ms Maasdam San Diego Sail-Away February 22, 2017

[Boytjie]

The Maasdam departs on a 15 or 30 day Incan Empires itinerary. She is scheduled to set sail for Hawaii at 16:00/4:00 PM PT - subject to change as always. The webcam is at: http://sundiegolive.com/

 

The Rotterdam's 30-day Incan Empires Itinerary:

 

Feb 22 San Diego, California

Feb 23 At Sea

Feb 24 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

Feb 25 At Sea

Feb 26 At Sea

Feb 27 Huatulco, Mexico

Feb 28 Puerto Chiapas, Mexico

Mar 1 At Sea

Mar 2 At Sea

Mar 3 Panama City, Panama

Mar 4 At Sea

Mar 5 Manta, Ecuador

Mar 6 At Sea

Mar 7 Salaverry (Trujillo), Peru

Mar 8 Callao (Lima), Peru

Mar 9 Callao (Lima), Peru

Mar 10 Callao (Lima), Peru

Mar 11 Pisco, Peru

Mar 12 At Sea

Mar 13 At Sea

Mar 14 At Sea

Mar 15 Puerto Caldera, Costa Rica

Mar 16 Corinto, Nicaragua

Mar 17 Puerto Quetzal, Guatemala

Mar 18 At Sea

Mar 19 At Sea

Mar 20 Manzanillo, Mexico

Mar 21 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

Mar 22 At Sea

Mar 23 At Sea

Mar 24 San Diego, California

 

(The 15-day itinerary ends in Callao/Lima, Peru.)

 

[DeeniEncinitas]

Hi Peter!

We're leaving here around 11:00 am and going down to see her at the pier!! Will be on her next year doing the same cruise!

This is a round trip from San Diego. She just came from Hawaii right?

Got confused with the report.

Denise:)

[Boytjie]

Hi Peter!

We're leaving here around 11:00 am and going down to see her at the pier!! Will be on her next year doing the same cruise!

This is a round trip from San Diego. She just came from Hawaii right?

Got confused with the report.

Denise:)

 

Oops! Bad editing on my part - I changed the text I had for her previous cruise which was to Hawaii and missed deleting that. Sorry for the confusion.

[VacationCharlene]

How exciting! Safe travels and have an amazing time AND keep her in great shape as we will be boarding on the following cruise after you for 33 days. LOVE the Maasdam and the crew...they as so nice. Have a great trip!! Hello from San Diego :)

[Vict0riann]

Thanks for the reminder, Peter. I don't think I will be here, as I have a meeting, but I'll be here in spirit! :)

[Scrapnana]

As little as I like that webcam, I am missing sail-aways (OK, it has only been three days) so I will likely watch. Thanks, Peter!

[Krazy Kruizers]

Sorry -- I won't be here.

[Happily@Sea]

No movement that I can see yet.

[Copper10-8]

San Diego needs a Ptz webcam, pronto.........

[Happily@Sea]

Now that big ole ship is blocking the view.

[Happily@Sea]

Finally leaving.

[Happily@Sea]

One last view as Maasdam sails out of camera range.

[igraf]

5pm is typical for HAL ships leaving San Diego, though the port schedule shows the next few HAL departures times at 4pm. I was down at the pier just after 1pm today and all seemed to be very quiet. It doesn't take much to load the Maasdam compared to most other cruise ships.

 

 

I don't see any reason to knock HAL if they did wait an hour for passengers arriving on a late flight for this extra long voyage. There is plenty of time to get to Cabo.

 

igraf

 

 

 

 

Finally leaving.

Edited February 23, 2017 by igraf

[DAllenTCY]

All guests were onboard when I left at 3:25 pm. All luggage had gone on as well. The fuel barge was still on the south side.....so I assume that was the delay in departure. 4 pm is the normal departure time, except for Hawaiian itineraries. That may change in the future to 4 as well. They will not wait for passengers with the first port 2 days away in Cabo. You should be on board 1 hour before sailing any way.

 

David

Edited February 23, 2017 by DAllenTCY

[Copper10-8]

All guests were onboard when I left at 3:25 pm. All luggage had gone on as well. The fuel barge was still on the south side.....so I assume that was the delay in departure. 4 pm is the normal departure time, except for Hawaiian itineraries. That may change in the future to 4 as well. They will not wait for passengers with the first port 2 days away in Cabo. You should be on board 1 hour before sailing any way.David

 

That bunkering barge has delayed departure from SD before

[Gail & Marty sailing away]

Have a great cruise.

[igraf]

The barge was alongside the Maasdam when I was there shortly after 1pm. How long does it take to transfer the fuel? i did notice that several crew members were struggling with a suspended window washing plaform. Would that delay sailing if stuck hanging?

 

 

igraf

 

 

That bunkering barge has delayed departure from SD before

Edited February 23, 2017 by igraf

[Maggieluvscruisin']

Check out A/C problems on Maasdam before you go.