Podded Propulsion Units - Valor???

[gquest]

http://www.marinelog.com/DOCS/PRINT/mmipods.html

 

http://hmaa.itgo.com/project.html

 

Does anyone have any additional information or experience regarding ships that have podded propulsion units? The above articles mention that the newer ships(Valor, Paradise, and Elation), who use this technology, experience less vibrations in the aft. I am currently booked on the Valor, room 2478 (main deck), I and wanted to know if anyone has ever been on a ship that uses this technology. Any past Valor cruisers notice any difference or have any knowledge on the subject? Thanks...George

[skiorcruise]

I felt the Paradise was very smooth and vibration free last Sept. I expected more vibration than I felt. It had been a long time since I was on board any large ship, so I'm not sure how valid my observations are.

[gquest]

Thanks.....What cabin did you have? Was it in the aft?

[steveNcindy]

We were in an aft cabin (8272) on the Legend last week and felt very little vibration.