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Solstice and motion sickness
On Fri, 20 Feb 2009 18:27:28 -0600, Dillon Pyron wrote:
[Default] Thus spake Nonnymus : Several people commented to me that there was something about the Solstice's motion- particularly in the first few days- that gave them more motion sickness-type grief than other ships. I don't get motion sick easily, and didn't have any problems. Did anyone else notice unusual or odd movement aboard the Solstice? Also- are the stabilizers "tunable" or "adjustable" aboard a cruise ship. For instance, are they "dialed in" over time? Well, can't address the first question. But, the stabs are dynamic. What they do is to sense the motion and deploy appropriately to correct it. Sea trials are supposed to work out the issues, but this doesn't always happen. The stabs depend on feedback to work properly. Also, they are slow, so sudden changes get slow responses. Motion sickness is highly individual, what may affect one person to illness, another might pass as "sailing". Vertical, rapid, horizontal, quick onset, irregular, regular, constant, not constant........ -- http://tr.im/1fa6 |
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Solstice and motion sickness
Nonnymus wrote:
Several people commented to me that there was something about the Solstice's motion- particularly in the first few days- that gave them more motion sickness-type grief than other ships. I don't get motion sick easily, and didn't have any problems. Did anyone else notice unusual or odd movement aboard the Solstice? Also- are the stabilizers "tunable" or "adjustable" aboard a cruise ship. For instance, are they "dialed in" over time? Nope! I thought the ship movement wasn't bad at all, although you could tell the ship was hiccupping a bit, it definitely has a quirk in its drive train there somewhere.... Jeff |
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Solstice and motion sickness
Jean O'Boyle wrote:
"Nonnymus" wrote in message ... Several people commented to me that there was something about the Solstice's motion- particularly in the first few days- that gave them more motion sickness-type grief than other ships. I don't get motion sick easily, and didn't have any problems. Did anyone else notice unusual or odd movement aboard the Solstice? Hi Nonny, We did not experience any motion at all on the Solstice; in fact I was puzzled that anyone complained. To me, it seemed a rather smooth sailing. --Jean I thought so too -- especially considering the very high winds (40+ mph) we had. Jeff |
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Solstice and motion sickness
Charles wrote:
Sue Mullen wrote: We both thought the Solstice handled the seas just fine, but then we never get sea sick. People have to realize that it is a ship on the ocean and there is going to be a little movement. I read reports about a lot motion on other forums. It is sounding like it does not effect those of us who don't get sea sick but those who do get sea sick feel the motion more than they do normaly. I found it to be no better or worse than other ships, and we had some fairly agitated seas and high winds (see mummy picture of me, lol...) along the way and had to make time on that first sea day. I think the posters in question must have been wussies. Jeff |
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Solstice and motion sickness
Jean O'Boyle wrote:
"Ermalee" wrote in message ... Charles wrote: Sue Mullen wrote: We both thought the Solstice handled the seas just fine, but then we never get sea sick. People have to realize that it is a ship on the ocean and there is going to be a little movement. I read reports about a lot motion on other forums. It is sounding like it does not effect those of us who don't get sea sick but those who do get sea sick feel the motion more than they do normaly. I usually take Bonine once a day when on a cruise. On the Solstice, I found it to be such smooth sailing that it wasn't needed at all. Deck 9 rocks, but doesn't roll. LOL Ermalee That's for sure, Erm!!! --Jean ;-) What happens on the Solstice stays on the Solstice. That was engraved over my doorway. Jeff |
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Solstice and motion sickness
Nonnymus wrote:
