ChrisK2793 Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Currently on Symphony, we’ve had beautiful weather today, but the ship has been vibrating here and there ....... seems to be getting a lot more bouncy and rocky tonight and they have barf bags up all over now. I hope we have good weather for Cococay tomorrow. Ala_Paul, Neesa, sabarwolf and 2 others 1 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdrfrag Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 I remember seeing them put out the bags on Independence a few years back going across the Bay of Biscay. It was a very rough crossing and the ship rocked a good bit. For me it was grand, it was late at night and I had (quite) a few drinks in me so was actually able to walk in a straight line :) FManke, Ala_Paul, Melody of the Seas and 5 others 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeWhoWaits Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Saw the same thing on our 2012 Rhapsody cruise in Alaska. There was no way to avoid the heavy seas - made for some great fun sitting in the solarium watching the waves crash back and forth across the pool while we partook of our favorite adult beverages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Lots of swells from the hurricanes that have passed through and that are going to be passing through I am guessing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 1 hour ago, monctonguy said: Lots of swells from the hurricanes that have passed through and that are going to be passing through I am guessing? FWIW, James Van Fleet commented on the effect of hurricanes which surprised me... Quote When asked if seas are rougher during hurricane season, James notes that there’s no need to worry: “That’s actually a myth. In fact, the high-pressure, humid temperatures associated with hurricane season settle the seas. The Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea and Gulf of Mexico are all much calmer in the summer than they are in the winter. JLMoran 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jolly Ogre Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 For me the more wavy the better. It's the small rollers that get me sick. Hagar and Baked Alaska 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 14 minutes ago, Matt said: FWIW, James Van Fleet commented on the effect of hurricanes which surprised me... The seas near the storms are still a little bit rougher but overall seas will be calmer because the hurricanes suck up all the ocean's energy into a more concentrated area. I've noticed a huge difference between nearly still seas during hurricane season and choppy seas in the winter. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshleyDillo Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 18 minutes ago, Matt said: FWIW, James Van Fleet commented on the effect of hurricanes which surprised me... PS: At the end of that article it says: Quote So now is actually the ideal time to book that Labor Day Weekend cruise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDemuth Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 24 minutes ago, Matt said: FWIW, James Van Fleet commented on the effect of hurricanes which surprised me... Van Fleet's comment is correct that the hurricane season is generally characterized by high pressure and calmer seas, but his comments don't address the effects of the storms themselves which can really churn up the seas. The National Hurricane Center has had large swell warnings up for the Bahamas, Bermuda and parts of the southeast coast USA on a fairly regular basis during the past several weeks due to the series of storms that have track through the vicinity. If you go here and click on the North Atlantic region, you can see the effects of the recent storm: https://www.oceanweather.com/data/ Symphony is likely expecting to encounter swells from hurricane Jerry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monctonguy Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 Yeah..we are getting warnings here of sea swells hitting the coast from the hurricane past and potentially the one on the way....defn having effet oo the Atlantic seaboard. While the forecast track has the centre of Humberto continuing to move away from Bermuda -- with all of the watches and warnings discontinued -- the U.S. National Hurricane Centre (NHC) warns that a prolonged period of dangerous winds and large swells could still lead to coastal flooding and further damage leading to the end of the week. WAAAYTOOO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FManke Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 11 minutes ago, monctonguy said: Yeah..we are getting warnings here of sea swells hitting the coast from the hurricane past and potentially the one on the way....defn having effet oo the Atlantic seaboard. While the forecast track has the centre of Humberto continuing to move away from Bermuda -- with all of the watches and warnings discontinued -- the U.S. National Hurricane Centre (NHC) warns that a prolonged period of dangerous winds and large swells could still lead to coastal flooding and further damage leading to the end of the week. One of the downsides of living near the coast. I think most people would trade that for the others benefits of coastal living. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jill Posted September 20, 2019 Report Share Posted September 20, 2019 We’ve had rip current risks up since Dorian here in NE Florida. Humberto just passed by and the ocean is still angry. Now here comes Jerry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisK2793 Posted September 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2019 CocoCay was VERY windy today, but all the slides were running. Tonight on the way back to Miami, ... Symphony is rocking like crazy back and forth ..... much worse seas than last night ..... you can REALLY feel it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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