Definitely not all the same. Also depends on season, and luck. Alaska is super calm though, followed by probably the Mediterranean. Leaving out of Florida to the bahamas can get seriously rough, and so can cruising down the coast from up north.
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Where are the calmest seas for cruising? Alaska's Inside Passage: The waters here are sheltered and nearly always calm. Most days you are either in port or watching a glacier thunderously calve chunks into the sea while your ship slowly cruises through a fjord or bay in bathtub-like conditions.
Midship cabinsThe big allure of a midship cabin is its stability. You won't feel the rocking of the sea in a midship cabin nearly as much as you will in a cabin toward the front or back of a vessel. This is because ships are like teeter-totters. They pitch forward and back around a central axis that barely moves.
In order to minimize how much you feel movement in bad weather, it is usually a good idea to stay in the middle of the ship and to stay as low as possible. Being high up at either end of the ship is where you'll feel the most movement.
The good news is that cruise ships will rarely travel through a rough sea. They are equipped with the latest in weather tracking information and navigation systems so they can avoid any potential storm or heavy seas.
Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.
Low and central. The center (midships) is least affected by pitching (boat rotating up and down when moving into/with waves), and low floors are least affected by rolling (boat rotating side to side when the waves comes in from the side).
To reduce motion sickness, choose a stateroom in the middle of the ship on a lower deck. You will feel any sway of the ship less in this section. Although it may seem counterintuitive, if you're worried about seasickness on a cruise, book a stateroom with a window or a veranda.
The lower and more central you are in a ship, the less roll and sway you will feel. Even if you choose a balcony room, choose a low level and a room closest to the ship's center. The higher decks and cabins at the front (forward) or back (aft) of the ship will rock and roll the most.
Take Advantage of the Ship's FacilitiesMany cruise ships offer a range of treatments, such as massages, facials, and body wraps, designed to help you unwind and recharge. Take some time to indulge and treat yourself to a little bit of luxury. The ship's pool is another great place to relax and soak up the sun.
The swaying and seesawing of the boat will be most extreme on the outside edges, so head to the middle of the ship to alleviate some of the effect. You may even want to book a room in this area of the cruise ship so your nights are less rocked by the motion of the ocean.
The Black Sea is home to some of the roughest waters in the world. Strong currents and unpredictable storms make it a treacherous place for ships. And, with an average depth of over 2 miles, it's also one of the deepest seas on Earth.
From the tip of the South American continent to the northernmost shores of Antarctica: here's where you'll find the reputed roughest sea-passage in the world. The Drake Passage is the stuff of legends, and crossing it is an experience some passengers on Antarctica cruises look forward to the most.
If you're worried about seasickness, pick a cabin that's as close to the water level as possible and in the center of the ship. You'll be at the ship's fulcrum point, which means you'll feel less movement than people on higher decks with cabins far forward or all the way at the back.
The lower you are, and more towards the middle of the ship, you will not feel it as much. Cabins at the front and back of the ship tend to sway the most, so you want to avoid any rooms in these areas.
Midship cabinsThe big allure of a midship cabin is its stability. You won't feel the rocking of the sea in a midship cabin nearly as much as you will in a cabin toward the front or back of a vessel. This is because ships are like teeter-totters. They pitch forward and back around a central axis that barely moves.
Expect Rougher Caribbean Seas in the North and EastIn addition, tropical depressions, storms and hurricanes that crop up during hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) can also stir up the usually calm Caribbean waters and make for a rocky trip -- even if your ship is changing course to avoid the brunt of the storm.
This movement is largely due to the friction of the water upon the sides of the ship. The layers of water in immediate contact with the hull tend to cling to it, and are dragged along with increasing velocity, until at the stern of a long ship they are traveling approximately at the same speed as the vessel.
On most cruise ships you won't be able to feel very much movement when travelling in good weather. If you are cruising on a particularly small or old cruise ship this may increase but generally speaking if you are sailing at a consistent speed in good weather you will not be able to feel movement when onboard.
The back of the ship tends to be considered the next best cabin position after midships. Whilst the front of the ship gets the most movement the back also does get some. Whilst it's nowhere near as bad as the front of the ship, you may still notice some movement in rough seas.
There is no one side of a cruise ship that is always “the best.” Whether a cruise ship's port versus starboard side is better for you on a given itinerary will be a personal calculation based on preferences, route and what you want to see.
Some of the environmental challenges that cruise lines need to address are air pollution from heavy oil, wastewater discharge issues, habitat disruption, and overtourism. The 'elephant in the room' is that cruise lines are currently using heavy oil – also known as the dirtiest of the dirty oils.