silver surfer 2010 Posted October 1, 2014 #1 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Has anyone noticed that as she goes above about 18 knots she seems to develop a judder in the propulsion? We were on board in September and at times it was quite noticeable - nothing to put you off but it was there. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the english lady Posted October 1, 2014 #2 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Isn't it because Aurora has a propeller and rudder, rather than azapods(?) I'm a fluffy female ,but i'm sure I read somewhere that is what she has. We noticed it sometimes towards the stern. Never had a cabin that far back to know if it would be a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayman Posted October 1, 2014 #3 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Has anyone noticed that as she goes above about 18 knots she seems to develop a judder in the propulsion?We were on board in September and at times it was quite noticeable - nothing to put you off but it was there. David We were on Aurora for 14 nights in July and I didn't notice any judder anywhere. On other ships I have noticed vibration in the most peculiar places, eg the Crows Nest on Oriana, but as I say, nothing on Aurora. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sealoveragain Posted October 1, 2014 #4 Share Posted October 1, 2014 We were on Aurora for 14 nights in July and I didn't notice any judder anywhere. On other ships I have noticed vibration in the most peculiar places, eg the Crows Nest on Oriana, but as I say, nothing on Aurora. One of the reasons I don't like the Oriana was a very uncomfortable vibration in the Crow's Nest. I could also feel it in bed at night and found it disturbed my sleep.:( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Comeondown Posted October 2, 2014 #5 Share Posted October 2, 2014 We were on Aurora for the 24 nighter in September & spent a lot of time on the Terrace & did not notice any judder at any time. During conversations with fellow passengers a judder was never mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RICO72 Posted October 3, 2014 #6 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Any craft that relies on a screw (traditional propeller or Azipod) will 'cavitate' the faster it rotates - some vessels more than others due to screw/hull design. Cavitation is the effect of creating bubbles in the propelled water where the screws are. The feeling is akin to being in a spa with bubbles all round your body ! It's generally more noticeable in calmer conditions - the choppier the sea surface, the more this condition is masked, to people onboard, by general pitch/yaw of the vessel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sealoveragain Posted October 3, 2014 #7 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Any craft that relies on a screw (traditional propeller or Azipod) will 'cavitate' the faster it rotates - some vessels more than others due to screw/hull design. Cavitation is the effect of creating bubbles in the propelled water where the screws are. The feeling is akin to being in a spa with bubbles all round your body ! It's generally more noticeable in calmer conditions - the choppier the sea surface, the more this condition is masked, to people onboard, by general pitch/yaw of the vessel. I wonder if that's what we experienced on the Oriana. We were going quite slowly most of the time and generally in calm conditions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivygirl Posted October 4, 2014 #8 Share Posted October 4, 2014 We spent 43 nights on Aurora in a cabin very close to the aft of the ship. Never noticed any judder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BalkanCruiser Posted October 5, 2014 #9 Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) Perhaps the Captain left the handbrake on ? Our car judders if I leave the handbrake on. Edited October 5, 2014 by BalkanCruiser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cardinal12 Posted October 5, 2014 #10 Share Posted October 5, 2014 We were on the same cruise and also spent loads of time on the terrace. No shudders at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AchileLauro Posted October 5, 2014 #11 Share Posted October 5, 2014 All ships have vibrations and their own peculiarities as to how they move through the water which will vary with sea conditions and speed. I have travelled on Aurora several times for quite lengthy periods and have never noticed any particularly severe vibrations or for that matter judder certainly not anything out of the normal for a ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted October 6, 2014 #12 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I'm going on Aurora in November and will now make it my mission to look out for the judder... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brayman Posted October 6, 2014 #13 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I'm going on Aurora in November and will now make it my mission to look out for the judder... If I were you I wouldn't bother, just go and enjoy your cruise with no worries :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scriv Posted October 7, 2014 #14 Share Posted October 7, 2014 Oh it would certainly not make any difference at all to my enjoyment of my cruise - am just now curious. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianI Posted October 7, 2014 #15 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I have had 10 cruises on Aurora, the last in June this year, and never noticed any vibration. Oriana does vibrate but not Aurora. Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sealoveragain Posted October 7, 2014 #16 Share Posted October 7, 2014 No, I've never noticed a judder or vibration of any kind on the Aurora, only on the Oriana. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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