Any Sign of VOS yet????

[dotsofunn]

Hi Friends,

Sailing today on VSO to Canada...driving down to NJ from Upstate NY...just wondering if any sign of the VOS Yet???? I know it wasn't to arrive until noon...

[shellin46]

my son is on that vos right & they are very delayed in getting off. they took the luggage off the ship for what ever reason. so far no one is allowed off.

[cruise pup]

Thanks for the tip off. I'm sitting here patiently with my luggage and trying to decide when I should start my journey over to the ship. It should take me about 90 minutes. I don't think getting there at 5 pm is even a good idea. There is bound to be a lot of people waiting for boarding to begin. Usually I can't wait to board but in this case there's no point in rushing it. Shame, though, it's such a beautiful day in NY it would have been nice to get aboard. Probably the only day sitting outside will be a delight.

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[Smile0808]

Id like to know what time the ship got in and what time off ship, this a.m .Also from NJ to the carribean, was the waters rough?

[cruisetarp]

Just got off the Voyager. We arrived at the pier by 10:30 but the first folks off the ship did not leave the ship til 2:40. Major delays - don't know why. Seas were very smooth all the way to the Caribbean and back.I'm sure boarding for the Canada sailing will be delayed due to our delay. We were also very late sailing on the 21st. Just bring lots of patience with you - once you sail you will have a wonderful time.

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[Host Kewlguy]

You can bet the reason for the delays are customs.

[cruisercathy]

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[Smile0808]

why would it take so long to clear customs?

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[pegwalker55]

Actually customs was not the problem.It's the process that RCL has in place for embarkation and the reverse.We got to Cape Liberty about 12:15 on 5/21.You have to first drive up in front of the main terminal to drop off luggage,however,this was not communicated until we were trying to get into the parking lot.After dropping off your luggage you circle back around an old terminal and then park.Then a short walk to terminal for check in.At check in you get a number for the shuttle-we had maybe a 20 minute wait.Then on to the ship.Luggage handling was the problem-it was put in containers and then driven to the ship to be loaded.It was nearly 8 PM before we sailed due to them not having all luggage on board.Same problem in reverse this morning.They wouldn't let anyone off the ship until all luggage was in terminal-we were under the mistaken impression that all of the first color tags would be off loaded and the passengers would then be allowed off,then on to the next color.We docked at 10:30 and didn't get off the ship until nearly five.Really inefficient process.Also they ran out of several food items during the cruise and also dining staff were not familiar with new menus.

[Adventure Girl]

I'm interested in how the folks sailing to Canada made out this week. Please post when you return. Thank you. I'll be sailing the Voyager 5-night to Canda in September and would love to hear how things went.

Kids programs?

What time is sail-away and was there a sail-away party?

Weather and sea conditions?

Thanks.

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Adventure of the Seas 10/03, 3/04
Voyager of the Seas to Canada 9/5/04

"Girl's Getaway" on Mariner of the Seas 11/7/04

[Adventure Girl]

One more thing....what time did you board the ship?

Thanks

[JustPlayHockey21]

Adventure Girl- The cruise that just got back today on the Voyager went to the Caribbean. The cruise leaving today was going to Canada. Hope this helps.

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[Adventure Girl]

Gotcha...thanks. Hoping to hear back from those who left for Canada on Sunday. Thanks

Monarch of the Seas 4/02
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Adventure of the Seas 10/03, 3/04
Voyager of the Seas to Canada 9/5/04

"Girl's Getaway" on Mariner of the Seas 11/7/04