Wind Rocks Cruise Ship

Frightening moment cruise ship rocks violently and hits harbour wall as it docks in extreme weather conditions in Norway MS Nordnorge docked in strong winds at Bodo Harbour Norway on January 21.

Wind rocks cruise ship. Two additional ships were ordered from the French Sociéte Nouvelle des Ateliers et Chantiers du Havre shipyard. Free cancellation before 48 hours. The line was established as Windstar Sail Cruises in 1984 and its first ship the Wind Star was launched in 1986 and was followed by the Wind Song which was launched in 1987 and Wind Spirit which was launched in 1988.

I dont spend any time worrying about it when I am on a cruise because you are talking about winds that are in the high end of gale or hurricane. Thats an impossible question to answer. The short answer is yes wind can capsize a cruise ship as they are tall and top heavy.

With just 148 to 342 guests per voyage you will feel like you are on your own private yacht. Norwegian Cruise Line says a sudden extreme gust of wind estimated at 100 knots struck the Norwegian Escape which caused injuries to several passengers. The incident occurred just hours after the cruise ship left port in.

The wind gust was so powerful that it caused the Escape to tilt on its port side when the incident occurred on Sunday night. Up To 100 Instant Savings 50 Off Every Guest Kids Sail Free. The winds can blow 30 knots with no effect on the ride.

Book Your Cruise Now. Windstar brings it close enough so you can fully live it. Several people were injured on the Norwegian Escape when an estimated 115-mph wind gust rocked the ship.

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