ColoradoCherry Posted April 25, 2014 #176 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Check in did not happen during the lengthy wait. All computers and cards and cameras were onboard. It took one hour to set up the check in desks. As of now, half moon has been canceled. Disappointing. But they told us all day that we would muster at 9:15 and we were one of the first onboard and I don't see how they will even have all the passengers onboard by then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoCherry Posted April 25, 2014 #177 Share Posted April 25, 2014 42 minutes from check in to onboard, including a stop at the front desk because my newly issued key card wouldn't work. Dining room is empty, the hotel manager was handing out tickets as we boarded because they are only able to seat 600 and everyone is open dining tonight, obviously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelly Posted April 25, 2014 #178 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Check in did not happen during the lengthy wait. All computers and cards and cameras were onboard. It took one hour to set up the check in desks. As of now, half moon has been canceled. Disappointing. But they told us all day that we would muster at 9:15 and we were one of the first onboard and I don't see how they will even have all the passengers onboard by then. Thanks for reporting. I'm sorry you had to be put through this. Terrible way to begin a cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 25, 2014 Author #179 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I'm sure it's very frustrating and exhaustive. I do hope that in the next twelve hours the situation turns for the best. We feel for your despair and situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted April 25, 2014 #180 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Wow ! I've missed a lot just signing in now. When will she depart? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted April 25, 2014 #181 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Back in to see how things are going. Glad passengers are finally on board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelly Posted April 25, 2014 #182 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) According to cruisinetta's last message to me, muster should be starting in about 40 minutes. Edited April 25, 2014 by Chelly correct time of muster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner2 Posted April 25, 2014 #183 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I had to be out of the house all day today; never thought I would get home and still see our beloved Veendam still in port. I will post Cruisinetta's photos as she sends them and as we have crew-friends on the Veendam, I am also feeling bad for their long and probably very hard day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted April 25, 2014 #184 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Wow ! I've missed a lot just signing in now. When will she depart? I believe midnight, but haven't checked the schedule of late. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 25, 2014 Author #185 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I believe midnight, but haven't checked the schedule of late. Schedule still showing a minute after midnight. A bad situation for all passenger's, crew and port personal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner2 Posted April 25, 2014 #186 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Just got an e-mail from Cruisinetta, with first photo. It's just her luggage, with a piece of ship-model "raw material" lashed to the outside. Here's the message and the photo; tomorrow I'll start a proper ship-build thread for her but right now I want to stay right here. MESSAGE FROM CRUISINETTA: I sent you a picture. its not much is the only thing I could do while I was sitting waiting to get on the ship we did not get on the ship till 830 we're supposed to have a muster drill I guess in about 1030 we might leave at midnight and we're skipping our first port tomorrow which was Half Moon Cay I will say hello to your buddy for you don't worry about that The "buddy" is our friend Holi, a dining steward and often the person who greets you at the MDR door for lunch seating. We've known Holi for a long time and last sailed with him in March this year. Photo: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PathfinderEss Posted April 25, 2014 #187 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Leave it to Cruisinetta, always thinking about her ship building.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 25, 2014 Author #188 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) A situation that the longer we cruise; a day like this has a chance of slimly happening to us someday. After 52 years of combined military service I believe we could adapt and assist by being positive, patient and still excited to go on another Dam cruise. The final decision resulting in this delay? Nothing is perfect but the safety and well being of passengers and crew is number 1. I'm sure all agencies will meet and study and adapt from today's event. Edited April 25, 2014 by aliaschief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner2 Posted April 25, 2014 #189 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Leave it to Cruisinetta, always thinking about her ship building. Yes indeed PathfinderEss, ship building is a very important part of the cruise experience for her! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted April 25, 2014 #190 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I believe midnight, but haven't checked the schedule of late. I hope to be asleep then.:):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner2 Posted April 25, 2014 #191 Share Posted April 25, 2014 It's ok Mamaofami, the west coast will cheer them out tonight! :) PathfinderEss and I are here; maybe more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNOT2L82SAIL Posted April 25, 2014 #192 Share Posted April 25, 2014 It's ok Mamaofami, the west coast will cheer them out tonight! :) PathfinderEss and I are here; maybe more? Me too! I hope there are still some lights on when she sails. :) Especially near where my cabin will be. I just want to see it again. I know she will sail to New England in a week and I will be watching then too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted April 25, 2014 #193 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I'm here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliaschief Posted April 25, 2014 Author #194 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) I'm here! Good for you. I feel I'm fading. LOL Good Night. Edited April 25, 2014 by aliaschief Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Vict0riann Posted April 25, 2014 #195 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Good for you. I fell I'm fading. LOL Good Night. Sleep well, and happy travels!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted April 25, 2014 #196 Share Posted April 25, 2014 We'll be watching. I'll for a nice night time photo as the ship goes by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner2 Posted April 25, 2014 #197 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I'm still trying to organize dinner here. We eat late anyway; fixed late suits us just fine aboard ship. While I was tending to that I lost the cam; trying to get it back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare POA1 Posted April 25, 2014 #198 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Muster with beeper, not horn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Himself Posted April 25, 2014 #199 Share Posted April 25, 2014 I will be in bed at Sail away time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamaofami Posted April 25, 2014 #200 Share Posted April 25, 2014 (edited) Have a great vacation, Chief, and thank you for all your work making us take notice of the times and dates of the sail aways. It's been a fun season. Edited April 25, 2014 by mamaofami Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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