1/2/12: Four HAL Ships "Sailaway" from Port Everglades!

[innlady1]

Be sure to tune in this afternoon at 4:30 or so to watch the webcam waves from Port Everglades for the Maasdam, Nieuw Amsterdam, Noordam, and Westerdam, slated to depart at 5 PM but sometimes they leave earlier.

AliasChief, who is so good about alerting us everyday, will be sailing on the Nieuw Amsterdam - and will be waving from the SeaView Pool area, Port side.

You can see it at www.portevergladeswebcam.com (http://www.portevergladeswebcam.com).

[IRL_Joanie]

I am here Sheila!!

Just posted this on the other thread:

OK Y'all heading out for the beautiful waters on our favorite ships, here is the departure times listed for today (Eastern Standard Times):

Celebrity Solstice at 12:00 noon
Celebrity Equinox at 4:30
Maasdam at 4:30
Westerdam at 5:00
Noordam at 5:00
Nieuw Amsterdam at 5:00

Gonna be here for all of them:)

Chief a very special BON VOYAGE and cannot wait to hear just how great a time you had:)

Joanie

[KirkNC]

Thanks for the heads up! It will be quite the HAL show.

I wonder why the Solstice is leaving at 12:00, that is unusual isn't it?

[IRL_Joanie]

Thanks for the heads up! It will be quite the HAL show.

I wonder why the Solstice is leaving at 12:00, that is unusual isn't it?

It is weird aint it??? I thought it a strange time to leave also, but according to the Port Schedule Page that is when she is scheduled to leave: https://pevweb01.broward.org/Public/PublicMovements.aspx

Joanie

[mamaofami]

Joanie, Maasdam is in code red and getting a full clean up. Boarding is postponed till 1:30 according to one of the passengers who is sailling today. Where is your info from? I don't see how she can leave at 4:30 when she's having a two hour delay in boarding.

[IRL_Joanie]

Joanie, Maasdam is in code red and getting a full clean up. Boarding is postponed till 1:30 according to one of the passengers who is sailling today. Where is your info from? I don't see how she can leave at 4:30 when she's having a two hour delay in boarding.

I know she is going through a VERY thorough deep cleaning. They just brought on a special Deep Cleaning Crew:confused:

I am listening to the Operations right now on the Port Everglades Web Cam site. B2B passengers are being allowed back on boaard BUT they are restricted to their staterooms until at least noon!!! That was what I heard the Bridge tell the Port Operations lady about 15 minutes ago.

All my info regarding departure times is from the Port Schedule Page that show all the information about the ship(s) and when they are scheduled to leave: https://pevweb01.broward.org/Public/...Movements.aspx (https://pevweb01.broward.org/Public/PublicMovements.aspx)

Joanie

[innlady1]

Good point, Carol. Three hours will be hardly enough time to get passengers on board and settled, complete the lifeboat drill, and whatever else needs to be done to get underway.

Wonder if Copper is still on board? He left the day we boarded last year...I hope he's there next week so we can finally meet him! :)

[mamaofami]

When Dh was a dentist on the ships, we watched the special cleaning crew clean down the Zuiderdam. It was a very impressive crew. They wore masks and special white suits so as not to get sick themselves, I guess. We were not restricted to our cabin and roamed the ship. We should have been told to stay in our cabin. But, we never got sick and learned to push the elevator buttons with our knuckles.

[IRL_Joanie]

When Dh was a dentist on the ships, we watched the special cleaning crew clean down the Zuiderdam. It was a very impressive crew. They wore masks and special white suits so as not to get sick themselves, I guess. We were not restricted to our cabin and roamed the ship. We should have been told to stay in our cabin. But, we never got sick and learned to push the elevator buttons with our knuckles.

.... I think it will make it easier for the crew to get all the other duties done in plenty of time to whisk through the passenger embarkation at the delayed time. I really hope what I am thinking is correct, but....

And maybe the reaon you did not get told to stay in your stateroom was a myriad of possibilities, i.e., Shore Ops did not pass on the message from the bridge, bridge did not order that or even possibly the Noro was not as bad on your cruise than the Maasdam's was/is??? Just guessing here....

Edited: Just heard someone (female) order Hand Sanitizers to be brought to the front of the building before they will allow anyone in.

Joanie

[mamaofami]

We boarded at 8AM when DH worked on board and were considered staff so that might be why we weren't given any special instructions. We had never see this special clean up before then. Very impressive and it did the job that time. No noro on our cruise.

[sail7seas]

Yes, Maasdam went into Code Red. :( Really sorry the crew has all the work.... not like they don't work so hard as it is.

[Himself]

I am here Sheila!!

Just posted this on the other thread:

OK Y'all heading out for the beautiful waters on our favorite ships, here is the departure times listed for today (Eastern Standard Times):

Celebrity Solstice at 12:00 noon
Celebrity Equinox at 4:30
Maasdam at 4:30
Westerdam at 5:00
Noordam at 5:00

Nieuw Amsterdam at 5:00

Gonna be here for all of them:)

Chief a very special BON VOYAGE and cannot wait to hear just how great a time you had:)

Joanie

Joanie: I cannot find the Westerdam. I have found the Noordam, Niew Amsterdam and the Maasdam. I wonder where the Westerdam is hiding? Any clues?

[Krazy Kruizers]

I willl try to be here.

[innlady1]

Joanie: I cannot find the Westerdam. I have found the Noordam, Niew Amsterdam and the Maasdam. I wonder where the Westerdam is hiding? Any clues?

