India, July 31 -- Erin Dietrich, who was recently onboard Royal Caribbean's Quantum of the Seas, has opened up about her experience on the cruise when the tsunami warning was issued near Alaska. Although there was no damage to the ship, the warning added an unexpected wave of tension to what was meant to be a peaceful journey along the Alaskan coast.

"Everyone back home was texting and messaging about the tsunami warning, so I was totally freaked out but trying to play it cool for the kids," she told People magazine.

Erin Dietrich and her husband Scott were with their four kids, preparing for dinner aboard the Quantum of the Seas, when a tsunami warning sent waves of concern across the ship. The alert, issued after a powerful 8.8 magnit...