Hi All
We are thinking of doing a Canaries cruise out of Southampton in the early part of October. On previous cruises we've had we've flown, but for a number of reasons a no fly cruise would now be the better option. What concerns me is how rough the journey across the bay is likely to be? I am not the best sailor in the world but usually manage quite well with a little help from Stugeron (occasionally)!! Would Stugeron be effective enough across the bay if it is rough?
Hope i'm not sounding like a complete 'wuss'. I really enjoy cruising but if i'm going to be in for a rough ride getting out to the Canaries i'd rather know about it. Forewarned is forearmed!!
Thanks in anticipation.
Uk lady55
THe bay can be rough at any time of year allthough more storms in the winter.
The bay is part of the continental shelf with shallow waters so the atlantic swell grows as it enters the bay.
PLan for the rough and hope you get lucky
Some have had one each way the rough with the smooth.
The bay is part of the continental shelf with shallow waters so the atlantic swell grows as it enters the bay.
PLan for the rough and hope you get lucky
Some have had one each way the rough with the smooth.
My friend went on the Boudecia from Liverpool in December and spent 3 days in her cabin because the sea was so rough.
It wasnt so bad on the way back but she said she would NEVER go from the UK on a Canary cruise again.
It wasnt so bad on the way back but she said she would NEVER go from the UK on a Canary cruise again.
Kath ex HT Admin did a Canary cruise and it was rough round the bay (think it was Feb time last year?) Anyway, she said there was 30ft waves (I felt ill and wasn't on the ship!) The Captain told them to put away all 'moveable' objects 
We went through the Bay in September in a Force 8 gale. The porthole resembled a washing machine. However we weren't seasick after taking Stugeron.
However that was on the Marco Polo which was a small ship and had an ice-breaking hull so was built to withstand rough weather.
Another area of concern on a Canaries cruise is the crossing from Lanzarote to Morocco. It's not particularly rough, but there is a definite roll which can be just as bad for seasickness.
luci
However that was on the Marco Polo which was a small ship and had an ice-breaking hull so was built to withstand rough weather.
Another area of concern on a Canaries cruise is the crossing from Lanzarote to Morocco. It's not particularly rough, but there is a definite roll which can be just as bad for seasickness.
luci
Thanks again for all the replies. At least i can make a more informed choice now and I'm thinking that the canaries is looking like a no,no by sea. If I got there without any problems I'd still be worrying all holiday about having to getting back!! 
IF we fly/cruise - Madeira to Morocco is on the itinerary, is this as tricky as getting from Lanzarote to Morocco?
IF we fly/cruise - Madeira to Morocco is on the itinerary, is this as tricky as getting from Lanzarote to Morocco?
I think we did Madeira to Morocco once, but can't remember what the crossing was like.
I mentioned the crossing from Lanzarote, but it isn't really anything to worry about, certainly nothing that Stugeron wouldn't sort.
luci
I mentioned the crossing from Lanzarote, but it isn't really anything to worry about, certainly nothing that Stugeron wouldn't sort.
luci
Thanks -canaries fly/cruise it is then. Now to sort deck and cabin........booking holidays is hard work!
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