newbie202020 Posted September 14, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Please help! I think I made have made a mistake and booked the Q423 QE 10-day trip to Alaska in July 2024 without realizing that it's the outside passage. As you can tell, I'm not familiar with Alaska (nor cruising). I do tend to get motion sickness but was ok with taking my first cruise to Alaska last year on Celebrity in the inside passage. I took the non-drowsy anti nausea pill every day and was fine. I am so excited to cruise Cunard next and booked this cruise below without realizing that it's may be on the outside passage where I hear that the waves are much rougher. Could you please advise if this is the outside passage and if the ocean may not be calm? Thanks very much https://www.cunard.com/en-us/find-a-cruise/Q423/Q423 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NE John Posted September 14, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 14, 2023 (edited) 50 minutes ago, newbie202020 said: Please help! I think I made have made a mistake and booked the Q423 QE 10-day trip to Alaska in July 2024 without realizing that it's the outside passage. As you can tell, I'm not familiar with Alaska (nor cruising). I do tend to get motion sickness but was ok with taking my first cruise to Alaska last year on Celebrity in the inside passage. I took the non-drowsy anti nausea pill every day and was fine. I am so excited to cruise Cunard next and booked this cruise below without realizing that it's may be on the outside passage where I hear that the waves are much rougher. Could you please advise if this is the outside passage and if the ocean may not be calm? Thanks very much https://www.cunard.com/en-us/find-a-cruise/Q423/Q423 Here’s the itinerary map: A good portion of the cruise looks like open ocean. I’m looking at Alaska next year too. This voyage looks good. Edited September 14, 2023 by NE John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion B Posted September 14, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Hello Newbie202020, I was on QE this past June - a 12 day cruise as opposed to your 10 days in July 2024. This is definitely an inside passage itinerary and you will be in protected waters. I predict you will be fine and you will love the ship and ports. Enjoy! Marion 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie202020 Posted September 14, 2023 Author #4 Share Posted September 14, 2023 Thanks so much Marion B. I was worried that I had to cancel and disappoint the family. I appreciate the advice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david,Mississauga Posted September 14, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 14, 2023 I have taken three of the QE cruises to Alaska. The maps are often incorrect. Leaving Vancouver the ship travels between Vancouver Island and the mainland. That should show properly for some cruises. The cruise after your shows the actual route. https://www.cunard.com/en-us/find-a-cruise/Q424/Q424 The QE will, however, return on the outside of Vancouver Island as there is a call at Victoria. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie202020 Posted September 14, 2023 Author #6 Share Posted September 14, 2023 46 minutes ago, david,Mississauga said: I have taken three of the QE cruises to Alaska. The maps are often incorrect. Leaving Vancouver the ship travels between Vancouver Island and the mainland. That should show properly for some cruises. The cruise after your shows the actual route. https://www.cunard.com/en-us/find-a-cruise/Q424/Q424 The QE will, however, return on the outside of Vancouver Island as there is a call at Victoria. Thanks very much David. This is very helpful. Does this mean that the ocean might be rough on the way to Victoria? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare david,Mississauga Posted September 15, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 15, 2023 13 hours ago, newbie202020 said: Thanks very much David. This is very helpful. Does this mean that the ocean might be rough on the way to Victoria? Thanks It could be, of course, but on the three cruises of 10 days each we had only one day when it was a little bumpy. That was going north on the stretch of open sea from the north end of Vancouver Island until protected by the Haida Gwaii (formerly known as the Queen Charlotte Islands). We were in Britannia on the first of those cruises, so with the restaurant being right at the stern there was noticeable motion during our meals that day. Very few passengers were sea-sick, though, judging by what few empty seats there were at tables. On the three cruises when we came south on the outside of Vancouver Island it was calm. Each time it was in the month of June. I hope you enjoy it. We have a seasick remedy with us just in case. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted September 15, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 15, 2023 14 hours ago, david,Mississauga said: I have taken three of the QE cruises to Alaska. The maps are often incorrect. Leaving Vancouver the ship travels between Vancouver Island and the mainland. That should show properly for some cruises. The cruise after your shows the actual route. https://www.cunard.com/en-us/find-a-cruise/Q424/Q424 The QE will, however, return on the outside of Vancouver Island as there is a call at Victoria. A mistake on the Cunard website?????????? I'm shocked!!! Seriously, I agree with David. I've done 4 Alaska cruises, 3 out of Vancouver with the side passage to call at Victoria, and one out of Seattle, with outside passage both ways. One rough day on the outside passage, but the other times it was smooth. The sea is unpredictable, but don't cancel the cruise because you're worried about one day out of 10. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jack E Dawson Posted September 15, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 15, 2023 22 hours ago, newbie202020 said: I took the non-drowsy anti nausea pill every day and was fine. newbie202020 We are looking at the same cruise, it does look interesting. We got off the QE last week (LA to Ft Lauderdale via Panama Canal) and were very impressed how stable this ship is. If your current anti-nausea medication is working for you, don't change. However, we have found that candied ginger works wonderfully. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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