MS Veendam Sail-Away-April 24, 2014

[ColoradoCherry]

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.

[ColoradoCherry]

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.

[Chelly]

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.

[aliaschief]

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.

[mamaofami]

Wow ! I've missed a lot just signing in now. When will she depart?

[PathfinderEss]

Back in to see how things are going. Glad passengers are finally on board.

[Chelly]

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

[Spinner2]

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.

[PathfinderEss]

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.

[aliaschief]

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.

[Spinner2]

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:

[PathfinderEss]

Leave it to Cruisinetta, always thinking about her ship building.:D

[aliaschief]

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

[Spinner2]

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!

[mamaofami]

I believe midnight, but haven't checked the schedule of late.

 

I hope to be asleep then.:):)

[Spinner2]

It's ok Mamaofami, the west coast will cheer them out tonight! :)

 

PathfinderEss and I are here; maybe more?

[KNOT2L82SAIL]

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.

[Vict0riann]

I'm here!

[aliaschief]

I'm here!

 

Good for you. I feel I'm fading. LOL

 

Good Night.

Edited April 25, 2014 by aliaschief

[Vict0riann]

Good for you. I fell I'm fading. LOL

 

Good Night.

 

Sleep well, and happy travels!:)

[POA1]

We'll be watching. I'll for a nice night time photo as the ship goes by.

[Spinner2]

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.

[POA1]

Muster with beeper, not horn.

[Himself]

I will be in bed at Sail away time

[mamaofami]

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