Just off Mariner! Sept 17-24th

[JTJ]

Waterbaby, with the sea conditions did the ship go to cococay or SJ?

[JanineM]

We went to Coco Cay. The seas weren't rough until about Wednesday, when we began to encounter higher swells due to Helene. There were no problems getting in to St. Maarten or St. Thomas either - the bays there were calm.

 

I don't think we experienced swells any higher than about 5-10 feet. I didn't see many whitecaps until Saturday, when we were probably out of the Caribbean and into the Atlantic.

 

Here is a website that shows wave height as measured by different buoys.

http://www.oceanweather.com/data/

 

I'm no expert, but apparently the ride was a bit rougher because of the direction the waves were hitting the ship in combination with the wind speed and direction. It seemed like we were rocking front and back, and not side to side. Because we were in an aft stateroom, our bed was situated in such a way that we rocked side to side - much like a cradle. That made sleeping easy. I think it was probably a lot more uncomfortable for those in regular cabins because they would be rocking head to toe.

[JTJ]

Thanks, I'm going Eastern next week, and was hoping for the SJ substitution.

[PirateGal]

Water Baby,

 

For the self-departure, do you have to indicate that you wish to do this? Or do you just keep your luggage in your room and head out the next day? Is there a specific route to follow?

 

Thanks!

[PirateGal]

Water Baby,

 

For the self-departure, do you have to indicate that you wish to do this? Or do you just keep your luggage in your room and head out the next day? Is there a specific route to follow?

 

Thanks!