Amuse-Bouche, live from the Muse, April 21-May 7, Port Everglades to Dublin

[spinnaker2]

There is no helipad per se. The helicopter hovers over the stern and lowers the basket. With the wind and fog and rough seas this was a challenge.

We weren't that close to shore but apparently with our come about and course towards Nantucket it was enough to be within the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.

The basket rescue was executed perfectly and as the basket with its fragile contents was led aboard, a cheer went out from the crowd who were in Spannacopli observing. Likewise when the door closed and the helicopter took off all clapped and cheered.

The mood was upbeat that a rescue was done so well and all hopes were with the pax. Godspeed.

 

 

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[spinnaker2]

There is no helipad per se. The helicopter hovers over the stern and lowers the basket. With the wind and fog and rough seas this was a challenge.

We weren't that close to shore but apparently with our come about and course towards Nantucket it was enough to be within the jurisdiction of the Coast Guard.

The basket rescue was executed perfectly and as the basket with its fragile contents was led aboard, a cheer went out from the crowd who were in Spannacopli observing. Likewise when the door closed and the helicopter took off all clapped and cheered.

The mood was upbeat that a rescue was done so well and all hopes were with the pax. Godspeed.

 

 

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[Unibok]

Wow!!! Sending gratitude and good health to all.

[Camillus112]

Amazing! Wishing the very best for the passenger, and thank you for sharing.

[joe_90]

Hope the ship can make up time to arrive in the emerald isle.

 

Could anyone please post the name of the chef and matrie de

 

Joe

[les37b]

That must have been quite a thing to watch, with the crews of both vessels working together to solve what was clearly a dangerous but skillfully executed exercise.

 

Best wishes to the poorly passenger.... And to your continuing enjoyment of the Muse.

 

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[Master Echo]

Hello Spinnakers 2, greetings from Silver Discoverer, just off Batanes Island, Philippines, tomorrow Salomague for Vigan.

 

Sorry to hear about the fog, and hope things have returned to normal.

 

Please give my regards to Paolo, Jimmy and Luke - tell him he cannot be a stranger to fog!!

 

Wish you calm seas, fair skies on my lovely Muse, having sailed on the inaugural trip in April 2017, and again on the Montreal to FLL cruise in September 2017.

 

Looking forward to hearing your continued reports all the way to the Emerald Isle. Unfortunately, our cruise comes to an end shortly in Manila.

 

Kindest regards

 

Master Echo

[spinnaker2]

Hello Spinnakers 2, greetings from Silver Discoverer, just off Batanes Island, Philippines, tomorrow Salomague for Vigan.

 

 

 

Sorry to hear about the fog, and hope things have returned to normal.

 

 

 

Please give my regards to Paolo, Jimmy and Luke - tell him he cannot be a stranger to fog!!

 

 

 

Wish you calm seas, fair skies on my lovely Muse, having sailed on the inaugural trip in April 2017, and again on the Montreal to FLL cruise in September 2017.

 

 

 

Looking forward to hearing your continued reports all the way to the Emerald Isle. Unfortunately, our cruise comes to an end shortly in Manila.

 

 

 

Kindest regards

 

 

 

Master Echo

 

 

 

Hello all and thanks. Will pass along regards.

Last night was a masterful liars club. Always fun and ridiculously silly too.

We enjoyed it immensely.

 

The sun rose and played tag with the ocean, at first it was glaringly bright and the waters were jeweled by its rays. The temperature was crisply cool.

Now it looks as if our trench coat, the fog, as if sensing we are a little cold, is creeping in slowly. And it's getting COLDER. The sun is working in overtime!

 

Looking to learn Greek, I sought out Katherina for Greek lessons, along with two other passengers. A sure bet is that I won't be facile in Greek any time soon, despite the efforts of Katherina. Greek is a difficult language to learn.

 

Then I ran to the food and cooking demonstration by Anne-Mari in the theatre. Lobster and chile ice cream. Not as a single course!

 

The meet and mingle was held today at noon in the Panaorama. Officers and representatives from Silversea were there to answer questions and of course tapas were offered along with drinks.

 

Pool surrounded by sun seekers at lunch.

 

Tonight is another formal night.

 

 

 

 

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[Camillus112]

Spins, as you said Greek is part of your ancestry; I'm sure you'll end doing very well. I've never had the opportunity of attending a Liars Club session, but I'm thinking I would love it! If you can, please let us in on it.

[spinnaker2]

Cam,

The object in Liars Club is to determine who is telling the truth. A word, which is generally obscure, is given to the group of audience participants who are divided into teams. Then four masterful liars each give a presentation and define the word. The presentations are very droll and often silly, but one must determine who is defining the word truthfully.

The presenters are quite skilled at spinning a yarn, spiked with jokes.

At the conclusion of the presentations, each team casts a vote.

All for prize points!

But this is all after dinner and accompanied by drinks and it is lots of fun!

