MS Westeram & MS Veendam Sail-Away, Feb 22, 2014

[alibabacruisers]

I should be here for sailaway. Looks like a beautiful day in PE. It was so funny yesterday, I was so excited for sailaway and I went to the site and saw no HAL ships.:( So ready to go today!:D

[lka1012]

Checking in also.

[monina01]

checking in :)

[lka1012]

Sometimes I stay at the Hilton using points (the points are cheaper than the Embassy) used by HAL. I have been able to purchase a ride on the bus with HAL folks. The advantage is that when I turn in my luggage, I do not have to check it in at the terminal. It goes straight from the hotel to my cabin.

[BobE]

Thank You for the shuttle Information....

 

I know it's over a year away, but I like my ducks in a row way ahead of time...

 

I have points at the Roadway, and free shuttle from the airport and to the ship, but the reviews aren't very good....but then again, I will only be there for about a short while.....

 

Just baked cinnamon/apple/raisin rolls...will have TWO while I watch the Westerdam sail away....

 

Bob

[kazu]

Sometimes I stay at the Hilton using points (the points are cheaper than the Embassy) used by HAL. I have been able to purchase a ride on the bus with HAL folks. The advantage is that when I turn in my luggage, I do not have to check it in at the terminal. It goes straight from the hotel to my cabin.

 

Interesting - I don't find it a big deal to check the luggage and actually like to see my luggage loaded on :)

 

I am missing people or perhaps just envious? Scrapnana still on her cruise and now, I see on our Westerdam roll call that startwin has escaped to the U.K. Anyone who gets out of some of this winter is making me green with envy. And now the Chief escapes next week!!!

[erewhon]

Checking in for sailaway from NZ.

[erewhon]

Nice shot of EUDM at Key West's B-Pier

Is Capt. Bos on Veendam today?

[Copper10-8]

Is Capt. Bos on Veendam today?

 

He sure is; all the way back to San Diego. He goes home and I get on ;)

[erewhon]

He sure is; all the way back to San Diego. He goes home and I get on ;)

Thank you.

[Mumsysailor]

We're here for sailaway (DH and me) :)

 

Hello all, it's good to be in your company. :)

[shrimp56]

Checking in from residence inn Plantation Fort Lauderdale.

 

Boarding Celebrity Century tomorrow. Hope to be able to stay for 5pm, but will depend on my companions

[aliaschief]

He sure is; all the way back to San Diego. He goes home and I get on ;)

 

What a great Captain. We also had the honor of being invited to dine at his table. Wonderful evening.

 

He is always reminding everyone to wash their hands. He checks the automatic hand washers and gets the daily count.

[rafinmd]

Latest port schedule has Westerdam at 1545 and Veendam 1730. I will need to leave before the Veendam sails.

 

Roy

[Krazy Kruizers]

I am here.

Getting the computers set up.

[Mumsysailor]

[quote name='rafinmd']Latest port schedule has Westerdam at 1545 and Veendam 1730. I will need to leave before the Veendam sails.

Roy[/QUOTE]

Veendam certainly smoking well.

[gigianne]

I am back for some noise!!

[BobE]

Hi Mumsy and Kazu,

Meet you in a year and whatever on the Westerdam:-)....

We can hear our own Tootin then...

Bob Edited February 22, 2014 by BobE

[shrimp56]

Capt. Bos is the best. We have been lucky to sail with him on both Volendam and Veendam.

[Chelly]

[SIZE="3"][COLOR="Red"]Hello CC Friends! I am joining you today. Got a cat sleeping on my lap so will probably be here for the duration.[/COLOR][/SIZE]

[Krazy Kruizers]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Looking at the departure schedule -- Westerdam is listed for 3:45 -- and it is past that time.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[erewhon]

[quote name='aliaschief']What a great Captain. We also had the honor of being invited to dine at his table. Wonderful evening.

He is always reminding everyone to wash their hands. He checks the automatic hand washers and gets the daily count.[/quote]
And likes to inform passengers about local wildlife wherever ship is.

[POA1]

Quick question - Where do you guys get the ship & port radio? We watch from our balcony as the ships sail out and not from the webcam. I suppose we could, but I'd feel a little silly looking at a little screen to see what's happening in front of me. ;)

Also, is one of the cameras mounted at Sky Harbor (2100 S Ocean Dr, FLL)? It looks that way from the angle.

[Krazy Kruizers]

[FONT=Comic Sans MS][SIZE=5]Well I see that Veendam won't be leaving until 5:30 -- I won't be here for her sail-away.[/SIZE][/FONT]

[rafinmd]

[quote name='shrimp56']Capt. Bos is the best. We have been lucky to sail with him on both Volendam and Veendam.[/QUOTE]

SS Rotterdam (1997) and Veendam (2013).

Roy