xcell Posted February 16, 2014 #26 Share Posted February 16, 2014 No I think op should stay at home in bubble wrap. Sent from my SGH-I337M using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrNora Posted February 16, 2014 #27 Share Posted February 16, 2014 We hit a storm on Royal many years ago. When it started we were at dinner and all the glasses slid off of our table.The medical staff was even sick... I was not. Ended up helping the non- ill purser,s staff hand out Bonnie and barf bags., and comfort sick families It lasted about 12 hours...there were people laying on the stairs vomiting....something to behold!, dry toast, ginger candy and ginger ale were highly sought after. It was all over the next day, and became a big joke amongst the passengers . And our cabin was sent daily champagne from RCL. Storms happen- and cruising out of the north in winter is not for the weak of stomach..... Hope the op has a safe trip home and that the captain makes his flight ....I think he was pulling their legs...... And I wish that I were on Gem this weekend instead of plowing thru 18 new inches of snow!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsnanny Posted February 16, 2014 #28 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I think the captain was kidding when he said he had an 8AM flight. I don't think any captain would insinuate that he would be plowing through terrible weather just so he could make his flight. geez….. My first roller coaster ride was 40 ft waves and gale force 10 winds, probably 10 years ago on the Dawn. Hurricane Ivan made landfall so the coast was clear but Ivan surprised everyone and made a turn or loop back to sea, that was in September. January 2012 on the Jewel was another doozie of a storm, waves 30 to 35 feet and also gale force winds, what a mess onboard between, dishes breaking in the dining room to everything falling off the shelf in the shops. Both times, I never had any fear at all, the ships can handle this and viewed it as an experience. Still cruising and still cruising the North Atlantic in the winter, sometimes Cape Hatteras can be a bit choppy but most of the time the seas are fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJGeorge Posted February 16, 2014 #29 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well it's that time again to call out........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted February 16, 2014 #30 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I am on the Gem tomorrow!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisercl Posted February 16, 2014 #31 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Well it's that time again to call out........ Love this! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted February 16, 2014 #32 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Fatality @sea on Cruise Critic =http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5740 ??? link N.G Freak wave hit M/S Marco Polo Edited February 16, 2014 by biker@sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJGeorge Posted February 16, 2014 #33 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Fatality @sea on Cruise Critic =http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5740 ??? link N.G Freak wave hit M/S Marco Polo If you cut and paste it it works. Now this is a cruise from Hell:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biker@sea Posted February 16, 2014 #34 Share Posted February 16, 2014 If you cut and paste it it works.Now this is a cruise from Hell:eek: That what I done ?? :o :confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
footballbabe3 Posted February 16, 2014 #35 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I understand being nervous. I am a chicken and get scared in really rough water also. We went on the Epic and that was a rocky couple hours. Just give it time. I don't think it was the Captain's fault. Blame it on mother nature and just give her a piece of your mind before your next cruise. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShannonSC2 Posted February 16, 2014 #36 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Our very first cruise on Carnival we experienced what was a sub tropical system in the Altlantic. Getting out of Jacksonville was horrible because the tides were too high for the ship to get under the bridge. That left us missing our first port which was Freeport. We finally left at 8:30 at night instead of 4:30. We had a day at sea which was beautiful. The next day we went to Nassau & you could see the storm heading our way. Waves were high! We left Nassau while other ships stayed back. Our captain wanted to get us to Freeport. It was so rough for the 2 days that we missed our port at Freeport. My friends had a balcony and the waves were so high they were coming over the balcony. Everyone was sick (you know where barf bags were taped in the hallways and near the elevators. No communication what so ever from the captain or the cruise director. Shows were cancelled, pools closed, etc. The only place to go was in midship where it was still rough. There were times the glasses on the bar would fall off because we were side ways. Once we finally got back into Jacksonville & finally got of the ship people were kissing the ground. We had decided then that we would never cruise again. We even called the Carnival to try to get some of our money back & they said no way! I think the communication or lack of it was what was disturbing. 2 years later we decided to try it again & love it. There is no control over the weather. This system wasn't even forecasted. You just have to make the best of what happens out in the ocean. Luckily for us we were with about 7 other families and we still had fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted February 16, 2014 #37 Share Posted February 16, 2014 We have had the most wonderful time on The Gem (February 8-February 17) and my review was going to gush over the near perfect vacation. But yesterday, we were in such rough conditions, I do not think that I will ever take another cruise. We have just become platinum level, too. I do not know yet what the specifics were last night but suffice it to say how relieved I am this morning and the conditions are listed as 26.2 ft waves and 41 knots wind speed. It's still difficult to stand or walk but it is not harrowing like it was from approx 8 pm till 3am. I cannot understand how we did not hang back near Florida for several extra hours yesterday instead of sailing right into this thing. Earlier this week, the captain made reference to his 8:00 flight home on Monday and we are now wondering if that is an am flight or pm flight. I am sad to think that we forged ahead to ensure an early arrival for his convenience. Now, tell us about the 6 