Best cruise ships from Miami if you get seasick
Of the 132 cruise ships we rate, 15 sail from Miami, Florida. The steadiest by our ratings is Icon of the Seas, the only one in our very low motion band, at 248,663 gross tons. These are our ratings of how much each ship moves in normal conditions, not a promise: rough water moves every ship.
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Every ship we rate from Miami, steadiest first
Ranked by our motion rating, then by gross tonnage: a heavier hull is slower to respond to a swell, which is why the largest ships feel steadiest.
| Ship | Cruise line | Our motion rating | Gross tonnage | Season | Best cabin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icon of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Very low | 248,663 | Not stated | Decks 6 to 8, midship |
| MSC World America | MSC Cruises | Low | 216,638 | Not stated | Decks 5 and 9 to 11, midship |
| Carnival Celebration | Carnival | Low | 183,521 | Not stated | Decks 6 to 8, midship |
| MSC Meraviglia | MSC Cruises | Low | 171,598 | From November 2026 | Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| MSC Seascape | MSC Cruises | Low | 169,380 | Not stated | Decks 8 to 11, midship |
| Norwegian Joy | Norwegian Cruise Line | Low | 167,725 | October 2026 to April 2027 | Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Freedom of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Low | 156,271 | Not stated | Decks 6 to 8, midship |
| MSC Seaside | MSC Cruises | Low | 153,516 | Not stated | Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Norwegian Getaway | Norwegian Cruise Line | Low | 145,655 | April to November 2027 | Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Norwegian Aqua | Norwegian Cruise Line | Moderate | 156,300 | Winter | Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Norwegian Luna | Norwegian Cruise Line | Moderate | 156,300 | To March 2027 | Deck 5 and Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Independence of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Moderate | 155,889 | From November 2026 | Decks 6 to 8, midship |
| Carnival Horizon | Carnival | Moderate | 133,596 | Not stated | Decks 2 to 5, midship |
| Scarlet Lady | Virgin Voyages | Moderate | 110,000 | Not stated | Decks 8 to 10, midship |
| Queen Elizabeth | Cunard | Moderate | 90,901 | To January 2027 | Deck 1 forward of the Grand Lobby, or Decks 4 and 5, midship |
The season column is copied from each ship's homeport listing. Not stated means the listing names Miami with no season, so check your own sailing dates with the cruise line.
The water you sail through first
The ship is half of it. The other half is the water you cross leaving Miami, and each page below rates that water month by month.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best cruise ship from Miami for seasickness?
By our ratings, Icon of the Seas is the best cruise ship from Miami for seasickness: it is the only one we rate very low for motion, at 248,663 gross tons. No rating is a promise: rough water moves every ship, so the month you sail and where your cabin sits matter too.
Where should I book a cabin on a cruise from Miami if I get seasick?
Book midship on a low deck: on any cruise ship that is the part that moves least, and cabins at the bow and stern move most. On the ships we rate from Miami, that means Icon of the Seas: Decks 6 to 8, midship; MSC World America: Decks 5 and 9 to 11, midship; Carnival Celebration: Decks 6 to 8, midship; MSC Meraviglia: Decks 9 to 11, midship; MSC Seascape: Decks 8 to 11, midship; Norwegian Joy: Decks 9 to 11, midship; Freedom of the Seas: Decks 6 to 8, midship; MSC Seaside: Decks 9 to 11, midship; Norwegian Getaway: Decks 9 to 11, midship; Norwegian Aqua: Decks 9 to 11, midship; Norwegian Luna: Deck 5 and Decks 9 to 11, midship; Independence of the Seas: Decks 6 to 8, midship; Carnival Horizon: Decks 2 to 5, midship; Scarlet Lady: Decks 8 to 10, midship; Queen Elizabeth: Deck 1 forward of the Grand Lobby, or Decks 4 and 5, midship.
When do cruise ships sail from Miami?
MSC Meraviglia and Independence of the Seas sail from Miami from November 2026. Norwegian Joy sails from Miami from October 2026 to April 2027. Norwegian Getaway sails from Miami from April to November 2027. Norwegian Aqua sails from Miami in winter. Norwegian Luna sails from Miami until March 2027. Queen Elizabeth sails from Miami until January 2027. The other 8 we rate list Miami as their homeport with no season given. Deployments change, so check the dates of your own sailing with the cruise line.
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Motion ratings are ours, from each ship's size and build, and describe typical conditions, not a forecast. Homeports and seasons come from our ship records and change, so check your own sailing. Ship and cruise line names are trademarks of their respective owners; we are not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Seasickness sensitivity varies from person to person; this page is informational and not medical advice.