the movement at the front of the ship (couldn't hardly stand at times & probably resembled one who had too much to drink) vs. the back of the ship.

 

[HundredAcreWoods]

If you have ever watched a seesaw in a playground or park you will quickly realize that the "forward" and "aft" part of the seesaw will move considerably while the middle of the seesaw doesn't move at all.

This Physics lesson can be extended to the ship. If seasickness is a concern then midship is the place for you.

PTR

 

[jgalecpa]

PTR,

I agree with you physics lesson. However, the design of ships is such that, unlike a seesaw, it is not designed symmetrically from forward to aft.

The bow is signigicantly narrower than the stern. This allows it to cut through the water, put creates a less stable feel that the wide aft.

I've sailed many times and I always find the aft more stable.

Just my two cents

Jim

 

[alexandrew]

for the reason that venues we use most are in that part of the ship...

 

[jiminy579]

I just knew I would get the answer I was looking for!