The bad weather floods cruise ships and oblige the guests to stay in their rooms
Passengers say they could feel the ship bow and the objects stolen.
A relaxing and bordeling cruise may look like the perfect winter getaway . There are so many cruise lines Choose - And each trip comes with its own abundant list of equipment on board and port activities. Of course, any idyllic cruise can quickly turn into a nightmare in the presence of a severe weather storm. This was the case for recent Carnival dream And Traveling The guests, whose routes were diverted when their two ships met stormy and rough waters.
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On January 26, passengers on board Traveling —A cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International - Began trying a serious and rocky time While he is on his way to his destination back from Galveston, Texas. The ship has suffered damage, including minor floods and furniture deconstructed due to strong winds. However, the strength and strength of the storm have left many frightened guests and seeking shelter. AE0FCC31AE342FD3A1346EBB1F342FCB
"When we tried to cross our room, we felt like we were mounting a very steep hill", " Chelsea Ireland said USA today , noting that she and her husband felt the ship tilt. "And it lasted about five minutes."
The couple was already in their cabin, having already noticed a dark sky and a rain on the horizon. However, passenger Elaina Escobedo Explored the royal promenade of the ship when she heard the sounds of theft and clandes. Once back in her family's cabin, she discovered dropped drinking glasses and other poorly placed articles.
"There were just things flying everywhere," recalls Escobedo. A experienced cruise rack, Escobedo admitted that she had sailed in the rugged water before, "but nothing to that extent."
AccuWeather sewn Several videos of the storm taken by the passengers in real time and shared it on X. In the clip, a camera takes place on one of the common areas, where the loungers have been launched in a hurry and the pool covers are Experged. Later in the video, a passenger shows water that infiltrates his room due to a flooded balcony.
Carnival dream Passengers had similar experience the next day when their ship came in contact with rough weather By sailing in the Gulf of Mexico. By coincidence, the ship was also returning to its home port in Galveston.
As a security precaution, the captain of the ship ordered guests and crew members to stay in their rooms until the conditions improved, by cruise hive. Fortunately, in less than an hour, the crew members were able to secure the perimeter and check the damage, and the guests were able to continue their day.
While the intensity of the storm has decreased, the ship was still faced with bad weather. For this reason, Carnival dream I had to cancel some of its entertainment, including its diamond and platinum party for lively guests of the line. In addition, travelers did not have access to external bridges and were invited to practice additional caution outside their rooms.
According to Cruise Hive, it is not uncommon for ships to meet difficult time in the Gulf of Mexico during the winter. However, the severity of the storm can vary - while these guests have learned to the harsh.