MS Zuiderdam Sail Away November 7, 2014

[cranethie]

Zuiderdam was my first cruise ship. Still have special feelings for her.

 

Mine too - Alaska September 2006. Sailed on her again - Alaska September 2010. :)

[dfish]

Mine too - Alaska September 2006. Sailed on her again - Alaska September 2010. :)

 

Alaska 2007 for me.

[0bnxshs]

Haven't sailed on Z'dam yet. Plan to sometime though.

 

Can anyone tell if the jetway is still up?

Edited November 7, 2014 by 0bnxshs

[Lizzie68]

I must say I have a soft spot for the Zuiderdam, too - I've sailed on her 3 times. But my overall favourite is the Volendam.

 

Where's the shark?

[Scrapnana]

Another medical! I really feel bad for those people who get on board then get sick - better than at sea, but still!

[aliaschief]

Medical on-board now 4:00 PM

[PathfinderEss]

Haven't sailed on Z'dam yet. Plan to sometime though.

 

Can anyone tell if the jetway is still up?

 

Looks like it to me..

[dfish]

How disappointing for the poor person with the medical issue. I hope it isn't serious.

[aliaschief]

One has to wonder about these medical's right before sailing. Are the folks to frail for the Muster Drill or is it a combination of travel, embarkation that catches up with them.

 

I have seen a lot of folks really struggling at Muster with prolonged standing.

Edited November 7, 2014 by aliaschief

[Minne Wonka Girl]

Just now disembarked the Zuiderdam after a charity luncheon for Seafarer's House followed by an awards ceremony in the theater. Passengers were going up the gangway as we were going down.

[lka1012]

Just now disembarked the Zuiderdam after a charity luncheon for Seafarer's House followed by an awards ceremony in the theater. Passengers were going up the gangway as we were going down.

 

And you left the ship? I'd find someplace to hide.

[dfish]

Could be any of those reasons. I would think if they were just overwhelmed from travel that sitting down and having something cool to drink might help. But, another reason to fly in the day before so that you are well rested.

[Lizzie68]

Looks like the gangway is down. Can't see a white truck, though.

[0bnxshs]

One has to wonder about these medical's right before sailing. Are the folks to frail for the Muster Drill or is it a combination of travel, embarkation that catches up with them.

 

I have seen a lot of folks really struggling at Muster with prolonged standing.

 

Me too, Chief. But I do wonder if it's the anticipation piled up on the travel that causes so many. Seems like a lot of medicals on embarkation day, both from watching here and from first-hand experience (not a medical of my own but being aboard ship and seeing a medical happen.)

[0bnxshs]

Looks like the gangway is down. Can't see a white truck, though.

 

I think you're right! :D

[Boytjie]

Rushed back - in time. And now there is the medical delay. I just Facetimed with my friends in the Neptune Lounge.

[lka1012]

Black smoke!

[Lizzie68]

White truck!:D

[PathfinderEss]

I see smoke.:D

[alibabacruisers]

Checking in for sailaway!:)

[lka1012]

Really, really, really, really BLACK smoke

[aliaschief]

Me too, Chief. But I do wonder if it's the anticipation piled up on the travel that causes so many. Seems like a lot of medicals on embarkation day, both from watching here and from first-hand experience (not a medical of my own but being aboard ship and seeing a medical happen.)

 

We often wonder how some of the pax's could even make it to the ship. Bless them but when we get to that point our cruising days will be over.

[Candy]

Zuiderdam was my first cruise ship. Still have special feelings for her.

 

Same here... last year was #12 I think. I'd go back in a minute!

[Scrapnana]

Did anybody see an ambulance and fire truck like we did the other day?

[aliaschief]

Same here... last year was #12 I think. I'd go back in a minute!

 

Well good afternoon Princess Candy!:) How have you been?

Edited November 7, 2014 by aliaschief