Here's how to avoid
picking a stateroom next to or near a noisy area, or where the motion or
vibration of the ship may affect your rest.
- Looking for a smooth ride? The majority
of a ship's weight is from the center to the back. At the bow, the ship
has to cut through the water. So, in bad weather if you are upfront, you
are going to toss and turn more than others. Having a stateroom midship,
may not be the smoothest ride. The smoothest ride is about half way back
from center, which is close to the true "center" point of the
ship. If you're all the way at the back you will experience some vibration
from the ship's engines and propellers. Also, some will tell you "the
higher you are, the better the ride." It's just the opposite... the
lower you are, the smoother the ride. Swing a pencil like a pendulum and
you will see what we mean.
- Want an oceanview stateroom. Oceanview
can mean a porthole or two, a picture window, floor-to-ceiling bay
window or a private balcony with a sliding glass door. The better the
view, the higher the price.
- Some staterooms are not worth it, no
matter what the price. Staterooms just below the disco, next to an
elevator, under the jogging track, or under a lounge as examples, should
be avoided.
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