MS Westerdam & MS Amsterdam-Sail Away-Jan 4, 2014

[jankn]

I've been watching all evening too, to see the culmination of this departure...Sure hope everyone is going to make it on board but understand the frustration of the captain and other crew members, let alone anxious passengers....Bon Voyage...soon, I hope....

[Scrapnana]

Sounds like the drama is over!

[innlady1]

I can't imagine starting out a cruise this way...and a World Voyage at that. :eek:

 

We went to Barcelona 4 days early for our last one (that was to enjoy the city), but when we cruise in the winter, we ALWAYS go to Florida 3 or 4 days early. That way, if we see a storm predicted....like we have had this week...we can rent a car and drive to FL.

 

No wonder the Captain is annoyed. :rolleyes:

[Boytjie]

Still there.

 

QM2 was late leaving New York too last night, waiting for passengers delayed due to weather too, I believe.

[ger_77]

Everyone's going to have to row faster to make up the extra half hour!

[alibabacruisers]

bet these people are relieved, but their blood pressure is probably up likes all of ours over this drama.....thanks to the Captain for waiting for the last few minutes....

[gigianne]

let go all lines!!

[erewhon]

Let go lines.

[Scrapnana]

Still there.

 

QM2 was late leaving New York too last night, waiting for passengers delayed due to weather too, I believe.

 

She finally left just before 1 am.

[lka1012]

If that was me, my first stop would be one of the bars.

[Scrapnana]

Trucks look like they are leaving.

[erewhon]

All lines on deck.

[rajkr74]

She's moving...:)

[Boytjie]

Lots of truck lights moving.

 

And she's off!

 

Bon voyage.

Edited January 5, 2014 by Boytjie

[gigianne]

What an exciting evening!!

[ger_77]

If that was me, my first stop would be one of the bars.

 

You and me, both!

[erewhon]

She is sailing:D

[lka1012]

I think she's moving

[rafinmd]

No trouble staying awake for this drama.

 

Roy

[ger_77]

It should be daylight, there should be confetti, streamers, . . . (I wish!)

[PathfinderEss]

Well we're finally moving..:)

[gigianne]

Do you think anything will be said to those late passengers?

[PathfinderEss]

The World Cruise has started........:D

[Scrapnana]

It should be daylight, there should be confetti, streamers, . . . (I wish!)

 

I'm holding out for a band and fireworks!

[gbolton]

THis is so interesting watching the webcam and reading all the posts! Do you know if anyone's doing a live thread for this cruise?

I followed one last year and it was awesome!

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1959589