JM0115 Posted February 25, 2023 #1 Share Posted February 25, 2023 As R-class ships are relatively small, how do they handle transatlantic voyages? What has been your experience? I understand that it can depend greatly on the weather and sea conditions, but what have you experienced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SophieM Posted February 26, 2023 #2 Share Posted February 26, 2023 We did Barcelona to Miami on the Sirena this past November. We had no issues—that made much of a lasting impression on me anyway. It was smooth sailing most of the way. We really enjoyed it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flatbush Flyer Posted February 26, 2023 #3 Share Posted February 26, 2023 1 minute ago, JM0115 said: As R-class ships are relatively small, how do they handle transatlantic voyages? What has been your experience? I understand that it can depend greatly on the weather and sea conditions, but what have you experienced? I have cruised multiple times on all the R (and O) ships - often on cruises exceeding a month in duration including transatlantic sand transpacific crossings. IMO, when you’re talking about an ocean (any ocean), rough weather could care less about ship size. And even sea worthiness, hull design and state-of-the-art stabilizers have their limitations. That said, you’ll find that, on ocean crossings the ride of O’s R ships will be silky smooth unless it’s not. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalusky Posted February 26, 2023 #4 Share Posted February 26, 2023 We just sailed Regatta round Australia and to Tasmania. It was bumpy at times but we never had problems sleeping and we were next to the aft cabins. Sometimes walking was a problem. I think its more about weather messing with the seas. We did a NYC to Quebec cruise in 2016 and were chased up the coast by a hurricane on the Crown Princess. Needless to say the bed was tiling at least 30 degrees while we tried to sleep. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff-FLL Posted February 26, 2023 #5 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Our first Oceania cruise was a trans-Atlantic on Regatta, about 14 years ago, and was my first-ever trans-Atlantic. The seas were incredibly rough and, occasionally, it was fun to watch the waves hit the windows in Horizons. Stacks of sea-sickness bags were on every horizontal surface and the ship pitched and yawed a good part of the time. People walking down the hallways looked like drunken sailors. Some of the staff were adversely affected so everyone was understanding when food and housekeeping services were a bit slower than usual. Personally, I took a tumble stepping out of the bathtub/shower (we got hit with a huge wave) and landed painfully on my side/ribs. The ship's doctor was quite attentive as we sailed to Madeira to be seen at the Clinica da Sé, as arranged by Oceania. As a side note, the ship's safety officer actually burst into the doctor's exam room, without knocking, while taking pictures so he could show I didn't have any visible injuries. After that, the doctor locked the door. The ship's GM, when I complained, just shrugged and said he was young and overzealous. The rough seas didn't last the entire time but they were extraordinarily evident while they were present. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliff-FLL Posted February 26, 2023 #6 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Rather than the GM, it might have been the director of hotel services. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alcpa1 Posted February 26, 2023 #7 Share Posted February 26, 2023 While not on O we did a crossing on Azamara which is the same ship just different cruise line. It all depends on the seas. We have sailed into and out of hurricanes in the Atlantic but our trans Atlantic crossing was smooth as silk. We've also sailed the North Atlantic six times and had beautiful seas so you never know. Bonine is my friend!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs f. Posted February 26, 2023 #8 Share Posted February 26, 2023 9 hours ago, zalusky said: We just sailed Regatta round Australia and to Tasmania. It was bumpy at times but we never had problems sleeping and we were next to the aft cabins. Sometimes walking was a problem. I think its more about weather messing with the seas. We did a NYC to Quebec cruise in 2016 and were chased up the coast by a hurricane on the Crown Princess. Needless to say the bed was tiling at least 30 degrees while we tried to sleep. We were in the aft cabin on that Australia cruise. One night the glasses/wine bottleon the cabin shelf were clanking and woke me up. I get very seasick even in calm seas. But crew all recommended GREEN APPLES for seasickness. They all said that's what they eat. I actually brought a few small zip bags so I could keep them in cabin fridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayneLaR Posted February 26, 2023 #9 Share Posted February 26, 2023 We were given the same green apple advice by the crew on a Celebrity cruise from Bayonne to Bermuda last June when we ran into rough seas. It did seem to help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare oskidunker Posted February 26, 2023 #10 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Queen Mary is the Only ocean liner left. Thats the ship for crossings I would be on. