I unknowingly booked a room where movement on the ship felt the strongest
After my first rocky night aboard the ship, I wondered whether everyone had the same experience. So, I talked to some fellow passengers who were seasoned cruisers . They told me that the front of the ship is one of the worst places to be if you're often seasick. Higher decks in the middle of the ship feel calmer and more stable, they said.
Since it was at the very front of deck eight, I felt constant motion in my room. As someone who gets nauseous from a rocking chair in a living room, this spoiled many aspects of my trip .
Some nights were rockier than others. On the roughest nights, I heard and felt a similar sensation to thunder beneath me every few minutes. Loud thumps and heavy vibrations in my room sounded like large pieces of furniture falling.
During the days at sea, it was especially challenging for me to eat and participate in activities. And I didn't feel rested for my excursions at port stops , which included hikes in the sun .
Some cruise ship cabins can be rockier than others, like those situated at the front of the ship
I wish I'd researched how the location of a cabin can affect the amount of motion you feel while the ship is moving before booking my cruise. Next time , I'd choose a room in the middle of the ship.
Should of done research before booking.I did that before my first cruise. Picked the biggest ship. Booked middle of ship lower deck. Slept like a baby during the night. I also get seasick easy.
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