Summit to Bermuda-Capt. Kate sails by the Statue of Liberty

[MarKay525]

Last Sunday (May 22) we sailed out of Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, NJ with Capt. Kate at the helm. We were looking forward to sailing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, but we got an extra special Sail-Away when Capt. Kate "hung a left" out of the port and sailed past the Statue of Liberty before doing a 180 and continuing under the Bridge and off to Bermuda. :D

 

Apparently it was the first time this Bermuda season that the weather/marine traffic had permitted this maneuver. Several staff and crew were on deck along with the delighted passengers to enjoy an absolutely fantastic close-up view of the Statue. We also had a great horn battle with the NCL Breakaway passing by on her way to the Bridge.

 

If you are on a future cruise to Bermuda with Capt. Kate (who is delightful), I hope you will also get to "buzz the Statue" as you sail out of the harbor.

[schlimazel_traveler]

On board now and we had the same treat. Great views of the statue and the Manhattan skyline.

[MarKay525]

I watched on the webcam! Hope you have a wonderful week.

Edited May 29, 2016 by MarKay525

[dkjretired]

Last Sunday (May 22) we sailed out of Cape Liberty Cruise Port in Bayonne, NJ with Capt. Kate at the helm. We were looking forward to sailing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge, but we got an extra special Sail-Away when Capt. Kate "hung a left" out of the port and sailed past the Statue of Liberty before doing a 180 and continuing under the Bridge and off to Bermuda. :D

 

Apparently it was the first time this Bermuda season that the weather/marine traffic had permitted this maneuver. Several staff and crew were on deck along with the delighted passengers to enjoy an absolutely fantastic close-up view of the Statue. We also had a great horn battle with the NCL Breakaway passing by on her way to the Bridge.

 

If you are on a future cruise to Bermuda with Capt. Kate (who is delightful), I hope you will also get to "buzz the Statue" as you sail out of the harbor.

 

As reported on an earlier thread this week, this was done last year before she took over the Summit so hopefully everyone will be able to enjoy this special treat. Only pointing this out since she goes on vacation at some point and it should be done by her replacement.

Edited May 29, 2016 by dkjretired

[DrivesLikeMario]

We didn't get to do it on the 5/15 sailing. :( Lucky you!

[Charles4515]

As reported on an earlier thread this week, this was done last year before she took over the Summit so hopefully everyone will be able to enjoy this special treat. Only pointing this out since she goes on vacation at some point and it should be done by her replacement.

 

That is correct we did it last June with Captain Leo. Hope we are able to do it again in a couple of weeks with Catain Kate.

[teckelmom]

At our Connections Party (may 22 sail) I asked Captain Kate about how she is able to get permission to sail north to the Statue. She said her staff told the port that it is a SOP for the Summit to do so when conditions permit. The Capt. seemed surprised herself that the port allows the ship to do it.

[dkjretired]

At our Connections Party (may 22 sail) I asked Captain Kate about how she is able to get permission to sail north to the Statue. She said her staff told the port that it is a SOP for the Summit to do so when conditions permit. The Capt. seemed surprised herself that the port allows the ship to do it.

 

Wonder if they did it yesterday since it was fleet week and there was lots of traffic in the harbor.

[Charles4515]

Wonder if they did it yesterday since it was fleet week and there was lots of traffic in the harbor.

 

 

 

They did it yesterday. Someone on my roll call was watching and saw it.

 

 

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[pattycakes]

Yes they did; I think they even got a flyover by an osprey.

[watson50]

very happy to hear your cruise was able to see the Statue that close. we are going on 6/12 and are hoping we get lucky too. hope you had a great cruise. welcome home.

[Wine-O]

Yes they did; I think they even got a flyover by an osprey.

 

Yeah, it was Fleet Week.