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I would like to pre book Crown Grill for our end of July cruise. I’ve paid final payment but there is no option to book. I booked with an agent. Do I have to wait  until 90 days before the cruise to book? Any info welcome. Thank you 😊 

I’m just reading through as we are booked with Princess to do the MP pre cruise tour in 2024. I’m sure the prices have dropped now. We have a while before we pay fully. I’m wondering if we should just cancel and try for 2025. 

On 1/4/2023 at 4:00 AM, trk_koa said:

Trains are all leaving Aguas Calientes tonight. Due to the called strike for tomorrow, MP will be closed. No guests are allowed to stay at the Belmond so they were all scrambling to rebook trains and hotels in Cusco. Cusco roads will be closed tomorrow also. We are meeting our guides at 8:45 am in our hotel lobby and we should know more about what we can do or see then.
 

I am so glad our tour company flew us to Cusco a day early and we got to see Machu Picchu today. The skies were over cast but bright with the occasional sprinkle. So not too hot, not too cold, not too wet. We got some great photos and the Hiram Bingham folks fed us too well. 
 

 

😮 wow

On 2/5/2022 at 2:38 AM, dog said:

Anyone know how Princess handled this kind of situation last season?  Stay on ship at ports or put in hotels? Spain, Prortugal & Canaries- specically. Southampton uK return 

"still trying to find out what may or may not happen. I've jut been kept on hold with Princess for 50 minutes. I've given up for now. May be to early for our cruise. Hoping Princess will do an update on their website soon.

Hi, does anyone know please. If you are unfortunate to test positive on board, are you still having to go to a quarantine hotel to isolate or can you remain on the ship. asking about Spain and Portugal at this time. Cruise is next month

How emotional 

Just now, NextOne said:

What is the third ship on the horizon?

Oasis of the Seas

Thank you for the webcam images. 

2 minutes ago, leerathje said:

Beach Cam

 

L.

 

Just thinking about the Princess ship due in on 4th. The UK passengers will need a flight home. Maybe they will all go together on the same flight do you think?

I have a friend, with a very  poorly friend on board Rotterdam, so i am hoping this will help keep her up to date as to where the ship is. 

5 minutes ago, AdoraBelle said:

Can someone more familiar with PE tell me if we will be able to see the ships on this cam?

 

https://www.ftlauderdalewebcam.com/

Also, am I seeing emergency vehicle lights at far right, center, right of the parking deck? Or is that just sunlight glare?

Its just sunlight

Pilot no 4 going out to meet her , maybe?

Looks like pilot is off to meet

Vanquish that is heading to FL

1 minute ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

You may need to take a nap and get up later to watch. 

I dont think I could sleep, I need to be here, when they finally arrive.

Well ! I've just had my evening meal here, roast chicken. I was hoping Zaamdam might be docked by now. I see both ships are still bobbing around....waiting, waiting. 

1 minute ago, 3rdGenCunarder said:

 

Seeing the two ships so near and yet so far reminded me of when I did tour at Alcatraz. The guide said the prisoners preferred to be on the side that didn't face the city. Too tantalizing to see what they couldn't have. Passengers on this ship must feel the same way. 

 

Well, hopefully it wont be too long now. Maybe a few hours. Everything needs to be in place for their arrival. 

27 minutes ago, zonacruiser25 said:

Spending so much time at home, wanting to be getting ready for a cruise but the best we can do is follow the story of our fellow travelers.  Praying this is the beginning of the end for them.  I hope CC members from Zaandam will post their stories with us once this is over so we can get a better understanding of what this has been like for them!

Sadly our cruise this month, has been cancelled. I would normally be feeling excited and choosing what to take. Instead I am following these cruise ships and hoping everyone gets home safely and the poorly people make a full recovery.

1 minute ago, Tampa Girl said:

 

 

Thank you!

https://www.marinetraffic.com/en/ais/home/centerx:-80.132/centery:26.107/zoom:14

Just now, Krazy Kruizers said:

This is getting nerve wracking waiting for them.

It sure is a delicate operation

Looks like Pilot boat no 4 has gone for a chat with pilot boat no 7. I wonder who will pilot Zaandam in? Assuming shes first .

1 minute ago, Copper10-8 said:

Come to think of it, and waking up a bit more, that aid to navigation orange marker by the name of "PE" on the AIS map is more than likely the PE sea buoy. Pilot Boat No. 4 has just dropped off their pilot on board Brenton Reef and both are now headed for Port Everglades! Duh!

Could there be 2 pilots on boat no 4? I no nothing of this kinda thing. It's very interesting.

6 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

 

It doesn't 😉 If you look at the AIS map on both webcam pages - so below the life pic - you'll see Pilot Boat No.4 has just left PE for a rendezvous. Look at where she halts and you have the location of the seabuoy

I've had my eye on that no4 pilot boat for the past hour. 

Oh my, I never thought I would spend part of my day following 2 HAL ships. I'ts 2.48 pm in the UK. Have they had the go ahead to dock yet? I do hope so.

Keeping everything crossed for all involved. Hoping they will all be in their homes soon