Escape Sail Away Sunset?

[Duff Man]

So, it appears that on 10/8 the sunset in Miami will be at exactly 7:00 p.m., which is the time Escape sets sail. Can we expect any light? Maybe Floridians can shed some light on this (pun intended :D ). I don't think we've ever cruised where the initial sail away was in the dark.

 

TIA. :)

[BirdTravels]

So, it appears that on 10/8 the sunset in Miami will be at exactly 7:00 p.m., which is the time Escape sets sail. Can we expect any light? Maybe Floridians can shed some light on this (pun intended :D ). I don't think we've ever cruised where the initial sail away was in the dark.

 

TIA. :)

 

There will be light,,,, not great for picture taking.

 

We did sail away sitting at the Waterfront Mondavi Wine Bar. Beautiful.

[Duff Man]

There will be light,,,, not great for picture taking.

 

We did sail away sitting at the Waterfront Mondavi Wine Bar. Beautiful.

 

Thanks. Not concerned about pictures. We will be on our forward facing deck with bottle of sparkling wine, so I expect we will be heading into the darkness. :p

[jg1007]

Assuming they are on time you should a little bit of light until about 7:15. If they are late, then expect darkness...

 

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[Lido_Deck]

So, it appears that on 10/8 the sunset in Miami will be at exactly 7:00 p.m., which is the time Escape sets sail. Can we expect any light? Maybe Floridians can shed some light on this (pun intended :D ). I don't think we've ever cruised where the initial sail away was in the dark.

 

TIA. :)

 

Don't worry...The ship will have electricity for lights.

[sandpiper35]

So, it appears that on 10/8 the sunset in Miami will be at exactly 7:00 p.m., which is the time Escape sets sail. Can we expect any light? Maybe Floridians can shed some light on this (pun intended :D ). I don't think we've ever cruised where the initial sail away was in the dark.

 

TIA. :)

 

 

We sail at dusk. Does that help?

 

I'll give you more details next week. We sail in the Oct 1st sailing.

 

 

Cheers.

[kimala]

We sail Oct 22nd at 7:00pm. I reserved a table at Moderno at 6:30 and plan to ask for an outside waterfront table. This will be our first cruise sailing away during dinner! I think it will be great!

[mi3stooges]

Why does the ship leave so late compared to other ships/cruises?

[LuvBNatC]

Why does the ship leave so late compared to other ships/cruises?

 

I've wondered that myself. Seems like sailaway's going to be a non-event, since many people will be at dinner.

 

I've always enjoyed a late afternoon sailing (complete with daylight). I have a drink, wander around and watch the festivities, go up top to see the ship reach the open sea.

 

Then off to the cabin with a pleasant little buzz to freshen up before a leisurely dinner.

[Lido_Deck]

Why does the ship leave so late compared to other ships/cruises?

 

They wait for rush hour traffic to clear.

[mugtech]

Don't worry...The ship will have electricity for lights.

 

Wow,one of them new ships.:D

[mugtech]

Why does the ship leave so late compared to other ships/cruises?

 

Probably has something to do with the stop or sea day the next day. The Gem is leaving at 9PM from San Juan in October and November, giving everyone a full day in San Juan, the next day is a sea day and the day three port time is 8 A M. The Spirit left Venice after midnight, it was nice to see the path out, the next two days were at sea before stopping in Athens. We enjoyed a night time tour before getting back on the ship.

[mi3stooges]

Thank you everyone for info!

[purpletequila]

MY Escape cruise in November sails at 8.

[SNJCruisers]

Don't worry...The ship will have electricity for lights.

 

Wow,one of them new ships.:D

The good thing is that since you're just pulling out of port, the extension cord that is plugged in for the ship's electricity will still be on spool number one. ;)

[SquishTheWhale]

My Escape cruise for Oct 2017 sails at 4pm- I wonder if this will be changed to 7pm the same as this year? Booking a table on the waterfront for sail away sounds like a wonderful idea.

[Southerngal410]

We will be on the 8th sailing as well, and was a little bummed about it leaving so late. Does anyone know if there are live cameras around for people to watch you sail away?

 

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[AnonomissX]

So, it appears that on 10/8 the sunset in Miami will be at exactly 7:00 p.m., which is the time Escape sets sail. Can we expect any light? Maybe Floridians can shed some light on this (pun intended :D ). I don't think we've ever cruised where the initial sail away was in the dark.

 

TIA. :)

 

You will have a "Quarter Moon" to light your way...so if the skies are clear, should be romantic :)

 

http://www.moongiant.com/moonphases/october/2016/

[Two Wheels Only]

Why does the ship leave so late compared to other ships/cruises?

 

It's to give passengers flying in more time to board.

 

MSC Divina also leaves at 7pm right behind Escape.

[ssoceopa]

We are booked for March 2017 and it is the exact itinerary as now except we leave at 4 PM instead of 7 PM.

[TonyFred]

Well I watched on the webcam and it looked beautiful as she sailed into the growing darkness. Perfect timing.