Sea-n-Ease Posted April 25 #1 Share Posted April 25 What are the chances of rough waters on a true “Inside Passage” cruise, Vancouver to Juneau and back? (Holland America Koningsdam) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 25 #2 Share Posted April 25 Seas can be rough any time, any location. Not sure anyone can effectively say you have an XX% chance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATSEAMYLIFE Posted April 25 #3 Share Posted April 25 We found it rather calm almost like being on a lake most of the time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KreinKrunker Posted April 26 #4 Share Posted April 26 The "true inside passage" is like being on a large river. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9tee2Sea Posted April 26 #5 Share Posted April 26 the only rough seas you will probably encounter is when you get out of the Inside passage and get back to Vancouver. The inside passage is surrounded by Mountains, so it's just basically the ups/downs of the tide. I get dizzy looking at rollercoasters, but have done Alaska cruising at least 5 time. Only take my bonnie on the first day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted April 26 #6 Share Posted April 26 20 hours ago, Sea-n-Ease said: What are the chances of rough waters on a true “Inside Passage” cruise, Vancouver to Juneau and back? (Holland America Koningsdam) I think any HAL ship is too big for a "true Inside Passage” cruise. If the Koningsdam follows its usual path, it goes outside the Inside Passage and into the Gulf of Alaska at least twice. Even inside the passage if there is high wind or a storm, it can be rougher, not rough like an open water passage, but enough to bother someone sensitive to motion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare martincath Posted April 26 #7 Share Posted April 26 This question, like what to pack, always comes down to only one sensible response - always assume and pack for the worst, whether that means your preferred seasickness meds or ample layers of clothing. The odds are more in your favour of smooth waters going Inside, but there's no guarantees. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted April 26 #8 Share Posted April 26 3 hours ago, KeepCalmBearOn said: I think any HAL ship is too big for a "true Inside Passage” cruise. If the Koningsdam follows its usual path, it goes outside the Inside Passage and into the Gulf of Alaska at least twice. Even inside the passage if there is high wind or a storm, it can be rougher, not rough like an open water passage, but enough to bother someone sensitive to motion. Koningsdam has been sailing east of Vancouver Island for several years now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepCalmBearOn Posted April 26 #9 Share Posted April 26 1 hour ago, CruiserBruce said: Koningsdam has been sailing east of Vancouver Island for several years now. But it sails west of Prince of Wales Island northbound and west of Chichagof Island southbound after leaving Glacier Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisetonowhere10 Posted April 28 #10 Share Posted April 28 Sailed with a group 13 out of Vancouver and nobody had any motion sickness issues…was very calm. Always be prepared of course but it is/was not a rough sail at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackduck59 Posted April 29 #11 Share Posted April 29 We did the passage on the Eclipse which is about the same size as Koningsdam, It was quite calm. We did experience a bit of motion as we cleared Vancouver Island northbound but it didn't last long. That being said anything can happen. Enjoy your cruise and make whatever arrangements you need if you are prone to motion sickness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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