perfect days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinIllinois Posted February 16, 2014 #38 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Fatality @sea on Cruise Critic =http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5740 ??? link N.G Freak wave hit M/S Marco Polo The link didn't work because there was an = sign in it. http://www.cruisecritic.com/news/news.cfm?ID=5740 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mypleasure Posted February 16, 2014 #39 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sorry to hear that the rough weather put you off cruising. I used to get sea sick really bad and was so scared to cruise but got convinced that big ships can take it and take it well. Guess what? They do. What a shame you thought this was all the Captain's doing. He never thought about the ship he was in command of and the pax and crew. He was only thinking about himself and not the 2000+ with travel arrangements to get home or the 2000+ on their way to get on the next sailing. Imagine all of the complaints they all would have made. Sad when we can only think of ourselves isn't it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pex Posted February 16, 2014 #40 Share Posted February 16, 2014 We had a similar transatlantic cruise on the Gem. The weather started immediately upon leaving the Straits of Gilbraltar. Ocean spray was hitting our 11th deck balcony at times. After nearly getting thrown out of bed the first night, I turned on the navigation channel to check on the wind/waves. It had been disabled (or maybe was simply out of service). So I padded up to the bridge observation room. We had a sustained 80 knot crosswind with gusts up to 120 knots! It was slightly better the next morning, but the weather didn't really settle down until the last couple of days of the crossing. I discovered that I don't get seasick, and in fact, found it "fun" in an 11-year old kinda way. That feeling was not shared based upon my read of the reviews after reaching home. We cruised into a Nor Easter (also on the Gem) with 50 ft. waves, so 26 sounds kinda tame! And it wasn't just overnight, it went on for days! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalgirl Posted February 16, 2014 #41 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sorry about the rough weather but it happens - it happened to us on our second cruise (DS's first) and it did not deter us from having a wonderful time or cruising again (we are also Platinum). How have you gotten to Platinum status without experiencing bad weather? You have been very fortunate. I am sure once you are on solid land and think back on your total cruise you will put a little bad weather at the end into perspective. We just sat out an ice storm - I would love to have had a little rough weather at the end of a wonderful cruise. Wish we could have traded:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKHawaii Posted February 16, 2014 #42 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I think the OP just wanted to "hang" back near Florida just to get a another day or two of warm weather before heading back to the cold and snow. Nice try! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SissasMomE Posted February 16, 2014 #43 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Sorry about the rough weather but it happens - it happened to us on our second cruise (DS's first) and it did not deter us from having a wonderful time or cruising again (we are also Platinum). How have you gotten to Platinum status without experiencing bad weather? You have been very fortunate. I am sure once you are on solid land and think back on your total cruise you will put a little bad weather at the end into perspective. We just sat out an ice storm - I would love to have had a little rough weather at the end of a wonderful cruise. Wish we could have traded:) I've been cruising since I was a kid, and I have had only one bad-weather cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyto2girls Posted February 16, 2014 #44 Share Posted February 16, 2014 (edited) Our January 11 cruise on the Gem we left out of NY and our first 30 hours was like the ride from hell. It did not ruin our cruise. And to boot we were in the DOS on Deck 15 a lot of broken glass in our room! It is a choice we make knowing we might hit really rough seas in the winter. The Captain told us there was no way to avoid it and considering his wife and children were on board I am sure he did the best he could. We had the same scenario this past November only that was the ride back to NY. It seems like the Florida to Cape Hatteras area is pretty rough sometimes. Edited February 16, 2014 by mommyto2girls Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ilovesailing Posted February 16, 2014 #45 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I think we all have experienced this from time time but it's certainly not enough to hinder us from any further cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJGeorge Posted February 16, 2014 #46 Share Posted February 16, 2014 That what I done ?? :o :confused: I meant the link you posted, not how to do it.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perkydebrajean Posted February 16, 2014 #47 Share Posted February 16, 2014 We cruised out of NYC in June and on the way back hit 12 to 18 foot swells. The Captain told us that it's common in the Cape Hatteras area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
antsnanny Posted February 16, 2014 #48 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I am on the Gem tomorrow!:D Bon Voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kjbacon Posted February 16, 2014 Author #49 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Gosh, who knew one person could tick so many people off so quick! It was a horrible night and its doesn't make me a treacherous person to wonder when the captain has an 8am flight and one often hears of a reroute to avoid bad weather. Our cabin steward said it was the worst night that he has ever experienced and that his roommate was reduced to tears. Our concierge slept in Cagney's to get out of her room but it is what it is. After 5 cruises out of NYC, I will repeat that but maybe look to heading out of Florida from now on. Once the seas calmed to 26 feet, a nap and a shower did me and many other passengers a world of good. I will prob do a trip review in a few days when I calm down some more and get some rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deladypilot Posted February 16, 2014 #50 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Glad you are back safe and sound. Get some rest and reflect on the good part of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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