Do you feel lots of motion at the very back of the ship?

[cruisinqt]

We've cruised a number of times but have never had a cabin at the very back end of a ship. We booked a guarantee this time, and wouldn't you guess it, we got a good upgrade, but it's at the very far end of the ship.:( We are on the Conquest in room 6446 on the upper deck. Will we feel lots of motion there at the far end of the ship? Should I be concerned about motion sickness? We've never had it before, but we've always had cabins in the center of the ship. Even though this is quite a large ship, several people have commented on being surprised at how much it rocks sometimes. Now I'm a little concerned. Maybe I should be on the safe side and pack plenty of medicine for seasickness. Or I could talk to my dh about paying for an upgrade to a different cabin. Am I worrying too much over nothing or is this a legitimate concern? Has anyone had a cabin at the very back of the ship near the end? Please help!

[Jimbo]

Havn't been on that ship but have been on the aft facing the wake on the Triumph on deck 8. You are on deck 6, you really shouldn't have a problem, do take some meclizine just incase.

 

I wouldn't change cabins if I was you, you will have an awesome view of the wake plus you will be able to see whats on both sides of the ship while you are sailing.

 

Enjoy your upgrade, you did well.

 

Jimbo:)

[vince_g]

Crusinqt,

 

When are you cruising the Conquest? I cruised on Nov. 30, 2003 and there was one night she really rocked and rolled, and we were midship in 7312. Not enough to make me sick, but it just was an annoying feeling and I found it tough to sleep that night.

 

The upgrade you got is what can be called a 'feel good' upgrade. You're still in the same category, just higher up in the ship. I'd call your TA or Carnival and ask them to move you midship. They probably have inside cabins that are more midship on that deck.

 

Vince

[cruisinqt]

Vince, we will be leaving on our cruise this Oct. 31st.:) I like being midship, I've been on a middle level like this one before and really loved the central location. We could always just take the stairs to get where ever we were going instead of having to wait forever on the elevator. We were once down on the 2nd level on an earlier cruise and had to wait for the elevator every time. It was very annoying, though our cabin was down low and in the middle and we never felt any movement. I like being up on the 6th deck, I'm just not sure if I want to be that far in the back of the ship. I've never been back that far and am worried about feeling lots of motion at night.

 

We don't normally do guarantees, but I heard about all of these terrific upgrades people were getting and it made me decide to try it. If I ask to be moved midship will I have to pay for it? I don't know if I have a legitimate worry here or not. But if it is going to be very bumpy and full of motion, I want to move. If I'm going to have to pay to be moved midship, I might as well just pay for an upgrade to a better cabin. Does anyone know if I will have to pay to be moved midship since I booked a guarantee? :confused:

[vince_g]

Crusinqt,

 

It's worth calling your TA or Carnival and explaining that you'd prefer to be midship if they could do that. Since they've already assigned you a room number, they might just move you if they have something available. Your departure date draws near so I'd hurry if I was you. If it was going to cost you, I'd say stick with what you have. Although you might feel more motion, I have to think it wouldn't be that much worse than being midship.

 

Your departure date is coming right up, so I'd do this quickly. Good luck!

 

Vince

[cruisinqt]

You're probably right Vince. I guess it wouldn't hurt to try huh? I'll let you know how it goes. I'm doubtful of getting a better location though. Is it possible that my upgrade will change again and this won't be my final cabin? :confused: This is a guarantee, and I hear that they are subject to change right up to the day you sail. Or at least that is how it used to be. Now I hear you are assigned a cabin 7 weeks prior to your departure date, even if you have a guarantee. And once they assign you, it is usually final. This has been a new change recently so I am not real familiar with it. I haven't got my docs yet or anything. I just used some of the CCers methods to get into the book/modify section of Carnival and see what cabin they assigned me. So I am wondering if this is final or not. And if it is, should I see about moving or is it not such a bad location? I was upgraded from a 4a to a 4c. Not a great upgrade, but not a bad one either. I do like being on level 6 though.

 

I'll take your suggestion and see if they will move me. I guess it's worth a shot. Wish me luck!:)

[serene56]

I'd be curiouse to know how you make out. When booking a gararantee you take the chance of being where ever they put you. So I can book a gaurantee and if I am not happy where they put me all I have to do is call and get it changed? Hmmm, so much or a gaurantee.

 

I have sailed the aft a few times. (even on the VOyager which is bigger then the Conquest) and I have not felt a lot of motion. I would think if the ship is sailing in rough waters the rocking will be felt everywhere. You have a good cabin. One that is closer to the waters then a higer deck. (you will be ale to hear the water as you slosh through it. The balcony is bigger then the ones on the side. and like Jimbo stated- you can see both sides when you are in the ports- not just one. Its a great place to be.

[serene56]

You can see if your placement is permanent by going to the gift section on Carnival web page and trying to order yourself a gift. Put in yur booking number and your cabin number...if its set you will see your names.

