Does it make a difference to have a cabin on the front or the back of a cruise?

Question

Sea sickness wise. 8th deck cabin.

Answer 1

If you are concerned about sea sickness, then forward or aft on the ship won't matter. There will be the same amount of movement either way. Where you really want to be is toward the middle of the ship, that's where the movement is the least.

Think of it this way, take a pen or pencil. Hold it between your thumb and forfinger on one hand with your fingers in holding the pencil in the middle. Now with your other hand move the pen up and down, you'll notice that the tips move the most, pivoting on the middle. A ship will move the same way.

While ships do have stabilizers, and large ships will move less, the laws of physics still apply and in poor weather even large ships will pitch and roll.

Answer 2

NO, Some people worry about getting sea sick, but the ships being used these days have automated stabilizers which minimize the rocking. The larger ships cut through the water so easy that you don’t even feel like you are moving. When there is bad weather the cruise lines will steer around and away from it, sometimes changing the order of port stops. Also, the ships generally move overnight and dock in the mornings so you don’t feel much movement. Consequently, your chances of getting sea sick are minimal. There is generally less motion than on an airplane. If you do get
sick, all ships have a doctor and they will dispense sea sick medicines. If you are prone to motion sickness, just get pills or a patch from your own doctor before you go, or go to a boating store and get a sea sickness bracelet.

The biggest difference these days is whether you want to be closer to the gym or the dining rooms. They are generally on opposite ends of the ship.

Answer 3

If you are prone to sea sickness, you should get a cabin at the middle of the ship. Both the front and the back get considerable more movement in rough seas than midship.

Personally, I enjoy feeling the movement and request a cabin toward the front.

Answer 4

The front and back are pretty much the same. Seasickness wise, you really want to be in the middle of the ship and towards the lower decks. It's true that many new ships have stabilizers, but some older, smaller ones rock more. I was on the Carnival Ecstasy in the Pacific, and we were swaying alot, despite the fact we were in the Pacific. However, I took one of Royal Caribbean's bigger ships, and they swaying was medium (in August). Disney's ship was the best for me as we were closer to a hurricane and I didn't feel anything. Beware taking Dramamine; it completely knocks you out. I know: i fell asleep at dinner

Answer 5

Modern cruise ships have amazing devices that stabilize the vessel. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Besides, it's the rolling side to side that is the problem, not the bobbing back to front.

http://www.sperrymarine.northropgrumman.com/Products/Ship_Stabilisers/gyrofin/introduction/

Choosing a Cruise Ship Cabin
http://cruises.about.com/od/cruiseplanning/a/choosing_cabin_3.htm