Pomperaugrr Posted May 20, 2015 #351 Share Posted May 20, 2015 The Dawn is now underway! She's moving away from the pier. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted May 20, 2015 #352 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I wonder if the Breakaway passengers will receive the same refund as they were probably more inconvenienced with arriving later and having to tender. I can see why the Dawn passengers should get compensation, I am sure it was stressful, but I am wondering about Breakaway passengers as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vivi9909 Posted May 20, 2015 #353 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Horn blown. Dawn is moving. Bon voyage! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted May 20, 2015 #354 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) The Dawn Class are faster than that! Star needed to maintain close to her maximum of 25 kn (nm = nautical miles, kn = knots) when she used to the Hawaii - Fanning Island runs. These are some of the fastest ships in the industry. We're on the GEM in 2012, less than a week after Sandy & sailed NY-Caribbean head-on into a Noreaster storm & blasted our way out of it - about 15 hours in near hurricane conditions with strong gale force wind, effective ship speed for 24.5 to 25+ kn as indicated on ships' live NAV Channel - that was a "fun" ride and we had a porthole on deck 4 that time. Up until then, we've previously sailed no faster than 23 kn but "normally" cruise a little slower - for fuel economy purposes and a smoother ride for most pax. Picture below not from the height of our stormy ride then - gale force wind gave the ship a big speed boost - these aero-sleek ships are built to take on Atlantic crossings https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/64025118/NCL%20Gem%202012%20Photos/11-12-2012/NCL%20Gem%20-%20Weather.jpg Cheers & it's good news for folks onboard the Dawn & for the Breakaway pax later on, once the berth is cleared - they don't need to ride the tender back to their floating ship/hotel on the island. Dawn left the pier, pilot boat alongside AFT - starboard side ... safe voyage, now just watch for the coral. Edited May 20, 2015 by mking8288 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pomperaugrr Posted May 20, 2015 #355 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Must be like deja vue for the passengers. Hey didn't we just leave this pier yesterday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 20, 2015 #356 Share Posted May 20, 2015 WOO HOO. Home just in time to watch her pull out. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
triptolemus Posted May 20, 2015 #357 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Side Note: Now I'm sure the debate will ensue as to whether it was right or wrong.. too much or too little. :( Should have been 18%... for obvious reasons! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeachMartini Posted May 20, 2015 #358 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Horn blown. Dawn is moving. Bon voyage! "Let's try this one more time, guys" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted May 20, 2015 #359 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I can see why the Dawn passengers should get compensation, I am sure it was stressful, but I am wondering about Breakaway passengers as well. Not sure why Breakaway passengers should get anything, there was no problem with their cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDougOut Posted May 20, 2015 #360 Share Posted May 20, 2015 1,307 current viewers of the Bermuda Port Web Cam... I think the most I've seen prior to today was 30 or 40! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adjjb12 Posted May 20, 2015 #361 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Safe trip home to everyone on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted May 20, 2015 #362 Share Posted May 20, 2015 its on its way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted May 20, 2015 #363 Share Posted May 20, 2015 I wonder how much damage was done to the reef? They are pretty protective of their reefs down there; this could be pretty costly for NCL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayison Posted May 20, 2015 #364 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Sorry if I missed it, but is the Breakaway going to come into the pier now for the rest of her stay there? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 20, 2015 #365 Share Posted May 20, 2015 And the BA impatiently waiting to take her place. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barnacle_boy Posted May 20, 2015 #366 Share Posted May 20, 2015 We're on the GEM in 2012, less than a week after Sandy & sailed NY-Caribbean head-on into a Noreaster storm & blasted our way out of it - about 15 hours in near hurricane conditions with strong gale force wind, effective ship speed for 24.5 to 25+ kn as indicated on ships' live NAV Channel - that was a "fun" ride and we had a porthole on deck 4 that time. Up until then, we've previously sailed no faster than 23 kn but "normally" cruise a little slower - for fuel economy purposes and a smoother ride for most pax. Picture below not from the height of our stormy ride then - gale force wind gave the ship a big speed boost - these aero-sleek ships are built to take on Atlantic crossings. There's nothing like cruising at high speeds, is there? I remember sailing on QM2 back when she used to do 8 day Caribbean (not Bahamas) cruises out of NYC. Two days from NYC to St. Maarten, which required an average speed of 27 kn. I also remember sailing on QE2 at over 30 kn towards the end of her career. Those days are gone sadly :( Even the Dawn and Jewel Class are considered unnecessarily fast these days. Of course, NCL let the pendulum swing too far back, and now Breakaway and Getaway are so underpowered that they can barely maintain some of their scheduled runs. That's one of the reasons why Escape will be getting an extra diesel generator and more powerful pods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peg013 Posted May 20, 2015 #367 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Should have been 18%... for obvious reasons! ;) :D :eek: ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mistizoom Posted May 20, 2015 #368 Share Posted May 20, 2015 (edited) Not sure why Breakaway passengers should get anything, there was no problem with their cruise. One reason is had to tender this morning unexpectedly. I am sure there are some people on board unable to use the tender for one reason or the other. Edited May 20, 2015 by Mistizoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smeyer418 Posted May 20, 2015 #369 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Sorry if I missed it, but is the Breakaway going to come into the pier now for the rest of her stay there? looks like it moving to the pier now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanBill Posted May 20, 2015 #370 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Well that was cool, watching Breakaway raise anchor! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabones Posted May 20, 2015 #371 Share Posted May 20, 2015 BA moving into her paaaking space! All is well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinstripes4887 Posted May 20, 2015 #372 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Anchor is up for the Breakaway. Looks like she is going to dock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted May 20, 2015 #373 Share Posted May 20, 2015 One reason is had to tender this morning unexpectedly. I am sure there are some people on board unable to use the tender for one reason or the other. That might impact some passengers but not all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mitsugirly Posted May 20, 2015 #374 Share Posted May 20, 2015 No one said she's a bad person. It's just funny ... people like their 5 minutes of fame. it's human nature. Oh I would so take that fame ...."And I'd like to take this moment to give a shout out to my peeps on cruise critic...this is going to be one hell of a review/report when I get back" ...and frantically wave at the cameras. :D Should have been 18%... for obvious reasons! ;) LOL...couldn't help but bust out laughing at this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
declansdad Posted May 20, 2015 #375 Share Posted May 20, 2015 Could be some cool pictures on the Breakaway reviews. "and this one is my standing on the dock watching the ship come in." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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