[sisocialworker]

just booked cabin 1100 JS on jewel of the sea. this is our first time sailing. any info? bigger room, balcony, noise etc. all feedback apreciated.

[ArkansasFish]

I have always felt the most movement at the front of the ship. On Commodore, they had the excusion meetings in the front. Then they used a projector screen to show stuff. That screen would flap and I could not even stay in there but a few minutes.

I stayed at the back of the ship at the pool and never had this feeling.

We went through some pretty rough waters and when the large waves hit the ship, it was not the motion that was scary, it was the sound!!

That ship moaned and groaned, everything in our room went flying!!!

[serene56]

I, too find the motion to be greater in the front of the ship- whengoing into the lounge at night time I feel we sway back and forth. Its not annoying. I can just feel it different. (I also think because at night time is when we are moving a lot faster.)

[vince_g]

Cruisinqt,

 

Please let me know how you make out. A couple of posts mention your balcony... guess they don't realize you're in an inside.

 

Vince

[serene56]

Vince: You are correct--I never looked to see that their cabin was an inside. Only took the post where it stated it was on the back end of the ship. I took it upon myself that they were talking about a balcony cabin.

Thanks for pointing that out.

 

and its also the conquest---which I am not really familiar with. But have sailed the aft of the Victory/ Voyager and an inside aft on the Sensation. We had good weather and never felt anything in the cabin.

[vince_g]

Serene,

 

It understandable... the word 'aft' creates confusion... many people think this means being on the stern, rather than towards the rear of the ship. Being familiar with the Conquest I just knew her room was not one of the balcony rooms on the stern.

 

As far as motion goes, I'll be in a suite on the stern of the Sun Princess this coming Thanksgiving and I'm very excited. I don't think motion will be an issue for me at all. How can anyone think they're not going to feel motion when they're on a ship? It's the degree of motion that can be the problem.

 

On my QM2 westbound crossing back in June we sailed through a storm one night, and there was major movement despite the fact that QM2 is designed for the Atlantic. It would have been unbearable on a regular cruise ship. Very few folks were strolling around the ship that night! Despite our cabin being midship on 4 deck, I began to feel like I might be sick, but fortunately it passed!! What a horrible feeling!!!

 

Vince

[serene56]

Last year on the VOyager we sailed between two huricanes (Lily & Kyle) most nights the seas were ok..but I remember walking through the hall and it was kinda funny watching people walk---from one side to the other- I still dont know how those ladies with those real high heals managed that night.

[vince_g]

Serene,

 

That night I found it sort of funny at first, trying to walk around on the ship and even seeing crew members stumbling around. Then I started to get that woosy feeling, and it stopped being fun...

 

Vince

[cruisinqt]

Sorry it took me so long to get back. I've been helping organize a fund raising event for our local school so they can get a new playground. I think I have volunteered myself to death! It's nice to get back to CC and chat with my friends.:)

 

Vince, I did call my TA and they said a guarantee is a guarantee and I could not change cabins.:( That'a what I expected. I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask though, just in case my TA could pull a few strings or something. I'm still not too upset because, as I stated earlier, I like being on Upper Deck 6. I feel better after reading some of the comments I got back. It sounds like being at the rear of the ship won't be any different than anywhere else.

 

I know all ships rock and that it is to be expected. I was just worried that the rocking would be more pronounced in the rear of the ship ( or aft as the experts call it.) I can never remember the terms for what is what on ships.:o

 

Serene56, thanks for the info. about sending a gift to my cabin in order to see if that is my permanent location. That's a good idea. It's reasuring to know that you've been in a similar location on a comparable vessel and everything was fine. I've sailed before, just not this far back on a ship, so I didn't know what to expect.

 

After reading all of your responses I feel a little better now. Several of you have said that this is a good location, so I think I'll stick with it. I'll bring some extra meds just in case we get sick though.;)

[vince_g]

Cruisinqt,

 

Well it never hurts to try, and upper deck is pretty central to everything. You won't have any problems and will have a great time, I'm sure. On my QM2 transatlantic with the exception of 1 evening, I never felt motion while in my cabin. I would feel it a bit walking down the halls. I think because when you're in your cabin you're usually sitting or laying on the bed.

 

Vince

[serene56]

SOme of the possitives for being back there... The pnly people who go back there are the people who stay in those cabins. You will not have a lot of hallway congestion-so its a lot quieter. It is a further walk to the elevator but I guess that is why I only gain between 1 -3 pounds for each cruise.

 

Is this your first gaurantee? and what did you book?

 

I booked an oceanviw gaurantee (first time-since i like picking my own cabin) I looked at the deck plans and figured there is only one deck of ocean view cabins, I am booking over a year out and paying in full so my chances of getting an upgrade were higher...not a chance. I got what I paid for. I am very happy with my cabin they picked out for me. Right there by the elvator and mid ship- so no long walking for me this time. I was happy that I wasnt under a lounge or outside the show room. But learned my lesson and will keep picking my cabins from now on.

