No matter how many times you cruise, boarding a new-to-you ship for the first time can be confusing. Cabin hallways can look the same, dead ends can force you to retrace your steps to get to dinner, and if we had a penny for every time we found ourselves at the back of the vessel when we thought we were headed to the front, we could buy a ship of our own. The first step to orienting yourself is to understand the directional terms used at sea.
What does forward mean on a cruise ship? What does aft mean? What's the difference between bow and stern? How about port and starboard? Below, we'll break it down and give you a couple of tips for remembering them when the time comes.
In order to understand the other terms, it's important to start with bow and stern, which are both physical pieces of a vessel. The bow is a moving ship's frontmost part, which is often made of steel that comes to a point to more efficiently cleave through the water.
Conversely, the stern is the rearmost part of a ship. Not to be confused with the bow, the bulbous bow is the bulb-like protrusion found on the front of most modern ships, just below the waterline. Its function is to assist in parting the water, thereby making vessels more efficient as they sail. Forward and aft, although similar to bow and stern, are directional terms, rather than words for physical parts of the ship. In that vein, the bow is located forward to the front on a ship, and the stern is located aft to the back.
Port and starboard, like forward and aft, are directional terms used to indicate a vessel's left and right sides, relative to its bow. When you start loading an aircraft with a more aft CG you start to lose some of that stability and it may become more difficult to recover from a stall, but this will also decrease drag resulting in higher cruise speeds and better fuel efficiency. With the types of training aircraft you are most likely flying these differences will be minimal as long as the CG stays within the designed limits set by the manufacturer.
So is it better to have a forward CG or aft CG? Loading an airplane to the most aft CG will cause the airplane to be A—less stable at all speeds. B—less stable at slow speeds, but more stable at high speeds. C—less stable at high speeds, but more stable at low speeds. Tail-heavy loading also produces very light stick forces at all speeds, making it easy for the pilot to inadvertently overstress the airplane. The correct answer is A. Under what operating conditions might it be be most beneficial to have the aircraft loaded with a forward CG?
Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments section. This can make it easier to get your bearings on your first day or two. This rule also applies to aft cabins; when you leave them, you'll always be headed toward the front of the ship. Forward cabins are the most affected by waves since they're the first to dip in rough seas. Even if you're on a lower deck, the forward of the ship might be the worst place to stay if you're prone to seasickness.
Even if you've booked a cabin with a view at the front of the ship, be wary of cabins with views blocked by the bridge wing. Check deck plans, or discuss the issue with a travel agent before booking a forward balcony cabin to ensure this isn't the case.
The flip side is that obstructed view cabins typically cost less. Another consideration of staying in a forward cruise ship cabin is the noise from the bow thrusters propulsion devices used to maneuver the ship.
That, paired with water smacking against the front of the ship especially if you're on a lower deck , could make for some distracting sounds. If you want a cabin with a special view but are looking to save a little money and aren't sensitive to noise, a forward cabin might be right for you. Also choose a forward cabin if you're worried about exhaust, soot or cigarette smoke wafting across your verandah. If you want to see what the hype is about or have your heart set on gazing out over the ship's wake, and you don't mind risking a bit of vibration, then an aft cabin might be right for you.
If seasickness is a worry, beware: The movement in aft cabins is less drastic than in forward cabins, but they do move. If you don't like motion at all -- and especially if your itinerary is prone to rough seas -- ditch the ends of the ship altogether for something located midship. Find a Cruise. Cruise Tips. You may also like Dismiss. Forward vs. Home First Time Cruiser Forward vs.
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