movement

[baobaocruise]

Which part of the ship has less movement from sailing?

- front of the ship vs. back of the ship

- lower deck vs. upper deck

[Hlitner]

It's actually a physics problem. The least movement would be in the dead center of the ship on the lowest level. Think of it like a see saw except that in the case of most ships the bow moves more than the stern. The irony is that cruise lines have always charged more for cabins on the higher decks but the most stable cabins are on the lowest decks.

 

Hank

[eh2zed]

Somehow over the years the upper decks have been marketed as more desireable even though there is more movement. I suppose to some extent they are closer to the various public areas.

[trish1c]

The lower middle.

[chipmaster]

What is the best for movement is perverse, its usually the cheapest rooms; down low, inside and center of the ship, waterline.

[cb at sea]

Actually, the entire ship is FLOATING on the sea and the whole ship will move!!! Depending on the length of time between swells and how high they are will determine how much motion you'll feel.

 

And, you won't be in your cabin 24/7...you'll be out and about...usually on the upper decks, where all the fun is!

[seacat65]

Back of the ship.

 

Lower Decks.

[jocap]

We've just had 17 nights in an inside cabin, low down and not far from the centre.

I was most disappointed not to feel any movement, as I enjoy rough seas....even in the Bay of Biscay, it was more like sleeping in a hotel room.:(

So- if you don't want to feel much, go low and central...

it's just not for me!:rolleyes:

Jo.

[Dayenu]

Front vs. back? don't know, but the middle has the least movement.

 

Lower decks have less movement.

 

Picking a cabin, check what's above to avoid night-time noise.

 

Also window cabins are better than inside cabins to avoid motion sickness (something about the connection between what the eyes see and what the body feels)

[Cuizer2]

Which part of the ship has less movement from sailing?

- front of the ship vs. back of the ship

- lower deck vs. upper deck

 

The least movement would be the center of the ship at the water line. The most movement would be either end of the ship and up high.

[dforeigner]

Front vs. back? don't know, but the middle has the least movement.

 

Lower decks have less movement.

 

Picking a cabin, check what's above to avoid night-time noise.

 

Also window cabins are better than inside cabins to avoid motion sickness (something about the connection between what the eyes see and what the body feels)

 

The something about motion sickness is caused by the visual disorientation resulting from being on an ship competing against our body's natural inclination for balance. When one focuses on the horizon, the body regains its equilibrium. Of course if it is at night, then one needs to look at plan B. :D

[Dayenu]

"Of course if it is at night, then one needs to look at plan B."

 

My husband is my plan B. Also, C and D :p