Rare kazu Posted January 28, 2013 #1 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I have searched and can't find anything. This is probably a really dumb question - but do the same rules apply for the side of the ship to be on on a Transpacific crossing as on a Transatlantic crossing. In other words, if we are coming back to North America, would starboard side give you the sun and the warmth? :) I am sorry if this has been asked - I really couldn't find it:o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 28, 2013 #2 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I have searched and can't find anything. This is probably a really dumb question - but do the same rules apply for the side of the ship to be on on a Transpacific crossing as on a Transatlantic crossing. In other words, if we are coming back to North America, would starboard side give you the sun and the warmth? :) I am sorry if this has been asked - I really couldn't find it:o Correct, returning to North America (west to east) the starboard side faces south. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 28, 2013 Author #3 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Correct, returning to North America (west to east) the starboard side faces south. Mike thank you very much Mike:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiserBruce Posted January 28, 2013 #4 Share Posted January 28, 2013 However, the sun location will depend on the time of the year. In June, the sun is as far north in the northern hemisphere, December as far south in the southern hemisphere. So the sun position on the ship could change as you sail. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted January 28, 2013 #5 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The answer depends upon if you are crossing the North Pacific or the South Pacific. The sun tends to stay over the equatorial regions. ;) So, if one is sailing from Australia the port side would be the sunnier side of the ship for most of the cruise. Both sides will be equal for a while near the equator, but as the ship sails further north the starboard side will become sunnier. Sailing from Asia across the North Pacific, the starboard side will be the one facing the equator and sunnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 28, 2013 Author #6 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The answer depends upon if you are crossing the North Pacific or the South Pacific. The sun tends to stay over the equatorial regions. ;) So, if one is sailing from Australia the port side would be the sunnier side of the ship for most of the cruise. Both sides will be equal for a while near the equator, but as the ship sails further north the starboard side will become sunnier. Sailing from Asia across the North Pacific, the starboard side will be the one facing the equator and sunnier. thanks again - it is North Pacific - much appreciated:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 28, 2013 #7 Share Posted January 28, 2013 The answer depends upon if you are crossing the North Pacific or the South Pacific. The sun tends to stay over the equatorial regions. ;) So, if one is sailing from Australia the port side would be the sunnier side of the ship for most of the cruise. Both sides will be equal for a while near the equator, but as the ship sails further north the starboard side will become sunnier. Sailing from Asia across the North Pacific, the starboard side will be the one facing the equator and sunnier. As it is exceedingly difficult to reach North America by crossing the South Pacific, I wisely deduced that Kazu had a North Pacific crossing in mind. Mind you, I should have tempered my response by adding that it was based upon the assumption that the ship would not be steaming astern for the duration on the voyage.:D Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 28, 2013 Author #8 Share Posted January 28, 2013 As it is exceedingly difficult to reach North America by crossing the South Pacific, I wisely deduced that Kazu had a North Pacific crossing in mind. Mind you, I should have tempered my response by adding that it was based upon the assumption that the ship would not be steaming astern for the duration on the voyage.:D Mike LOL - you deduced correctly:D:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted January 28, 2013 #9 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I've learned over the years here not to assume anything. I wouldn't even assume that the OP was sailing on HAL. ;) Many times I've seen posts from people who feel more 'comfortable' here asking about things like this when they are sailing on other lines. Exceeding difficult is NOT impossible. Check out this sailing on the Oosterdam from Sydney to Vancouver. ;) I know better than to make assumptions. