sunnydaze Posted September 23, 2016 #1 Share Posted September 23, 2016 Tonight we watched the Explorer of the Seas leave Victoria, BC 10 min early, but she turned around as soon as she left the dock and came back, then she sailed out, sat there awhile and came back again - several times. She finally slowly left 2 hr late. Was anyone on the ship that could please tell me what was happening? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IworkIcruise Posted September 24, 2016 #2 Share Posted September 24, 2016 They were conducting a magnetic compass check, doing 360 degree turns. A standard process for all ships periodically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunnydaze Posted September 24, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted September 24, 2016 Thanks! I thought maybe the ship was having engine problems. Don't they use sextants these days for navigation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IsanTom Posted September 24, 2016 #4 Share Posted September 24, 2016 The Captain forgot to buy cigarettes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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