calmpets Posted November 16, 2017 #26 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Word on the 10/31 thread is that the Gem is slated to leave Barbados on Friday, heading for New York. They are supposed to make it there in time for the 11/21 sailing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingqueen86 Posted November 16, 2017 Author #27 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Word on the 10/31 thread is that the Gem is slated to leave Barbados on Friday, heading for New York. They are supposed to make it there in time for the 11/21 sailing. That sounds great. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziloves2cruise Posted November 16, 2017 #28 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Webcam looks like she is at sea. Is she underway to NYC or just out for a test drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted November 16, 2017 #29 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Watched her on AIS tracking site earlier and just re-checked her live shipcam. On a heading going west & northerly, away from Barbados - increasing speed, and almost full speed, close to 21 knots - in the direction toward Puerto Rico & the Bahamas, a course toward NY ?? - data filed is that she should be back in Bridgetown in about 6 or 7 hours ?? if ship turned around again. For those with legs, arms, toes & fingers crossed sailing next week and booked on her - she will need about 90 hours to sail the distance of 1,800 n.m. to get back to NYC by early Tuesday morning for the turnaround. Even if she get back a little late, it's possible - as someone pointed out in another post/thread related to the Gem - that NCL can adjust and shorten the next cruise's itineary with 1 or 2 days less at sea ... and not entirely cancelled, if more work & checks and certifications are required. Most certainly, promising ... standby for a moment, looked like she's up to 22.3 knots in speed but turning, doing a big loop ?? - in the direction of Barbados again, could be a full trial and final exercise just to make sure everything is running top shape. Let's wait & see later on today. Go to MarineTraffic dot com, search the Norwegian Gem and anyone can follow ship's track with its map location as per available AIS data. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziloves2cruise Posted November 16, 2017 #30 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Watched her on AIS tracking site earlier and just re-checked her live shipcam. On a heading going west & northerly, away from Barbados - increasing speed, and almost full speed, close to 21 knots - in the direction toward Puerto Rico & the Bahamas, a course toward NY ?? - data filed is that she should be back in Bridgetown in about 6 or 7 hours ?? if ship turned around again. For those with legs, arms, toes & fingers crossed sailing next week and booked on her - she will need about 90 hours to sail the distance of 1,800 n.m. to get back to NYC by early Tuesday morning for the turnaround. Even if she get back a little late, it's possible - as someone pointed out in another post/thread related to the Gem - that NCL can adjust and shorten the next cruise's itineary with 1 or 2 days less at sea ... and not entirely cancelled, if more work & checks and certifications are required. Most certainly, promising ... standby for a moment, looked like she's up to 22.3 knots in speed but turning, doing a big loop ?? - in the direction of Barbados again, could be a full trial and final exercise just to make sure everything is running top shape. Let's wait & see later on today. Go to MarineTraffic dot com, search the Norwegian Gem and anyone can follow ship's track with its map location as per available AIS data. Sounds like a test drive. May have do some turning maneuver’s to make sure all’s good. 22 knots sure seems like an improvement over 7 knots! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dad son team Posted November 16, 2017 #31 Share Posted November 16, 2017 According to what I just read in an industry email, passengers will be transported from the local resort to the ship on the 17th to sail to NYC and are expected to arrive on 11/21. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingqueen86 Posted November 16, 2017 Author #32 Share Posted November 16, 2017 Watched her on AIS tracking site earlier and just re-checked her live shipcam. On a heading going west & northerly, away from Barbados - increasing speed, and almost full speed, close to 21 knots - in the direction toward Puerto Rico & the Bahamas, a course toward NY ?? - data filed is that she should be back in Bridgetown in about 6 or 7 hours ?? if ship turned around again. For those with legs, arms, toes & fingers crossed sailing next week and booked on her - she will need about 90 hours to sail the distance of 1,800 n.m. to get back to NYC by early Tuesday morning for the turnaround. Even if she get back a little late, it's possible - as someone pointed out in another post/thread related to the Gem - that NCL can adjust and shorten the next cruise's itineary with 1 or 2 days less at sea ... and not entirely cancelled, if more work & checks and certifications are required. Most certainly, promising ... standby for a moment, looked like she's up to 22.3 knots in speed but turning, doing a big loop ?? - in the direction of Barbados again, could be a full trial and final exercise just to make sure everything is running top shape. Let's wait & see later on today. Go