Father, the Westerdam isn't listed for some reason. Earlier this morning, when I checked, there were two in one of the Celebrity locations, one "unnamed" - could be that's the Westerdam :confused:

[Krazy Kruizers]

We have arrived at the port when ships were in Code Red.

Sometimes we got on at 1:30 -- one time not until 2:30.

We did not leave on time.

But who knows -- maybe they can get everyone, luggage and etc. done on time.

[aliaschief]

I think we will be here for sail-away!:)

Heading over to port in 40 minutes.

[IRL_Joanie]

Joanie: I cannot find the Westerdam. I have found the Noordam, Niew Amsterdam and the Maasdam. I wonder where the Westerdam is hiding? Any clues?

Just enlarged the AIS on the PE web site and found Westerdam hiding between the Equinox and Maasdam.

The Equinox, Westerdam and Maasdam are basically sitting in this formation: [ _ ] with the _ being the Westerdam. I'll try to get a screen shot in a second.

Joanie

[Himself]

Father, the Westerdam isn't listed for some reason. Earlier this morning, when I checked, there were two in one of the Celebrity locations, one "unnamed" - could be that's the Westerdam :confused:

I went to the map below and Identifed the Celebrity ships as the Solstice and Equinox.

[IRL_Joanie]

OK, Got a Screen Capture of where the ships are today in Port Everglades. If this is to small let me know and I will put the full sized on my web site.

Far left is Equinox then Westerdam then Maasdam to her right, then to the right of Maasdam is Solstice and behind Solstice is Nieuw Amsterdam.

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EDITED to ADD: NOORDAM, I forgot to get Noordam in the snap shot:( She is sitting directly behind the Nieuw Amsterdam!!!

Joanie

[cruisinjudy]

We were sailing either Ryndam or Oosterdam to Mexico one year when boarding was delayed for cleaning. Everything they could do was done while the cleaning was being done. When we were able to board it was done in groups by numbers. I was surprised at how quickly it went and the ship started on its way.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Celebrity Solstice is leaving at Noon as she is going into dry dock from Jan 2 through Jan 8.

[IRL_Joanie]

Here is the same Screen Shot with the names of the ship on/by them so they are more easily identifiable:)

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EDITED to ADD: NOORDAM, I forgot to get Noordam in the snap shot:( She is sitting directly behind the Nieuw Amsterdam!!!

Joanie

[Krazy Kruizers]

Here is the same Screen Shot with the names of the ship on/by them so they are more easily identifiable:)

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Joanie

Great shot!!

[ASIWISH]

I think we will be here for sail-away!:)

Heading over to port in 40 minutes.

Bon Voyage, Chief!

[IRL_Joanie]

OK, I was able to grab a shot of the Port Everglades Live Web Cam showing the ships themselves (duh, should have done it to begin with) But here is the photo with the names of the 4 in it. This shows the Westerdam and Maasdam both:) I cannot get the Nieuw Amsterdam or Noordam as I have never been able to work the User Controlled web cam:(

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Joanie

[Himself]

Father, the Westerdam isn't listed for some reason. Earlier this morning, when I checked, there were two in one of the Celebrity locations, one "unnamed" - could be that's the Westerdam :confused:

I finally found the "missing" Westerdam. She is parked over near the Equinox. The Noordam is way South. The Nieuw Amsterdam is at 29 and the Maasdam is over where a second HAL ship usually parks.

[IRL_Joanie]

Smoke from the Solstice looks like she is on her way to dry dock any moment now.

Solstice departurre for dry dock changed to 1 pm on PE schedule and all other ships still the same.

Joanie

[OVgirl]

Soltice is leaving now.

[IRL_Joanie]

Wonder if she will sound her horn if she is not full of passengers??

No horn.

Now my question is this..... I did notice a few people on verandahs (very few) I imagine those are crew/entertainment... So do all the crew get to enjoy the Suite Life while on the way to dry dock, while in dry dock and then onto the first port prior to paying guest boarding??

Joanie

[ariawoman]

Man I hope i can get back home in time to watch some sailaways tonight!

Equinox and Nieuw Amsterdam are both fond in my heart since they are my 2 recent ships :-) Would love to see a horn battle between HAL and X lol

[innlady1]

Missed seeing the Solstice sailaway...she has a short drydock...must be just doing minor things.

Will be back at 4:30 to watch the HAL sailaways!

[sail7seas]

Joanie, Maasdam is in code red and getting a full clean up. Boarding is postponed till 1:30 according to one of the passengers who is sailling today. Where is your info from? I don't see how she can leave at 4:30 when she's having a two hour delay in boarding.

Wonder if she will sound her horn if she is not full of passengers??

No horn.

Now my question is this..... I did notice a few people on verandahs (very few) I imagine those are crew/entertainment... So do all the crew get to enjoy the Suite Life while on the way to dry dock, while in dry dock and then onto the first port prior to paying guest boarding??

Joanie


No.

There is little for crew to enjoy during a dry dock.
Most usually there is no a/c, toilets sometimes work and sometimes not.
Chef often makes huge pans of whatever the choice of the day and food is what it is.
They work very, very hard in uncomfortable conditions.

[ariawoman]

Anyone know what they are talkin about on the cam right now? They mention "seeing the bride" and she was "in tears" and then the radio started to break up so I wonder why a bride is in tears :(

[PathfinderEss]

Happy New Year everyone, and good morning, we'll be watching too. Much to our surprise we saw the Solstice leaving just as we brought up the web site. Figured she must be going into dry dock. Sorry to hear that the Maasdam is sick but I've been thru code reds several times and it was ok. Chief, have a great cruise and we will be looking for you at sail away.

