Maasdam Sail Away - Friday, May 2, 2014 - Last one of the season (Cue sad, bluesy mus

[POA1]

I know I'm jumping the gun, but I have a packed day and don't want anyone to miss the final Holland America ship of the Winter / Spring season.

 

The Maasdam is in Port Everglades today and scheduled for a 4:00 PM Eastern Daylight Savings Time departure. (Technically, the Maasdam is still a ways off shore as I write this, but I'm feeling confident.)

 

Webcam:

http://portevergladeswebcam.com

 

 

Port Everglades Movement Schedule:

 

https://pevweb01.broward.org/Public/PublicMovements.aspx

 

After this, I guess we'll all meet up on October 17th for the Zuiderdam triumphant return to the Caribbean.

[slabeaume]

just got off her April 21st. Wish we were getting back on her! We had a GREAT cruise!

[rafinmd]

The Maasdam is currently approaching the port.

 

ROy

[65 Gator]

Morning... Not anxious to see the season end but look forward to being here this afternoon.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I shall try to be here this afternoon.

[borasue]

Thanks for sending her our way! Looking forward to my first cruise on her in 3 weeks.

[0bnxshs]

Thanks POA1 for the reminder.... hope to be here. :)

[aliaschief]

Enjoy the Sail-Away, flying to Kauai today. Thanks for all the fun times this season.

[Vict0riann]

Hope to be here. She looks like the only cruise ship in port. Everybody moving north? I must say, it was like summer here yesterday. Today we're due for a change, and some rain this afternoon. But the weatherman is not always right!

 

Must go and walk doggy now, and then we have to take some screens in to be repaired - it'll soon be insect season, too! I'd rather be cruising. Maasdam will be our next ship, so I'm anxious to see her sail - must make sure she is seaworthy!:D

[BumperII]

With the Maasdam headed for the Canada - New England run, we might run across her in person while aboard the Veendam. Only four more weeks.

[POA1]

Hope to be here. She looks like the only cruise ship in port. Everybody moving north? I must say, it was like summer here yesterday. Today we're due for a change, and some rain this afternoon. But the weatherman is not always right!

 

Must go and walk doggy now, and then we have to take some screens in to be repaired - it'll soon be insect season, too! I'd rather be cruising. Maasdam will be our next ship, so I'm anxious to see her sail - must make sure she is seaworthy!:D

 

The Maasdam is the only cruise ship in port today. She looked fine sailing in this morning.

[solocanadian]

Will try to remember to be here

[innlady1]

I should be here...and I will try to figure out when they go by us here on the way North!

 

We're south of Boston...only a mile from the water...anyone know the website where one can check marine traffic?

[gigianne]

Love seeing the Maasdam - the ship looks lonely in port today! Hope to be back to watch the departure.

[POA1]

And then there were none.

 

 

The Maasdam graces us with her presence - the last Holland America ship until mid October when the Zuiderdam steams back into town.

[POA1]

I should be here...and I will try to figure out when they go by us here on the way North!

 

It's our turn to be jealous of you. It's starting to get a wee bit toasty here in South Florida.

 

Can't wait to get back to Maine for summah. :)

[kazu]

Thanks so much POA1. I plan to be here this time. Can't miss the Maasdam:D

[CoronaCRZR]

Sheila,

 

Try this link: http://www.vesselfinder.com/?mmsi=244958000

 

...anyone know the website where one can check marine traffic?

[alibabacruisers]

Thanks for the reminder POA! Looks like a nice day too for a sailaway.

 

Chief, have a wonderful time in Hawaii (Kauai)! See you next season.

Edited May 2, 2014 by alibabacruisers

[rkacruiser]

Checking in.

 

After the Veendam sailed yesterday, I watched the other two ships sail. The Liberty of the Seas provided a bit of interest. Shortly after she left port, there was radio traffic between the Harbormaster and Liberty. That was unusual. She had to return to port becasue of a medical emergency. She docked at Pier 25, using her thrusters, I believe, to hold her against the pier. I saw no lines deployed. After about 10 minutes, off she went again.

[lka1012]

Checking in, today from a rainy Sarasota, overlooking Sarasota Bay.

[Vict0riann]

In honour of it being the last sail away, and the Maasdam, at that, I am having a grilled cheese sandwich for lunch while I watch, instead of my usual cottage cheese salad!:D

[Vict0riann]

Did he say 11 people missing?

[Krazy Kruizers]

Maasdam is now showing a 17:00 departure.

[BumperII]

The Port Everglades schedule now has Maasdam scheduled to sail at 5:00 p.m.

 

https://pevweb01.broward.org/Public/PublicMovements.aspx