I Experienced Cruising in a STORM - The Reality Surprised Me!

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to cruise through hurricane-strength winds? I experienced it on my last cruise and the reality of it probably isn't what you'd expect.
Normally if you take a cruise in a balcony cabin you can expect your own little private place where you can see out but nobody can see you. That isn’t what happened on my last cruise though because I booked a balcony cabin that faced inside the ship, directly at other cabins.
This type of room is one of the most controversial and it certainly took some getting used to, there were pros and a few cons that I hadn’t thought about pre-cruise and I saw and felt, some interesting things from up here.
There are plenty of reviews and videos that warn people not to stay in this type of cabin but when I saw this video ( • MSC World Europa - Shi... , I knew I had to book one to try it for myself.
A couple of months before this I took a cruise on a very similar ship owned by Royal Caribbean. Our promenade balcony cabin had no clear view of the ocean and we had a couple of issues with noise, soot and general privacy. It looked as though the MSC cabin might be better in a few ways, or so I hoped.
When I cruise I usually book what is called a Guaranteed cabin where you don’t pick the specific cabin location but I knew exactly what cabin I wanted so I did pay slightly extra to book this room. I wanted a cabin towards the back as it looked like we would have a good ocean view as well as the promenade but I hoped that we wouldn’t feel too much engine movement from there.
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[@EmmaCruises]

Cruising is anything but boring! What's the strangest thing you've seen at sea? 🙂😋 Thanks so much for watching this video! I appreciate your comments and your time MILLIONS. By the way, it isn't sponsored by Kwells, I just get asked a lot what brand I use for seasickness so I wanted to mention it, if you are reading this and you are Kwells and would like to sponsor me... cool! Email me. 😂🤣

[@FlightAndTrack]

I was in a storm on a cruise ship. It was fun! Waves got up to 30ft. I could jump to the ceiling!

[@EmmaCruises]

Blimey! 😅

[@karlwolkowycki1414]

Yeah, @kwells

[@RBickersjr]

For me personally, I just use regular ginger supplement pills when I have issues with seasickness. A lot of times. I'll just take it the first day of the cruise and never need it again. I'm pretty sure it doesn't work for everybody, but it works quite well for me because it doesn't make me tired and I literally lose the nausea. 😁

[@SassyyjuicyMaria]

I've never cruised... Shocking, but I plan to fix that by booking a cruise to see the Northern Lights... Some way to go though

[@alexdavis5766]

Cruising in a wheelchair has its perks, as it provides me with a stable base and means I can’t fall over! So I wheel on by as everyone else is trying their hardest to stay upright. Not often I feel smug being in a wheelchair.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha, love that. What happens if it’s forwards and backwards though!! 😂😂😂

[@adiuntesserande6893]

@@EmmaCruises I realize I'm not the person you're asking, but I believe I could answer. For me, that's really not a problem. I use a powered wheelchair, which means it has auto-applied braking whenever I'm not accelerating. I've not cruised, but I've been on BC Ferries in major storms, and there's never been an issue.

[@taraoakes6674]

I have vertigo issues, and will walk with a cane for security. I ask my husband over and over “Is it me, or is it the ship?” If things are really bad I have a scooter, but I’ve never used it on the ship itself because most walls are so close, and my husband is there to grab too. 😵‍💫

[@Notsram77]

I love it!

[@FlagCutie]

I just got an image of you looking all cool in your wheelchair while everyone else is swinging back and forth while Ridin' Dirty plays lol

[@sarahcashmore6736]

I have zero interest on actually going on a cruise yet I'm obsessed with watching your videos! This type of wholesome content is just what I want to watch x

[@EmmaCruises]

Awhh, Thank you! 😁❤️

[@willw7050]

I don't cruise often; only went on 3 cruises ever. But I love watching these videos. They are well-made, eloquent and some-how.... very addictive.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@michaels3003]

Emma is a talented storyteller.

[@juliehall2893]

I agree. I've been on two cruises, and I don't really enjoy them much, but I do love watching Emma's videos.

[@carolinelawrie7142]

Congrats to the cadet who spotted the life raft in the sea!

