How choppy is the North Sea?

How choppy is the North Sea? Because the North Sea is shallow, with an average depth of less than 328 feet, its waters can get choppy -- a result of tidal patterns and storms. While all this churning brings up nutrients to the surface that help its marine life thrive, it's not ideal for cruising outside of the summer months.

Which side of cruise ship is best for Norwegian fjords?

It really doesn't matter! When you enter a fjord, the only way out is to go back again. The Norwegian Fjords are beautiful, but you'll see the scenery no matter which side of the ship you're on, the only difference is in whether you see it in the morning when you arrive, or in the evening when you're sailing out.

Where is the prettiest sea?

What month is best to cruise Norwegian fjords?

June through August is the best time for a Norway cruise, but voyages begin in May and run into September. In general, Norway weather is the best in the summer months, with temperatures that are warm (and occasionally hot).

What is the smoothest area on a cruise ship?

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.

Where is the calmest place on a cruise ship?

Midship cabins The 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.

What are the calmest waters to cruise in?

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.

What cruise ship is best to avoid seasickness?

To minimize the risk of seasickness, book one of the world's largest ships, such as Royal Caribbean's Wonder of the Seas. Keep in mind that the ocean is much larger than even the most gargantuan ships, so when the seas are rough, you can still feel movement — just less than if you're sailing on a 100-person yacht.

What is the riskiest part of a cruise ship?

Which cruises have the roughest seas?