- One of the biggest regrets I had on my first cruise was booking a room at the front of the ship.
- During my time on Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas, I discovered that rooms at the front experience more turbulence.
- I made the mistake of booking the very front room on deck eight, and I felt seasick for most of the trip.
The first night of my inaugural cruise was incredibly turbulent, which left me anxiously preparing for an emergency that never came to fruition.
It happened in April 2022, during my voyage on Royal Caribbean’s magnificent 18-deck ship, Wonder of the Seas. For $2,000, I secured a 179-square-foot ocean-view stateroom at the very front of deck eight. While it wasn’t the most luxurious option, it offered a step up from the windowless interior staterooms and two steps below a suite.
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I unknowingly chose a room with the most pronounced ship movement
Following that turbulent first night, I reached out to experienced cruisers among the passengers to see if they shared a similar experience. They advised against booking rooms at the front of the ship, as it tends to be the worst area for those prone to seasickness. Instead, they recommended opting for higher decks in the middle of the ship, as those areas are generally calmer and more stable.
Due to my room’s location at the very front of deck eight, I constantly felt the motion of the ship. Given my susceptibility to motion sickness, this significantly impacted my enjoyment of the trip.
Some nights were rougher than others, with thunder-like rumblings and vibrations echoing through my room every few minutes. It almost felt like furniture crashing down.
During the days at sea, I found it challenging to eat and engage in activities. Furthermore, I struggled to feel adequately rested for my excursions at port stops, which included sun-drenched hikes.
Not all cruise ship cabins are created equal when it comes to stability
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Insider has previously highlighted that passengers who are prone to motion sickness should opt for cabins in the middle of the ship to minimize the rocking sensation.
In hindsight, I wish I had done thorough research on how a cabin’s location can affect the level of motion felt while the ship is in motion. Next time, I would certainly choose a room in the middle of the ship.
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