DRS/NC Posted December 18, 2013 #1 Share Posted December 18, 2013 (edited) Is the Ruby late sailing tonight? Or is the bridge cam "stuck"? Ruby was posted to sail at 4:00 PM today, but the bridge cam currently (6:30 PM EST) shows the ship still in Ft. Lauderdale port. My DD & SIL are on board. Any news? Thanks! Edited December 18, 2013 by DRS/NC new question Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropix33 Posted December 18, 2013 #2 Share Posted December 18, 2013 We're still sitting in port, not sure the hold up Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropix33 Posted December 18, 2013 #3 Share Posted December 18, 2013 The tug boats have been here for awhile ready to take us out - not sure Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joycebosley@comcast.net Posted December 18, 2013 #4 Share Posted December 18, 2013 My son and DIL are on there too.He said it was delayed and going to take off in about 20 minuets!!!:confused: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joycebosley@comcast.net Posted December 18, 2013 #5 Share Posted December 18, 2013 I also seen the Ruby pull out and turn around and go back to its spot early this morning about 11 am??? I don,t know what that was about.It seemed weird to me for a ship to do that, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickEk Posted December 18, 2013 #6 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Somebody else reported that the Ruby was required to back away from the dock earlier in the day and turn around for a Coast Guard inspection of the starboard side lifeboats. This is probably why she is late leaving... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Neptune Posted December 18, 2013 #7 Share Posted December 18, 2013 We are onboard now. Due to the health and also Coast Guard inspection and having the boat turn around for the inspection they are behind loading all the provisions. Hopefully soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz455 Posted December 18, 2013 #8 Share Posted December 18, 2013 We are onboard now. Due to the health and also Coast Guard inspection and having the boat turn around for the inspection they are behind loading all the provisions. Hopefully soon. Is someone sick? Medical emergency? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted December 18, 2013 Author #9 Share Posted December 18, 2013 Thanks for the info, everyone! I'll keep watching the bridge cam. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted December 19, 2013 Author #10 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I suspect that the longer Coast Guard inspection was due to the Ruby's recent return to US waters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Neptune Posted December 19, 2013 #11 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Is someone sick? Medical emergency? Nobody was sick just a routine inspection. The CG inspection is what slowed everything down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CA Posted December 19, 2013 #12 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Nobody was sick just a routine inspection. The CG inspection is what slowed everything down.As said, any time a ship repositions from one part of the world to another, it goes through additional/closer inspection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz455 Posted December 19, 2013 #13 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Finally underway. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seastheday Posted December 19, 2013 #14 Share Posted December 19, 2013 She's pulling out now, OP just wanted you to know you can see some great views of the ship departing on http://www.portevergladeswebcam.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted December 19, 2013 Author #15 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Thanks, Everyone! Us mother-types tend to worry a bit!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRS/NC Posted December 19, 2013 Author #16 Share Posted December 19, 2013 She's pulling out now, OP just wanted you to know you can see some great views of the ship departing on www.portevergladeswebcam.com . Thank you for posting this link! The night sailing was lovely w/all the lights & color!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RotaryMike Posted December 19, 2013 #17 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Does anyone onboard know if the Lotus spa pool operating ? thanx, mike in ct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c-legs Posted December 19, 2013 #18 Share Posted December 19, 2013 I also seen the Ruby pull out and turn around and go back to its spot early this morning about 11 am??? I don,t know what that was about.It seemed weird to me for a ship to do that, The listings on the Port of Everglades berths assignments had this manoeuvre already scheduled; called a ''shift'' from berth #2 to......Berth #2 ...!!! Spotted that tuesday evening. Did she actually moved forwards, do a 4 points manoeuvre and moored back to portside ? Not entirely rare. Lots of reasons....lifeboat/tender drill on both sides, maintenance on both sides, underwater rudder testing, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare geoherb Posted December 19, 2013 #19 Share Posted December 19, 2013 Just come back on time! We'll be there Sunday morning for embarkation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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