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Cruise Horror? Sailing HURRICANE Force Winds & Huge Waves on a SMALL CRUISE Ship!

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πŸ‘οΈ 44K viewsπŸ“… 4 months ago⏱️ 53:21
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
πŸ‘« Best for GroupNorthern_europe Β· Fall Β· 10 nightsFrom NarvikVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I have been on much larger ships in more favorable conditions and they've handled it so much more badly than Borealis.

I felt safe at all times. The ship wasn't pitching as much as I thought it would be.

The crew have been really kind and helpful to passengers as well.

I love love love the cruise. I love them.

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Hold on to something during rough seas.
βœ“Consider the new Freedom Fair pricing for 2026 cruises.
βœ“Book the martini experience for a fun group activity.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of rough seas and safety β€” The ship handles well, and crew are attentive; feel safe at all times.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow does a small cruise ship handle hurricane force winds?
QWhat is it like to sail through a force 12 storm?
QHow do passengers and crew manage in rough sea conditions?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route2Β½ Happy BaconDining Main4 Happy BaconService Crew4Β½ Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconSafety Medical3 Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconDisembarkation2Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Narvik2Β½ Happy Bacon
Stavanger1Β½ Sad Bacon
Top: Boat trip up the fjords to see goats
Portsmouth2Β½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description↓

After 90 cruises I finally experience the force of Mother Nature as we sail from Narvik, Northern Norway, to Stavanger and through the North Sea on Fred Olsen Borealis. 2 sea days turn into 4 and we have nowhere to shelter other than making it to the other side of a force 12 storm with hurricane winds. In this vlog I document those 4 sea days, each day getting rougher, and the eventual awe of high seas and how passengers, crew and our wonderful ship, MS Borealis, managed, including reassurance from Dr Stephen Payne OBE, Naval Architect of this very ship. The calm after the storm, I enjoy time with my group cruise members as we enjoy a martini class experience, dancing, singing and party to the end onboard Borealis! All this plus venues on board, each meal reviewed (including the brand new Asian menu at Colours and Tastes) and the disembarkation process. AD Head to my Facebook page (jamiewrobins) for information on how to join one of my group cruises. Elsewhere, you can book your Fred Olsen cruise through my affiliate link, here (it supports me in earning a small commission at no extra cost to you): https://tidd.ly/3ZfoOIj Don’t forget to like this video, subscribe and turn on notifications for bi-weekly cruise and travel vlogs plus my Monday night lives! Let’s follow each other on Facebook (jamiewrobins), X, Threads and Instagram @travelblogjamie. You can become an exclusive member / Patron at Patreon.com/travelblogjamie, have personalised videos made for you at Cameo.com/travelblogjamie and find my webpage at beacons.ai/travelblogjamie. #travelblogjamie #fredolsen #hurricane #waves #cruiseship #cruise