Krazy Kruizers Posted April 2, 2020 #2776 Share Posted April 2, 2020 We did it gang!!' We got the ships, passengers and crew home safely Dinner time. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShipWalker Posted April 2, 2020 #2777 Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, Seavoyage said: Thank you President Trump and Governor DeSantis! Win for the HAL and her faithful! And to all the other people whose names we will never know. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccole Posted April 2, 2020 #2778 Share Posted April 2, 2020 25 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: To think Rottie was in Puerto Vallarta not that long ago! She played a major part in this op Copper10-8 - Why is it taking soooooo long to get passengers into the ambulances? Yikes. Cherie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted April 2, 2020 #2779 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, accio_7 said: Was reading article @cdwise provided and noticed this mention: Most of the passengers are elderly. Having never sailed with HAL, is this demographic typical for this cruise line or this specific itinerary? Or both? Typical for HAL, but I believe they said there were 4 children on board too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFD1 Posted April 2, 2020 #2780 Share Posted April 2, 2020 It is a great relief to see both these two great ships safely at dock. We've sailed them both several times. It is a fine salute to the commissioners as well as all the divergent interests at Port Everglades. They did the right thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkacruiser Posted April 2, 2020 #2781 Share Posted April 2, 2020 11 minutes ago, jlp879 said: A Canadian news station is livestreaming the event. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vV2LUj9FFe4 Thank you for posting this link! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krazy Kruizers Posted April 2, 2020 #2782 Share Posted April 2, 2020 We did it gang!!' We got the ships, passengers and crew home safely Dinner time. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted April 2, 2020 #2783 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, accio_7 said: Was reading article @cdwise provided and noticed this mention: Most of the passengers are elderly. Having never sailed with HAL, is this demographic typical for this cruise line or this specific itinerary? Or both? It's HAL's reputation. But it varies depending largely on length of cruise. Retired people have the time for longer cruises. Younger people can't get a lot of time off work. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio_7 Posted April 2, 2020 #2784 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Just now, Krazy Kruizers said: We did it gang!!' We got the ships, passengers and crew home safely Dinner time. Woo hoo, we did it, CC! Time for fajitas! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger_77 Posted April 2, 2020 #2785 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Just now, cccole said: Copper10-8 - Why is it taking soooooo long to get passengers into the ambulances? Yikes. Cherie That news helicopter is going to have to go back to refuel soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted April 2, 2020 #2786 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) That's steep gangway. Edited April 2, 2020 by Vict0riann 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted April 2, 2020 #2787 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, accio_7 said: Was reading article @cdwise provided and noticed this mention: Most of the passengers are elderly. Having never sailed with HAL, is this demographic typical for this cruise line or this specific itinerary? Or both? HAL tends to have an older crowd and any line's long voyages always skew older. Let me put it this way. It's not unusual to have an ambulance waiting for a HAL ship. This many is way out of the ordinary. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamOp Posted April 2, 2020 #2788 Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, accio_7 said: Was reading article @cdwise provided and noticed this mention: Most of the passengers are elderly. Having never sailed with HAL, is this demographic typical for this cruise line or this specific itinerary? Or both? Yes, it is typically an older crowd. Might be somewhat of a sore point on this board. Many jokes have been made about the demographic on HAL. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjbean4 Posted April 2, 2020 #2789 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Here is my celebratory drink. 40 proof but I'm not getting in a car to go anywhere. Edited April 2, 2020 by rjbean4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mocruzer Posted April 2, 2020 #2790 Share Posted April 2, 2020 4 minutes ago, JazzyV said: Nice to see them both! Still no webcam, so thanks for this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted April 2, 2020 #2791 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Channel 7 camera isn't looking at ambulances now. Hopefully, they'll let people have a little privacy. I don't need to see the patient. I just want to see that first ambulance pull out. Edited to add, I spoke too soon. They're zoomed in tight on the first ambulance. Edited April 2, 2020 by 3rdGenCunarder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boytjie Posted April 2, 2020 #2792 Share Posted April 2, 2020 11 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said: You sure it's not her cosmetically-altered/chopped off rear end you're looking at? 😉 At least she doesn't have a case of Veendam butt-ugly. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DFD1 Posted April 2, 2020 #2793 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Just now, HamOp said: Yes, it is typically an older crowd. Might be somewhat of a sore point on this board. Many jokes have been made about the demographic on HAL. It's not complicated. The longer the cruise the older and more affluent the passengers. This cruise was one of the "Grand Voyages". That also usually attracts older, more affluent passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare rafinmd Posted April 2, 2020 #2794 Share Posted April 2, 2020 1 minute ago, 3rdGenCunarder said: Channel 7 camera isn't looking at ambulances now. Hopefully, they'll let people have a little privacy. I don't need to see the patient. I just want to see that first ambulance pull out. Edited to add, I spoke too soon. They're zoomed in tight on the first ambulance. As long as they don't do it as the patient is wheeled out. Roy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare puppycanducruise Posted April 2, 2020 #2795 Share Posted April 2, 2020 So thankful they are docked. Sending prayers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare 3rdGenCunarder Posted April 2, 2020 #2796 Share Posted April 2, 2020 That gangway looks awfully steep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted April 2, 2020 #2797 Share Posted April 2, 2020 So grateful the ship has docked. Prayers for all aboard. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasick Sailor Posted April 2, 2020 #2798 Share Posted April 2, 2020 What came down?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Copper10-8 Posted April 2, 2020 #2799 Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, cccole said: Copper10-8 - Why is it taking soooooo long to get passengers into the ambulances? Yikes. Cherie Don't know the situation inside the medical center Cherie; some are hooked up to ventilators; can't just unplug them and roll them down the gangway. Plus this is not a semi-routine single medical disembark; this is a group of ten 😉 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
accio_7 Posted April 2, 2020 #2800 Share Posted April 2, 2020 2 minutes ago, HamOp said: Yes, it is typically an older crowd. Might be somewhat of a sore point on this board. Many jokes have been made about the demographic on HAL. Sorry for bringing this up, not my intention to stir things up. This is my first time perusing your boards (I normally frequent the Royal Caribbean or Disney ones) and was honestly asking. Thanks for the info, everyone. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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