One in our group has a fairly "tender" tummy and experienced sea sickness (perhaps) for the first time. Other than that, nobody else had any problems. The comment was actually made to me by others than our own group. Personally, I did detect motion. However, I actually enjoy motion and consider it a neutral-to-positive experience on a ship. This is particularly true when sleeping. One person speculated to me that with the Solstice being so new, that they might still be experimenting with the stabilizer system to tune it, or dial it in. That was the reason for the question following my post. It makes sense that a stabilization system for such a new and massive ship might need tuning. Nonny, you probably met Sharon & Jeanette on the Solstice. This was their first group cruise and they were introduced to the group by going to one of Muffin's picnic's in Ohio. Anyway, Sharon asked me if I felt any ship movement, because she fell out of bed one morning. She thought we ran over a speed bump. Becca |
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Solstice and motion sickness
Jeff wrote:
Jean O'Boyle wrote: "Ermalee" wrote in message ... Charles wrote: Sue Mullen wrote: We both thought the Solstice handled the seas just fine, but then we never get sea sick. People have to realize that it is a ship on the ocean and there is going to be a little movement. I read reports about a lot motion on other forums. It is sounding like it does not effect those of us who don't get sea sick but those who do get sea sick feel the motion more than they do normaly. I usually take Bonine once a day when on a cruise. On the Solstice, I found it to be such smooth sailing that it wasn't needed at all. Deck 9 rocks, but doesn't roll. LOL Ermalee That's for sure, Erm!!! --Jean ;-) What happens on the Solstice stays on the Solstice. That was engraved over my doorway. Jeff Okay, then I will not mention that Ermalee became engaged - twice. Becca |
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"Becca" wrote in message ... Jeff wrote: Jean O'Boyle wrote: "Ermalee" wrote in message ... Charles wrote: Sue Mullen wrote: We both thought the Solstice handled the seas just fine, but then we never get sea sick. People have to realize that it is a ship on the ocean and there is going to be a little movement. I read reports about a lot motion on other forums. It is sounding like it does not effect those of us who don't get sea sick but those who do get sea sick feel the motion more than they do normaly. I usually take Bonine once a day when on a cruise. On the Solstice, I found it to be such smooth sailing that it wasn't needed at all. Deck 9 rocks, but doesn't roll. LOL Ermalee That's for sure, Erm!!! --Jean ;-) What happens on the Solstice stays on the Solstice. That was engraved over my doorway. Jeff Okay, then I will not mention that Ermalee became engaged - twice. Becca Becca, but you DO know she got MARRIED while in St. Maarten, don't you? ;-) --Jean |
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Jean O'Boyle wrote:
"Becca" wrote in message ... Jeff wrote: Jean O'Boyle wrote: "Ermalee" wrote in message ... Charles wrote: Sue Mullen wrote: We both thought the Solstice handled the seas just fine, but then we never get sea sick. People have to realize that it is a ship on the ocean and there is going to be a little movement. I read reports about a lot motion on other forums. It is sounding like it does not effect those of us who don't get sea sick but those who do get sea sick feel the motion more than they do normaly. I usually take Bonine once a day when on a cruise. On the Solstice, I found it to be such smooth sailing that it wasn't needed at all. Deck 9 rocks, but doesn't roll. LOL Ermalee That's for sure, Erm!!! --Jean ;-) What happens on the Solstice stays on the Solstice. That was engraved over my doorway. Jeff Okay, then I will not mention that Ermalee became engaged - twice. Becca Becca, but you DO know she got MARRIED while in St. Maarten, don't you? ;-) --Jean Hey! Whatever happened to "What happens on the Solstice stays on the Solstice."???? |
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Solstice and motion sickness
Jean O'Boyle wrote:
"Becca" wrote in message ... Jeff wrote: Jean O'Boyle wrote: What happens on the Solstice stays on the Solstice. That was engraved over my doorway. Jeff Okay, then I will not mention that Ermalee became engaged - twice. Becca Becca, but you DO know she got MARRIED while in St. Maarten, don't you? ;-) --Jean You know, I saw Ermalee when I was getting coconut sorbet in the buffet. She was leaving the ship, and I wanted to go with her, but I had to take photos of the door decorations, first. I turn my back for one minute, and this is what happens. lol I did see her become engaged to David, though. Very touching. I need a tissue. sniffle Becca |
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