Are the seas rough between Australia and New Zealand?

The West Coast of New Zealand facing the Tasman Sea, and the East Coast of Australia, are rough. These coasts are peppered with big swells and surf.



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In no particular order, here are eight rough cruising regions:
  • 1) Caribbean Ocean. ...
  • 2) North Atlantic has a Reputation as a Tough Cruising Region. ...
  • 3) Mediterranean. ...
  • 4) Drake Passage is a Notorious Rough Cruising Region. ...
  • 5) Gulf of Alaska. ...
  • 6) Southeast & East Asia.


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New Zealand cruises kick off with the start of the cruising season in October and end in April. However, the summer months of December through March are best for New Zealand cruise vacations. Temperatures at this time range between 16°C to 24°C and the days are long, bright and sunny.

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Alaska: If you didn't expect to see Alaska on this list, you'd be right?if we were talking about Alaska's Inside Passage, which is one of the calmest bodies of water in the world. However, any ship crossing the Gulf of Alaska?especially after Labor Day?can experience varying degrees of turbulence.

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Alaska Cruises Can Be Bumpy in the Gulf of Alaska Rough Waters: The majority of sailing on an Alaska cruise is done in the protected waters of the Inside Passage, but ships sailing to Seward, Whittier or Anchorage must cross the Gulf of Alaska, which is much rougher.

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In general, the drier months from May through to October are the most ideal for cruises to the South Pacific.

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25 Most Beautiful Beaches in the World
  • Saud Beach, Philippines.
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  • Nungwi Beach, Tanzania.
  • Hanalei Bay, Hawaii.
  • Copacabana, Brazil.
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  • Sotavento Beach, Spain.


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