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tampa Girl Posted January 28, 2013 #10 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I've learned over the years here not to assume anything. I wouldn't even assume that the OP was sailing on HAL. ;) Many times I've seen posts from people who feel more 'comfortable' here asking about things like this when they are sailing on other lines. Exceeding difficult is NOT impossible. Check out this sailing on the Oosterdam from Sydney to Vancouver. ;) I know better than to make assumptions. :D Yes, it is actually quite possible to be traveling in the South Pacific back to North America. The equator goes through Equador, Columbia, and Brazil. Those countries are not that far south of North America. The ship could spend the majority of its time in the South Pacific before heading up the coast of North America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 28, 2013 #11 Share Posted January 28, 2013 I've learned over the years here not to assume anything. I wouldn't even assume that the OP was sailing on HAL. ;) Many times I've seen posts from people who feel more 'comfortable' here asking about things like this when they are sailing on other lines. I know better than to make assumptions. :D Hmmmm, are you assuming that I made an assumption, Mary Ellen?:p Not so! I read another post by the OP elsewhere on CC saying that she was considering HAL's Kobe (Japan) - Vancouver (Canada) Transpacific. Making landfall in Kodiak before making its way south to Vancouver, the cruise most definitely takes a North Pacific route. Now, about smoking on that cruise...:D:D:D Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted January 28, 2013 #12 Share Posted January 28, 2013 All I said was that I wasn't making assumptions and that I know not to do so. I do NOT speak for anyone else. ;) If you read something where I accused anyone of making an assumption, you've read something I didn't type. :D That North Atlantic itinerary looks interesting, but I wouldn't place any bets that it would be sunny or warm while sailing along the Aleutians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 28, 2013 #13 Share Posted January 28, 2013 That North Atlantic itinerary looks interesting, but I wouldn't place any bets that it would be sunny or warm while sailing along the Aleutians. Agreed!:p Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 28, 2013 Author #14 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Hmmmm, are you assuming that I made an assumption, Mary Ellen?:p Not so! I read another post by the OP elsewhere on CC saying that she was considering HAL's Kobe (Japan) - Vancouver (Canada) Transpacific. Making landfall in Kodiak before making its way south to Vancouver, the cruise most definitely takes a North Pacific route. Now, about smoking on that cruise... Mike hmm - the only place I posted that was our roll call - am I being stalked:D or are you thinking of coming:D:D What does smoking have to do with it:p:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 28, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted January 28, 2013 Agreed!:p Mike Ok Mary Ellen & Mike -save me some research - how cold will it be on the Transpacific crossing please:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 29, 2013 #16 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Ok Mary Ellen & Mike -save me some research - how cold will it be on the Transpacific crossing please:confused: A brief description of the Aleutian weather: "The windswept islands of the Aleutian Archipelago experience a wet and stormy maritime climate. Wind, fog, and rain are ubiquitous while sunny days are rare. The average temperature range during the summer is 7 – 14°C and during the winter is -3 – 3°C." Kodiak's average daily temperatures in April are 0°C - 6°C. Kobe is warmer, of course, with an average range of 11°C - 16°C in mid-April. Beats New Brunswick (or Ottawa!) in winter, but you won't be sitting around the pool soaking up the sun! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Typhoon1 Posted January 29, 2013 #17 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Not a dumb question. Only dumb people that don't ask questions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 29, 2013 Author #18 Share Posted January 29, 2013 A brief description of the Aleutian weather:"The windswept islands of the Aleutian Archipelago experience a wet and stormy maritime climate. Wind, fog, and rain are ubiquitous while sunny days are rare. The average temperature range during the summer is 7 – 14°C and during the winter is -3 – 3°C." Kodiak's average daily temperatures in April are 0°C - 6°C. Kobe is warmer, of course, with an average range of 11°C - 16°C in mid-April. Beats New Brunswick (or Ottawa!) in winter, but you won't be sitting around the pool soaking up the sun! Mike certainly beats our weather now :eek: thanks so much for your AWESOME help - it is REALLY appreciated. Kobe sounds fine and as to Kodiak -it's not long and I can bear it:D i Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 29, 2013 Author #19 Share Posted January 29, 2013 A brief description of the Aleutian weather:"The windswept islands of the Aleutian Archipelago experience a wet and stormy maritime climate. Wind, fog, and rain are ubiquitous while sunny days are rare. The average temperature range during the summer is 7 – 14°C and during the winter is -3 – 3°C." Kodiak's average daily