Rotterdam currently dealing with a medical evacuation

[CineGraphic]

While watching Virgin's Valiant Lady depart Miami, I heard radio traffic from the Rotterdam.

They are currently 2 miles from the Port of Miami, waiting to disembark someone for medical reasons.

Edited December 11, 2022 by CineGraphic

[Native Floridian 26]

Interesting how often that happens when after the cruise leaves.

[MINIroadster]

Thank you for the information. We disembarked today and are watching Rotterdam on Cruisemapper. We were wondering what was happening. 

[CineGraphic]

A fire boat will be pulling up alongside of her for the evacuation.

[Native Floridian 26]

30 minutes ago, Native Floridian 26 said:

Interesting how often that happens when after the cruise leaves.

I meant "right" after the cruise leaves.  It's happened on a couple of our cruises.

[AKJonesy]

We had 6 medical situations on Zuiderdam recently.  Several handled on the ship, one person taken off at San Diego before we were underway and two medical evacuations at sea.  We missed one port due to the delay which was understandable.  I was thinking how long that evac took, since we were out at sea and hoped and prayed the person was alright.  

 

In the middle of the night at 3am I felt a big slam on the ship and thought maybe it was wind and waves picking up.  The captain came on in the morning and said there was an evac at 3am.  Again, I was thinking how long all of this takes to organize considering where we were.  

 

 

 

[PACD_JG]

What is the Valiant Lady's message on the side of the ship?

 

We docked next to her in San Juan, Puerto Rico in November.  I saw this and thought Virgin is definitely doing something right.

 

 

[Nickelpenny]

13 minutes ago, PACD_JG said:

What is the Valiant Lady's message on the side of the ship?

 

We docked next to her in San Juan, Puerto Rico in November.  I saw this and thought Virgin is definitely doing something right.

 

 

It looks like "Hola" - meaning Hello in Spanish.

[PACD_JG]

Just now, Nickelpenny said:

It looks like "Hola" - meaning Hello in Spanish.

Gracias.  I meant the OP's pic.

[4966and556]

Hola is "Hello" in Spanish.

[PACD_JG]

1 minute ago, 4966and556 said:

Hola is "Hello" in Spanish.

I guess I should have been clearer.  If it makes a difference, I was born in the Central Valley, CA.  😁

Edited December 12, 2022 by PACD_JG

[4966and556]

Looks like  "I (heart shape) " ... 30s or 3 D ??  Maybe...  

[Nickelpenny]

Just now, PACD_JG said:

I guess I should have been clearer.  If it makes a difference, I was born in the central Valley, CA.  😁

No hay problema!!!  LOL!!

[albingirl]

It's really too bad and sad for people who are so sick to be evacuated. Sorry for all involved. 

[CineGraphic]

29 minutes ago, PACD_JG said:

What is the Valiant Lady's message on the side of the ship?

 

I (Heart) 305. (The area code for Miami. At one point it covered the entire state)

[CineGraphic]

18 minutes ago, Nickelpenny said:

I saw this and thought Virgin is definitely doing something right.

 

They are indeed....but it's not for everyone.

The uptight and closed-minded would have a tough time.

Virgin is winning many folks over, and attracting many first-time cruisers.

No announcements to interrupt your day. No photographers slowing down embarkation and disembarkation.  No cruise director. No art auctions. No MDR.

We cancelled our future Princess bookings while on our 1st Virgin sailing, and can't foresee going back.

[VibeGuy]

Cardiac problems revealed by a stressful travel day and more physical exertion than usual.  After sitting down and resting, they finally realize they still feel like death, or, more likely, their wife thinks so.  Also, trips and falls in new environments. 

[Cruising Is Bliss]

It happens. Twenty years ago during boarding for the Mercury in Buenos Aires a passenger collapsed ON the gangway with a very serious medical emergency. We were many hours late sailing.