Alaska Earthquake Felt On Cruise Ships

Im just curious as we are sailing to The Grand Cayman Island in March.

Alaska earthquake felt on cruise ships. For passengers at sea the thought of being trapped on a cruise ship as an earthquake or tsunami shakes the massive body of water surrounding them is undoubtedly a frightening one. The news reported that some of the coast guard ships based in Kodiak left port and headed out. One earthquake occurred at 1243 am.

Alaska Earthquake Center Earthquakes in Alaska. The Serenade of the Seas in Sitka on July 21 2021 the first port call of the curtailed 2021 cruise season. Norwegian Cruise Line first returned to sailing in the Greek Isles this summer while their first cruise from a US.

Published Jul 27 2021 605 PM by The Maritime Executive. Cruise ships are usually able to weather small earthquakes effortlessly even in port. Living in Ohio Ive experienced very few earthquakes.

The 46 magnitude quake was centered 62 miles southwest of Homer where it was felt. Alaska is one of the most active seismic areas on the planet and its possible cruise passengers could experience one or more of the following events during your Alaska cruise. Earthquakes Tsunamis and Volcanoes.

JUNEAU Southeast Alaskas tourism drought is ending. You may notice some slight swell that makes you stumble a little bit or give you a sensation of seasickness. Posted June 23 2014.

Wednesday in the Cook Inlet region of the state. Alaskan Cruise Ships Beware. At the tail end of the 2011 cruise season Alaska suffered a major 71 magnitude earthquake this morning at 655 am ET.