Vista class ship - deck 7 aft cabin questions.

[DaveOKC]

Looking at booking a deck 7 aft facing Verandah cabin for an Inside passage southbound cruise (Whittaker to Vancouver) in late August.

Are the cabin and verandah the same size as the normal Verandahs on a Vista class ship?

How bad is the motion in these cabins?  I assume not too bad as the itinerary is mostly sheltered?  

Any other pros and cons?

[Jolokia]

Dave, the aft verandah is deeper and the room of similar size. I typically booked aft cabins and have not noticed any greater motion than the rest of the ship. I fully enjoy the view while underway, seeing the whitewater mixing with the deep blue of the ocean. Then there is the relaxing sound of the water. The vista is great, being able to see both starboard and port gives an aft cabin extra benefits while doing the inside passage. Enjoy your travels, John

[RuthC]

If you're coming from Whittier, you will be crossing the Gulf of Alaska, which is open water on the broad Pacific. There's a possibility of storms, which can make for a very bumpy ride. 
Just be aware this is not 'mostly sheltered'.