[IRL_Joanie]

Anyone know what they are talkin about on the cam right now? They mention "seeing the bride" and she was "in tears" and then the radio started to break up so I wonder why a bride is in tears :(

Dang, I missed that as I had to reboot my computer:( Probably on the Maasdam and no guests being allowed on board due to the Noro.....

Joanie

[ariawoman]

Dang, I missed that as I had to reboot my computer:( Probably on the Maasdam and no guests being allowed on board due to the Noro.....

Joanie

Yeah, that's my guess too. Awww, I feel bad for her, but i think the more things that go wrong on your wedding day, the better off your marriage will probably be :-) Hopefully she too will see it that way :-)

Lemonade out of lemons....

[ariawoman]

This thread has me thinking - too bad there's not a "live" room for those of us watchign the webcam to go into together - to watch together so to speak, instead of posting to a non-real time thread.

[sail7seas]

Someone asked if Copper John is aboard and I think I just heard his voice on the radio. :)

I felt awful when I heard that message about the bride.

I heard them mention the priest was in the terminal. Hope they managed to work something out for the wedding party.

[sail7seas]

What happened to the radio? It went silent.

[aliaschief]

We are on-board but it was a hassle. 200 people at least standing trying to check in at Deluxe Suite check in, glad I knew how the system is suppose to work. Asked a Hal rep what good is this S badge for. Twice in the past month. They need to change something. No big hassle as we were on in 45 minutes. Ship is beautiful. Nice lunch in dining room.

Rooms were not ready but that may be attibuted to decorations. Received bags by 2.00 PM.

Everyone in my group has had problems getting or keeping a 3G signal. So maybe last post.

Will be waving and toasting:D

[IRL_Joanie]

What happened to the radio? It went silent.


Sail once an hour you have to hit the refresh button. If you do not you will notice that there is a rewind button/arrow where the web cam is and no sound.

I try to hit refresh about every 45 minutes.

Joanie

[sail7seas]

Thanks, rewind worked.
I have never before had it up and open so long.

[PathfinderEss]

We are on-board but it was a hassle. 200 people at least standing trying to check in at Deluxe Suite check in, glad I knew how the system is suppose to work. Asked a Hal rep what good is this S badge for. Twice in the past month. They need to change something. No big hassle as we were on in 45 minutes. Ship is beautiful. Nice lunch in dining room.

Rooms were not ready but that may be attibuted to decorations. Received bags by 2.00 PM.

Everyone in my group has had problems getting or keeping a 3G signal. So maybe last post.

Will be waving and toasting:D
We'll be looking for you. Have a great cruise...........

[erewhon]

We are on-board but it was a hassle. 200 people at least standing trying to check in at Deluxe Suite check in, glad I knew how the system is suppose to work. Asked a Hal rep what good is this S badge for. Twice in the past month. They need to change something. No big hassle as we were on in 45 minutes. Ship is beautiful. Nice lunch in dining room.

Rooms were not ready but that may be attibuted to decorations. Received bags by 2.00 PM.

Everyone in my group has had problems getting or keeping a 3G signal. So maybe last post.

Will be waving and toasting:D

Have a wonderful cruise.

[aliaschief]

Have a wonderful cruise.

North skies are getting dark. Could be rain. The cold front is arriving ..the high tomorrow is 59 and low's mid 40 8" F. Lauderdale.

[mamaofami]

I wonder if it's possible for the bridal party to board when boarding starts and at least have the ceremony. I can't imagine they have any food for them while this clean up is taking place. Did anyone hear if Maasdam is boarding yet?

[mamaofami]

About Noro. I just read that there's a danger of becoming dehydrated if you can't hold fluids down. Anyone know if they have Gatorade for that purpose?

[IRL_Joanie]

Hey all,

Just refreshed the Ship Schedule page and Westerdam, Nieuw Amsterdam and Noordam are all scheduled now to depart at 4:45 and Maasdam is still showing as 4:30 pm https://pevweb01.broward.org/Public/PublicMovements.aspx

Edited to add: Maasdam just radioed that they ARE sailing at 4:30 as planned and requested a Pilot aboard 15 minutes prior. So looks like all is good again:)

Joanie

[mamaofami]

Someone asked if Copper John is aboard and I think I just heard his voice on the radio. :)



I had heard he would be on this cruise but perhaps leaving before we board. I was so hoping to meet him in person.

[aliaschief]

Lou just called from Port Everglades Web Cam. They are ready and we are header to Muster.

Boogity, boogity boogity...Let's go cruising boys and gals!:D

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Lou just called from Port Everglades Web Cam. They are ready and we are header to Muster.

Boogity, boogity boogity...Let's go cruising boys and gals!:D
Yeah!!!Bon Voyage!!! :)

[IRL_Joanie]

Close call!!! 2 Passengers still not on yet. They SHOULD be arriving from Ft Lauderdale Airport in the next 10 minutes:eek::eek:

Capt says they are leaving at 4:30. I think since they booked their flights on their own...

Anyway another reason to show why it is important to get in the day before AT LEAST!!

And Sail You did hear John. I just heard him talking with the Captain.

Joanie

[mabert]

I was once on a HAL ship leaving Seward. The luggage for the HAL land tour didn't arrive with the people. They brought the luggage by small boat. I expect they could bring the late arrivals that way as well.