temperatures in April are 0°C - 6°C. Kobe is warmer, of course, with an average range of 11°C - 16°C in mid-April. Beats New Brunswick (or Ottawa!) in winter, but you won't be sitting around the pool soaking up the sun! Mike Mike - I know one can never predict a crossing but it sounds like it could be cool to semi-cool one? am I making a mistake doing a veranda? thanks again - you've been huge help and I really appreciate it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fouremco Posted January 29, 2013 #20 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Mike - I know one can never predict a crossing but it sounds like it could be cool to semi-cool one? am I making a mistake doing a veranda? thanks again - you've been huge help and I really appreciate it. Tough decision, but I suspect that if I was faced with the choice, I'd go with an ocean-view cabin. I think that it will be cooler and wetter than a typical Alaska cruise, and while I've not taken one, I've read comments suggesting that posters didn't get much use of their verandas. The flip side is that if you do a collector cruise and spend the extra time in warmer climes before heading towards Kodiak, you'll probably enjoy having the veranda. I suppose you could book a different cabin for the second leg, but I'd hate to have to move. I'm sure that whatever you decide you'll have a fabulous time! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wander Posted January 29, 2013 #21 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I second what Fouremco said. I have cruised a route similar to yours across the Pacific (but going west), and I definitely would not think of veranda cabin as worth while. For that part of the cruise it will almost certainly NOT sit outside weather. As Mike said, the decision might be different if enough other parts of your cruise are in warmer climates. Reminds me of the time we were upgraded to a veranda cabin on a cruise in the Northwest. I sat on the veranda several times with layers of clothes and still "freezing", just because it seemed I needed to use it since we had it. No enjoyment there, just stubbornness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted January 29, 2013 #22 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Any particular crossing in mind? Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 29, 2013 Author #23 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Any particular crossing in mind? Roy Yes, Volendam has a nice sailing - and yes, doing the collectors' cruise - leaves on March 31st and the transpacific (with some nice Japanese ports) leaves on April 14th - so we will have some nice warm climes. Oh my, decisions, decisions:D Thanks everyone - you have been fantastic to help me like this - it is very, very appreciated:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Ellen Posted January 29, 2013 #24 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I'm guessing my definition of "nice warm climes" differs from yours. ;) The average highs for Beijing the days you'll be there are 63-64 (17C) with lows of 41 (5C). Shanghai also has an average high of 63 the time the ship will be there. For the day you'll be in Tokyo, again the average high is 63 (17C), but the average low is warmer at 51. The two days you'll be in Osaka, look for average highs of 60 and 65 (15.5 and 18C). I know we wouldn't be sitting outside very long in those temperatures unless we were in the sun (if it is sunny) and on the leeward side of the ship. I consider those temperatures mild and would certainly be comfortable out and about in them. Actually, pretty good for touring, but not sitting out on a verandah. For me "warm" begins about 70F (21C). Your cruise, your money, and your call. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare kazu Posted January 29, 2013 Author #25 Share Posted January 29, 2013 I'm guessing my definition of "nice warm climes" differs from yours. ;) The average highs for Beijing the days you'll be there are 63-64 (17C) with lows of 41 (5C). Shanghai also has an average high of 63 the time the ship will be there. For the day you'll be in Tokyo, again the average high is 63 (17C), but the average low is warmer at 51. The two days you'll be in Osaka, look for average highs of 60 and 65 (15.5 and 18C). I know we wouldn't be sitting outside very long in those temperatures unless we were in the sun (if it is sunny) and on the leeward side of the ship. I consider those temperatures mild and would certainly be comfortable out and about in them. Actually, pretty good for touring, but not sitting out on a verandah. For me "warm" begins about 70F (21C). Your cruise, your money, and your call. :) Thanks:) if you compare that to our spot in Canada at that time of the year - that's very decent weather:D Yes, I've got to really ponder the verandah thing for me, in March, warm is anything than warmer here:) it's -2 here and we're all thrilled to have 'warm' weather. Seriously, thank you for the help. Very sage advice and very helpful:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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