On Sept 9, 1998 we sailed from Harwich to Boston on "Vision of the Seas" inaugural Transatlantic (Northern route).During the crossing we encountered 40ft. waves and 60MPH winds. Damage was caused to the ship including a porthole which was smashed during the night on passenger deck 3 causing some minor flooding . Very few passengers suffered mal de mer (older,seasoned travelers) but quite a number of the younger crew members suffered. This experience has not deterred my wife and I from cruising , having just returned from our 117th.
Rough Seas- what's the worst?
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On Sept 9, 1998 we sailed from Harwich to Boston on "Vision of the Seas" inaugural Transatlantic (Northern route).During the crossing we encountered 40ft. waves and 60MPH winds. Damage was caused to the ship including a porthole which was smashed during the night on passenger deck 3 causing some minor flooding . Very few passengers suffered mal de mer (older,seasoned travelers) but quite a number of the younger crew members suffered. This experience has not deterred my wife and I from cruising , having just returned from our 117th.