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Cruise captain shares unexpected tip to avoid sea sickness

A cruise captain with two decades of experience shared an unexpected tip to avoid sea sickness.
Captain Alessandro Genzo told Travel + Leisure that it is important to be strategic when booking your room because where you sleep on the ship may make a major difference.
“Cabins toward the center of the ship on lower decks are the best if you can get them,” Genzo, who served in the Italy navy and attended one of the oldest nautical schools in Europe, explained.
“The most coveted space on a cruise ship is midship, which is the middle of the ship going from the bow to the stern,” Don Bucolo, the co-founder of Eat Sleep Cruise, told Travel + Lesiure. 
“This is where travelers are less likely to feel the motion of the ocean,” he said. “Thus, cruisers concerned about getting seasick should consider booking a cabin midship on a middle deck.”
As a result of its coveted status, the midship also “tend to be the most expensive and book up fast,” he warned, adding “that is why we always suggest booking at least six to eight months in advance to ensure the best cabin selection.”
Mark Trim, the founder of Complex Travel Group, also advises staying away from bars and entertainment centers if you are concerned about getting a good night’s rest.
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“Our number one tip is to check the deck plan both below and, importantly, above your cabin,” he explained. “Is there a bar, theatre, or restaurant directly above? This could result in noise disturbances late into the night.”
“The sound of a moving chair is extremely frustrating to hear in your cabin, as is any thundering bass from a nightclub or late-night venue,” he added. “Looking at a 3D view of the cruise ship and locating any of these potential issues in advance is ideal.”
“We suggest aft-facing verandas,” Bucolo said. “These veranda balcony cabins tend to offer more interior space. But the big draw is the oversized balconies that face outwards, overlooking the back of the ship.” 
“We’d recommend that it’s best to start with a balcony/veranda cabin for any new cruisers and then see how you feel about not having a window to open,” Trim said. “An inside cabin can be great for some who don’t mind not having a view, especially if you’re doing a cruise where the sun may not set to avoid the sun coming in around the curtains.” 

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