 

 

 

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[Camillus112]

Oh, Spins, thanks!! I know I would love it! I've been in at least eight SS cruises but have not seen it advertised. Maybe I just missed it, not knowing what it was all about. Next time!

[spinnaker2]

After our win at trivia today we have decided to skip the formal night. Instead, we are having a movie night and dinner en suite, all accompanied by the monotone of the fog horn.

Wind is picking up.

 

 

 

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[UKCruiseJeff]

Lovely following your trip Spins and that the free spirited ethos persists. Enjoy the film night and the sound of the waves - and horn - from the balcony.

 

:)

[spinnaker2]

We are still pushing forward to St. John's at a speed of 18.2 knots. We will be arriving later than expected due to the medical emergency.

Rain is expected with a temperature in the 50s F.

The foghorn continues as visibility is nil.

Grey, dreary, muffling fog.

A few smokers visible out on deck via the pool deck camera. Otherwise the ship is quiet but for the occasional creaking noises in our suite and the sound of the waves being parted as we sail through.

 

 

 

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[TLCOhio]

We are still pushing forward to St. John's at a speed of 18.2 knots. We will be arriving later than expected due to the medical emergency. Rain is expected with a temperature in the 50s F. The foghorn continues as visibility is nil. Grey, dreary, muffling fog. ship is quiet but for the occasional creaking noises in our suite and the sound of the waves being parted as we sail through.

 

Appreciate these continued great posting, pictures, comments and follow-ups. Sorry on the fog, weather, etc. Here in Central Ohio and parts of the U.S., things are sunny and nicer. Any updates as to how the passenger taken off of the ship is doing? Plus, their family member (I assume) left on the ship after the helicopter removal of that one person.

 

THANKS! Enjoy! Terry in Ohio

 

From our Jan. 25-Feb. 20, 2015, Amazon River-Caribbean adventure that started in Barbados, here is the link for that live/blog. Many visuals from this amazing river and Caribbean Islands (Dutch ABC's, St. Barts, Dominica, Grenada, San Juan, etc.):

www.boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2157696

Now at 55,965 views for these postings.

[spinnaker2]

Terry, I heard the pax in hospital and doing ok.

I have no idea about family. They were not medievaced.

 

The sun is trying to dry up the fog.

We are close to land but our fog horns continued blare.

Off to early trivia.

 

 

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[spinnaker2]

 

 

 

Now I know why it's so difficult to sail in to St. John's.

The channel called the Narrows is exactly that.

While we had been maneuvering through fog all morning, it suddenly lifted just as we approached St. John's. The sail in was beautiful, the weather mild and sunny.

 

And, that was short lived. The captain turned the ship around and we are facing out of the harbor. The fog is rolling in again, along with pouring rain and dropping temperatures.

But a few shots before the weather changed.

 

 

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[spinnaker2]

 

 

 

Now I know why it's so difficult to sail in to St. John's.

The channel called the Narrows is exactly that.

While we had been maneuvering through fog all morning, it suddenly lifted just as we approached St. John's. The sail in was beautiful, the weather mild and sunny.

 

And, that was short lived. The captain turned the ship around and we are facing out of the harbor. The fog is rolling in again, along with pouring rain and dropping temperatures.

But a few shots before the weather changed.

 

 

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[spinnaker2]

 

 

 

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This is the location where the orca movie was filmed

 

 

 

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[spinnaker2]

 

This is the location where the orca movie was filmed

 

 

 

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High atop Signal Hill where Marconi sent radio transmission, looking into the channel

 

 

 

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[hypercafe]

I am not sure from your post if you stayed in St John or just left. It is a great place but a very tricky place. That was our first stop after leaving Queens Town on a West bound crossing a few years ago. When time to go came the band and pipes came and played but we stayed still, it was too windy to go out so we stayed the night.

 

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[mysty]

Beautiful pics Spins! So glad you made it into the harbour!

[WesW]

Candy(and Larry) , wonderful photos and dialog thanks for sharing.

[spinnaker2]

Sorry about the double posts. That's weird. We were in St. John's briefly, late arrival around 2:30 and then sailed out at 10:00 pm.

Today, we have fog and -4 C or 25 F. Wind is 42 kts. Our speed is 15.4 kts.

Captain has taken a south easterly course, as if heading directly towards Seville, Spain.

Our balcony almost looks icey, but I can't open the door to find out.

We slept in and I sent DH to get coffee.

Brrrrrr.

 

 

 

 

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[Unibok]

 

Wow -- I love this photograph! Beautiful colors and composition. Makes me want to go there :-)

 

Your descriptions of the fog have reminded me of my childhood in the San Francisco Bay. You are so right: fog does have a sound of its own. It softens and mutes, but at the same time makes the unseen all the more perilous. As you have noted, fog is beautiful in its own way, and then its absence makes the sunshine all the more glorious.

 

Thank you for sharing your journey with us.

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