Most stable ships?

[kaymoz]

I've heard the seas and weather can be quite rough when sailing around Cape Horn, so I'm wondering which cruise ships likely to be plying those waters would be the most stable?

[SrCruizer]

I’m no expert & can only speak about my personal experience rounding Cape Horn in 2019 on a Viking ship. All modern day cruise ships, such as Viking, have stabilizers. I experienced some fairly rough seas rounding the Cape and did not get seasick. It was something I was concerned about. I did pack seasickness pills but didn’t need them. I did notice a number of people wearing the patch behind their ear which has to be prescribed by a Dr. I did wear the acupressure Sea-Bands on my wrist. It was something my Dr. recommend & I’d like to think they helped. Location of your stateroom is an important factor to consider. Book one that is mid ship & on a low floor like my husband & I did. They tend to be the most stable. Good luck. 

[rkacruiser]

I sailed around Cape Horn and across the Drake Passage on the Zaandam which was shortly after a very severe storm was going to be experienced if we kept to the original schedule.  Realizing this, we sailed in the lee of some of the islands near the Cape for about a half of a day before starting the crossing.  Looking to the West as we were sailing, I don't think I have ever seen such dark skies.  Sailing through that would probably not been a wise thing to do.  The seas, naturally, were rough.  I was in the Crow's Nest and was having some difficulty in standing/walking at the time we could see the monument at the top of the Cape.  I wanted to get outside to take some pictures.  Given the conditions and my footing issues, I decided I needed to remain inside the Crow's Nest and be satisfied with what pictures I could take.  The Zaandam handled those seas well.  As did all of her sisters when I sailed on them in rough seas. 

 

These seas did not compare with what I experienced on the Volendam when I sailed across the North Pacific.  

 

One never knows what experience Drake Passage will provide.  Sometimes, it's "calm" and sometimes, it is not.

 

 

47 minutes ago, SrCruizer said:

Book one that is mid ship & on a low floor like my husband & I did. They tend to be the most stable.

 

That's where I always try to book if I don't want a veranda.