[@EmmaCruises]

Doing a great job! 😀❤️

[@brrrrharrr]

Does the cruise director play hurricane themed music to set the mood? Rock you like a hurricane; We will we will rock you; rock the boat don't rock the boat baby

[@EmmaCruises]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@dougtherugg]

Hurricanado by Evil Scarecrow!! 😂😅

[@xix94]

Rocking all over the world when the ship goes side to side

[@averageday]

😂😂😂😂

[@clarehagley2165]

Green apples 🍏

[@positivelyacademical1519]

“The weather forecast for tomorrow is looking pretty awful…” what a beautifully British way to phrase it.

[@EmmaCruises]

😂😂😂

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

I love British accents♥

[@SherryAnnOfTheWest]

I kinda love sea days ... no obligations, a ship to explore, trivia games, lazy time to read or nap ... chatting with people at the bars ... As far as rough seas, I don't mind them too much ... haven't (knock on wood!) gotten seasick on all the cruises I've taken ... and the big ships are pretty stable.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yes!!! Love that. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@nicksurfs1]

Ever taken a repositioning cruise? They're super cheep and if you love sea days they are for you!

[@327Erich]

It's funny (for those of us who aren't puking) how unique people's tolerances are regarding seasickness. We sailed on our first Virgin Voyages cruise in early October on Valiant Lady out of Barcelona. The weather was absolutely perfect: sunny every single day, light winds, temps in the 70s (F, of course). The cruise could not have been smoother. I honestly think I felt 2 tiny movements over the course of 7 days. On about day 5, someone posted on our cruise's facebook page asking if anyone had extra Dramamine. He went on to say he had run out (I'm not sure if the store was out or what) and "Oh my God, I'm sooooooo miserable!" I'm thinking cruising may not be a good future option for that poor guy.

[@savannah4439]

Lol I have a feeling I’d be that guy if I went on a cruise 😂😂 literally just looking at the waves while standing on solid ground sometimes makes me motion sick

[@lvsluggo007]

In my much younger days, I used to scuba dive, and would often go out on a charter boat to some of the best dive spots off the coast of California. The boats in question were 50-60ft long, and one time, the waves were such that I spent the all-day trip curled up in one of the bunks with a bucket to catch what my stomach decided to reject.. Kind of a waste of $$$ for THAT trip as I never even got into my wetsuit. We were over the Pt Loma Kelp Beds, just off the coast of San Diego, and I heard after the days diving, that this had been a VERY good location, about 65 feet deep and lots of fish.. Today, I wonder if I'd still be seasick on a large cruise ship.

[@Favorite-catNip]

​@@lvsluggo007 I was raised on lake Michigan. Was in a boat in very choppy water and got sick. But next time out I didn't. Get that Dramamine stuff or that patch u put on your ear ? Go out and have some fun.😁

[@keithbuck99]

Years ago I was on a yacht delivery crew south of spain (moving the boat from Portugal to Greece) when we heard the call from a fishing boat about a fire on board, I still remember the radio calls of ships and boats (including ourselves) who altered course to assist. 17 vessels in all from small boats like ours all the way up to a huge tanker. The fishing boat did sink but it was reported that all the crew got off and where saved with only minor injuries.

[@colingibson3921]

Hey Emma. I worked on a cunard ship .doing the Caribbean circuit. I had the miss fortune to be on board when that bad hurricane hit years back. Being an older ship the captain decided that ,in the interest of safety that we would, and I quote" run away". ( Monty Python reference) actually that was his actual pipe. So we turned 90° and poored on the coals. Well having been at sea , at that time for most of my working life. It didn't bother me. In fact in my humble opinion,for her age the ship did quite well. Luckily most of the really bad seas were during the night . So was my engine room watch. However that didn't get me out of having to go to the upper deck level's. As people were still having trouble with plumbing etc. I got called to one cabin for a minor problem. Upon entering I got to see this older woman who was still in bed actually fly. The gentleman opened the door for me and as I was about to enter the bath room ,the ship gave a nasty lurch. She shot of the bed and hurtled through the air just above the floor . I grabbed the door frame the gentleman missed and ended up in the corner. While I grabbed for the woman as she went past. I caught the sheet and with the returning lurch deposited her gently on the floor. She didn't even wakeup!!! The gentleman retrieved the rather confused woman from the hall way and returned her to bed. After helping to secure her in bed I fixed the problem . And bid them good night. Thought no more of it. Until we docked in Puerto Rico. When I was called to the gangway right in the middle of fueling. There was the couple from the room . And the captain.you know what went through my mind. But as I got to them the woman flung her arms around me and proceeded to thank me. For what??? Apparently a couple of months previously she had broken her hip in a fall . And the gentleman was convinced that because I cought the sheet as she flew passed me I had averted a probability of another break.

