MS Noordam Sail-Away, Dec. 16, 2013

[Krazy Kruizers]

If you scroll down a bit on the PE screen, the "Tweets" has a list of the departure times for all their ports - interesting.

 

I just scrolled down and see that.

 

Don't remember seeing that before.

[aliaschief]

Looks rather foggy/hazy in PE today. Not surprising with the cold front that has extended South. Thirty Two Degrees this morning in NW Florida.

 

Looks like Noordam may have a tug assist and with Liberty Of The Seas blocking our view we won't be able to see anything until Noordam is on Her way.

[mamaofami]

Looks like there was a medical evac on Carnival Fascination. I wonder where they are right now?

[startwin]

False alarm, I guess - the webcam zoomed in on Liberty and it looked like her lines were gone.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I see that the Liberty of the Seas is showing a movie.

[aliaschief]

Looks like Liberty may be leaving first.

 

She's scheduled for 4:30 departure behind Noordam but we are all well aware that departure times change.

[Vict0riann]

I see that the Liberty of the Seas is showing a movie.

 

Oh, so that's what that blue light is!:D I didn't know.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Looks like there was a medical evac on Carnival Fascination. I wonder where they are right now?

 

What port is the Fascination leaving from?

[Krazy Kruizers]

It looks like a lousy day in Ft Lauderdale.

[startwin]

Those ominous dark clouds seem to be clearing a bit now. Let's hope it's sunny for sailaway! Do we know anyone on there today?

 

LOL, KK - we posted at the same time! The PE webcam is showing clearing skies.

Edited December 16, 2013 by startwin

[Vict0riann]

All those poor people suffering in 71 degree weather!:D

[Copper10-8]

Looks rather foggy/hazy in PE today. Not surprising with the cold front that has extended South. Thirty Two Degrees this morning in NW Florida.

 

Looks like Noordam may have a tug assist and with Liberty Of The Seas blocking our view we won't be able to see anything until Noordam is on Her way.

 

That's the tug St. Johns at Liberty's stern and NODM's bow

Edited December 16, 2013 by Copper10-8

[mamaofami]

I see the movie screen. Guess that is their kind of sail away party.

[Copper10-8]

Broward County Sheriff boat is raring to go

[Vict0riann]

And, Copper, is that another tug at Noordam's stern?

[mamaofami]

Broward County Sheriff boat is raring to go

 

So what's holding things up? It seems like the ships never leave on time lately.

[aliaschief]

John, I conveyed your message to Hoda the International Concierge at the Captain's VIP reception. Enjoyed a 15 minute conversation with her and she said to pass on a Hi to you.

[Copper10-8]

Does anyone have audio at the moment?

[mamaofami]

Yes, I do.

[Copper10-8]

John, I conveyed your message to Hoda the International Concierge at the Captain's VIP reception. Enjoyed a 15 minute conversation with her and she said to pass on a Hi to you.

 

Thanks a bunch Chief; sailed with her on MADM and OSDM. A Frenchie who lives in Mexico ;)

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Does anyone have audio at the moment?

 

Yes I have audio, that happened to me yesterday needed to refresh the web site to get it to come back

[aliaschief]

Thanks a bunch Chief; sailed with her on MADM and OSDM. A Frenchie who lives in Mexico ;)

 

A very nice French Senorita.:)

[Copper10-8]

Yes I have audio, that happened to me yesterday needed to refresh the web site to get it to come back

 

Just did, tanks!

[mamaofami]

John, what you might have missed is that one of the ships will be leaving with two tugs assisting.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Time for a cocktail -- maybe that will speed things up.