Best cruise ships from New York if you get seasick
Of the 132 cruise ships we rate, 6 sail from New York and Cape Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey. The steadiest by our ratings is Anthem of the Seas (from Cape Liberty, Bayonne), the only one in our low motion band, at 168,666 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 New York, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthem of the Seas From Cape Liberty, Bayonne | Royal Caribbean | Low | 168,666 | Not stated | Decks 6 to 8, midship |
| Norwegian Aqua From New York | Norwegian Cruise Line | Moderate | 156,300 | April to October | Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Norwegian Luna | Norwegian Cruise Line | Moderate | 156,300 | April to October 2027 | Deck 5 and Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Independence of the Seas From Cape Liberty, Bayonne | Royal Caribbean | Moderate | 155,889 | Summer | Decks 6 to 8, midship |
| Carnival Venezia From New York | Carnival | Moderate | 135,225 | Summer | Decks 2 to 5, midship |
| Mein Schiff 1 | TUI Cruises | Moderate | 111,500 | October 2026 | Decks 6 to 8, midship |
The season column is copied from each ship's homeport listing. Not stated means the listing names New York with no season, so check your own sailing dates with the cruise line.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best cruise ship from New York for seasickness?
By our ratings, Anthem of the Seas (from Cape Liberty, Bayonne) is the best cruise ship from New York for seasickness: it is the only one we rate low for motion, at 168,666 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 New York 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 New York, that means Anthem of the Seas: Decks 6 to 8, 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 Venezia: Decks 2 to 5, midship; Mein Schiff 1: Decks 6 to 8, midship.
When do cruise ships sail from New York?
Norwegian Aqua sails from New York from April to October. Norwegian Luna sails from New York from April to October 2027. Independence of the Seas sails from Cape Liberty, Bayonne in summer. Carnival Venezia sails from New York in summer. Mein Schiff 1 sails from New York in October 2026. Anthem of the Seas lists Cape Liberty, Bayonne as its 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.