HOWEVER - our fantasy was, of course, to be brought to the ship by heliocopter in a basket, ala Lucie!!! :D

[sail7seas]

About Noro. I just read that there's a danger of becoming dehydrated if you can't hold fluids down. Anyone know if they have Gatorade for that purpose?


Yes, they have some gatorade. But not a limitless supply.

Yes, that is John's voice. :) "Security on the Gangway"

Yes, the Captain knows the two independents are coming from Airport.

Now they 'can't find the passport'. :(

[mabert]

now they cant find their passports? :eek:

[ASIWISH]

Yes, they have some gatorade. But not a limitless supply.

Yes, that is John's voice. :) "Security on the Gangway"

Yes, the Captain knows the two independents are coming from Airport.

Now they 'can't find the passport'. :(

This is so exciting!

[sail7seas]

I was once on a HAL ship leaving Seward. The luggage for the HAL land tour didn't arrive with the people. They brought the luggage by small boat. I expect they could bring the late arrivals that way as well.

HOWEVER - our fantasy was, of course, to be brought to the ship by heliocopter in a basket, ala Lucie!!! :D


Guests can be charged A LOT of money to do that and Captain will not always approve. You have to climb the rope ladder to get aboard. Not everyone is hearty enough to do that, it is dangerous, how rough are the seas???? etc etc etc

[mabert]

- like the time the captain was concerned about the luggage - i hope they understand how special this is

[sail7seas]

Sounds like there is still a gangway down on Maasdam.


AliasChief........ HAVE A AGREAT CRUISE.
Fair Winds and a following sea.

[mamaofami]

I just heard that about the passports. They should have looked when I did weeks ago. Mine are leaving their nest right now and going into my Maasdam folder next to the suitcase. Done.

[mabert]

I met a woman who did that. Not HAL LOL. A bizarre story about a ferry turned into a cruise ship for a round the world tour. Her cab broke down in some remote island in the Indian Sea. They agreed to let her on board if she found a boat. Then midway there they said, you have to climb Jacob's Ladder.

The captain would mention her name over the intercom as in, so Ms. Smith, are you on board yet?

[ariawoman]

yay i'm back and didn't miss it yet!

[ariawoman]

Do you guys all watch the default cam or do you watch the one that users can control - and if so, which cam under that view do you watch as there are several in the drop down.

[ASIWISH]

I'm coming in a bit late... can somebody give me a quick update on the drama?

And, is that COOPER10 from Cruise Critic?

[mountainmare]

A couple of times for different ships you hear this conversation. It sounds like they really try not to leave some one behind, even if you are not cruise air. Once in a while it is someone who is just missing and has not contacted the ship, but they still try to fins them and see if they can make the ship.
As someone who has had to fly in same day in the past (really no choice) it is nice to hear.

[ariawoman]

A couple of times for different ships you hear this conversation. It sounds like they really try not to leave some one behind, even if you are not cruise air. Once in a while it is someone who is just missing and has not contacted the ship, but they still try to fins them and see if they can make the ship.
As someone who has had to fly in same day in the past (really no choice) it is nice to hear.

I wish the radios didn't cut out so often.

Looks like Equinox is leaving now. :-)

[mountainmare]

not a cruise ship but a great picture.
Don't you all just love ships. There is nothing cooler than a ship!! They float and you get to ride on them.

[sail7seas]

I imagine those folks are very frazzled seeing how late they are. For all we know, they traveled from Europe and needed their passports to fly. They probably tucked them somewhere and in their nervousness about missing the ship, forget where.

Or they left home without them. :eek:
Or who knows what else.

[IRL_Joanie]

Equinox Getting under way now:)

Joanie

[ariawoman]

Do we know which ship is the one having an issue with the 2 passengers, is it HAL?

[IRL_Joanie]

I'll post the screen shots after all 4 of our ships have sailed away:)

Going to be afk until last one goes through the channel.

Joanie

[ariawoman]

Equinox Getting under way now:)

Joanie

All I can see is the big freighter in the way lol

[ASIWISH]

Are they leaving two passengers behind?

[aliaschief]

Capt. Just announced due to weather conditions with cold front, we will not be going to Half Moon..extra sea day.

[mamaofami]

Celebrity is on the move.
I believe they just pulled up the gangplank on whichever ship those late passengers were on.

I have to leave here at 5:15 for DH's birthday dinner so Maasdam needs to get moving so I don't miss her.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Capt. Just announced due to weather conditions with cold front, we will not be going to Half Moon..extra sea day.


Sorry to hear that.

[ASIWISH]

Capt. Just announced due to weather conditions with cold front, we will not be going to Half Moon..extra sea day.

Sorry, Chief!

[ariawoman]

Sorry you're missing a port, alias :( I know you'll make the best of your vacation either way though!

842 watching you guys on the cam right now so flash your pearly whites!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Capt. Just announced due to weather conditions with cold front, we will not be going to Half Moon..extra sea day.
:(That is too bad. My first time at HMC was not great because it was very cold, windy and nasty, we probably should not have been there that day either. So my opinion was not that great but it was a WOW the second time we went there and the weather was fantastic. The Captain always knows best ;)

[Krazy Kruizers]

I see the Equinox on the move.

[ariawoman]

I see the Equinox on the move.

Loved my cruise on board her. :-) Smooth seas to all aboard!

