AFT facing balcony

[thegreens]

So, I procrastinated and instead of a mid-ship balcony, my only option is AFT facing. I like mid-ship since I'm prone to sea sickness. We're taking the Norwegian Sky. The balcony that's available is AFT facing deck 8. Do you think there will be any issues with sea sickness in that cabin?

[jvsnana]

We were in 8080 on the Sky 4 day to Bahamas and had no problem with sea sickness. We always take some ginger gum and ginger Altoids to combat any quizzyness. The aft balconies are very popular...enjoy!

[jdvmd]

To me there is more proneness to be sea sick if your cabin is more forward. Think you will be fine. Happy cruising.

[fergusonvt]

So, I procrastinated and instead of a mid-ship balcony, my only option is AFT facing. I like mid-ship since I'm prone to sea sickness. We're taking the Norwegian Sky. The balcony that's available is AFT facing deck 8. Do you think there will be any issues with sea sickness in that cabin?

 

We just cruised in an AFT PH and found there was a lot less motion than the forward mini we had on first cruise. We loved the aft and will always try to book one if available in the future.

[Davechipp74]

the aft facing balcony's are by far much better than any mid-ship, port or starboard balcony's

jmho

:D

[Pokeraddict]

It's pretty well fact that there is less motion aft verses forward or mid.

You'll also enjoy the fact that there is no wind.

[Ask4Jay]

@thegreens -

We haven't cruised in anything else but an aft cabin. Best seat in the house. J.

 

 

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[Carnac767]

It's simple physics--the farther away from the ship's center of gravity, the more motion there is. We've cruised with aft, mid, and forward cabin--which included a major storm in the North Sea and the outer edge of a hurricane in the North Atlantic--and the difference in motion was nearly impossible to detect between forward and aft. But everyone is different.

 

Aft cabins rock--figuratively, not literally.

[SuiteRose]

I agree with everyone else, the AFT Balconies are the best!!! Much less movement than the ones at the very front of the ship and no wind so you can use your balcony in almost all weather conditions.

[balconybuphs]

The view is just awesome too!:D

[mickeysgal]

Aft balcony cabins don't come cheap anymore - they used to be a steal of a deal. Now they're their own category (B1). SF and B1 cabins are the way to go. After one sailing in one, we're hopelessly hooked on them.

[cliffd64]

AFT cabins are the way to go... But be advised: you'll become addicted.... :-)

[GROOVERS]

AFT cabins are the way to go... But be advised: you'll become addicted.... :-)

 

 

Youse Guys, don't tell everyone about AFT, that's what run the price up!:o

 

Cliffd64, you sailed Carnival once, and NCL hooked you, huh?:p

 

We are addicted, and will continue to be, untill all monies are spent!:D

[ComputerTravelGuy]

It's simple physics--the farther away from the ship's center of gravity, the more motion there is. We've cruised with aft, mid, and forward cabin--which included a major storm in the North Sea and the outer edge of a hurricane in the North Atlantic--and the difference in motion was nearly impossible to detect between forward and aft. But everyone is different.

 

Aft cabins rock--figuratively, not literally.

 

Carnac is correct - the least amount of movement is near the ship's center of gravity (which is about the 40 yard line if you think of a ship like a football field - nearer to the Aft end since the heavier ship's engines are nearer to the Aft). Here's the physics:

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Center_of_mass

[mpk218]

The AFT is terrible stay away . Theres no service back there , the air smells funny , its a long walk to everything .

All of these posters are trying to get you to stay away from the mid and forward cabins they like so much.

Its all lies ,, lies I tell you .

 

Beware , Dont get bit in the AFT ..Deck 5 forward near the anchor is better.

 

 

;)

[cliffd64]

Youse Guys, don't tell everyone about AFT, that's what run the price up!:o

 

Cliffd64, you sailed Carnival once, and NCL hooked you, huh?:p

 

We are addicted, and will continue to be, untill all monies are spent!:D

 

Yes... First cruise was a traditional cruise on Carnival... Freestyle on NCL grabbed me back in 2002!

[balconybuphs]

The AFT is terrible stay away . Theres no service back there , the air smells funny , its a long walk to everything .

All of these posters are trying to get you to stay away from the mid and forward cabins they like so much.

Its all lies ,, lies I tell you .

 

Beware , Dont get bit in the AFT ..Deck 5 forward near the anchor is better.

 

 

;)

Oh ya.......don't need an alarm clock on deck 5 near the anchor! lol

[2Cruise4Ever]

The view is just awesome too!:D

 

Ain't it though??? We just booked an Aft penthouse on the Jewel and CAN'T WAIT!!!

[mickeysgal]

The AFT is terrible stay away . Theres no service back there , the air smells funny , its a long walk to everything .

All of these posters are trying to get you to stay away from the mid and forward cabins they like so much.

Its all lies ,, lies I tell you .

 

Beware , Dont get bit in the AFT ..Deck 5 forward near the anchor is better.

 

 

;)

 

Oh yeah, I forgot....

 

There is soot everywhere...coats the entire balcony area every morning.

 

They run out of towels before they get to servicing the back of the ship.

 

So much movement back there, it's like a banana boat ride in the Carribean. You can actually get airborne it's so rough.

 

Did I mention that these cabins don't have bathrooms but must use a community bathroom assigned to all the aft cabins?

 

Nope...better cabins are more forward.

 

;);););) :D

[thegreens]

Well, I procrastinated again.. and one day later the only option was to be guarenteed a balcony, but now I haven't a clue where it would be. Darn. Oh well, at least I get to go on a cruise!

[mickeysgal]

Well, I procrastinated again.. and one day later the only option was to be guarenteed a balcony, but now I haven't a clue where it would be. Darn. Oh well, at least I get to go on a cruise!

 

Keep watching to see if one will open up. This close to sailing there is still may be movement in cabin assignments due to upgrades offered. One may open up and when it does...call immediately.

[thegreens]

I will watch and wait for one. Thank you everyone for telling me how horrible they are. :p

[cruiseat50]

I will watch and wait for one. Thank you everyone for telling me how horrible they are. :p

 

Yeah 9 more days and I will be forced to stay in one of these awful cabins. ;) I will make do though.

[Carnac767]

Don't forget that they make you shovel coal down in the engine room if you have an aft cabin.

[Chuck2810]

There is a hypnotic effect here.... Not for everyone, I also like to see where I am going. But it's either Aft or front... See Why...:rolleyes: