Social media users said just watching the video made them feel sick. Screenshot / @TravellingTinyNZ
Social media users said just watching the video made them feel sick. Screenshot / @TravellingTinyNZ
Incredible footage has emerged of a Bluebridge ferry being rocked as it voyaged through the Cook Strait crossing, making some viewers feel nauseous watching.
The video clip was shared on Monday by the Facebook page Travelling Tiny NZ, showing a Bluebridge ferry swaying heavily as it traversesthrough waves with vehicles stationed on its sides.
“Heading back to the North Island today. Do you like the Cook Strait crossing? Good fun I recon [sic],” read the video caption, which has been viewed more than 1.4 million times and attracted hundreds of comments.
“Getting seasick just watching this,” commented one user.
“Omg not good makes me feel ill just watching the clip,” wrote another.
The Cook Strait crossing, which refers to the journey between the North Island from Wellington and the South Island from Picton - taking approximately three and a half hours - has a stomach-churning reputation.
Several others shared their rough experiences in the comments on the video.
“Many years ago I caught the ferry from Picton to Wellington and I watched a lot of people get seasick and spew,” one user remarked.
“We appreciate that a lot of people are travelling with us over the holidays, and we are sorry that these weather-related disruptions may impact your travel plans,” the ferry said on its website, as reported by RNZ on Monday.
“Our top priority is ensuring everyone’s safety while minimising the impact on our customers.”
To ease the discomfort, Interislander suggested sitting towards the back of the ship where there was less movement, not sailing on an empty stomach, sipping ginger ale during the trip, and trying seasickness medicines, RNZ reported.
