OfTheSeasCruiser Posted November 2, 2014 #51 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Holy crap!! :eek: *** My exact thought! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Cruz Chic Posted November 2, 2014 #52 Share Posted November 2, 2014 My kind of adventure Us too...I was hesitant to say it, so thanks! ;) We may be crazy but, we love rough seas!! *** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truffles2 Posted November 2, 2014 #53 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Have fun Carol. Hope you get better weather soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vickila Posted November 2, 2014 #54 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks for the update. Hope it calms down soon. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted November 2, 2014 #55 Share Posted November 2, 2014 (edited) Oh no! :eek: Hoping for smooth sailing for the remainder of the trip. Edited November 2, 2014 by celebrity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted November 2, 2014 #56 Share Posted November 2, 2014 WOW I for one cannot handle a "rock n roll" cruise. Hope all are safe and the weather gets better and the seas calmer. Safe travels Sue and crew Sea Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maureencruiser Posted November 2, 2014 #57 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Holy crap!! :eek: :D ^^This ^^:D Hope you have a great adventure, maybe not as adventurous as this morning. :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NorbertsNiece Posted November 2, 2014 #58 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Gosh. Hope all pax and crew are safe x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celebrity Posted November 2, 2014 #59 Share Posted November 2, 2014 If the aft elevators are inoperable, I would imagine water went down the elevator shaft. Is there any other area that was flooded? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clochette Posted November 2, 2014 #60 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I hope that everyone is OK, and that it is getting a little bit calmer, I look forward to reading an update. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HB Cruiser Posted November 2, 2014 #61 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Posting the obvious here but I think they are having additional problems, specifically with some electronics on board, since we have not heard from Carol. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retired LEO Posted November 2, 2014 #62 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Oh great. Bringing a broken ship to Florida. THANKS...That's all I have to say :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzr4vr Posted November 2, 2014 #63 Share Posted November 2, 2014 I hope all are safe onboard. I am sure there are problems with electronics so we might not get updates for a little while. Will try to reach my friend onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharonlacey Posted November 2, 2014 #64 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hope all are safe! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddypenny Posted November 2, 2014 #65 Share Posted November 2, 2014 some on posted on the FB page that Explorer was hit with a wave that damaged life boats and some elevators...is any of this true? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfTheSeasCruiser Posted November 2, 2014 #66 Share Posted November 2, 2014 some on posted on the FB page that Explorer was hit with a wave that damaged life boats and some elevators...is any of this true? I believe so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstraw20 Posted November 2, 2014 #67 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Posted to FB a few minutes ago: "I'm on-board Explorer now. Yes, the ship was struck by what the Captain called a 'rouge wave' early this morning. He indicated that the wave was in excess of 10 meters. Struck the port side. One of the lifeboats (I believe it was Muster Station #20 or #21) was partially dislodged, fell, struck the outside promenade deck (Deck 4) and was damaged. Additionally, water came in the doors near the aft elevators, washed across the interior of Deck 4, drained down the elevator shaft areas and caused a disruption of the aft elevators. They were shut down for repairs, but are back on line at this time. No one was injured, but those passengers assigned to that lifeboat will be assigned to a different boat. Captain said there was no cause for alarm regarding lifeboats, as the ship is registered to hold over 3,800 guests and there currently less than 3,100 on-board. Very rough night at sea last night, lots of 'rocking' and rolling', but seas are much calmer now and the ship is getting back to smooth sailing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tm3750 Posted November 2, 2014 #68 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Posted to FB a few minutes ago: "I'm on-board Explorer now. Yes, the ship was struck by what the Captain called a 'rouge wave' early this morning. He indicated that the wave was in excess of 10 meters. Struck the port side. One of the lifeboats (I believe it was Muster Station #20 or #21) was partially dislodged, fell, struck the outside promenade deck (Deck 4) and was damaged. Additionally, water came in the doors near the aft elevators, washed across the interior of Deck 4, drained down the elevator shaft areas and caused a disruption of the aft elevators. They were shut down for repairs, but are back on line at this time. No one was injured, but those passengers assigned to that lifeboat will be assigned to a different boat. Captain said there was no cause for alarm regarding lifeboats, as the ship is registered to hold over 3,800 guests and there currently less than 3,100 on-board. Very rough night at sea last night, lots of 'rocking' and rolling', but seas are much calmer now and the ship is getting back to smooth sailing." That's good to hear Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
molsonschooner Posted November 2, 2014 #69 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Posted to FB a few minutes ago: "I'm on-board Explorer now. Yes, the ship was struck by what the Captain called a 'rouge wave' early this morning. He indicated that the wave was in excess of 10 meters. Struck the port side. One of the lifeboats (I believe it was Muster Station #20 or #21) was partially dislodged, fell, struck the outside promenade deck (Deck 4) and was damaged. Additionally, water came in the doors near the aft elevators, washed across the interior of Deck 4, drained down the elevator shaft areas and caused a disruption of the aft elevators. They were shut down for repairs, but are back on line at this time. No one was injured, but those passengers assigned to that lifeboat will be assigned to a different boat. Captain said there was no cause for alarm regarding lifeboats, as the ship is registered to hold over 3,800 guests and there currently less than 3,100 on-board. Very rough night at sea last night, lots of 'rocking' and rolling', but seas are much calmer now and the ship is getting back to smooth sailing." Thanks for the update. Good to hear things are improving Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Lionesss Posted November 2, 2014 #70 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Wow Thank heavens all are safe. Glad we can resource social media to get updates. Sea Ya Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SueCan'tWait Posted November 2, 2014 #71 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Question - is there any warning that a wave of that size may hit? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted November 2, 2014 #72 Share Posted November 2, 2014 some on posted on the FB page that Explorer was hit with a wave that damaged life boats and some elevators...is any of this true? Yes, true. I am currently on the Explorer. It was really very ROUGH last night. 40 to 50 knot winds to top the waves. Everything was banging and moving around. VERY rough night. At around 5 am we were hit by a rogue wave that took out 2 lifeboats and soaked deck 4. Back elevators were out. At this time one elevator bank is working and the other is being worked on. Everyone is fine. No water on deck 4 now...they took care of it. The outside decks are closed due to really strong winds. The captain announced this in the morning. It is still really very rough but not as much as the night. It is supposed to continue till noon tomorrow. But all is OK. All are safe and everything is as normal. Formal night is tonight. There is no problem with electronics or I would not have been able to post! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arzeena Posted November 2, 2014 #73 Share Posted November 2, 2014 posting the obvious here but i think they are having additional problems, specifically with some electronics on board, since we have not heard from carol. Tim all electronics are fine! No additional problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trvlmil Posted November 2, 2014 #74 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Arezeena!!!! Thanks for posting! Say hi to Jeannie and Mark (my2kitties) if you meet them! Glad to hear all is well and everyone is safe!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jean87510 Posted November 2, 2014 #75 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Only thing that is annoying was the elevators were out on the one end of ship. And of course no Eagles game live :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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