[@latebloomerabroad]

My first cruise was on a 15,000 gross ton ship (tiny) and we hit the tail end of a hurricane in the Caribbean. It was so rough one day that most people stayed in their cabins but my cousin and I ran up and down the halls enjoying the sensation that you described - like we were floating along, then suddenly it was like we were being slammed toward the ground. I was thrown against a door handle so hard that I thought for a week that I'd broken a rib, but I had the time of my life!🚢🌊🤩

[@RedRoseSeptember22]

That does sound fun lol not gonna lie :P

[@gray_mara]

I was in a big storm on a smaller ship in Norway. They chained all the doors shut and all the staff disappeared. We were on deck 7 out of 9 and were frequently underwater. It was like mountains in the ocean. Out of 500 people on board, 425 got off the ship the next day and didn't get back on.

[@Bertie_Ahern]

Crikey - that does sound kinda terrifying!

[@hemaccabe4292]

On my one cruise, we had one day with bad weather. It was unpleasant. Still, it gave me one authentic experience of being on a ship at sea. I treasure that.

[@JMJoubert]

As soon as you said "nap", I realised that my dream holiday would be a napping cruise. Bliss.

[@EmmaCruises]

😂😂😂

[@paulw.woodring7304]

I've only taken one cruise, over 25 years ago, RCCL's former "Majesty of the Seas", around the Western Caribbean. It was fine until the last port of Cozumel. It rained the entire day, all shore activities were canceled and just about everyone went to Carlos and Charlie's and got hammered (I don't drink, but I did go to socialize). We left in rough weather, and probably a third of the ship didn't come to dinner that night. People who were sea sick were sleeping in public areas so they wouldn't disturb their roommates, and there was vomit in some of the elevators. The next day was the last day, a sea day straight through to Miami across the Gulf of Mexico, pretty rough. I decided to walk around the ship to see what was going on. There were many areas roped off, especially access to the outside. I got to one of the alternate informal restaurants on an upper deck and I could hear dishes crashing to the floor. I went and told a crew member about that. I don't know if that was the reason, but breakfast the next morning in port waiting to clear customs to disembark was served on disposable plates.

[@judis4900]

Walking into a glass door is the worst! Not only could you injure your face but you could also cause injury to your neck. So glad you are ok. Thanks for sharing your take on the rough seas.

[@EmmaCruises]

Wasn’t painful as much as a shock 😂❤️

[@kn-qz7by]

No idea why a video about cruising in stormy seas makes me want to take a cruise even more.

[@EmmaCruises]

😂😂😂

[@Skittl1321]

My Alaska cruise wasn't quite this bad, but OMG the ship was moving like crazy on our first sea day. The mini-bubble tub off the side of the pool in the thermal spa would nearly empty and then all the water would gush back in with each wave. They had closed the pool on deck, but not the thermal spa and it was like a wave pool instead of a thalosstherapy pool. I felt so bad for the workers with the sisphean task of squeegeeing the water back into the pool each wave. Sadly, I saw a lot of guests sick in the hallways and the stairwells; but it was one of the best days ever for me on a cruise. I loved feeling so much movement.

[@reestyfarts]

50 foot swell on our Japan to Alaska segment on HAL in April. We sailed a dog leg out into the southern Gulf so we could turn north for following seas into Kodiak. Very interesting.

[@EmmaCruises]

Blimey! ❤️

[@CJ-ej6wb]

Hi Emma , we were on this cruise, our first cruise and we didn't realise how unusual the weather was ! We had a great time next stop a far east cruise. Love your channel .

[@dospalmascb]

We travelled from Santander to Portsmouth on the Pont Aven a few years ago. Upon embarkation we were told it was going to be rough. Bearing in mind the ship was built for this trip. We had force 10 gales and seas of 10 meters, we ended up 18 hours late on a 28 hour crossing. Virtually a whole day late. Every time we have travelled on this route, we have encountered awful weather and many friends have done this trip regularly and had wonderful weather every time!

