Rough Seas?

I get VERY sea sick, sad to say. I'm thinking of going on the Diamond Princess Feb 13th akl to syd. Anyone know if this usually is a rough ride? Thanks

I'm afraid that the Tasman Sea does have a reputation for being one of the roughest stretches of water in the world. You may have a perfectly good voyage, but it can also be very bad.

Kanak Attack,

We are going on the Feb 13 Diamond cruise also. You can find our thread in the roll call section. We always take what is called a relief band. You wear it like a watch and it sends electric pulses that are very effective at eliminating motion sickness with no side effects.

Can you consume alcohol while wearing the relief band? Thanks.

Absolutely!!:p

Cool beans...thank you!!!

We are on the February 25th trip to Oz and NZ...I am starting to feel the adrenalin peak...Can't wait to hear about your adventure! Thanks for sharing so many wonderful thoughts!

The Tasman can be very rough. I never take the ship from Melbourne to Tasmania, I always fly. I did it once (about 20+ years ago) and can still remember it vividly:eek: :eek: . I would recommend lots of medication and seabands.

Jane;)

I've been on some rough waters where at least 50% of the passengers were sick with "barf" bags lined alongside the stairwells, etc...so I am not looking forward to this! I hope it is during the time we are sleeping! This was one reason that I chose a lower deck this time (Plaza) for less motion that is usually felt the higher up you are.

Thanks for all the replies. Well we booked the cruise now so hope for the best. Not really looking forward to the sail across, for akl to syd. Thanks or as we say Mahalo!

Kanak Attack,

Welcome to our cruise. Please come over and say hi on our Feb 13 Diamond Roll Call at Rollcall Link

A few encouraging words.

I have sailed Australia to NZ twice, and Melbourne to Tasmania twice. All journeys were during the Southern summer. There was no rough weather on any of these trips. So, it can be calm - all you need is a little luck.

So good luck, and enjoy!

Regards,

Steve.

Thanks Steve for the good luck wishes. I am sure the rough sea gods will also be on vacation while we are there and it will be smooth sailing.

Can you consume alcohol while wearing the relief band? Thanks.

Consuming alcohol can be an advantage in rough seas.....

those who have consumed, walk in a straight line!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Presently on the Diamond doing b2b. Tasman Sea was a little rough. A very quiet day on board for most passengers. We cross it again in 5 days and will report back at that time. WAVTAM

WAVTAM,

Thanks so much for posting. Can you confirm that the muster drill for the Aukland embarkation was at 5:00PM and that the first dinner seating is at 5:45? Also what are the show times? Has the weather been good? We will be on the Diamond on Feb 13.

To Kiwi Kruzer :-))

Just got back from the Diamond on the 20th. The crossing was very smooth with 2 exceptions. Apparently, the night between Milford Sound & Dunedin was extremely rough (we traveled overland to Queenstown and missed it) and the night after Tauranga was very windy (the waves weren't too bad) According to bridge staff they recorded gusts up to 80 knots and that those are considered hurricane force. Mostly, they just had the stabilizers pitched hard to the starboard side of the ship, so being on the port side I had to walk uphill in my cabin to get to the balcony. I didn't mind any of this, I love the rocking to sleep, but I understand this is not how everyone feels.

Yippee! I am doing the doc dance right here at my desk! Received them today--27 days and counting! As for the rockin' and rollin', I hope my Ambien will do the trick, as my stateroom is on the port side <evil grin>!

Thanks everybody for the input and bon voyage!

Live from Milford Sopund. To MV..... Yes to your first two questions. Shows at 8:00pm Very Crowded. Get their early. Weather is perfect!!!! WAVTAM

WAVTAM,

Thank you so much for all the answers. Have a great cruise.

Live from the Tasman Sea!!!!! Slight swells Temp 63 degress. Pools open. Never would know you where on a cruise ship!!! WAVTAM

Great news! I hope it can stay that way for a few more weeks till we cross.

Definately, Australian waters arn't veyr nice..

The Tasman Sea is unpredictable - we were on the April 2nd cruise from Auckland this year - we had 2 rough days during which the ship rocked & rolled - all outside decks were closed - pools were drained and they also closed the gym - for passenger's safety -

My albums are posted on:

http://elizabeth-lewis.magix.net/

go through NZ/Aus album until you come to tasman sea and you can see the pictures -

but it was worth it!