Royal Caribbean’s Explorer of the Seas rocked by unexpected wave
Cruise lines do everything they can to steer cruise ships away from bad weather.
Royal Caribbean Meteorologist Craig Setzer and his team monitor storms 24/7 and advise ships as to what’s going on. The captain of each ship makes choices to change itineraries and keep their ships out of harm’s way.
Not all danger, however, can be avoided. That’s a lesson passengers on the current Explorer of the Seas transatlantic sailing learned in a shocking way.
The ship was hit by an unexpected wave, which caused disarray including loose items scattered and some tables tipped over.
Once the wave hit, the captain ordered passengers back to their cabins to ensure that everyone on the ship was accounted for. Various Facebook reports on the incident said a few passengers and some crew members were injured, none seriously.
The ship, according to an on-board source, was hit by a surprise squall — hurricane-force winds — which caused it to list to the port side. The ship remained tilted for between 5 and 10 minutes.
In this situation sending passengers back to their rooms is protocol.
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