lovetocruise16 Posted September 12, 2011 #1 Share Posted September 12, 2011 We are considering booking an OS on Nautica for a 25+ day trip. Is there one OS that is preferable to the others, and if so, why? How are these suites during rough oceans? How do they compare to the Vista suites? What are the downsides of these suites? I tried the search functions on this website but came up empty. Thanks in advance for your responses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raffeer Posted September 12, 2011 #2 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Deck 6 has the largest veranda. Deck 8 is directly beneath the Terrace Cafe which might mean sounds of furniture set up. Bottom line - deck 7 is my first choice with 6 a close runner up. I honestly can't think of a downside. We loved the location. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted September 12, 2011 #3 Share Posted September 12, 2011 What can you say for perfection.:D The vista suites are nice and large and have great views coming into port but rock and roll in anything but calm seas. We have only sailed in OS on the R ships for the last 8 cruises and hopefully will continue to do so. Any one is great but we too prefer either deck 6 or 7. Try them and you'll be hooked. Enjoy!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mura Posted September 12, 2011 #4 Share Posted September 12, 2011 We once had a Deck 8 OS and were never bothered by noise from upstairs. We also once had a Deck 7 VS and were bothered a LOT by the anchor going up and down early in the morning. All in all, we preferred the OS. I can't compare the relative sea motion between fore and aft because our OS was on a Med cruise and the VS was in the North Sea. But the noise level was much lower in the OS, and the veranda is larger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetocruise16 Posted September 12, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Many thanks, guys, for the quick responses. We've pretty much ruled out the Vista in favor of the OS. Appreciate your comments! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orchestrapal Posted September 12, 2011 #6 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Many thanks, guys, for the quick responses. We've pretty much ruled out the Vista in favor of the OS. Appreciate your comments! Good for you! Enjoy your cruise.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lespes Posted September 12, 2011 #7 Share Posted September 12, 2011 We were in Vista and did not find the rocking to be a problem. Yes, there is motion, but if you consider the position of the cabins, with the bow in front, they are actually closer to the center of the ship than the Owner suites, which are directly on the bow. If the ship has a forward to back motion, the effect would be greater or the same in the OS, and side to side motion will be the same for any cabin. Main advantage of Vista suite is seeing the Captain's view coming in and out of port. In fact, we were able to look up on one occasion and exchanged waves with him. Coming into and out of ports the view is quite spectacular. Main advantage of OS is protection from wind. Both cabins are quite large, and I don't think the extra room in the OS is much of an advantage. In either case, would suggest getting one on the port side of the ship, as the view toward land is more interesting than the view of the ocean. At least on the Insignia, the port side was always the one facing land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joysav Posted September 12, 2011 #8 Share Posted September 12, 2011 We were in Vista and did not find the rocking to be a problem. Yes, there is motion, but if you consider the position of the cabins, with the bow in front, they are actually closer to the center of the ship than the Owner suites, which are directly on the bow (Stern) "If the ship has a forward to back motion, the effect would be greater or the same in the OS," The centre of gravity is more towards the stern on most liners "and side to side motion will be the same for any cabin." The lower the better There is always a nitpicker on Forums :cool: Which bring me to my pet hate Why o Why don't they put more of the top suites in the middle for those poor souls who get seasick ?? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lespes Posted September 12, 2011 #9 Share Posted September 12, 2011 Thanks for the correction. My brain typed stern while my fingers typed bow for OS! :o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonid Posted September 13, 2011 #10 Share Posted September 13, 2011 Just returned from a 14 day Alaska sailing in a deck 6 OS. Would recommend it over a deck 7. And this has been our 4th OS in our 6 O sailings (Two on deck 7 and two on deck 6). Which ever deck you choose, you'll not be disappointed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebobh Posted September 13, 2011 #11 Share Posted September 13, 2011 For joysav, Regent Cruises (also owned by Oceania's parent company) does have premium suites amidship on all three of their ships. the suites are named after the ship (e.g., Mariner Suites). This addresss an issue I also had pondered re placing some of the largest suites where the residents would find it most enjoyable re movement, wind and being located nearer the activities of the ship, etc. Regards, Bob H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdmourges Posted September 15, 2011 #12 Share Posted September 15, 2011 My wife and I were on Regatta a few years ago on the 6th deck in an OS. It vibrated more than I would have thought. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seberus Posted September 18, 2011 #13 Share Posted September 18, 2011 We were on the Regatta OS on the deck 8 last winter ( Caribbean ) and the noise from the terrace cafe was right over our heads ....especially early in the morning. People move their chairs alot when they are up there , every time the chairs move you hear it , loud and clear! My only complaint...otherwise....perfect! Sergio Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudiaF Posted September 25, 2011 #14 Share Posted September 25, 2011 deck 6 ;-) owner suite best for me ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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