racnug Posted March 27, 2014 #1 Share Posted March 27, 2014 We have only cruised twice, both times on Freedom. We are sailing Vision in December(Western Caribbean), wondering how the size of the ship will affect movement. We had no issues on Freedom, but Vision is much smaller. We are not in the cabin much, but have new cabin 8000 family oceanview with 3 kids at the front of the ship. Obviously the weather/seas will be a huge part, but in general is there a noticeable difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted March 27, 2014 #2 Share Posted March 27, 2014 There can be....but it depends on many factors! Of course, how rough it is, and how "choppy" and the distance between swells, will all have an affect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBone2K Posted March 27, 2014 #3 Share Posted March 27, 2014 We have only cruised twice, both times on Freedom. We are sailing Vision in December(Western Caribbean), wondering how the size of the ship will affect movement. We had no issues on Freedom, but Vision is much smaller. We are not in the cabin much, but have new cabin 8000 family oceanview with 3 kids at the front of the ship. Obviously the weather/seas will be a huge part, but in general is there a noticeable difference? We were on vision through the English channel and around the British isles. Pretty rough seas, but never really bad movement. Worst ride we had was on Enchantment (Vision class) in a front inside room on deck 2 in 4 metre swells. They had the seasick bags out for that one. However in my own experience the Caribbean doesn't usually get as bad as that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLACRUISER99 Posted March 27, 2014 #4 Share Posted March 27, 2014 It depends on the sea conditions much more then the tonnage of the ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racnug Posted March 27, 2014 Author #5 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Thanks for all of your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoopster95 Posted March 27, 2014 #6 Share Posted March 27, 2014 We have only cruised twice, both times on Freedom. We are sailing Vision in December(Western Caribbean), wondering how the size of the ship will affect movement. We had no issues on Freedom, but Vision is much smaller. We are not in the cabin much, but have new cabin 8000 family oceanview with 3 kids at the front of the ship. Obviously the weather/seas will be a huge part, but in general is there a noticeable difference? Picture a small piece of paper floating in a swimming pool, bobbing in the waves... Now place a piece of paper 4 times larger in that pool. Does it stay absolutely still or does it bob and move the same as the smaller paper? Same idea with these two sizes if ships in the massive ocean :) The stabilizers on the larger may be more effective in many cases, but I've been on a couple of Voyager/Freedom cruises with the barf bags out on each floor, once specifically in the Gulf where you'll be sailing through :p... and a couple of Vision Class cruises where you couldn't even tell we were moving it was so smooth. That Vision itinerary your booked on is awesome! You're going to have a very excellent cruise on this ship :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCruzeaddict Posted March 27, 2014 #7 Share Posted March 27, 2014 If you want the best "ride", book something lower and midships. The higher the deck, the rougher it "could" be. There is also more movement towards the bow of the ship too. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racnug Posted March 27, 2014 Author #8 Share Posted March 27, 2014 That Vision itinerary your booked on is awesome! You're going to have a very excellent cruise on this ship :D Thanks, we are excited to try a different class of ship and 3 new ports! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cabarr Posted March 28, 2014 #9 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Was in some rough seas (caused by wind) sailing from Colon , Panama to Cartegena then we hit a trailing sea coming back from the Aruba the ship handled the seas fine... Every once in a while you would feel a bump but the stabilizers kicked in. The only problem was walking on deck (while we were at sea) people really couldn't keep their hats, visors, etc. on while walking or moving about. But, with the high temps the wind was so enjoyable! I was also on ship before revitalization... in Alaska Changes to ship... New restaurants added Azumi is now up next to Concierge Lounge. A new Diamond lounge has been added but seems small. The running/walking deck is around the entire ship... The small putt putt golf is gone to accommodate the expanded track... The dining rooms have all new lighting ...fabrics very bright and airy We were in a Jr Suite seemed small compared to other ships we have been on had flat screen tv Also all new electronic boards at all elevator banks letting you know where you are. The ship is in beautiful condition... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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