ms Noordam in Juneau, AK - June 29, 2016

ms Noordam, the youngest of HAL's four Vista-class vessels, will make an early arrival in Juneau, AK, tomorrow, 29 JUN 16 at 1000 (10:00 am) local and scheduled to go port side alongside the Cruise Terminal (CT) dock. Her departure time is set for 2200 hrs. (10:00 pm) local

The action can be seen, and usually heard, at:

http://www.juneauharborwebcam.com/

The three other cruise ships in port Wednesday are Star Princess going to the Alaska Juneau (AJ) dock (0630-1600), Crystal Serenity coming to the Alaska Steamship (AS) dock (0800-2200), and Star's fleet mate Ruby Princess, scheduled for the Franklin Street (FKL) dock (1230-2215)

Star Princess in Gastenau Channel, Crystal Serenity rounding Douglas Island.

Roy

It looks to be a beautiful day in Juneau.

Not a dam ship, but Star Princess arriving. The skies reflection on the water is amazing:

Picture perfect view of the Star sailing in. And the reflection of marble sky is gorgeous. Thanks for the photo, Peter.

Picture perfect view of the Star sailing in. And the reflection of marble sky is gorgeous. Thanks for the photo, Peter.

Soon after I snapped that capture the cam operator zoomed in so I was glad I took it when I took it. :)

Nice close up of the Star reminds me that when my DH and I resumed cruising again in 2002, after years of foreign air travel and Hawaii, our first ship was the Star Princess for an Alaskan cruise.

We're on the Noordam in a couple of weeks. Wonder if she's still flying her RED flag?? Anyone heard anything recently? We are preparing with extra hand cleaners and our own salt and pepper. Any other Code Red hints for us?

Reminds me too of the Caribbean Princess, our first cruise ship in 2007.

Right now I'd like a zoom out so I can see the Serenity coming up the channel.

Roy

Enjoy the sail-in (I will be at the pool) and hopefully you will get some nice close-ups. See you at sail-away!

We're on the Noordam in a couple of weeks. Wonder if she's still flying her RED flag?? Anyone heard anything recently? We are preparing with extra hand cleaners and our own salt and pepper. Any other Code Red hints for us?

Do they fly Bravo flag (red) for that? Bravo means "taking in or discharging or carrying dangerous goods.

As for staying healthy, the best advice is to wash your hands thoroughly and frequently. I don;t rely on hand sanitizers - not all of them kill viruses.

Right now I'd like a zoom out so I can see the Serenity coming up the channel.

 

Roy

There she is...

There she is...

A little too early to tell, but it looks like she's turning around. Once docked, the Noordam should show up in her bow camera.

Right now a closeup of the bow would be nice. There are no diving boards so the line throwers would be hanging over the front deck (as in the Prinsendam)

Roy

Nice shot of Serenity coming in, eh

Roy; those lifeboats and tenders have their own dedicated deck. How does that work?

A little too early to tell, but it looks like she's turning around. Once docked, the Noordam should show up in her bow camera.

Noordam is still some distance away and has not entered the Gastineau Channel yet, I believe.

A little too early to tell, but it looks like she's turning around. Once docked, the Noordam should show up in her bow camera.

 

Right now a closeup of the bow would be nice. There are no diving boards so the line throwers would be hanging over the front deck (as in the Prinsendam)

 

Roy

She's going to be starboard side alongside

Noordam is still some distance away and has not entered the Gastineau Channel yet, I believe.

She 's still south of Grand Island so at least an hour out

Roy; those lifeboats and tenders have their own dedicated deck. How does that work?

What do you mean dedicated deck? I see the theater, casino and other entertainment venues on Deck 6.

She seems to be swinging towards the dock a bit fast...

Now swinging the bow away again.

What do you mean dedicated deck? I see the theater, casino and other entertainment venues on Deck 6.

See the two large "cut outs" that contain/house her three tenders, two lifeboats and a fast rescue boat. HAL. for instance, has the boats housed above your head as you walk below them on LP or Prom Deck

Does size of the ship determine when they have wings that open up for docking maneuvers?

Does size of the ship determine when they have wings that open up for docking maneuvers?

Are you talking about the platforms at the bow that come down for mooring? With HAL they're known as "dive boards"

See the two large "cut outs" that contain/house her three tenders, two lifeboats and a fast rescue boat. HAL. for instance, has the boats housed above your head as you walk below them on LP or Prom Deck

Yes, in-hull lifeboat storage!

Are you talking about the platforms at the bow that come down for mooring? With HAL they're known as "dive boards"

Oops, yes, dive boards! :D