Life and live from Zuiderdam's 10-day Mex Riviera/Sea of Cortez cruise

[DAllenTCY]

The Zuiderdam will be at the Broadway Pier.

 

The Koningsdam and Disney Wonder will be at the B. Street Pier.

 

Please be aware of the two different locations.

 

In the past ride share and taxi drivers have dropped off at the wrong location.

 

Be aware and ask for confirmation when you arrive.

 

David

[Loreto]

Hi John, hope you have a great cruise!  We were on the Zuiderdam 10 day Sea of Cortez in December and had a wonderful time.  DH said the steak in the Pinnacle was the best he had ever had.  Loreto (my namesake!) was still the same as in 2018.  We had lunch on the plaza Restaurant Mita Gourmet with powerful margaritas.

Looking forward to your commentary!

Karen

[The-Inside-Cabin]

1 hour ago, 12cruise2 said:

We are in San Diego now and will be on the 10-day Zuiderdam cruise with you, and stay on for the 9-day following it--why not, what the heck, we say!!!  I'm glad to hear Henk AND Crystal are on; someone had mentioned Henk during the 35-day cruise, but no one had mentioned Crystal and I'm glad to hear she's on board.  She was so kind to me a couple of years ago on the Amsterdam on a cruise.

Henk, is the Hotel GM, but his wife, Christel, is not onboard.   

[The-Inside-Cabin]

8 hours ago, Copper10-8 said:

Leaving tomorrow for a less than two hour drive, barring unforeseen heavy traffic on a Sunday, southbound to San Diego and boarding ms Zuiderdam at 1:00 PM for her 10-day Mexican Riviera / Sea of Cortez cruise and looking very much fwd to it! Haven't been to Loreto and Pichilingue / La Paz in several years so we will see if things have changed there. Got our negative Covid-19 PCR tests yesterday at a local urgent care clinic, so that's out of the way. Packing later today. If interested, travel along with us 😉 

Have a great cruise!    We will pass you in the parking lot as we leave from out wonderful 35 day South Pacific adventure ! 

[Copper10-8]

36 minutes ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

Have a great cruise!    We will pass you in the parking lot as we leave from out wonderful 35 day South Pacific adventure ! 

 

Thanks! Safe trip home, but you don't have far to go! 😉 

[Copper10-8]

1 hour ago, DAllenTCY said:

The Zuiderdam will be at the Broadway Pier.

 

The Koningsdam and Disney Wonder will be at the B. Street Pier.

 

Please be aware of the two different locations.

 

In the past ride share and taxi drivers have dropped off at the wrong location.

 

Be aware and ask for confirmation when you arrive.

 

David

 

Thanks David! that will be a 1st time embarkation experience at the Broadway Pier for us!

[Boatdrill]

I'll be on the Z to Sea of Cortez  as well. 

David, thanks for the helpful info about where the ships will be.

I was hoping the Z would be at B Street....friends whom you know from shore ops are getting on the Koningsdam, and we were thinking of meeting in the terminal.   

Anyway, thanks again. 

 

Edited April 3, 2022 by Boatdrill

[TiogaCruiser]

3 hours ago, DAllenTCY said:

The Zuiderdam will be at the Broadway Pier.

 

The Koningsdam and Disney Wonder will be at the B. Street Pier.

 

Please be aware of the two different locations.

 

In the past ride share and taxi drivers have dropped off at the wrong location.

 

Be aware and ask for confirmation when you arrive.

 

David

So does that mean there might be less zoo in tomorrow?

[lvhh]

See you onboard tomorrow. 
 

[Cruising Is Bliss]

Thank you for taking us along!

[erewhon]

@Copper10-8  John, Best wishes to you both for a wonderful cruise.

Thank you for another "Live" thread.

[Florida_gal_50]

7 hours ago, TiogaCruiser said:

So does that mean there might be less zoo in tomorrow?

I was just thinking I’m glad I’m not there today.  I’m sure it will be a zoo.

[Sir PMP]

14 hours ago, Copper10-8 said:

 

Si Senor!

 

You do know Henk (HD) and Crystal (GRM) are onboard, do you?

No, I didn't, I thought they retired after losing the Amsterdam, bedankt..

[jbhcw]

following!  Thanks so much for doing a live review...always enjoy!!  Also from my old hometown!

[VMax1700]

@Copper10-8 Have a great cruise!

Just be careful bring that 'Pot' across the border 😉

[The-Inside-Cabin]

Arrival Immigration processing for us going very fast this AM.   I don't think there will be any delays. 7 agents on board 

[SDARCH]

I'm going to have to take a stroll down to the port today.  I don't think I have ever seen 3 ships there at once.  Also craving a fish taco at the Seaport.

Hope everyone has an awesome voyage!!

[nutensteve]

Looking forward to following along Copper. We are doing the same cruise in December but it is a 9 day on the Koningsdam. I always enjoy your day by day reports.

Steve

[The-Inside-Cabin]

I will be on North Island in this area as you sail by around 5:15 or so.   Taking pictures.   Look for me!  
 

[albingirl]

I love your live reviews and thank you for doing another one!

[jhsocal]

Enjoyed your review and pictures from your last cruise, looking forward to this one. Thinking of Mexico in the Fall, we are just a little south of you in Orange County. Best Wishes!

[4966and556]

I was on the Ryndam about 10 years ago  and I  was so happy to meet you. Now I just get to travel with you on a "live" report.  Bon voyage John! 

[SDARCH]

Busy day at the port!

Edited April 3, 2022 by SDARCH

[Copper10-8]

6 hours ago, The-Inside-Cabin said:

I will be on North Island in this area as you sail by around 5:15 or so.   Taking pictures.   Look for me!  
 

FYI Capt. Friso just came on the P/A with an approx 1 hr delay due to late arriving pax winging it into Lindbergh Field

[The-Inside-Cabin]

6 minutes ago, Copper10-8 said:

FYI Capt. Friso just came on the P/A with an approx 1 hr delay due to late arriving pax winging it into Lindbergh Field

Thanks.  What is you estimate for departure?