Passengers onboard Royal Caribbean’s Odyssey of the Seas have been instructed to brace for sturdy swells because the ship encountered more and more tough seas throughout its transatlantic voyage.
The Captain of the 169,300 gross registered ton ship instructed visitors they have been going to alter instructions due to a strong storm entrance, which introduced 6-7 meter waves and 50-knot winds. He suggested passengers to stay seated, because the ship can be altering course and there was a chance it may checklist.
Movies taken from the 14-night transatlantic cruise present highly effective waves crashing over the home windows of the ship’s decrease decks.
Picture stills from Deborah Sahli
Different photos reveal that the Crown & Pub Compass, one of many ship’s well-liked gathering spots for dwell music, had suffered important harm, with alcohol bottles and damaged glassware shattered throughout the ground.
CruiseMapper exhibits Odyssey of the Seas’ navigational path, together with an apparent course diversion ensuing from the sudden storm.
Friends onboard took to Fb to share their experiences.
Video by Al Jefferson
“There isn’t any manner we may’ve keep away from[ed] this storm, it is simply too huge,” wrote Michael Ducharme.
David Naputi added, “You’ll be able to positively really feel the motion. I’m not the very best gauge, however at its worst perhaps round a 20-30 diploma tilt? (Think about strolling up a [20-degree] slope sideways after which it reverses – [that’s] just about the intermittent worst of the rocking).”
General, the vibe stays constructive, with passengers spending the day indoors playing or grabbing a drink at Playmakers, indicating the incident wasn’t as scary because it may need appeared at first.
“Good day for consuming and napping! No complaints from me,” stated Ja Narke.
Nonetheless, some visitors aren’t having fun with the extreme movement, highlighting the significance of coming ready with seasickness treatments, together with over-the-counter medicine like Bonine/Dramamine or acupressure bands.
Second transatlantic cruise to be hit with adversarial climate
Final week, a highly effective squall struck Explorer of the Seas en path to Miami, Florida, injuring a number of passengers onboard.
The vessel was roughly 750 miles off the coast of Morocco in the course of the incident. Ron Warren, a visitor onboard, shared that the ship listed severely for “someplace between 5 and 10 minutes.” Afterward, Explorer was left in shambles, with furnishings overturned and glass and merchandise scattered throughout the flooring.
Friends have been ordered to stay of their stateroom whereas crew accounted for all visitors. Medical bulletins have been additionally made for passengers who have been injured in the course of the checklist.
The squall delayed Explorer’s return to Florida. As a result of a medical emergency, the ship was diverted to the Canary Islands, the place it additionally refueled. The vessel is now anticipated to reach in Miami on Nov. 17, slightly than the 14th as scheduled.
Odyssey departed from Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, on Nov. 3
The Quantum-Extremely Class ship is slated to reach in New Jersey on Nov. 17 to start a seasonal stint providing cruises to Florida and The Bahamas.
This transatlantic repositioning voyage comes because the ship transitions following the conclusion of the European ship’s deployment. Odyssey will return to Europe in Could, crusing from Civitavecchia to Italy, Greece, and Turkey.
With a packed itinerary, the ship is ready to proceed offering visitors with signature experiences, such because the RipCord by iFly skydiving simulator, SeaPlex multi-purpose venue, FlowRider surf simulator, and North Star statement capsule, whereas crusing to beautiful European locations.