[OVgirl]

Wasn't someone going to get married at HMC? Maybe that's the bride that was crying.
Can't imagine how you would feel if something like that fell apart.

[IRL_Joanie]

Pax made it while Life Boat Drill was happening.

Maasdam has loosed/dropped all lines and is on the move:)

Joanie

[sail7seas]

Do we know which ship is the one having an issue with the 2 passengers, is it HAL?


Sounds like it was Maasdam but all are aboard now.
Captain James Russell-Dunford can be heard giving orders to release all lines.

All aboard who are going to be aboard! :)



AliasChief...... Sorry you'll miss HMC. We missed it our second week on Nieuw Amsterdam, as did Noordam. If Noordam was to call with you tomorrow at HMC, surely they are also missing it.

[kazu]

I believe the two people missing were on the Equinox - I heard someone say just the independents? pull up the gangplank and off they went

[ariawoman]

Watching this makes me wish I could be involved with things like this at a port. It all seems so exciting! :-)

I'm sure it's not if you do it every day, but to me, it's exciting!

[sail7seas]

It's great they got Maasdam cleaned and ready for guests and are able to sail on time /early.

Anyone know what happened with the bride?

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I could see the Maasdam moving.

[sail7seas]

I could hear Captain JRD's voice on the radio. :)

..... and Security Officer's on the gangway. :)

[Krazy Kruizers]

Who is next?

[ariawoman]

So many gorgeous dark blue hulls down there right now in the shot! Love it!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Loved my cruise on board her. :-) Smooth seas to all aboard!

We are looking into sailing either on her or the Eclipse.

[ariawoman]

What's with the jingle bells, are they normal at the port on this sailaway?

Sounds like maasdam had a little fun on the horn :-)

[Krazy Kruizers]

Okay -- saw the Maasdam -- boy she is right on top of Equinox.

[ASIWISH]

Your favorite just left, Sail.... are you smiling?

[mamaofami]

Sorry, Chief that you're missing a port. Enjoy the sea day.

Maasdam looking great. Saw her beautiful bell and people out on the bow. Next up, we'll be on her.

[ariawoman]

Maasdam is outta there! Guess it's Nieuw Amsterdam up next? Love her!

[Krazy Kruizers]

What's with the jingle bells, are they normal at the port on this sailaway?

Sounds like maasdam had a little fun on the horn :-)

Several of the people living in the Condos ring bells -- one man blows a horn.

Some have towels for the various cruise lines and hang them on the balconies.

Several do this for all ships everyday a ship leaves Ft Lauderdale.

[ariawoman]

Okay -- saw the Maasdam -- boy she is right on top of Equinox.

Am I the only one sitting here clapping (literally) when they blow their horns.

Oh, and I'm waving at the people, too, you know, cuz they can see me LOL

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Now that is a horn :D

[Krazy Kruizers]

Okay -- I think I see Aliaschief.

[ASIWISH]

Hail to the CHIEF!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Am I the only one sitting here clapping (literally) when they blow their horns.

Oh, and I'm waving at the people, too, you know, cuz they can see me LOL



Nope -- you aren't the only one.

[mamaofami]

Chief, I think I just saw you by the Sea View Pool with the banner. Wondering how you got the banner and where she will be next week.

[ariawoman]

Now that is a horn :D

I think the NA had a little extra beans tonight LOL

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Okay -- I think I see Aliaschief.
Yes it was :)

[ariawoman]

Chief, I think I just saw you by the Sea View Pool with the banner. Wondering how you got the banner and where she will be next week.

I couldnt' read the banner but saw 4 people waving feverishly with a banner so I waved back LOL

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Chief, I think I just saw you by the Sea View Pool with the banner. Wondering how you got the banner and where she will be next week.
Carol, Lou has quite a few Banners

[mountainmare]

great shot of the banner!!!
Ps it says cruise critic
alais chief

[PathfinderEss]

There goes Chief..........

[Krazy Kruizers]

Here comes the Westerdam!!

[LAFFNVEGAS]

There goes the Westerdam, just 76 more days till it is my turn:D

What a great Horn!!!

[ariawoman]

Wow Westerdam is horn happy!

[aliaschief]

No problem on missing Half Moon..we love sea days. See you. Westy wins again on the horn. See ya.

[mamaofami]

Lisa, how do we get the banners from Lou?

Nice horn action from Westerdam.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I really think the Westerdam puts on the best Whistle blowing.

[PathfinderEss]

Way to go WESTERDAM!!!!!!!!

[YOW]

nice horn action from westerdam.


wow!

[ariawoman]

There goes the Westerdam, just 76 more days till it is my turn:D

What a great Horn!!!

Must be an NYC taxi driver blasting the Westerdams horn tonight! lol

[LAFFNVEGAS]

WOW what a great horn show today :)

[ariawoman]

1170 viewers now :-)

[innlady1]

The Westerdam always does the best horn blowing! Love it!!! :D

Impressive that with Code Red, the Maasdam was first out....what an amazing crew. They work hard enough as it is...never mind when in Code Red.

Reminded DH at lunch today (while I was on cruise shopping at Coldwater Creek and Chico's...lol!) that we need to bring Purell to the MDR each time we're there to use after perusing the menus.

[Krazy Kruizers]

They are really getting the ships out fast tonight.

[mountainmare]

I can hardly wait for the Noordam. Next time she sails out I'll be on her...will you all wave?

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Carol, have you been in contact with Lou about a Banner Wave? He met up with me the night before to bring me the banner, then he met me at the airport when the cruise ended and got it from me.

