Rough Seas?

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Caraleigh

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Please don't consider my query totally inane-- but it's been a number of years since I've cruised the Caribbean and, of course, the ships' designs have changed so!

Anyway, I'm anxious to again experience something other than flat, calm seas. While we're not talking hurricane conditions, I do thoroughly enjoy the sensation of the ship's roll, especially while dozing off.

In your opinion, what time of year (and itinerary/route) would be out best bet for choppy waters? Unfortunately, my vacation time is limited so a trans-Atlantic crossing seems out of the question.

Thanks for your help!
 
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rshreib

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You want to go in January/ February.. Both times I have gone then, we have had such rough seas that we had to miss ports beacuse the shiop couldn't doc. Didnt bother me one bit as they opened up the bar FREE for 4 hours..
 
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rubicon

Guest
I would agree about February seas....rough but not crazy. We were in about 15 foot swells from Port Canaveral to Nassau. Nassau to St Thomas was wavy too. Alot of people were bothered by it....but after a few drinks you don't know if it is the ship or the drinks-all is good!!!
We also did the Western Carrib in December...the only area it gets wavy is from Grand Cayman to Coz.....concensus was that this is normal.
I agree-- fabulous for sleeping.
Good luck

Laurie
Voyager of the Seas 2003
Mariner of the Seas 2004
Radiance of the Seas-to be Nov 2004!!!
 
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lainie

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If you really want to try and avoid a lot of movement, I agree with the January / February time but I would also recommend Western Caribbean Itineraries with stops at Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Jamaica. This part of the Caribbean stays fairly close to Mexico and Central America and these areas are also protected by Cuba. You are basically sailing in the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico. If you leave from Tampa or New Orleans I don't think you spend any time in the Atlantic as opposed to leaving from Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale or Miami. It does tend to be a bit bumpy when you are sailing to Bahamas or the Eastern Itineraries as you do sail in the Atlantic for a period of time. Also, get a cabin midship and on a deck closest to the ship's waterline.
 
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