Rotterdam in Port Everglades on December 15, 2023

[leerathje]

ms Rotterdam will be at pier 26 from 5:45 am to 3:00 pm, and she is leaving on a 7 day Eastern Caribbean

 

 

Also in port is Liberty of the Seas at pier 19 (5:00 am – 4:30 pm).

 

The PTZtv webcam can be found at https://www.portevergladeswebcam.com/.

 

Next up:  Nieuw Amsterdam on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

 

Leanne

[ski ww]

Here she is about 2 miles out.

[ski ww]

Rotterdam arriving.

[ski ww]

When she came by in front of the camera the tug at her stern looked like it was pushing helping her to turn. Is she having problems?

 

[wdw1972]

9 hours ago, leerathje said:

 

Next up:  Nieuw Amsterdam on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

 

Leanne

I saw on Facebook this morning that Nieuw Amsterdam has been pushed back to Monday (12/18).  Guests were notified via email, and the reason given was stormy weather.  The usual OBC, FCC was mentioned and the itinerary was cut to Nassau & Key West according to a person posting.

 

Sue/WDW1972

[wdw1972]

Just now, ski ww said:

When she came by in front of the camera the tug at her stern looked like it was pushing helping her to turn. Is she having problems?

 

Probably the reason is the weather - it's been more windy than usual, and severe weather is on the way this weekend.

 

Sue/WDW1972

[Crazy For Cats]

The Navigator app says the sail away party is at 3.  Maybe we will leave on schedule. 

[Himself]

I hope to be here for the Sail away.

[Happily@Sea]

With no blocker today - hopefully, Rotterdam can get away on time.

 

Really nasty weather in Florida this weekend, I think we are a little far north of the front, not expecting that much wind, mostly just rain in my area. This would also give NA more time to finish her drydock.

 

I plan to be here.

 

[Happily@Sea]

Rotterdam confirmed for 3 pm as of 2:30:pm

Edited December 15, 2023 by Happily@Sea

[Happily@Sea]

I don't know if we'll have a cameraperson today, camera panning - but not even far enough to see Rotterdam's location.

[Happily@Sea]

Really windy in PEV, Camera still panning. At least we have sound.

[leerathje]

I can see on my marine radar app that the Rotterdam has two tugs with her....she must be ready to go soon.....

 

L.

 

[Crazy For Cats]

We are getting a little help leaving. 

 

[Happily@Sea]

Panning has stopped.

[ger_77]

Just now, Crazy For Cats said:

We are getting a little help leaving. 

 

 

 

Where will you be?  We'll watch for you!!

[Crazy For Cats]

We will be on our balcony.  Deck seven near the bridge

We are this close 

[emmy]

6 minutes ago, Happily@Sea said:

Really windy in PEV, Camera still panning. At least we have sound.

I often come here to read your posts. Not sure if you are aware but a week ago

co founder of PTZtv Lou Gnandt sadly passed away. The notice re this sad news can be found on the PTZtv FB page 

[ger_77]

Just now, emmy said:

I often come here to read your posts. Not sure if you are aware but a week ago

co founder of PTZtv Lou Gnandt sadly passed away. The notice re this sad news can be found on the PTZtv FB page 

I know, isn't that sad?  He was such an integral part of all of our sail-aways and many of us regularly said thanks to him at the end of every session.  May his soul rest in eternal peace.

 

[emmy]

Just now, ger_77 said:

I know, isn't that sad?  He was such an integral part of all of our sail-aways and many of us regularly said thanks to him at the end of every session.  May his soul rest in eternal peace.

 

I was not sure if the news was known.  We will all miss him  RIP Lou 

[CruisingAndDiving]

Last stern lines are now off....won't be much longer 

[JazzyV]

Checking in 

[Happily@Sea]

2 minutes ago, CruisingAndDiving said:

Last stern lines are now off....won't be much longer 

 

If I was on the ship, that's where I would be watching from. Thanks.

[Crazy For Cats]

Departure toot

[CruisingAndDiving]

Leaving the pier now! We are underway!