How does Koningsdam handle some rough seas?

[billy10]

Thinking about a transatlantic on her was wondering how she handles rough weather I know some ships are better than others thanks for any info

[Lady Arwen]

We sailed for 14 days on K'dam in the Med and crossed The Bay of Biscay (notoriously rough seas) and never felt much movement at all. Now, we have our "sea legs" because of frequent cruising, but nobody seemed the least bit bothered by motion on that cruise.

 

That being said, no one can predict what Mother Nature has in store at any given time. A TA crossing can be like glass or it can rock and roll. You should just go with an open mind and look at it like an adventure!

[GulfShoresCruiser]

We were on the K'dam when she was new and it was January in the Caribbean. We had the worst weather, and highest waves we have ever experienced. It was enough to cancel a port, change our itinerary and keep everyone off the outside decks for a few days.

 

The captain commented that it was the highest seas he had ever seen in the Caribbean. He commented on how well the ship was handling the waves.

 

The ship handled it very well. For the wind and waves and swells, I would have thought we would have felt more.

 

She did great......

[JimnKaren]

We have crossed the Atlantic four times. Never had any 'weather' that would cause a concern. We did have 'weather' in the Med.

 

The newer ships are better than the older ships at stability. However, one must take into account whether the ship is heading into the wind or whether the wind is across the beam. Pitch and roll are two different movements.

 

 

Jim

[baggal]

We sailed for 14 days on K'dam in the Med and crossed The Bay of Biscay (notoriously rough seas) and never felt much movement at all. Now, we have our "sea legs" because of frequent cruising, but nobody seemed the least bit bothered by motion on that cruise.

 

That being said, no one can predict what Mother Nature has in store at any given time. A TA crossing can be like glass or it can rock and roll. You should just go with an open mind and look at it like an adventure!

 

Not to be snarky, but can you really speak for all 2600 or so passengers on that cruise? I too crossed the Bay of Biscay on the K'dam. DH never felt a thing but unfortunately I had to return to our cabin (low and relatively midship) for most of the day.

 

The night before, the Captain had predicted we were in for a rough ride. He was definitely correct in his prediction.

[Daisyloo]

Our experiences on the Koningsdam is very much like LadyArwen's experience. We did 2 TA and a Caribbean cruise on Koningsdam and thought she handled very well. We actually kind of missed feeling a bit of motion. (And I can get sea sick easily.)

[Lady Arwen]

Not to be snarky, but can you really speak for all 2600 or so passengers on that cruise? I too crossed the Bay of Biscay on the K'dam. DH never felt a thing but unfortunately I had to return to our cabin (low and relatively midship) for most of the day.

 

The night before, the Captain had predicted we were in for a rough ride. He was definitely correct in his prediction.

No, I really cannot "speak for all 2600 or so passengers on that cruise". Just making an observation, not quoting an official polling of passengers on board. So, to correct my statement. We did not OBSERVE any people who were bothered by the motion, because there was relatively little. Sorry to hear that you did experience unfortunate sea sickness.

[billy10]

Thanks for your responses the reason I asked is because believe it or not this is one of the smallest ships I have sailed on

[igraf]

Passengers suffering from motion sickness tend to be in their cabins, so I would not expect them to be observed directly by others.

 

There is one clue that can be observed indirectly (which I have observed on a particularly bad day at sea): a significant decrease in attendance at dinner.

 

igraf

 

 

No, I really cannot "speak for all 2600 or so passengers on that cruise". Just making an observation, not quoting an official polling of passengers on board. So, to correct my statement. We did not OBSERVE any people who were bothered by the motion, because there was relatively little. Sorry to hear that you did experience unfortunate sea sickness.

[corkpopr]

:cool: if the bars, music venues, casino, lido, etc. are full as any other time, then the passengers are not having any problem with it. I usually have to look over the rail to make sure we are moving because todays liners handle any seas smoothly

[Copper10-8]

We sailed for 14 days on K'dam in the Med and crossed The Bay of Biscay (notoriously rough seas) .................................................

 

Yes, it can be; see Fred Olson's Balmorel below as she entered the Bay of Biscay from la Coruna, Spain back in 2009

 

 

 

[*Miss G*]

Awesome pictures! I was on the Queen Victoria crossing the Bay of Biscay one Christmas and it was a crazy ride! It felt like the Marie Celeste for a few days. I have some amazing videos.

 

As to the Koningsdam... it’s the most stable ship I’ve ever been on. You could barely tell we were moving. I was initially concerned because we were in 7009... which is all the way forward... but it was never a problem. (And I am susceptible to motion sickness.)

[AD5ZA]

Wow! What a wild ride...great pictures... that's the most I have ever seen a cruise ship pitch. At 715 ft and 43,000 GRT, not big by todays standards but not exactly small either. I would have liked being on that cruise.

 

 

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[cb at sea]

It really depends on your own sensitivity to motion. One cruise, I thought it was so smooth....probably 2-3 ft. swells...one woman was so upset with the motion, she was carrying her lifejacket around with her! A lot depends on YOU!

[mcrcruiser]

Worst Seas we ever encountered were following seas coming back from Hawaii in October one year . We had 35 to 40 ft swells & 35 to 40 mph gale winds . Thought we were on a roller coaster that not only went up & down but sideways as well . The ship was older 74000 tons :o

[St. Louis Sal]

If you are bothered by rough seas, I would avoid SY5001. The wind was so strong we could not open our balcony door for part of the cruise. We are not bothered by rough seas, but it was definitely one cabin where I felt it more than most other locations. Also this cabin is in front of the bridge so they control your outside lights and ask you to close your draperies at night because of the light. The Koningsdam was okay overall but she's pretty low on my list of HAL ships.

[tommui987]

Yes, it can be; see Fred Olson's Balmorel below as she entered the Bay of Biscay from la Coruna, Spain back in 2009

 

 

 

 

WOW - glad I wasn't on the Balmorel on that trip!

 

I have fond memories on that ship when it was the Crown Odyssey (Med.) and later as the NCL Crown. (FLL to Chile).

[billy10]

What is SY5001 that you said to avoid?

[catl331]

What is SY5001 that you said to avoid?

Farthest forward cabin on deck 5 starboard.

[billy10]

I'm thinking of TA on Nuieu Statendam to Amsterdam do we have to go through bay of biscay to get there sounds terrible

[Fouremco]

I'm thinking of TA on Nuieu Statendam to Amsterdam do we have to go through bay of biscay to get there sounds terrible

You should pass to the West then North of the Bay of Biscay.

[St. Louis Sal]

Farthest forward cabin on deck 5 starboard.

 

Thank you! I was getting ready to answer when I saw you beat me to it.

 

I have had cabins that far forward and on even higher decks on other ships but that particular cruise was one of the bounciest.

[billy10]

Thanks everyone I guess I'll give it a shot