MS Westerdam-Sail-Away, Feb. 15, 2014

[Krazy Kruizers]

Time to go and make dinner.

[rafinmd]

That is it for me. I am headed back to bed. It feels like a firecracker exploded in my head. May try to make it back for Peter at 7, if not see you tomorrow.

 

I hope to be there too. Unfortunately, the best show out of Miami is turning in the basin, and the Divina did that this morning. Divina will start far along the line and go away from the camera.

 

Roy

Edited February 15, 2014 by rafinmd

[BobE]

My 14 year old Granddaughter just said...

 

Grandpa, take me on the Westerdam....

 

I told her to GET A JOB.....:-).....

 

My Bad.....

 

 

Bob

[monina01]

That was MOST impressive. I'm not a HAL cruiser (yet) - is that one particular Captain, or do they all do it? :)

 

Just a few...specially for us ;)

[Mumsysailor]

That was MOST impressive. I'm not a HAL cruiser (yet) - is that one particular Captain, or do they all do it? :)

 

It's just the Westerdam.

[startwin]

Gotta go.... at least I got to see and hear the W'Dam leave. See you all next time.:)

[Kirsten T]

He must be fun at a party. Wow!

Cheers -

Kirsten

[mamaofami]

I'm hoping to get up early and watch my daughter and grandsons sail into NY Harbor on Breakaway. Having never sailed before, they loved the ship. Great shows, lots to do for the kids, only complaint was the smoker in the balcony next door. AHHHHH

[erewhon]

Time to go and make dinner.

Whats on the menu.

[rafinmd]

That was MOST impressive. I'm not a HAL cruiser (yet) - is that one particular Captain, or do they all do it? :)

 

They don't all, there are probably about 2 or 3 that put on a real show.

 

Roy

[aliaschief]

Dave and Lou, Thanks for the outstanding coverage. USA folks enjoy your long holiday President Day weekend.

 

KK condolences for missing your cruise.

 

See you all soon.

[monina01]

thats it for me too....wonderful performance tonight from Westerdam

 

Good night!

[erewhon]

Some ship waiting on fuel to go to Bahamas.

[kazu]

Ok, you can only put off Marley so long....gotta go take care of the puppy pony.

 

Thanks Lou & Dave for the great coverage.

 

Great watching the sail a way with all of you and what a performance :D

[Mumsysailor]

We're heading off. Wonderful show ... Worth waiting for. Thanks Chief, Lou and Dave.

[mamaofami]

Thanks, Lou and Dave and thanks for the close up of Westerdam's bell. Loved it.

 

Hope to see Breakaway sail into NY Harbor tomorrow AM.

[erewhon]

Time to go. Thank you Chief, Lou and Dave. Thanks to Westy Captain for making our day.:)

[rkacruiser]

Some ship waiting on fuel to go to Bahamas.

 

I am a bit surprised that a resort the size of the Bahia Mar would not have a fuel dock attendant on duty later than 5:00 P. M., particularly on a week-end.

 

And, why can't the vessel go to another fuel dock in order to re-fuel?

 

Have no idea how these private boats operate, but this was interesting radio traffic to which to listen.

[PathfinderEss]

Oasis backing out.

[rkacruiser]

Crown Princess now listed for a 6:15 P. M. departure. Very unusual for her to sail so late. Maybe waiting for late arriving passengers on delayed flights arranged through Princess Cruises.

[PathfinderEss]

Normal deep toots from the Oasis.

[PathfinderEss]

Independence on the move.

Edited February 15, 2014 by PathfinderEss

[rafinmd]

Crown Princess now listed for a 6:15 P. M. departure. Very unusual for her to sail so late. Maybe waiting for late arriving passengers on delayed flights arranged through Princess Cruises.

 

She was billed as leaving at 4PM. A major delay.

 

No toots from Independence?

 

Roy

[Boytjie]

Greetings from the MSC Divina!

 

We are supposed to sail at 7 pm from Miami. We made it out of New York Wednesday night before the storm. One did not make it and another drove down from New Jersey. Lots of stories to tell!

 

 

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[rafinmd]

Greetings from the MSC Divina!

 

We are supposed to sail at 7 pm from Miami. We made it out of New York Wednesday night before the storm. One did not make it and another drove down from New Jersey. Lots of stories to tell!

 

 

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Hopefully, a few of us will be watching, although it's sad that the ship did it's U-turn this morning.

 

Roy