Transatlantic in December

[janets here]

We are thinking of doing a transatlantic cruise (Barcelona - FL) on Millennium in December. I suffer a bit from sea sickness and was wondering if this would be a risky cruise to do, given the time of the year? Any advice??

[bobbyleduck]

No! To avoid problems with seasickness, book a lower cabin toward Midship. These ships are modern marvels and people rarely experience problems. If you should notice anything, there is medication available at no charge from guest relations.

 

Don't let the possibility of motion sickness determine whether or not you cruise, and this cruise should be no more of a problem than any other.

 

We are sailing on the December TA, and I'm looking forward to seeing you onboard.

 

Happy cruising to all!

 

Bob

[Ask4Jay]

Hurricane season will be over in December, so what’s to worry about? Look at it this way: Either it will be calm – or not, anytime of the year.

[DaveFr]

We are thinking of doing a transatlantic cruise (Barcelona - FL) on Millennium in December. I suffer a bit from sea sickness and was wondering if this would be a risky cruise to do, given the time of the year? Any advice??

We did the transatlantic between Barcelona and Florida on the Millennium last year. We crossed the Atlantic between December 2nd and December 10th. Except for a couple of hours around the Canary Islands and a couple of hours on the morning of the last full day at sea, the ocean was very calm and almost glassy. The temperatures were in the mid to upper 70's. It was a wonderful cruise.

 

Of course, conditions may be different when you cruise but the odds of having cruise conditions similar to ours are in your favor.

[DeepWaterMariner]

We've done a couple of late November crossings, both using the southern route as your cruise would be doing. You pay your money and you take your chances, particularly on an Atlantic crossing but the southern route is generally smoother than the northern crossings. With that said it may depend a bit on your itinerary. Some of those crossing call in the Azores and Bermuda which is more northern and potentially a rougher crossing. If you are calling at Madeira and/or the Canary Islands than the odds are more in your favor for a smooth crossing...but not a guarantee.

[ILoveScotland]

I did a mid November crossing last fall, and it was smooth sailing. Go for it!

[janets here]

Thanks everyone! I'm booking today!!

[nicaphile]

Great! Don't forget to sign up for the CC party and come on over to our roll call!

Brenda

[Daffydd]

Great! Don't forget to sign up for the CC party and come on over to our roll call!

Brenda

 

Brenda

I Have been looking but I cannot find Janets hear on our roll call

has she dissapeared

David

[Irishwhiskey]

We've done a couple of late November crossings, both using the southern route as your cruise would be doing. You pay your money and you take your chances, particularly on an Atlantic crossing but the southern route is generally smoother than the northern crossings. With that said it may depend a bit on your itinerary. Some of those crossing call in the Azores and Bermuda which is more northern and potentially a rougher crossing. If you are calling at Madeira and/or the Canary Islands than the odds are more in your favor for a smooth crossing...but not a guarantee.

 

I would concur with deepwatermariner we did three crossings that were smooth as silk.Most of the rougher seas that we experienced were in the northern routes Bay of Biscay off of France,Bermuda,and along the US coast.

[janets here]

Well, here's hoping for a smooth crossing! Now what about the weather and what to pack?? Swimsuits or jumpers??