"The Motion of the Ocean..."

Travel Tip No. 3

With exceptions, you don't typically feel any motion in today's modern, large ships that cruise most of the more common routes like the Caribbean and Mediterranean.  Northern Atlantic crossings and the South American Cape are two of the exceptions.

Your cabin location affects the amount of motion that may be felt.  According to the pendulum theory, the higher you  are located from the sea level, the more motion may occur.  But the lowest locations may experience vibration from the engines; and if you sleep late, the lowering of the anchors when you arrive at a destination may cause an  early awakening!  Aft locations can also experience vibration.  Central cabin locations in the ship are the most stable.

In the event that you begin to feel nausea, in addition to taking oral medications and wearing behind the ear patches, there are other solutions available.  Get some fresh air on a deck. Get in a swimming pool and roll with the rolls. Don't stare at any waves.   Drink ginger ale and eat some green apples. and don't hop on a top level fitness center elliptical cardio machine!