[@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790]

Great video Emma it’s amazing how these big cruise ships can handle the weather. I definitely would enjoy a couple of rough see days on a cruise. Thanks for sharing hope you are well

[@Hiker_who_Sews]

I got to go on an AK cruise once, and the seas were calm the whole week. Now I kinda wish I could've experienced some more interesting weather. Thanks for having me along on your adventure.

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I like the idea of rough weather. One day I may find out if that is true! Thank you for the video!

[@RYN988]

The food looks amazing! Thanks so much for this wonderful review

[@laurenschenck5355]

Excellent review and thanks so much Emma 🎄☃️❤️💚🎅🏻❄️🛳️☃️🎁

[@FrankBoston]

You are hilarious today! You're also absolutely glowing, and couldnt be more adorable in that giant chair too 😊. I seriously hope I actually get a chance to cruise someday. When I do, I promise I'll be insured.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much Frank! ❤️❤️

[@carolfinnis6152]

Excellent video Emma, thanks

[@erinf4712]

Great video and explanation of weather at sea. It happens. I am currently on RCCL Radiance and this is our third day of storms. We did miss our second of two Mexican ports due to 40mph winds and high waves but the crew has done an amazing job setting up activities for the unaccounted for extra sea day. I found that removing all of the unused hangers from the wardrobe quieted the noise significantly. Thanks for the reminder to file a claim with my travel insurance for the missed port.

[@janethunt4037]

I love how you deal with your seasickness and continue with cruising adventures. I'm going on my first cruise in June, maybe we will love it and go on more of them.

[@jonathandalecki7048]

Blimey! This was a great video, as per usual. I loved the bit where the two Hudsons talked to each other. Very Punch and Judy! And very interesting to learn about the procedures whereby ships render aid and assistance to each other on the water. It's nice to think that everyone has each other's backs out there, and very reassuring as well.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha!! Punch and Judy 😂😂😂

[@stephenlovett1929]

I was thinking about going on this cruise, but went on the one before and we had 13 days of beautiful weather! So glad i made the right choice!

[@AltRockLover]

I never heard of that particular cruise line but wow what an incredibly beautiful ship! Glad you didn't get sick :-)

[@ANNA_lysis]

Im so sorry it didn't go exactly as planned, especially with your fam there! However, your positive attitude is wonderful!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@JessicaReinke]

I’m terrified of the ocean and will probably never go on a cruise but your videos are so interesting!!

[@johngauntlett4915]

Emma, when I worked for Teakdecking systems out of Sarasota back in the 90s, I sailed through 3 hurricanes in my tenure. All 3 times, it was an interesting experience . I didn't get seasick,but quite a few passengers did.

[@donkiml5805]

The first cruise we went on 23 years ago was an Alaskan cruise on Princess from Seward to Vancouver. The first 1-2 days were the roughest ever. Alaskan cruises are usually smooth but this was so rough you had to hold onto the railings in the halls or fall on the floor. Many people in medical with sea sickness. Amazingly the first night variety show went on and the performers even danced on top of these stage prop boxes, while we could barely walk down the aisle to our seats. The rocking was very soothing for our sleep. The rest of the cruise was smooth sailing.

[@dvandkq]

In 2015, we were sailing from Oslo to Copenhagen. As soon as we entered the North Sea, there was a 40 kt crosswind off the starboard side. This caused the ship to lean to the port. Cabins on the port side on lower decks had wastewater come up the drains in their cabins. Glad we were up high on the starboard side for that one! The easiest way to prevent seasickness is to keep an eye on the horizon. It is when you are inside a room with no windows that your inner ear goes crazy. As long as you can see the horizon, your brain will realize which way is up, and you won't get dizzy.

[@dlane5292]

Good description of your cruise experiences. My wife, & I have been on 6, & 7 crusies. She been on one more then me. Our first was on the Carnival Ecstasy in 2012, the ship is now history scapped about a year ago. Our cruise was suppose 5 days but was 6. We ended up delayed, & caught in the wake of Hurricane Sandy. We experienced 70 mph winds, many swells were big. 3 of which hit our window completely submerging it. We were on the Starboard side towards the bow of the ship. Each time on hitting the 3 large swells the ship shuttered. It was quite an experience, & one we won't soon forget. We loved the experience, & telling it.

