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travel9 days ago•8 min saved

Meltemi Winds Turn Greek Island Hops Into Seasickness Stories

With Meltemi winds whipping the Aegean, travelers report rough rides on Greece’s high‑speed ferries between the Cyclades, sparking social‑media chatter about seasickness and a nickname like 'vomit comet.' Experts say online posts may exaggerate the issue, noting that speed ferries are bumpier in rough seas, while some travelers and advisers suggest flying or choosing routes to minimize long crossings. Tourism to Greece is rising, prompting renewed attention to how best to navigate island hops.

via Fox News|

#ferries #greece #meltemi-winds

travel9 days ago•24 min saved

Greece's High-Speed Ferries Earn 'Vomit Comet' Nickname as Tourists Battle Seasickness

Tourists island-hopping in Greece are sharing horror stories about the Aegean's high-speed ferries, nicknamed the 'vomit comet' for their violent rides in big waves and Meltemi winds; speeds approaching 60 mph, smaller vessels, and windy seas can trigger intense seasickness, prompting travel experts to suggest flying between islands rather than taking the fast ferries.

via New York Post|

#ferries #greece #meltemi-winds

transportation2 months ago•6 min saved

New Jersey Bets on Ferries and Buses to Dodge World Cup Penn Station Glitches

New Jersey is stocking two 600‑passenger ferries and more than 500 buses as a backup plan for World Cup crowds if Amtrak service wobbles at Penn Station, moving fans from New York City to Weehawken and then to MetLife Stadium. The strategy comes amid recent fires and electrical problems at Penn Station and broader concerns about regional rail reliability, with Amtrak pledging mitigation efforts and about $30 million in upgrades, even as a long‑term Penn Station overhaul remains a multi‑year, multi‑billion project.

via Politico|

#amtrak #ferries #new-jersey-transit

transportation7 months ago•1 min saved

Major Washington State Ferries Out of Service Disrupt Key Routes

Three aging Washington State Ferries are out of service for urgent repairs, causing reduced service on routes serving Seattle, including one-boat operations and delays, with some vessels expected to return to service by mid-January or early March.

via KOMO|

#ferries #repairs #seattle

transportation3 years ago

Washington State Ferry Runs Aground with Hundreds Aboard.

Some Washington state ferries are taking alternate routes after the Walla Walla ran aground.

via KOMO News|

#alternate-routes #ferries #grounding

travel3 years ago•5 min saved

Port of Dover plagued by long delays for UK passengers.

Long queues and waits of over 12 hours persist for coach passengers at Dover port, with delays blamed on slower border processing and a higher-than-expected number of coaches. Extra ferries laid on overnight on Saturday were not enough to prevent queues increasing through much of Sunday. Officials cite slower border processing and a higher-than-expected number of coaches as causes of the delays. The port said late on Sunday that around 40 coaches were still awaiting immigration processing, down from 111 earlier in the day.

via BBC|

#border-processing #coaches #delays

travel3 years ago•6 min saved

Dover's Gridlock Woes Continue for UK Passengers.

Thousands of coach passengers have faced long delays at the Port of Dover due to lengthy immigration processes at the border and the sheer volume of traffic. The delays coincided with the start of the Easter holidays for many schools, which brought a surge of coaches to the Kent port. The main issue has been passport control in France, with every UK passport holder now required to have their passport examined and stamped. The Port of Dover has declared a critical incident and is working round the clock to clear the backlog. The UK government recommends passengers check the latest advice from their operators before travelling.

via The Independent|

#brexit #delays #dover