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 26, 2023 #11 Share Posted February 26, 2023 We have only done ta ..3rd attempt ..it was not 3rd time lucky for us We had snow then were in the middle of 2 storm front Marina rocked & rolled but no injuries to PAX that I know about We have hit rough seas in the Irish sea & the Caribbean sea on the R ships they were rocking a bit but we just go to the centre of the ship or down to the lower decks Do not sit in the front of the theatre or front of Horizons if you suffer from the motion of of the ocean We take ginger candies with us .(the Ginger People brand ) .you can get green apples or ginger ale onboard that helps me but for some they need the meds Just be prepared for rough seas & if they do not happen that is a bonus Some of the poor crew were suffering last rough cruise I shared my ginger candies with him When we left I gave him the bag of ginger candy he was grateful 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deck chair Posted February 26, 2023 #12 Share Posted February 26, 2023 Hello: I just returned from a 20 day sailing on the SIRENA. We experienced very lovely seas except for a couple of days when we ran into heavy swells which knocked the ship around. One show had to be cancelled. Passengers had to be very careful walking about the ship and in the shower. My cabin was midship so I didn't have any problems with seasickness but several passengers in forward cabins did. Good luck! Deck Chair. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyboy3 Posted February 26, 2023 #13 Share Posted February 26, 2023 We have done 13 transatlantic cruises(3 on R class ships). The majority have been spring time crossings to the Med on southern routes and have had smooth seas. On a fall crossing from London to Ft Lauderdale we encountered the remnants of a hurricane that had come from the US. In summary, you are less likely to encounter rough seas with a spring crossing taking a southerly route. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zalusky Posted February 26, 2023 #14 Share Posted February 26, 2023 9 hours ago, Mrs f. said: We were in the aft cabin on that Australia cruise. One night the glasses/wine bottleon the cabin shelf were clanking and woke me up. I get very seasick even in calm seas. But crew all recommended GREEN APPLES for seasickness. They all said that's what they eat. I actually brought a few small zip bags so I could keep them in cabin fridge. Where in the itinerary was that? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouChamp Posted February 27, 2023 #15 Share Posted February 27, 2023 Aloha. We were blessed to sail on the Tahitian Princess (No longer with Princess) from Honolulu around the Hawaiian Islands to French Polynesia. it was a 5 day voyage with a stop in Kiribati. The ship handled well. Keep in mind for most that the size of the R ships are similar to the ships of yesteryear. i did sail TA on the QM2 in severe weather and that ship handled well also. Then again the Bay of Biscay and the Drake Passage on larger ship we were tossed and tossed so a lot depends on the sea conditions and weather at the time. I have been cruising since 1971 and I personally believe that sea conditions matter most and it is a personal decision if you are comfortable with the variables. Sometimes the size truly does not matter. All the best! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted February 27, 2023 #16 Share Posted February 27, 2023 2 hours ago, LouChamp said: Aloha. We were blessed to sail on the Tahitian Princess (No longer with Princess) You could try her again as the Sirena & see the differences 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradpole Posted February 27, 2023 #17 Share Posted February 27, 2023 On 2/25/2023 at 7:07 PM, Flatbush Flyer said: IMO, when you’re talking about an ocean (any ocean), rough weather could care less about ship size. And even sea worthiness, hull design and state-of-the-art stabilizers have their limitations. I couldn’t agree more! Regardless the size of the ship, you are on nothing more than a cork floating in a tub of water. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM0115 Posted February 27, 2023 Author #18 Share Posted February 27, 2023 14 minutes ago, bradpole said: I couldn’t agree more! Regardless the size of the ship, you are on nothing more than a cork floating in a tub of water. Don't care for that description, but that is about right! 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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