[@pagrant]

I am not a big fan of sea days, but was grateful when we went to Asia 2020, where we had a 2 day sea day from Vietnam to Singapore, and the 2nd day just rained most the day, and where the captain put on an extra Q and A session

[@mickyg123100]

We experienced some rocky weather on our most recent cruise through the panama canals and back! To me and my mom, the rocking felt like being in our trailer where the slightest movement rocks the whole trailer. We slept really well, and the rocking made us laugh walking to and from places

[@EmmaCruises]

😂😂😂😂

[@RandomTheresa]

50 ft waves on the Encore inaugural TA, hit the observation deck on 15. Did some damage to the ship. Love that kind of sailing weather!

[@MrGearoid65]

I really enjoy your videos, Emma. Still haven't managed to go on a cruise, but it's only a matter of time.....not a great sailor here, but I think the Kwells will sort that. Keep up the good work.

[@-DC-]

Really enjoyed that Em can't wait for the next one 🙂

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️

[@catherineb6561]

I love your description of using the stairs in high seas, you are absolutely correct, you do feel sometimes light and sometimes heavy. It is weird

[@jwthiers]

You should try jumping when you feel light. 😂

[@TroupeGoal]

Love the video, I’m glad you weren’t sick this time around! So, what do you put your lack of sickness down to this time? The medicine, the modernity of the ship or good luck?

[@adonna2000]

Just got off the Canival Valor sailing from New Orleans. Sooooo windy and the boat rocked for most of the trip.

[@laurenschenck5355]

The cabin looks cozy and wonderful nice size ☃️🎄🛳️❄️❤️🎁🎄❤️❤️🎅🏻🎄☃️🛳️🎁

[@hemaccabe4292]

I found in my limited experience that sea sickness can be a kind of panic. Part of you is very upset to be in a space that is moving in a way we are very not familiar with. Trying to actively calm my self and meditate helped. It’s also why most people eventually “get their sea legs,” as those hind brain parts realize the deck moving under our feet does not mean death is imminent.

[@cherryjuice9946]

It always fascinates me that people can get sea sick. I don't remember a time when it bothered me. In fact, I find it restful, and can get a good solid sleep even in an airplane with turbulence causing moments of free fall. Very nice. I wish people would just relax and enjoy the ride.

[@hemaccabe4292]

@@cherryjuice9946 You're lucky to have that natural ability. You'd probably also be very good as a space voyager.

[@no1welshboyo]

Great video Emma thanks! , That a bit crazy about the shower door. I don’t think your video made the sea appear that rough, but guess you could not film it in the middle of the night?

[@laurenschenck5355]

OMG! Looks scary so glad you are okay Emma ❄️💚🎄❤️❤️☃️🎅🏻🎄💚🎄🎅🏻💚🎄🛳️

[@esseil]

I've had only one cruise, QE2 from New York to Southampton. First three days were pretty calm, especially for April, but the remainder were rough enough that the captain ordered all the porthole covers dogged. I had the farthest forward cabin on my deck and the waves didn't bother me at all, but it was "entertaining" at mealtime to look out one window of the dining room and see nothing but sky, then to look out the other side and see nothing but ocean! I imagine we were rolling about 15° to either side, but it was so gentle it wasn't much of a problem (except for walking).

[@leslieq958]

I was on a cruise chasing a hurricane around the Gulf of Mexico, and we were tossed around pretty badly. I got slammed into the hall's walls a few times. The ship was over 100,000 tons, about 3,500 passengers, so it was no small ship. The new megaships do have the advantage of mass when dealing with rough weather.

[@gregramirez7337]

Hi Emma, thank you for another great video! I booked my next cruise in April. I’m going up to Canada from Los Angeles on Royal Caribbean. Thank you again for inspiring me to be a cruiser.😄❤️

[@EmmaCruises]

Have the best time ever!!!! 😀❤️

[@redstone51]

Emma, loved your post so much I have to see more-----much more!!!🌹🙏👌

[@jasonanderson9159]

Great post! For me, the worst storm I experienced on a cruise was on board QM2 off the coast of Australia; 6 day continuous storm at sea, huge swells and ridiculous winds. I also had 2 shows to perform during that segment 😅

[@fruitbattery]

The safe door clanging made me want to share this, because it's humorous in retrospect. During my transatlantic cruise this october, we had a couple of nights where a couple of utility closet doors in the hallway would jiggle open due to the sea being somewhat rough and I would wake up everytime they moved just the right way to bang against the wall or into each other. They couldn't be secured without a key either 😂

[@jamieferguson935]

I always look forward to your British-ism, we don't have OAP in Australia but the context was a pretty good clue its funny how we get to be such a mixture of two countries where pensioner and senior (citizen) get used.

