Cruise Lines FAQs
Will I get seasick on a cruise ship?
Most cruise passengers will not get seasick. Cruise ships are so large that the waves of the ocean will rarely cause the ship to shift enough for passengers to notice. However, if you tend to suffer from motion sickness, it is always better to be safe than sorry. Over the counter motion sickness medicines will do fine, or your doctor may prescribe something a bit stronger. If you forget to bring medicine and begin to feel sick, the staff onboard will be happy to provide you with something to make you feel more comfortable.
How big are the ships run by the mainstream lines?
Freedom of the Seas, owned and run by Royal Caribbean International is one of the largest in the world. The ship weighs 160,000 tons, is 1,112 feet long, 184 feet wide and 208 feet tall (two Statue of Liberties stacked head to toe). It can carry up to 4,000 passengers, has several swimming pools, a surf park, a full size boxing ring, ice rink and climbing wall.How risky is hurricane season and when is it?
Hurricane season runs from June 1st to November 31st. Ships are equipped with very high tech weather equipment that keeps the captain and crew fully aware of storms and danger. It is possible that the ship will have to change course while at sea or make a different stop to avoid a storm, but even that is rare. The chance of getting caught in a storm is highly unlikely. Cruise ships cost trillions of dollars, the cruise lines wouldn’t risk their company’s reputation or money sending out a ship if it was dangerous.
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