[ariawoman]

WOW what a great horn show today :)

Those of us with an affinity for the horns definitely got what we wanted today :-)

I need more, was Westerdam last scheduled? :(

[Swelldame]

My first time watching this! Wow! What fun! :D:D:D

[DFD1]

Quite a parade tonight. Rare sight!

[seadrifter]

Noordam still to come. A dam ship extravaganza. Love it:D.

[IRL_Joanie]

Snap shots were not meant to be:( Graphics froze on me and I had to reboot the blasted computer:( Got the computer back up into to see a distant shot of the NA as she was already past the Condos:(

Must say though that I loved the horn action from Westerdam!! I think I counted 35 blasts....

Have we lost the sound from the web cam?? Or is it just me??

Joanie

[mamaofami]

Lisa, Sheila has been in touch with him so I'll check with her. Thanks.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

quote=IRL_Joanie;31797389]S

Have we lost the sound from the web cam?? Or is it just me??

Joanie[/quote]
They switched it over to the other air wave.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Guess I spoke too soon -- things have slowed up.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I can hardly wait for the Noordam. Next time she sails out I'll be on her...will you all wave?

I sure will try to be here -- watching from White Oak, PA.

[PortEvergladesWebcam]

Yes, that was AliasChief!

http://www.facebook.com/Port.Everglades.Webcam?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10150468871036693&set=o.164036780307168&type=1&theater

Enjoy!

Lou
www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com (http://www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com)

[lvz2cruz]

Thank you to whoever does this. It is so fun when I remember to watch. I'll be waving to you all in 5 days!!!

[ASIWISH]

I can hardly wait for the Noordam. Next time she sails out I'll be on her...will you all wave?

I will!

[mamaofami]

I can hardly wait for the Noordam. Next time she sails out I'll be on her...will you all wave?

I'll wave from the Maasdam. Think we sail the same day.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Well -- I can't stay any longer.

[PathfinderEss]

WESTERDAM wins again this week on the horn blowing - she was even better then last week.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Yes, that was AliasChief!

http://www.facebook.com/Port.Everglades.Webcam?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10150468871036693&set=o.164036780307168&type=1&theater

Enjoy!

Lou
www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com (http://www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com)


Thanks -- I got to see him as well!!

[ariawoman]

A dam ship extravaganza. Love it:D.

Hahaha a dam ship extravaganza. Awesome way to put it.

Is the Noordam not until 615?

[innlady1]

Sorry, Chief!

I read somewhere that a CC's niece, I believe, was planning to get married on HMC tomorrow (nothing to do with the Chief!).

Chief...I took photos of those folks waving with a flag of some sort by the Sea View Pool...I assume that was you. When you get back...and when we return from our Maasdam cruise, email me and I'll send them to you!

[seadrifter]

Yes, that was AliasChief!

http://www.facebook.com/Port.Everglades.Webcam?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10150468871036693&set=o.164036780307168&type=1&theater (http://www.facebook.com/Port.Everglades.Webcam?ref=tn_tnmn#%21/photo.php?fbid=10150468871036693&set=o.164036780307168&type=1&theater)

Enjoy!

Lou
www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com (http://www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com)

Lou - Wow, thanks. We will be on the Eurodam next Saturday and have arranged for our wave - Phillies Phantastic Voyage. Hope you can get our wave as well as you captured AliasChief. Port side aft, 4166. I've told lots of friends and family to watch for us.:D

[IRL_Joanie]

Noordam isMoving now:)

Joanie

[Overtime4me2]

Yes, that was AliasChief!

http://www.facebook.com/Port.Everglades.Webcam?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10150468871036693&set=o.164036780307168&type=1&theater (http://www.facebook.com/Port.Everglades.Webcam?ref=tn_tnmn#%21/photo.php?fbid=10150468871036693&set=o.164036780307168&type=1&theater)

Enjoy!

Lou
www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com (http://www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com)

Thanks Lou! I missed it as the screen froze with the tree right in front of the banner when the banner came in to view. :(

Westerdam did it again this week. 37 last week, and 35 this week.....he's giving us quite the show each week. Does anyone know who the Capt. is right now? Just curious! :D

The is addictive watching these ships leave each week....I'm glad I had the day off work today so that I could watch again! :)

[seadrifter]

Great shot of Westerdam and Nieuw Amsterdam.

[blubionda]

Hahaha a dam ship extravaganza. Awesome way to put it.

Is the Noordam not until 615?

Noordam is on the move now, me thinks . . .

[PathfinderEss]

Yes, that was AliasChief!

http://www.facebook.com/Port.Everglades.Webcam?ref=tn_tnmn#!/photo.php?fbid=10150468871036693&set=o.164036780307168&type=1&theater

Enjoy!

Lou
www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com (http://www.PortEvergladesWebcam.com)
Thanks Lou, it was fun seeing Chief waving away as he goes on his cruise. Can't tell you how much we all enjoy watching the web cam as the cruise ships leave. Good Job..............

[ariawoman]

Noordam on the move!

[ariawoman]

Great shot of Westerdam and Nieuw Amsterdam.

That was nice right? Two sisters, sailing off into the evening skies...

[innlady1]

Carol, have you been in contact with Lou about a Banner Wave? He met up with me the night before to bring me the banner, then he met me at the airport when the cruise ended and got it from me.


Lisa....I'm on it....have been in touch with Lou about the banner. Hopefully we will meet up...in case that doesn't happen, I may stick a USA flag in our luggage...LOL! Seriously, he emailed me his cell number so I think we're "good to go."

