How would I know if ship is delayed?

[boop3]

Good Morning Everyone!

I will be sailing on the Gem tomorrow out of NY city.

Due to the bad weather if the ship is late getting in how would I find this out?

Thanks!

Nora

[Planer's Edge]

If the ship is late getting in it will not necessarily delay her departure for the next cruise. I assume that is why you are asking.

 

PE

[Barb Nahoumi]

Maybe NCL would contact you. If not-----call them.

[sjbdtz]

You're already in NYC?

 

Take a look at the pier.....if it's empty, she's late! ;)

[antsnanny]

Lucky you! I'm jealous, I love the Gem. You can look at the ships web cam on NCL's site althought it's not always up to date. I would check with NCL, your TA (if you have one) or even the port of NYC. Good Luck and enjoy your cruise.

[martinchem]

There is also a site that shows where the ships currently are located, I don't know how often it's updated, but it could be of some help.

[mlzangel78]

You're already in NYC?

 

Take a look at the pier.....if it's empty, she's late! ;)

 

bahahhahahah that was funny

[Planer's Edge]

bahahhahahah that was funny

Not so funny. Op is in Upstate NY and Steffen's attempt at humor, as usual, falls flat and is sort of mean. :(

 

PE

[havoc315]

Good Morning Everyone!

I will be sailing on the Gem tomorrow out of NY city.

Due to the bad weather if the ship is late getting in how would I find this out?

Thanks!

Nora

 

http://www.sailwx.info/shiptrack/shipposition.phtml?call=C6VG8

 

Unfortunately, the position is 15 hours old... Don't know how often it is updated.

[spirit rev]

If you are concerned that the weather might delay the Gem's arrival into NYC, I'd advise that you keep checking the web cam today to see how rough the seas are. I know when we came north on the January 13th sailing we had very rough seas and high winds. We arrived in NYC on time. Also, if other problems develop that will delay the ship, check the NCL site and here for information.

 

As you will be travelling to NYC you'll probably still have to leave as planned so that you won't miss the ship, even if she is delayed a little getting back into port because of weather.

[ColinIllinois]

Nora, I'm slow at work today so I checked the NCL site. It doesn't address this directly under the FAQ's but they did list this:

 

What if I still have some questions?

 

Contact us at the following numbers: toll-free 1.800.327.7030; Miami 1.305.436.4000; or visit our "Contact Us" section from the home page.

 

 

I think I would call that first number. Someone has to have the answer for you there.

 

 

Cheers, Colin

[boop3]

Thanks everyone! I will still leave at the time I planned.

If she is late she is late but I won't be ;)

 

Nora

[swedish weave]

A website http://www.cruisevacationsguide.com has a New York webcam listed. Maybe you can see if the ship is in. I am not familiar with NYC harbor, so not sure if this will help.

 

You need to clic on "Live Ship Web Cams" to find it.

[mbisson]

Thanks everyone! I will still leave at the time I planned.

If she is late she is late but I won't be ;)

 

Nora

 

You go Nora!

 

Travel safe-I hope you have a great cruise!

[familyof4cruising]

Thanks everyone! I will still leave at the time I planned.

If she is late she is late but I won't be ;)

 

Nora

 

Have a great cruise! Be happy you are getting out of this weather!

[Mrs. H.]

Not so funny. Op is in Upstate NY and Steffen's attempt at humor' date=' as usual, falls flat and is sort of mean. :(

 

PE[/color']

 

 

I thought it was rather funny & true....especially since it happened to me once.

In June 2003, as the car service passed for the turn around to the ships in NYC, I kept saying, "where's the Dawn?" 'where's the ship?' "I don't see the ship."

Well it was 12 noon and there was no ship. I started to realize there weren't many passengers there. Turns out that a lot of people were advised by either NCL or their TA not to get there early. WE DID NOT GET A CALL!

 

Bad thing was nobody at the terminal would tell us what the hell was going on. No drink, no food. Very uncomfortable for so many hours.

 

long story short.....ship came in at 6PM, we boarded at 8PM and pulled out at 10PM. I could have left my house at 5 i/o 11. Talk about a long day.

 

Reason for lateness....sick child needed to be taken off the ship by helicopter and then they needed to pull over in VA for a sick employee. So they said.

 

Its such a relief when I see a ship docked and waiting for me. :D

[jollyjones]

This webcam http://wirednewyork.com/webcam3/ shows the pier that she will be docked at - you can watch and see what time she comes in if you have internet access. Webcams 1 and 2 at the same site show the Hudson River downstream of the piers.

[janineandmike]

i'll be checking the ship webcam bright and early tomorrow :)

[luddite]

You're already in NYC?

 

Take a look at the pier.....if it's empty, she's late! ;)

 

That was sorta my thought.

Take a look when you expect her. If ya don't see a ship,.... well, assume it's late.

[Mrs. H.]

I worry more about traffic in NYC, especially on the first Sunday in May & Nov. :eek:

[MrLee]

I worry more about traffic in NYC, especially on the first Sunday in May & Nov. :eek:

 

The ship runs into very little traffic. ;)

 

(Sorry...couldn't resist.)

[Mrs. H.]

The ship runs into very little traffic. ;)

 

(Sorry...couldn't resist.)

lol

 

 

 

what would I know, I'm only in the city 5 days a week. ;) lol

[Planer's Edge]

I worry more about traffic in NYC, especially on the first Sunday in May & Nov. :eek:

I understand the first Sunday of November (marathon). What is the first Sunday of May?

 

PE

[Mrs. H.]

besides my birthday? (5/2) lol

 

BIKE-A-THON A/K/A 5 BOROUGH BIKE TOUR

 

http://www.bikenewyork.org/

[Planer's Edge]

Oh, ya. I forgot about that one.

 

Thanks.

 

PE