Bin man Posted December 20, 2021 #1 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Been tracking iona this morning not sure but looks like she is going to vigo I thought she was heading to Madeira first unless they have changed itineraries? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted December 20, 2021 #2 Share Posted December 20, 2021 She has changed course for Vigo and is going flat out at 19 knots. Due to arrive at 15.00 so not a normal port call Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Interestedcruisefan Posted December 20, 2021 #3 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Interesting stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted December 20, 2021 Author #4 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Looks like she is about 45 mins from docking .continued at 19 knots turning 60 degrees at full speed . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted December 20, 2021 #5 Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) Yes the stop on AIS definitely says Vigo. Edited December 20, 2021 by jeanlyon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted December 20, 2021 #6 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Strange, I can't find that cruise she is on on any website. Anyone know the number? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted December 20, 2021 Author #7 Share Posted December 20, 2021 G140 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted December 20, 2021 #8 Share Posted December 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Bin man said: G140 Hmmm, Vigo was on the way back. Must be some sort of problem. Has Portugal (Madeira) blocked the brits? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted December 20, 2021 #9 Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 minute ago, jeanlyon said: Hmmm, Vigo was on the way back. Must be some sort of problem. Has Portugal (Madeira) blocked the brits? yes, on The Telegraph website. Portugal joins France and Italy in blocking tourists from UK. Don't know any more details, but to go to France you need a compelling reason, like sick relative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted December 20, 2021 Author #10 Share Posted December 20, 2021 No ventura a day in front of iona on her way to Madeira. I am guess a medic alert or something of that nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted December 20, 2021 #11 Share Posted December 20, 2021 1 minute ago, Bin man said: No ventura a day in front of iona on her way to Madeira. I am guess a medic alert or something of that nature OK, well you are probably right. Another website says visiting Portugal is OK but you never know which to believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted December 20, 2021 #12 Share Posted December 20, 2021 On fb there are reports of a diversion to Vigo, no reason given and they will be late into Madeira. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted December 20, 2021 Author #13 Share Posted December 20, 2021 http://www.crtvg.es/crtvg/camaras-web/vigo-mobil Link for live picture Web cam if anyone interested for iona arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted December 20, 2021 Author #14 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Port tender coming along side might be taking someone off so she doesnt need to dock will monitor to see if that's the case Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted December 20, 2021 #15 Share Posted December 20, 2021 And she's off again. You must have been right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bin man Posted December 20, 2021 Author #16 Share Posted December 20, 2021 Looks like passenger taken off and now departing for Madeira 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davecttr Posted December 21, 2021 #17 Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) Iona still heading for Madeira ploughing through a near gale with seas over 4 metres and under 17C - YUK Meanwhile Ventura got as far as Funchal harbour entrance and is now heading South ? edit - Oceanweather site shows bad conditions at Madeira Edited December 21, 2021 by davecttr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted December 21, 2021 #18 Share Posted December 21, 2021 39 minutes ago, davecttr said: Iona still heading for Madeira ploughing through a near gale with seas over 4 metres and under 17C - YUK Meanwhile Ventura got as far as Funchal harbour entrance and is now heading South ? edit - Oceanweather site shows bad conditions at Madeira Apparently it's too windy for Ventura to dock, and I'm not sure Iona will be able to either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted December 21, 2021 #19 Share Posted December 21, 2021 21 minutes ago, Cathygh said: Apparently it's too windy for Ventura to dock, and I'm not sure Iona will be able to either. That will make flying in and out problematic as well. Funchal is an ''interesting" airport at the best of times ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cathygh Posted December 21, 2021 #20 Share Posted December 21, 2021 40 minutes ago, wowzz said: That will make flying in and out problematic as well. Funchal is an ''interesting" airport at the best of times ! Ah yes, you feel like you are landing in the sea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Camberley Posted December 23, 2021 #21 Share Posted December 23, 2021 It was a passenger emergency we were informed. Hoping the passenger is OK and their companions are OK too at what would be a very anxious time for them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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