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Spencer Manlove

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Jul 18, 1997, 3:00:00 AM7/18/97
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When is the best time of year for a transalantic crossing in terms of
the roughness of the sea? I have heard that the QE2 is pretty rough in
March and November due to storms and high seas. One cruise line is
currently offering a big discount for a crossing in December. Is it
because most people prefer later in the year when the water is calmer?


Spencer


Dave and Sue Whitfield

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Jul 18, 1997, 3:00:00 AM7/18/97
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I have a client going on Sept. 1st so when he gets back I can answer that
to you as I ahve not done a transatlantic yet.. NEXT YEAR!


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dkolyer

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Jul 18, 1997, 3:00:00 AM7/18/97
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Spencer Manlove wrote:
>
> When is the best time of year for a transalantic crossing in terms of
> the roughness of the sea? I have heard that the QE2 is pretty rough in
> March and November due to storms and high seas. One cruise line is
> currently offering a big discount for a crossing in December. Is it
> because most people prefer later in the year when the water is calmer?
>
> Spencer


Spencer, the reason they are offering a deal is because this is a very
rocky time of year for the Atlantic. But you will never forget the trip
if you go. You will regale anyone who will listen about how you
participated as the great QE2 fought nature's storm-tossed sea and gave
you a great ride. There is nothing like it.

On the other hand, in the height of summer on the North Atlantic, seas
can be rough too, although there's no guarantee.

Diane

Jean S. Barto

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Jul 19, 1997, 3:00:00 AM7/19/97
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I crossed on the QE2 in December, 1985 and it was *very* rough--the ship
had to make a 300 mile detour to avoid the remnants of a December
hurricane and I arrived 1 day late into New York ( 70 foot seas even with
making the detour). But--you're right--there *is* a considerable discount
for crossing so late!

I assure you, if you do make that trip in December, you will need to see
the ship's doctor for "the shot"--works like a charm, lasts the whole
trip, you * will not* get seasick.

Have not been on the QE2 since, would certainly like to cross in
conjunction with a European cruise next time.

Jean

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