Disney Magic Cruise Ship Force 10? Storm

We were told this was a Force 10 Storm in the mediterranean (between france and spain). Video starts on deck 10 (turned over chair), then deck 9 (loud wind), then forward on deck 9 from the gym. Big wave at 1:45. Then back to deck 4. Taken over a few hours, so sometimes the storm's worse than other times. We were told waves of 20 feet or so, however several of "us" felt they were higher. 60 mph winds or so.

Note that during the wave part, the camera was sitting at an angle on a windowsill, so the leaning of the ship is exaggerated a bit. (The ship was heeling because of the wind).

The Google Maps applet here seems to be broken, not recording the location very well. It was in the Med about 1/2 way between Villafranche (near Nice), France, and Barcelona, Spain. The Captain turned to shore so we'd have smoother conditions. (Storm's wind over distance makes waves, that's called "fetch", the longer the fetch, the bigger the waves, so moving closer to land can reduce the size of the waves, if the land's upwind of you).

I thought I should point out that lots of this was taken on deck 9. Deck 10 at the beginning. That's pretty far above the water. I've taken bad storms before and you could never make out the waves on video. The fact that we're like 80 feet above the water should be a clue :)

Also watch the top of the pole on the bow bounce up & down with the waves. It was kind of like riding a really fast elevator when I was taking this (wondering how wise it is to be sitting in a gym on a treadmill when it's bouncing all over the place.

Taken by me (Shawn).

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[Gryphonalia]

Why would they go to sea? Really? Ships have sailed the Atlantic long before they got anywhere near this big---remember the dinkies that Columbus sailed about? The bridge on the Queen Mary is about 90' above the water and regularly took "green water" in winter storms on the TransAt. In 1937, Paul Gallico was in first class when a series of waves left the Queen in a perilous list, an event that would inspire his book, and the movie from it: The Poseidon Adventure.

[ShawnLara]

@Gryphonalia We understood that the forecast was that the weather would be south of our route, but the Med is notorious for being a bit unpredictable.

[ShawnLara]

It wasn't the rolling, it was the pitching that was getting to people. Felt like a fast elevator going up and down near the bow. But we were heeling pretty good. (that was due to the direction of the wind). There were TONs of seasick people, including even some of the crew :(

[chikenarch]

Why would they even set sail with a weather like this!!! they have radars so they had to know that something was coming.

[ShawnLara]

@chikenarch We were already at sea?  The forecast was a little off? Those things happen.

[acircusmidget7]

Hey I am just wondering how did you get outside? and what happens when a bad storm comes do they make u stay in your cabin?

[ShawnLara]

@acircusmidget7 I'm sure it depends on the ship. Most people stayed in (room service & housecleaning got a serious workout). Upstairs was closed outside, but a few people were decidedly green in the gills and camped outside in the fresh air with their "bag". (Note: the arcade is also past there. If you have the opportunity to play driving games in a storm think twice. I didn't feel it much before that, but with the video of the game it caught my attention!)

[kipsich23]

Cruising is the safest way to travel.....dont sail if you dont like the ocean.

Some people complain too much.....I love weather and would love this 1 day of the cruise......its free entertainment!

[lkeve]

@kipsich23 Agreed.

[Musicfan0444]

They always tried looking for a faster way to wash the windows and they finally found it. lol

[AdriansPunk]

In the Med, if you are willing to put up with some potential heavy pitching in the Bay of Biscay, then you will have a great time. To describe the sensation of heavy pitching, to some it may feel that you are infact on an elevator whilst the blood in your neck and head is forced downward. It feels strange at first, but after a little while you should feel better. Sea sickness tablets are always available and if you still feel a little green, go lie on your bed, on your side and relax.

[FatPotatoCats]

would not want to be on that !

[TinnInches]

Love that shit right there! Leaving for another cruise in a few weeks.

[NiallatUTube]

Ah indeed, what a fine soft day's sailing aboard the Dizzy Magic Bruise Ship!

[catsrulez234]

i was on that when this happend

[pretjim2011]

@Searayist The Beaufort Scale is used at sea to classify wind strength : Force 9 41-47knots,Strong Gale,High waves (23-32 ft), sea begins to roll, dense streaks of foam, spray may reduce visibility.

Force 10 48-55kts Storm, Very high waves (29-41 ft)

Force11,56-63kts Violent Storm, Exceptionally high (37-52 ft) waves,visibility more reduced.

Force12, 64+kts, Hurricane, Air filled with foam, waves over 45 ft, sea completely white with driving spray, visibility greatly reduced

[iHackSiri]

if you think of it it doesnt matter how big the ship is, compared to the ocean its just a spec.