[@deejayk5939]

Never been seasick till we hit a storm in S. America, in the theater I watched the curtain swaying and had to get outside and away from that curtain!

[@quinevere]

love your videos emma! you are one of my comfort KZbinrs!

[@EmmaCruises]

I love this! 💕

[@peterlj613]

Love your stories, you have a talent to tell them.Well done Miss.

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@VickiPalmer-cx6mu]

1.01 in, that’s me and my husband on the balcony! Was an experience being on this cruise from the weather to the life raft rescue mission. I was laid on the bed watching a film when he came in from the balcony and said he can see a inflatable toy or something in the water and I just dismissed what he said and then 10 mins later the captain made the announcement about the raft! Was exciting by worrying to think someone could have been on it! Really enjoyed the Gibraltar stop! Off again on the 9 day one in October (on arvia again) so hopefully we will get our Lisbon stop then and the weather isn’t that bad again lol.

[@vanilla_yxgurt]

I was on sky princess at the end of October and it was quite rocky. We had a similar route to you and I think this is the storm we missed as we just managed to get into Southampton on time. The cruise before us had it the worst though.

[@Kreemerz]

I like Emma! Her reviews and vlogs are generally the only ones I watch...

[@ProjectDanielActivated]

Hi Emma! Been a big fan of your videos for awhile now. Was wondering if you could tell me what kind of camera/ equipment you use to film as I want to get into vlogging myself. TIA :) great video and happy holidays.

[@GWRNorth_Star33]

I love rough weather on a cruise... its a shame that it doesn't go well with my love for eating as much as I possibly can...

[@EmmaCruises]

🤣🤣🤣

[@tesswood3471]

OMG you do make me laugh!!! You've got a great dry sense of humour! Great video as usual, thank you Emma.

[@furiousdriving]

We saw your ship arriving in Lisbon (got a photo of it too)’as we were leaving on Queen Victoria, and yes we got absolutely drenched going outside for the sail away! The day before had been lovely In Lisbon, but the tile streets are lethal and we got the same storm a day ahead of you

[@PortsladeBySea]

Gr8, interesting, fun, well produced, vlog. Thankfully taking a ginger capsule each day helps me cope with any rough seas without experiencing nausea 🛳️🫚💊🌊😻

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much, good tip! 😀❤️

[@graces463]

great content as always

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@BradfordBenn]

Took a cruise last week. Had 40+ knot winds, and of course the ways. Dramine, ginger, dramine. After watching your MSC Cruises went on the MSC Seashore. Yup still had the new ship smell.

[@JimT-RCT]

I’m lucky enough to never suffer from sea sickness, my job throughout the 90’s and 00’s involved ferry crossings from Spain to the UK, so the Bay of Biscay was a regular crossing, and I saw every kind of weather. The very worst I experienced was actually between Dover and Zebrugge, where the movement was that bad that the mirrors on one side of my truck were broken after it rocking into the wall of the vehicle deck.

[@MattBodell0]

Thank you for posting this. We went on our first cruise on Iona a few weeks before and the seas were terrible for us - 5/6m waves on the way out then 8/9 on the way back. We spoke to Kids Club staff who admitted they were even sleeping on the floor to be as low as possible to reduce the rocking. We kept hearing "you hardly feel any movement" from KZbinrs so were pretty confident we would be OK. Because we weren't expecting it - we found it even more nasty. I really think its important to give a realistic view to new cruisers rather than the one everyone seems to like to portray.

[@EmmaCruises]

Yep, people who say ‘you’ll never get seasick’ drive me bananas. We’re all different. 😅❤️ On a good cruise you don’t feel a thing… 😂😂

[@MattBodell0]

@EmmaCruises It wasn't even sea sickness as such. That much movement was just so unexpected and it was more like vertigo. They closed the inside lifts, outdoor areas, and the ship was creeking soooooo much it was hard to sleep! I compare it with being on the Smilar at Alton Towers for 12 hours at a time it was that bad at one point. Again, thank you for the honesty here!!

