Wishing on a star Posted November 27, 2018 #1 Share Posted November 27, 2018 (edited) We will be sailing in a Forward balcony cabin and a far-Forward inside cabin. I am nervous about motion, as I have not sailed Forward, or that high, before! Will we be fine, unless there are some pretty rough seas? In the Caribbean, we have experienced the rougher sailing on the first night, as the ship clears Florida and crosses the Gulf Stream. I am hoping it is not too bad this time! Edited November 27, 2018 by Wishing on a star Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suekel Posted November 27, 2018 #2 Share Posted November 27, 2018 In 2020, I'm in a very front cabin way up on the Sky Deck (Enchanted). thinking it could be interesting. I'll probably load up on Ginger Ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2018 #3 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Obviously you will feel max motion up there even in the slightest seas. If you have issues with movement than this would probably not be a good location. Ship? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qcruise Posted November 27, 2018 #4 Share Posted November 27, 2018 We chose to take a "guarantee" cabin last year and regretted it. Our cabin was right behind the bridge starboard side and we had two days of high swells which made our location pretty bad for up/down movement. My wife got to where she did not want to return to our cabin. I'd get farther back if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goofy559 Posted November 27, 2018 #5 Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Wishing on a star said: We will be sailing in a Forward balcony cabin and a far-Forward inside cabin. I am nervous about motion, as I have not sailed Forward, or that high, before! Will we be fine, unless there are some pretty rough seas? In the Caribbean, we have experienced the rougher sailing on the first night, as the ship clears Florida and crosses the Gulf Stream. I am hoping it is not too bad this time! What ship are you on? On the Royal class ships there is very little motion....we've sailed there numerous times in rough seas and felt nearly nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted November 27, 2018 #6 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Itinerary and ship will make a difference. Especially if you are sensitive to motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted November 27, 2018 Author #7 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Yes, Royal class. Regal Princess - Caribbean. Hope the larger newer ship will make a difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colo Cruiser Posted November 27, 2018 #8 Share Posted November 27, 2018 4 minutes ago, Wishing on a star said: Yes, Royal class. Regal Princess - Caribbean. Hope the larger newer ship will make a difference! Have spent many days on the Regal and just got off this month. We hit pretty good seas/swells down the east coast enroute to the Caribbean. I was around the ship a lot. It was pretty intense even in the atrium on deck 5. Don't be fooled by the size of the ship. Does it help? Absolutely but it can still be intense and more so forward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wishing on a star Posted November 27, 2018 Author #9 Share Posted November 27, 2018 Okay, now add me to those who will be praying for calmer seas!!! And, I am thinking I am remembering the heavy weather at the time coming up the East Coast... : O Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jennybenny Posted November 27, 2018 #10 Share Posted November 27, 2018 1 hour ago, Wishing on a star said: Okay, now add me to those who will be praying for calmer seas!!! And, I am thinking I am remembering the heavy weather at the time coming up the East Coast... : O I always notice the "rougher seas" on the last day heading back. West Coast and East Coast. However, have noticed in the Winter it's worse than Spring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vampiress Posted November 27, 2018 #11 Share Posted November 27, 2018 the one time i had a super forward cabin, we also skirted a tropical storm and it triggered a migraine. so i can't tell if it was the migraine or the forward cabin that caused the seasickness. i've been on a cruise several times since and have always had aft cabins. i do like being at the back of the boat better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hllwdcruiser Posted November 28, 2018 #12 Share Posted November 28, 2018 7 hours ago, Wishing on a star said: We will be sailing in a Forward balcony cabin and a far-Forward inside cabin. I am nervous about motion, as I have not sailed Forward, or that high, before! Will we be fine, unless there are some pretty rough seas? In the Caribbean, we have experienced the rougher sailing on the first night, as the ship clears Florida and crosses the Gulf Stream. I am hoping it is not too bad this time! I'm assuming it might be too late to change your cabin at this point so to put your mind at ease we were in L103 in February, 2017 and it was fine. I don't remember the motion being particularly worse than sailing mid ship on Dolphin (which we did the year before). I do have to add the caveat that I've never experienced motion sickness on a cruise ship but I was also worried before we sailed in our first forward cabin years ago. On the bright side, being on a higher deck and forward is a great location on the Regal. I absolutely loved being so close to everything on Lido and wouldn't hesitate to book that location again. On another note - I've noticed you posting on the same Ports of Call that I've been researching - so I'm guessing we are doing the same itinerary. Normally we don't do much on the islands but this time we are having two friends join us who will be Princess and cruise newbies so I'm really trying to put together some great beach/snorkel excursions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted November 28, 2018 #13 Share Posted November 28, 2018 We were in the most forward cabin possible on the Aloha Deck on the Royal and did not have any problems with motion. More recently, we had R227 on our trans-Atlantic cruise. Once again, no problems with motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
framer Posted November 28, 2018 #14 Share Posted November 28, 2018 Love the forward cabins, forward views are the best. Worst weather we've been in were 20' seas on the way to HI. We were in the most forward inside cabin for that cruise. Kinda like a carnival ride(pun intended). You get rocked to sleep like a baby. If the price is right enjoy. framer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishin' musician Posted November 28, 2018 #15 Share Posted November 28, 2018 It is mostly based on ones tolerance for motion. My wife and I are opposite; I seem to have no issue with motion while even minor motion can render her nauseous. We've been in the forward facing balconies on the top two decks on several Regal and Royal sailings. Some days as mentioned above, she does not wish to be in the room. She takes ginger pills and meclizine (generic form of Bonine/non-drowsy Dramamine) and it helps, but the meclizine does make her sleepy. I encourage her to start taking the stuff a few days before flying/sailing so she gets accustomed to the somewhat altered state. If you are prone to motion sickness mid-ship and low may be a better choice... or you can tough it out and enjoy the forward views on the flat/calm days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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