Isn't he incredible to do all that leg work?

Lou....I posted before reading your post re AliasChief...you photo was very much better than mine! Of course.... ;)

And....Noordam is underway! What a day for HAL! Thanks in most part to Lou for bringing it to us...

[ariawoman]

Let's see if the Noordam captain has the hutspa (sp) that the Westerdam captain had on the horn! :-)

[erewhon]

Fantastic horn blowing from the Westerdam.

[sail7seas]

Lisa, Sheila has been in touch with him so I'll check with her. Thanks.


I'll be watching to wave you off, Carol and Sheila, with your DH's....... on the beautiful Maasdam. :)

Have a nice birthday dinner tonght with your, DH, Carol. Wish him Many more from us. :)

[innlady1]

Thank you to whoever does this. It is so fun when I remember to watch. I'll be waving to you all in 5 days!!!

It's Lou...whose post is just above yours! ;)

[innlady1]

I'll be watching to wave you off, Carol and Sheila, with your DH's....... on the beautiful Maasdam. :)

Have a nice birthday dinner tonght with your, DH, Carol. Wish him Many more from us. :)



Great, Judy! We'll wave to you!!! We'll be midship on the Lower Promenade. Lou captured that location nicely tonight so I think it's a good spot.

[PathfinderEss]

Thanks Lou! I missed it as the screen froze with the tree right in front of the banner when the banner came in to view. :(

Westerdam did it again this week. 37 last week, and 35 this week.....he's giving us quite the show each week. Does anyone know who the Capt. is right now? Just curious! :D

The is addictive watching these ships leave each week....I'm glad I had the day off work today so that I could watch again! :)

I think the Captain of the Westerdam is Captain Pieter Jan "PJ" van Maurik

[seadrifter]

That was nice right? Two sisters, sailing off into the evening skies...

That's a nice way you put it too. Got to love watching those dam ships sailing at sunset.

[ariawoman]

and last, but certainly not least...appearing NOW for your viewing pleasure....

msssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss NOORDAM! *applause*

[Overtime4me2]

Look at the pink starting to show in the sky....beautiful sail away for HAL today!! :)

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I think the Captain of the Westerdam is Captain Pieter Jan "PJ" van Maurik




Yes it is definitely PJ this week :)

[blubionda]

until it's ME waving from the Noordam - <sigh> seems SO FAR AWAY! :D

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Now he is going to have to blow the horn a lot more than that :eek: Westerdam likes to show off far more :cool:

[sail7seas]

Ahhh, there goes the beautiful Noordam. :)

Safe sailing to all the 'dam' ships.
Fair Winds and a Following Sea........

[sail7seas]

Now he is going to have to blow the horn a lot more than that :eek: Westerdam likes to show off far more :cool:



:D :) Noordam has such dignity. A beautiful lady........... ;)

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Is John Scott on the Noordam right now?

[seadrifter]

Extremely satisfying sailaway for those of us who love cruising on the dam ships.

[innlady1]

What a wonderful parade of HAL ships...the Noordam looked as beautiful as ever! :)

[innlady1]

Is John Scott on the Noordam right now?

I don't know, Lisa. We've had both he and Hans Mateboer in January/February...twice out of NYC it was John Scott...twice out of Port Everglades, Hans Mateboer. Seems they have a captain change always this time of year.

[Overtime4me2]

and last, but certainly not least...appearing NOW for your viewing pleasure....

msssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss NOORDAM! *applause*

Your enthusiasm makes me smile and think of myself!! I think I've become a cruise-ship geek!! :D and, very partial to HAL!! :)

[PathfinderEss]

Extremely satisfying sailaway for those of us who love cruising on the dam ships.
I'll second that...........

[ariawoman]

Your enthusiasm makes me smile and think of myself!! I think I've become a cruise-ship geek!! :D and, very partial to HAL!! :)

I can't help it. I love the ships! I'm partial to HALs dark hulls, but i sail X and HAL depending on the itinerary. I couldn't find a HAL cruise to fit my schedule this year so I"m back on X in October. Love both lines, but will always be partial to the crew on HAL and the dark hulls on HAL ;-)

Noordams horn was lame compared to westerdam LOL

[Overtime4me2]

Yes it is definitely PJ this week :)


Thank you both Pathfinder and LaffnVegas. I've been curious since that great horn-blowing last week. I was smiling all evening...still am!! :D

[IRL_Joanie]

until it's ME waving from the Noordam - <sigh> seems SO FAR AWAY! :D

I know what you mean. 62 more days for us to be on her.... Wish these waiting days would go faster but the days aboard her slowly:)

Joanie

[ariawoman]

It's pretty rare that we get so many HAL ships embarking on the same date/port isn't it? I think I saw one other time that 3-4 HAL ships were out of Port Everglades. Maybe it's just because I'm not usually home to see it (off today for new years).

It was nice that the equinox was thrown in for me here too, since that's the 1 ship i've been on from X fleet. It was like, the perfect night for me to see all my favs in one place :-)

I felt like a moron rushing home from my doctors appointment to watch sailaways, but i'm so glad I did now!

[Harris Jeffer]

What a great sail away ! Four HAL ships.....I bet that does not happen too freequently !!

I wonder where they get the extra employees to man four embarcations?

[sail7seas]

Is John Scott on the Noordam right now?


Captain Scott left Noordam about 3 or so weeks ago.