[@jimroscovius]

We've been on four cruises so far, and only felt a tiny bit of motion on one night. It depends upon where you go and when. If you want the calmest seas, sail the Caribbean in the summer.

[@kevanhubbard9673]

Years ago I did the ferry from Lerwick in the Shetland Islands to Aberdeen which at the time was run by P and O Scottish Ferries and the weather was hitting the ship which sounded like huge punches.That was about the only time I was afraid a ship would sink!

[@EileenJoyHappy]

I am so glad nobody was in lifeboat with it being upside down.

[@EmmaCruises]

Me too! Such a relief. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@oliverbooth2872]

Liferafts are thankfully very easy to right, if launched properly the crew are all trained to right it before anyone else boards. A lifeboat should self right

[@neutralfashion]

I loved your Hudson talk 🤣 with Hudson as props. Arvia looks a beautiful ship. The captain sounded so professional which would ease my mind tbh.

[@EmmaCruises]

He was! Thank you! 😁❤️

[@jasonpierce-newmodelbarmy3394]

We were on the Queen Victoria around the same sort of time in October this year on a similar route, Vigo and then Lisbon. It was the tail end of storm Babet. At 90,000 tonnes or so the ship was moving around a fair bit despite the stabilisers. Vigo proved to be a 'missed port' as we had to slow right down to make Lisbon work. Queen Victoria handled it okay but I've never been on such a noisy ship when the swell gets up. My wife was sharing a cabin with my daughter and they moved cabin mid-cruise because it was impossible to sleep with the creaking and banging in their original cabin. My son and I swapped with them before they moved for a night and it was like trying to sleep on HMS Victory!!! Cunard were still superb though and QV is a lovely ship. Were now looking forward to QM2 in 2025. Glad you got a bit of sun in Gib, it was pissing down when we eventually got to Lisbon!

[@godders7964]

Migrating to Australia in November 1959 on P&O's Strathaird we ran into a ferocious storm in the Bay of Biscay. Later, a Lascar seaman in his broken English told me a very accurate adage about seasickness: “When ship go dis a way (indicating side to side) everyone OK. When ship go dat a way (indicating end to end) everyone sick in bed.”

[@katdenning6535]

My cruise last January (2023) on the Norwegian Escape we had really huge swells on the first night out of port. I was on Deck 8 Aft eating dinner and barely noticed until I left the restaurant. The ship lurched and bottles of alcohol slid off the sales kiosk in the hall and about 15-20 bottles broke. A very drunk old woman got very sick 🤢 in the hallway. Ships are very swift to handle messes. Very unusual to have that much sway so low down in the ship. The big swells only lasted about an hour but it was a very memorable moment. The rest of the cruise went smoothly.

[@easygal77]

Arviva arrived in Southampton in 2022 it's barley a year old. My parents were on her the sailing before you and had a fabulous time

[@CrimFerret]

I'm one of those who don't get motion sick. This was a good thing on the first cruise I went on because we had one evening where the seas were pretty rough, but we also had to make up some time so they pulled in the stabilizers. I had to keep a foot on the floor in the casino to make sure my stool didn't tip over. You knew it was rough when ship staff were looking a little green from the rocking.

[@kenmadara5893]

You are spark of sunshine fun. Love your critiques. Love your cruises.

[@lbe1309]

very very nice video Emma !!!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

[@joemichaels4231]

Hey Emma! Great video as always!!!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

[@joemichaels4231]

@@EmmaCruises You and Jo Kessel are perhaps the most down to Earth and real people on the internet/KZbin/TilTok/IG.! I do my best to follow you both and comment as much as possible! Keep up the great work!!! Love your work!!!

