peterde Posted September 20, 2023 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) I was just looking at PTZTV’s old sailaways and I noticed that the last time there were people on the Equinox’s helipad for sailway out of Port Everglades was on July 8. I couldn’t find anyone there after that. Did they eliminate that perk (for CC and up) or is there another reason why the helipad isn’t being used anymore? Edited September 20, 2023 by peterde Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted September 20, 2023 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2023 There are all sorts of reasons why they might not have people on the helipad as they leave Fort Lauderdale. The cruise port security officers may recommend against it, the weather could be threatening, the Captain might have other reasons too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barb1403 Posted September 20, 2023 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2023 On the Eclipse they now charge for helipad on the sail away day and it ain’t cheap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C4HCG Posted September 20, 2023 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2023 We were invited on to the helipad on the Equinox early September as we arrived at San Juan so it is still used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisestitch Posted September 20, 2023 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2023 4 hours ago, Barb1403 said: On the Eclipse they now charge for helipad on the sail away day and it ain’t cheap. More information please 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare hcat Posted September 20, 2023 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2023 5 hours ago, Barb1403 said: On the Eclipse they now charge for helipad on the sail away day and it ain’t cheap. We would not pay for that..not worth it We've gone a few times by invitation. on various ships. Only for ports not Port Ev Nice views depending on the port but usually very sunny.( need a hat and sunscreen). Sometimes they served lite bites or passed snacks and bubbly.. other times nothing. Mostly a stand up event..after you cllmb some stairs Fun once but one and done for us! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miched Posted September 20, 2023 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2023 Way overrated. Did it once for the novelty. Not the best view. A long time standing around in the sun. You need to get there early to get a place by the rail. If you aren’t at the rail you really can’t see anything. If the view from there is so great why isn’t the bridge at that level? Best place for a sail away is an upper deck or your balcony. Some ports would be the Martini bar because once you pull away from the pier there is nothing more to see as you already seen it when docked. Happy cruising 🌊🚢🇺🇸🌅 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnm6217 Posted September 20, 2023 #8 Share Posted September 20, 2023 No sailaway from the helipad on EQ on 16 September. However, we had late afternoon showers that day, which could have been the reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHEZMARYLOU Posted September 20, 2023 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2023 We were invited for the sail away from St. Maarten on our recent Equinox cruise. Very few guests attended and the sailing was delayed for a medical emergency. We left after about 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lylone Posted September 20, 2023 #10 Share Posted September 20, 2023 16 hours ago, Barb1403 said: On the Eclipse they now charge for helipad on the sail away day and it ain’t cheap. Huh? for the last 4 cruises on it was by invitation only. Now they are charging? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted September 20, 2023 #11 Share Posted September 20, 2023 We enjoyed an Equinox sail away some years ago out of Venice when they slowly moved along the harbour and out to sea.....so the view was wonderful. IMO it was a lovely experience. Stopped now as the ships can't go through and the port for Venice is Ravenna. Invited another time but wind prevented and it was cancelled. Another invite was in the Caribbean... so they're still happening. Each time wine and apps were served....just made it a little nicer. Didn't go the last time we were invited. Can't duplicate the Venice sail away in our mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oceangoer2 Posted September 20, 2023 #12 Share Posted September 20, 2023 1 hour ago, lylone said: Huh? for the last 4 cruises on it was by invitation only. Now they are charging? Not worth paying any charge for sail away...if not invited it becomes a commercial payout like an excursion, not a lovely experience. Wish the poster would provide cost and ship. