Best cruise ships from Seattle if you get seasick
Of the 132 cruise ships we rate, 4 sail from Seattle, Washington. The steadiest by our ratings is Norwegian Joy (May to September 2027), the only one in our low motion band, at 167,725 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 Seattle, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norwegian Joy | Norwegian Cruise Line | Low | 167,725 | May to September 2027 | Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Star Princess | Princess Cruises | Moderate | 177,882 | Summer | Decks 9 to 11, midship |
| Royal Princess | Princess Cruises | Moderate | 142,714 | Summer | Decks 5 to 8, midship |
| Celebrity Edge | Celebrity Cruises | Moderate | 130,818 | Alaska season | Decks 6 to 8, midship |
The season column is copied from each ship's homeport listing. Deployments change, 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 Seattle, and each page below rates that water month by month.
- Is the Salish Sea rough?Every sailing from Seattle starts here and reaches the Pacific through the Strait of Juan de Fuca.
- How rough is an Alaska cruise?Round trips from Seattle add a day each way on the open Pacific west of Vancouver Island.
- Is the Inside Passage rough?Seattle round trips enter it after the open Pacific leg off Vancouver Island.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best cruise ship from Seattle for seasickness?
By our ratings, Norwegian Joy (May to September 2027) is the best cruise ship from Seattle for seasickness: it is the only one we rate low for motion, at 167,725 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 Seattle 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 Seattle, that means Norwegian Joy: Decks 9 to 11, midship; Star Princess: Decks 9 to 11, midship; Royal Princess: Decks 5 to 8, midship; Celebrity Edge: Decks 6 to 8, midship.
When do cruise ships sail from Seattle?
Norwegian Joy sails from Seattle from May to September 2027. Star Princess and Royal Princess sail from Seattle in summer. Celebrity Edge sails from Seattle for the Alaska season. 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.