[@AlexDennismiracleboi]

I am glad you didn’t get sea sick Emma. I am a guy and I do and wear those sea bands as I find the meds badly interact with some of my other meds or make me feel worse but the bands do work. Just got off Carnival Splendor on a 9 night cruise to New Caledonia and Vanuatu and we missed a port at Mystery Island (and to most cruises it can be a Mystery) due to the tropical Cyclone which originated from nearby to the islands heading to far North Queensland, We got some high winds and some high swells but the captain did a good job trying his best to navigate around it. I would hope you could make a video onboard either Carnival Australia or P&O Australia (even though the P&O ships are ex princess) but partner I like the P&O Pacific Adventure of Carnival Splendor ( we preferred Spirit and a lot of Aussie still do) as they are amazing but not as big as the ones over there

[@user-sm3xq5ob5d]

Dealing with the ship's movements, I first tried to work against the the ship and walk a straight path. But rather soon found the best was to simply walk along and let myself be "steered" to the left and then again to the right by the ship's motion. In the end the deviations from the straight line canceled each other out and I got to where I wanted. Fighting is only wasting resources. Same technique I use when steering a sailing boat through undulating seas. Just make sure the turns result into a net zero deviation. That way the rudder is not always used to hold the boat steady. That causes only more resistance.

[@AdeReeves]

We had a similar "lifeboat incident" .... on one of our Marella cruises... the one we found was empty and just bobbing around ...

[@laurenschenck5355]

Merry Christmas happy holidays Emma and your family ❄️💚❤️🎅🏻🎄☃️🛳️💚

[@EmmaCruises]

Thank you! 😁❤️ To you too! 😁❤️

[@sweetdeliciouscake]

A firm agreement on the travel insurance! My wife and I had a cruise in September, but had a medical emergency in our embarkation city and never got to sail at all. If we had not had the coverage, we would have been out thousands of dollars - not just for the cruise, but also additional flights, medical help abroad, and many other things.

[@stevenbennett3922]

Had the same power walk experience coming back from the Caribbean many years ago on Arcadia whilst doing laps on the promenade deck. One minute running down hill, the next lap, blimey where did this hill come from.

[@EmmaCruises]

Ha ha!! That's one way to make a workout more interesting I guess...

[@ZoahPorre]

lol @ 10:29 I love that feeling. My last cruise was like that. The poor kiddos were getting sick, because they weren't eating anything too.

[@nuucha]

Just disembarked Costa off a transatlantic cruise. The boat was quite rocky the whole cruise although with my soft drinks package and mocktails I felt as if I am drunk all the time. So arguably the boat's movement made me sort of drunk feeling while sipping alco-free drinks 😂

[@derekho6750]

Hi Emma, Truly enjoy your cruise venture with Hudson in tow to locate the wandering lifeboat.. hope you do an Alaska Cruise in the future.. Thank you for the insurance tip and a first ever hearing the “OAP” Old Age Pensioner term.. here in the US .. We called them “Retirees” Aloha ..!

[@EmmaCruises]

Thanks so much, I do have Alaska in my plans! 😀❤️

[@FrilansPhilip]

Cool video, but i dont think i would be so happy in a storm.... did one cruise over the baltic sea with some heavy waves. Regretted that one fast 😅

[@timothyjohns3561]

Click-and-Collect for a lost life raft is the cutest thing I’ve heard in along time 😀 So good.

[@EmmaCruises]

I’ve confused all the non Brits with that 😂😂

[@gelf1907]

I went cruzing on a 47 foot sailboat for a year in my 20's, cruise ships are very stable. It is funny watching the other passengers staggering down a companionway while i walk straight down the center. Sea legs never go away.

[@fishandfloral]

We had a crazy Bay of Biscay crossing in January, going from Spain to the UK. We sailed through a subtropical storm, 3 1/2 days of big swells and wind. While the majority on board were seasick (including crew), we were trying to find a bar that was open. 😂 We returned to our cabin one night, the glasses and carafe had slid off and busted on the floor, bathroom items scattered, drawers slamming etc. (a shoe was used to stop the safe door) lol, the balcony latch separating us from our neighbors had broken and was slamming open and closed. Bars, shows, spa, pool, outdoor areas all closed, missed ports, multiple people fell, lots of broken dishes and bottles of alcohol.

[@ajmayowskijr]

Excellent story Emma

[@cdarrigo]

Hi Emma! We live watching your videos. Can you recommend a brand of packing cubes for our upcoming 2024 cruises?

[@EmmaCruises]

Hellooo! Mine currently (the spots) are from MiaTui.com and code EMMACRUISES (affiliate) gets you 15% off 🥳❤️