[blubionda]

I know what you mean. 62 more days for us to be on her.... Wish these waiting days would go faster but the days aboard her slowly:)

Joanie

It's even harder for me to wait these days (after 20+ years in Albuquerque, these Minnesota winters are KILLING me!) :eek: Can you humor me with a blue sky and sun story every now and then, Joanie? :)

[Overtime4me2]

I felt like a moron rushing home from my doctors appointment to watch sailaways, but i'm so glad I did now!

LOL!! don't feel like a moron.....we understand...VERY much!! I've done the same thing. :)

[innlady1]

:D :) Noordam has such dignity. A beautiful lady........... ;)



That she is, Judy....somehow I don't see either Captain on the Noordam...who are both quite dignified...blasting the horns a lot! She gives the horn salute just as she she should...very dignified! ;) Like the Maasdam for that matter.

Our two favorite HAL ships.

[ariawoman]

That she is, Judy....somehow I don't see either Captain on the Noordam...who are both quite dignified...blasting the horns a lot! She gives the horn salute just as she she should...very dignified! ;) Like the Maasdam for that matter.

Our two favorite HAL ships.

Dignified horn blasts vs fun horn blasts. This could be a whole new topic :-)

I understand the difference - but my vote would always have to be for fun when it comes to the horn. I esp enjoy the horn battles -- doubly when Disney is involved lol.

[Typhoon1]

Safe cruising on this busy day for HAL ships in 2012.

[Himself]

Unfortunately I missed the fleet going out today. It is not too often that we have four ships in Port Everglades on the same day.

[cruisinjudy]

I missed it too but I don't plan to miss the next time Maasdam sails as I too will be on her!

[RMLincoln]

I missed it too... it's our anniversay today and the 2 hour time difference got in the way. But I've caught up on the thread and relived it through all of your excitement. Thank You so much!

It's been clear and sunny here, fabulous blue skies! Love living in the mountains of NM! Winter will be past before I get on Maasdam in late March, but I love being "here" with all of you! m--

[mamaofami]

I just wish I knew what happened to the bride and the wedding.:(

[ASIWISH]

I just wish I knew what happened to the bride and the wedding.:(

Over the radio, I think I heard her say, "I never knew what true happiness was until I got married... but, now it's too late!!!! Whaaaaa.... whaaaa.....!!!"

[ASIWISH]

I missed it too... it's our anniversay today and the 2 hour time difference got in the way. But I've caught up on the thread and relived it through all of your excitement. Thank You so much!

It's been clear and sunny here, fabulous blue skies! Love living in the mountains of NM! Winter will be past before I get on Maasdam in late March, but I love being "here" with all of you! m--

Happy Anniversary!

[ASIWISH]

Unfortunately I missed the fleet going out today. It is not too often that we have four ships in Port Everglades on the same day.

It was fun today, Father! They were all lined up like pack mules!

[Himself]

It was fun today, Father! They were all lined up like pack mules!

I am sorry I missed it. These sail aways are always fun to win.

[RMLincoln]

Happy Anniversary!

Many thanks Kuhns! Anniversaries are an accomplishment to be celebrated. And every day is a gift! m--

[erewhon]

I missed it too... it's our anniversay today and the 2 hour time difference got in the way. But I've caught up on the thread and relived it through all of your excitement. Thank You so much!

It's been clear and sunny here, fabulous blue skies! Love living in the mountains of NM! Winter will be past before I get on Maasdam in late March, but I love being "here" with all of you! m--

Congratulations on your anniversary.

[RMLincoln]

Congratulations on your anniversary.

Thank you for the good wishes. We are beginning our 20th year of marriage and hoping we can make it another 20:) I've heard the first 50 are the hardest :D m--

[ariawoman]

I just wish I knew what happened to the bride and the wedding.:(

Yeah, while it's of no fault of the cruise line, it has to be terribly disappointing if the rumor of her supposed to be getting married on HMC tomorrow is true. :( Must be hard to have your wedding day ripped from you.

Hopefully, they will have a great ceremony on board, or at a different port. Wonder if anyone will update us.

[OVgirl]

Today, 08:47 AM
queennightmare24
Cool Cruiser


We will still have a great time... I have no fear of that. I just wondering will they let the ship dock at half moon tomorrow... My cousin is supposed to get married tomorrow there.
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Here is the post on the locked thread regarding the wedding on HMC. I sure hope they are able to have the ceremony.

Oops, I forgot to check which ship.

[sail7seas]

AliasChief on Nieuw Amsterdam told us Captain announced the ship could not go to HMC tomorrow due to weather.

[Krazy Kruizers]

I missed it too... it's our anniversay today and the 2 hour time difference got in the way. But I've caught up on the thread and relived it through all of your excitement. Thank You so much!

It's been clear and sunny here, fabulous blue skies! Love living in the mountains of NM! Winter will be past before I get on Maasdam in late March, but I love being "here" with all of you! m--

Happy Anniversary!!

[innlady1]

Today, 08:47 AM
queennightmare24
Cool Cruiser


We will still have a great time... I have no fear of that. I just wondering will they let the ship dock at half moon tomorrow... My cousin is supposed to get married tomorrow there.
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Here is the post on the locked thread regarding the wedding on HMC. I sure hope they are able to have the ceremony.

Oops, I forgot to check which ship.


I just went back and checked: They are on the Maasdam. If the Nieuw Amsterdam isn't stopping there, I'd guess the Maasdam will not either.

Happy Anniversary, RMLincoln!