Forward or aft a better choice for someone with a tendency for motion sickness?

[calteacher]

If a midship cabin is not available, does anyone have an idea of whether forward or aft is better to avoid motion related problems? I have been told that lower is much better than higher.

 

Thanks.

[2ndhoney]

I usually book mid ship or aft, never forward. The more forward on the ship, the more it tends to bother me (and I do take Bonine as well)

[kazu]

If a midship cabin is not available, does anyone have an idea of whether forward or aft is better to avoid motion related problems? I have been told that lower is much better than higher.

 

Thanks.

You are correct - lower is usually better than higher.

 

JMO - but if no midship, aft is better than forward. The only caveat is that aft cabins (depending on how aft they are) can have vibrations and different movement. This bothers some people and doesn't bother others at all.

[Lady Arwen]

Lower cabins do tend to experience less motion. Forward cabins are more prone to the up and down motion of the ocean and vibration is sometimes quite pronounced in the aft cabins. Obviously, mid-ship, lower decks will be the most comfortable, but it's not always possible to do so.

 

We've done all manner of cabins in different locations and for folks who tend towards seasickness, I would think that aft would be preferable to forward. That being said, it depends on the ship, the itinerary and good old Mother Nature! One just never knows what to expect on a cruise!

[Lady Arwen]

You are correct - lower is usually better than higher.

 

JMO - but if no midship, aft is better than forward. The only caveat is that aft cabins (depending on how aft they are) can have vibrations and different movement. This bothers some people and doesn't bother others at all.

Seems we were typing at the same time, Kazu! Sorry if it appears that I copied your post! Great minds think alike!