Video of rough seas - Silhouette Transatlantic

[cirpi]

Just for fun... a little video montage of some of the rough seas we encountered on our recent Silhouette transatlantic! Pardon our goofy commentary :)

 

 

Thanks for sharing. My wife and I were on that cruise and, like you, we watched the storm from the Sky Lounge during the elite cocktail hour. I took several still shots and wondered if anyone had shot video. Now I know.

[cirpi]

The first part of the video was taken in the Sky Lounge - deck 14 (waves crashing over bow). The first "crash of waves" was particularly impressive as the sea spray actually hit the window. The 2nd part of the video where the waves covered the window was taken from the Passport Bar on deck 3 and the final segment was from the Grand Cuvee - deck. 4. All images were recorded on 10/31. We joked at times that it was like being on a rollercoaster! Many crew members shared that they had been seasick.

 

Regarding the size of the waves, Phil is correct - about 25 feet. While the Silhouette certainly handled the storms we encountered - the anti shake function on the camera allowed for a much steadier image.

 

The evening we left Lisbon was actually the rockiest - our cabin was on the aft, so lots of motion. Everything on the shelf in the bathroom went flying, the drawers and closet were opening and closing all night, our fruit bowl, flowers and glasses on the dresser counter hit the floor! It was very difficult to sleep, but fun at the same time!

 

Our daughter and her husband also had an aft cabin and reported they also had drawers and closets popping open and closing.

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Wow....storms at sea can be rough! We would only cross on QM 2....very sturdy!

 

We cruised up towards Canada behind a hurricane in rough seas on Cunard's QM 2. High seas, big winds etc. She really held her own, even in the extreme foreward and aft locations. We learned all about QM2...She is a very strong, well balanced Ocean Liner as opposed to a cruise ship..

 

While thete are pool decks and outside areas that are lovely, it also has much to offer in the interior..A great planetarium, very high quality shows, awesome underground club.. great tavern for lunch...included, activities, etc. Underneath the Silhouette U tube video, there is one with 10 tips for a TA crossing on QM 2...It's a bit dry compared to the Silhouette action video but has good info.

 

We are loyal to X but for crossing, esp northern rte, we think QM 2 is best.

 

Wishing all happy sails and calm seas!