[cruisinqt]

Serene56, yes this is our first guarantee. Like you, we normally like to pick out our own cabin and always like to be in the middle of the ship. But after hearing about all of these great upgrades CCers have gotten when booking guarantees, we decided to try it. At first, we were a little worried about feeling lots more motion while on the back of the ship. Now, we are much happier after hearing how other CCers have enjoyed their cabins at the back of the ship.:D

 

We have always booked insides. If we booked balconies, it would mean less traveling for us and we have a weakness for traveling.:o This cruise will mark our 6th vacation this year and our second cruise this year. Though, a couple of those vacations were 4 day weekend getaways to Vegas for my dh and I. But if we booked balconies we would have to give up some of our other travels and my hubby won't do that. I would be willing to give up one short vacation to try out a balcony sometime, but my hubby has a very stressful job and says he needs all of the time away from home he can get. So I'm stuck with booking insides.:( Though I shouldn't complain, because very few people get to travel like we do. And we honestly don't spend much time at all in our cabins. But I would still like to try out a balcony at least once.

 

We booked a guaranteed inside and went from a 4a guaranteed, to a 4c. Not a fantastic upgrade, but not too bad either. As I said earlier, I like being on deck 6 since it is centrally located. Thanks for the info. guys, I feel much better after talking to you.:D

[serene56]

I, too get to go on two vacations a year since I go the cheap route. Sometimes my balconies cost just as much as an inside cabin depending on the sailing. Wish it coul dbe more--but am happy with what I get. I am planning a Vegas trip with my parents next year for their 50th anniversary. They like Atlantic City and go once a month. I figured Vegas should show them how to really get down with gambling.

[cruisinqt]

All I can say about Vegas is one trip and you're hooked! It's almost as addictive as cruising!:D We used to go to Bossier City since it is only a 3 hour drive from our house. But once we went to Vegas we were spoiled! There are so many more casinos to choose from and the odds are much better there. Plus, the buffets and restaurants there are to die for. We haven't gone back to Bossier City since we got a taste of Vegas. We've been to just about all of the shows in Vegas over the past few years. But one in particular is a must. It's called the "Downtown Gordy Brown Show" and it's at the Golden Nugget. The Travel Channel had a special on t.v. about the top ten best shows for the money in Vegas and this show was in the top ten. That piqued our interest in the show. Then the Las Vegas Advisor with Anthony Curtis rated it the no. 1 show to see in Vegas for the money. It's only $55 tax included.

 

We went to see it and were floored by this man's talent! He is the best impressionist I have ever seen. He can sing like Frank Sinatra or Tony Curtis and you can't tell the difference. Except he makes up new words to the songs and you laugh your butt off!:) He impersonated Elton John and Billy Joel to perfection. But the funny innuendos he made with his new lyrics to their songs had everyone laughing hysterically. He is a singer, impressionist, and comedian that is very talented. One warning though if you decide to go, use waterproof mascara. I didn't and had mascara running down my face from tears of laughter. My husband was in disbelief because I never laugh like that.

But I would highly recommend this show. It is my favorite in Vegas, and the price is pretty good considering most shows there are around $100.

 

Serene, how do you get balconies for the same price as most insides? Is there some secret I should know?:confused:

[butnzb]

Just curious, This is our first cruise and we are on the Viranda deck a catagory 11 suite. Some have said the higher up you are the more likely you are to experience motion sickness, is this true:confused: . Has anyone been in one of these cabins on the Inspiration. We are set to sail 11/13/04. Any info would be most helpful!:)

[cruisinqt]

Butnzb, even though I haven't been in that particular cabin, I've heard other CCers rave about it. From what I understand, the motion is more noticeable at the front of the ship, so you're probably okay. If you want more info. about that particular cabin, you might hit the search button at the top of the page and try to look up info. from tons of old posts that might mention your cabin. Or you could start a new topic about your cabin and see if you get more replies that way. I hope this helps!:)

[serene56]

Serene, how do you get balconies for the same price as most insides? Is there some secret I should know?:confused:

 

 

I am very flexible with my dates. and I book very very early. If you look at the Miracle for Feb 13 you will see the prices nearly doubled since last Dec. I paid 807 for an aft balcony. Then look at the prices for the next week.

 

Last year on the Voyager we paid less then 600 for a aft balcony- even Carnival could not touch a cruise for that price for that week,

 

Victory- got an aft balcony for under 500.

 

Sensation- we took a cruise with the 3 kids/ airfare and all excursions and didnt even spend 2,000 total. (sensation was 7 days and we had an inside. I think we paid port and taxes for the kids only...that was the cheapest we ever sailed.