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare horseymike Posted September 20, 2023 #13 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) 17 hours ago, Barb1403 said: On the Eclipse they now charge for helipad on the sail away day and it ain’t cheap. Unbelievable. Guess I won’t be out there anytime soon. Edited September 20, 2023 by horseymike Grammar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Texed Posted September 20, 2023 #14 Share Posted September 20, 2023 17 hours ago, Barb1403 said: On the Eclipse they now charge for helipad on the sail away day and it ain’t cheap. 13 hours ago, cruisestitch said: More information please I agree, more info would be nice. Would you mind posting a link to the activity and charges? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterMet Posted September 20, 2023 #15 Share Posted September 20, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, peterde said: I was just looking at PTZTV’s old sailaways and I noticed that the last time there were people on the Equinox’s helipad for sailway out of Port Everglades was on July 8. I couldn’t find anyone there after that. Did they eliminate that perk (for CC and up) or is there another reason why the helipad isn’t being used anymore? Got to go to the helipad twice on our B2B Eastern/Western on Equinox in August 23. (Not from FLL on either one) Edited September 20, 2023 by MisterMet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islabahia Posted September 20, 2023 #16 Share Posted September 20, 2023 18 hours ago, Barb1403 said: On the Eclipse they now charge for helipad on the sail away day and it ain’t cheap. Please provide links showing how much the charge is and when did it rollout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare NutsAboutGolf Posted September 20, 2023 #17 Share Posted September 20, 2023 1 hour ago, islabahia said: Please provide links showing how much the charge is and when did it rollout. I doubt a link even exists and if it did they wouldn't have it as they're on the ship. So @Barb1403, it would be greatly appreciated if the cost is in the daily or app if you would post an image of it 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTSandy Posted September 21, 2023 #18 Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) I was on the Summit August 30, 2023 New England/Canada cruise. I was invited to the sailaway from Prince Edward Island. I have done many of the sailaways and skipped it, but was surprised to see they offered sailaway from Quebec for $79 pp. Apparently some ports are more desirable for a sailaway and can generate revenue. Edited September 21, 2023 by CTSandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Virgo Posted September 21, 2023 #19 Share Posted September 21, 2023 What! charging for sail away. wow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gold1953 Posted September 21, 2023 #20 Share Posted September 21, 2023 (edited) 7 hours ago, CTSandy said: I was on the Summit August 30, 2023 New England/Canada cruise. I was invited to the sailaway from Prince Edward Island. I have done many of the sailaways and skipped it, but was surprised to see they offered sailaway from Quebec for $79 pp. Apparently some ports are more desirable for a sailaway and can generate revenue. $79 to stand??? Was it narrated? Still not worth it! Did they serve special French food??? There must be more to it Edited September 21, 2023 by gold1953 addition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kywildcatfanone Posted September 21, 2023 #21 Share Posted September 21, 2023 8 hours ago, 1Virgo said: What! charging for sail away. wow My first thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CTSandy Posted September 21, 2023 #22 Share Posted September 21, 2023 2 hours ago, gold1953 said: $79 to stand??? Was it narrated? Still not worth it! Did they serve special French food??? There must be more to it I have no idea if anything was offered - I sat on my balcony and enjoyed sailaway there. It was a beautiful day and I imagine seeing the St. Lawrence was nice from that vantage point, but I have skipped free offers before, I wasn’t going to pay for one. Curious if this is a regular offer on this cruise. I saw it on the daily the day before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deliver42 Posted September 21, 2023 #23 Share Posted September 21, 2023 When I was on the Equinox pre covid, it was a perk for Concierge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drakes2 Posted September 21, 2023 #24 Share Posted September 21, 2023 On 9/20/2023 at 6:11 AM, hcat said: We would not pay for that..not worth it Definitely not worth it. I had a sunset verandah on deck 10 and went to the helipad to see sailaway. So so disappointing as my views from my own veranda were much better. Maybe from a regular balcony it would be ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saturngrl Posted September 21, 2023 #25 Share Posted September 21, 2023 We were invited to sailaway on the helipad last February. Ship was Reflection and sailaway from Nassau. We were Concierge and I've done these numerous times at numerous ports. The bubbly is nice and the view is okay, but I would never pay extra for the privilege, since I have already paid extra for Concierge status. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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