Booked a cruise from Vancouver to Hawaii in September 2015.. There is 5 straight days at sea and I am a little worried about rough waters... Anyone know what the waters are really like at this time of year?

No need to worry. Get a room mid to back of ship

Compared to Caribbean how are the waters?

We just came back from a September cruise from Vancouver to Hawaii. The first full sea day was a bit rough but there was a storm north of us. We had a total of 10 sea days and they were great aside from periods of rain. Make sure you take some warmer clothes. I wore sweats and a sweatshirt 3 of the 10 sea days and it was quite windy some days and when the sun goes down, it is chilly in the middle of the ocean!

I would think it could get rough, with it being hurricane season and all. Hawaii was pounded this year. Can you change it to before August or after November when the season is over?

It's a Disney cruise and the only one they offer is in September

Do you have motion sickness problems? We were just on a cruise in Caribbean and the waters were rougher than I had previously experienced - I don't get sea sick so the only thing to worry about was getting used to the rocking - after the first day it was okay

Laura- is it the Wonder. We took it from LA to Mexico two years ago. Found the pacific ocean waters a lot more rough- but it was Jan- I would make sure you have the medication for your stomach

We are traveling with a 6 year old and a almost 2 year old... Contemplating cancelling the trip...
we have done Caribbean a couple times and were not rocky at all I'm sure 5 days of rocking will do is wrong

The disney cruise is amazing though- we have been on 4 and the kids love it

We went on one for the Bahamas and LOVED it! Hawaii has been on our list and was excited with a cruise but not the 5 days at sea

Did you not read my previous post. We just got back from a 16 day cruise to Hawaii in September. The ocean was great.

3 days at sea when we did the Caribbean was enough for me and in calm waters, I can't imagine doing 5 days. We where so happy to see land when we hit Aruba!

We cruised from Los Angeles to Hawaii in the month of January. I packed summer clothes buy was buying sweatpants when we got to Hawaii. It was definitely way different that the Carribean. The water was very rough and I am not sure if it was time of year or a particular storm system. You've got to love the cruise experience to spend 5 days in a stretch at sea. I don't think I would do it again. Not even birds could fly out that far....nothing to see.

I did a repositioning cruise from Hawaii to Vancouver in the spring, 1 night of rough water, weather got colder the further north we came, be nice to remove layers instead of adding layers

a cruise is like an adult daycare

The cruise is in 10 months and you're already worried
oh, the joys of vacation !

Lol yes I'm worried to see if that's the ideal
Vacation.. I'm a planner and my company always needs to know all my holidays by this time

Ok let me put your mind at ease, the north Pacific current flows toward the west coast of north America as do the prevailing winds. the ship will be traveling directly into and out of the winds and sea therefor the ships motion will be light and should never get above moderate.
In fact after 5 days at sea I almost guarantee any sea sickness you may have had will be gone.
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This is one of our favorite cruises and the islands are amazing
We are Elite cruisers on princess (15+ cruses) and can answer any questions you have

Also the lower and closer your room is to the middle the smoother the ride

Well said
Mike!!

September is great!

If the ship sinks isn't it harder to get out if you're on the lowest level ?

Because cruise ships sink so often...
Just make sure the captain is not from Italy
Pro tip, The lifeboat access is on the 7th or 8th floor. Passenger cabins are almost always above that floor.

We have done this cruise in Sept and it was no rougher than any other cruise we have been on. Totally loved the sea days as there was no where to go.....just sit back relax and enjoy the ship!

SO TRUE, new cruisers are always looking for the next port us cruise vets are always looking for that next sea day. Kinda nice knowing you don't need to be anywhere or do anything! Its like a, vacation...

Just watch out for rogue icebergs. They are scary near Hawaii.