to MarineTraffic dot com, search the Norwegian Gem and anyone can follow ship's track with its map location as per available AIS data. I am always so glad to see an update from you. Lots of information here. You are a wealth of information and so thorough. Thanks for for folowing and posting to this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisingqueen86 Posted November 16, 2017 Author #33 Share Posted November 16, 2017 According to what I just read in an industry email, passengers will be transported from the local resort to the ship on the 17th to sail to NYC and are expected to arrive on 11/21. Sounds promising. Thanks for the update. we all hope for a speedy and safe trip back to New York Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb Nahoumi Posted November 16, 2017 #34 Share Posted November 16, 2017 mking8288. Thanks for your very knowledgeable answer. We love the Gem to but she is getting old (and so am I). I hope she has a few good trips left in her. She's not so old. The Dawn, Star, and Sky are older than she is. The Gem has "promises to keep and many miles before she sleeps." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frarypants Posted November 16, 2017 #35 Share Posted November 16, 2017 This sounds increasingly positive! Are sail on the 2nd December and I'm finally trying not to panic about the whole situation but I'm definitely going to be tracking her every move now i know that site so cheers for that...... something else I can drive my partner mad with :-)....... just excursions now hopefully de12 won't have to wait until are board. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2thesea Posted November 16, 2017 #36 Share Posted November 16, 2017 This sounds increasingly positive! Are sail on the 2nd December and I'm finally trying not to panic about the whole situation but I'm definitely going to be tracking her every move now i know that site so cheers for that...... something else I can drive my partner mad with :-)....... just excursions now hopefully de12 won't have to wait until are board. :D I'm on the 11/21 cruise. We are equally anxious about the Gems status. Good luck to us all! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted November 16, 2017 #37 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I am always so glad to see an update ... We can all learn to develop some expertise in the world of crusing, as it is unrealistic to expect NCL to provide verbatim update continuously - at ease of what might be happening, until and unless someone is onboard & do live status reporting (and, they often know less than we do) Gem's ship captain definitely has hit the joystick pedals to the medals, hammer down in top gun mode. Doing a big counterclock-wise loop ... 22 knots, 22.2, 22.3, 22.7 knots, gone to 23 knots, 23.2 and 23.3 knots, now eased off slightly to about 22.6 knots. Engines/azipods set to full speed ahead, all cylinders working in harmony ... NCL ships don't run at those top speed near the maximum rated mode that often - unless it's absolutely needed and/or in case of emergencies, like an evasive and/or rescue maneuver, etc. We're on the Gem back in 2012 when she gone past 24.7 or 24.8 knots with a favorable, strong gale force tail wind - propelling the ship to as much as 25 knots against a Nor-easter storm, while racing out of NY's harbor down the coast. Calling on the Gem's "resident" onboard guardian Mermaid, behind the bridge viewing room to bless the ship for a full recovery and smooth sailing. P.S. Latest graphics on Marinetraffic dot com - screenshot was just a short while ago, looked like she's done testing and heading into toward the pier/dock again @ 17 knots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j2thesea Posted November 16, 2017 #38 Share Posted November 16, 2017 We can all learn to develop some expertise in the world of crusing, as it is unrealistic to expect NCL to provide verbatim update continuously - at ease of what might be happening, until and unless someone is onboard & do live status reporting (and, they often know less than we do) Gem's ship captain definitely has hit the joystick pedals to the medals, hammer down in top gun mode. Doing a big counterclock-wise loop ... 22 knots, 22.2, 22.3, 22.7 knots, gone to 23 knots, 23.2 and 23.3 knots, now eased off slightly to about 22.6 knots. Engines/azipods set to full speed ahead, all cylinders working in harmony ... NCL ships don't run at those top speed near the maximum rated mode that often - unless it's absolutely needed and/or in case of emergencies, like an evasive and/or rescue maneuver, etc. We're on the Gem back in 2012 when she gone past 24.7 or 24.8 knots with a favorable, strong gale force tail wind - propelling the ship to as much as 25 knots against a Nor-easter storm, while racing out of NY's harbor down the coast. Calling on the Gem's "resident" onboard guardian Mermaid, behind the bridge viewing room to bless the ship for a full recovery and smooth sailing. P.S. Latest graphics on Marinetraffic dot com - screenshot was just a short while ago, looked like she's done testing and heading into toward the pier/dock again @ 17 knots. Good news for us on the 11/21 sailing I hope! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frarypants Posted November 16, 2017 #39 Share Posted November 16, 2017 I've downloaded the app now just trying to make sense of it hehe :-) Sent from my SM-G920F using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinNJ Posted November 17, 2017 #40 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Gem depart Barbados (at 6:04 AM NYC time) with a destination of NYC (11/21 at 4:00AM). Currently cruising at 21.8 knots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizpharm2 Posted November 17, 2017 #41 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Gem depart Barbados (at 6:04 AM NYC time) with a destination of NYC (11/21 at 4:00AM). Currently cruising at 21.8 knots! Currently on the Gem and we just left Barbados. Told we will be the off the ship by 8:30am on 11/21 in NYC so all the Thanksgiving cruisers can board and enjoy Gem. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suziloves2cruise Posted November 17, 2017 #42 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Currently on the Gem and we just left Barbados. Told we will be the off the ship by 8:30am on 11/21 in NYC so all the Thanksgiving cruisers can board and enjoy Gem. Sent from my iPad using Forums Safe Travels, enjoy your ride!! Glad to hear the good news Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Luv2Cruz* Posted November 17, 2017 #43 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Gem depart Barbados (at 6:04 AM NYC time) with a destination of NYC (11/21 at 4:00AM). Currently cruising at 21.8 knots! [emoji106][emoji41]🤞 Sent from my SM-T350 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Laszlo Posted November 17, 2017 #44 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Currently on the Gem and we just left Barbados. Told we will be the off the ship by 8:30am on 11/21 in NYC so all the Thanksgiving cruisers can board and enjoy Gem. Sent from my iPad using Forums Sounds like a nice extended vacation........Maybe not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizpharm2 Posted November 17, 2017 #45 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Sounds like a nice extended vacation........Maybe not? For those that can roll with the punches...NCL has more than accommodating to the remaining passengers. Food and rooms at hotel was not the same quality as being on the Gem, but the wonderful on property beach more than made up for. Now back on the ship, we have the entire crew waiting on us. I would call it an extended vacation. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLH Arizona Posted November 17, 2017 #46 Share Posted November 17, 2017 For those that can roll with the punches...NCL has more than accommodating to the remaining passengers. Food and rooms at hotel was not the same quality as being on the Gem, but the wonderful on property beach more than made up for. Now back on the ship, we have the entire crew waiting on us. I would call it an extended vacation. Sent from my iPad using Forums Safe travels home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYcruzzer Posted November 17, 2017 #47 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Currently on the Gem and we just left Barbados. Told we will be the off the ship by 8:30am on 11/21 in NYC so all the Thanksgiving cruisers can board and enjoy Gem. Sent from my iPad using Forums Safe journey home. Any idea how many passengers remained on the Gem ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare mking8288 Posted November 17, 2017 #48 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Currently on the Gem and we just left ... off the ship by 8:30am on 11/21 in NYC ...Sent from my iPad using Forums Excellent and wonderful news, join others in wishing all those onboard, passengers & crews and officers a smooth, safe journey bring her up to NYC, her homeport. Assuming that those you onboard - possibly, might have satellite WiFi access, do post periodic update on ship's progress & navigational status, if you can - surely fellow pax eager for a Thanksgiving sailing on her will be waiting for any news & words. Rest of us, we can and I know I will follow the ship's journey on her live webcam and on MarinaTraffic's app ... she's running full speed, all ahead - engines giving just about all - 22.5+ knots (not quite 23 knots) ETA time in NY is shown as 10 AM UTC (time) - translated into 5 AM EDT (NY's local time) as UTC is 5 hours ahead. With NY Bay & harbour & river traffic up to Pier 88 or 90, docking by 6:30 or 7 AM should be good and with far few passengers riding along - a quick & smooth express for all disembarkation by 8:30 is very promising, indeed. That's 2.5 sea days ahead of good weather, hopefully before it can chily up the Atlantic coast - make the best out of it. (Although, I think I will be pretty tired of having that Chicken "Pho" soup daily for lunch after 8 to 10 days ;p :') ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wizpharm2 Posted November 17, 2017 #49 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Safe journey home. Any idea how many passengers remained on the Gem ? We are traveling with 28 passengers. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldmom Posted November 17, 2017 #50 Share Posted November 17, 2017 That must be a very interesting voyage with only 28 passengers. Can you tell us more? Did you get your original cabin? Are they doing any onboard activities? Are they limiting food to one venue? I would think that this is quite an adventure and a once in a lifetime experience. I'm sure most of us would find anything you want to share very interesting. Safe travels and enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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