Zaandam and Rotterdam Situation (merged topics starting March 22, 2020)

[summer slope]

1 minute ago, Copper10-8 said:

To think Rottie was in Puerto Vallarta not that long ago! She played a major part in this op

We were on her March 11-15 when we had to get off in PV.

[Copper10-8]

Those are all Zaandam pax on her balconies

[rafinmd]

Just now, Copper10-8 said:

To think Rottie was in Puerto Vallarta not that long ago! She played a major part in this op

And without Rotterdam crowding on the Zaandam would have continued the spread of the virus as well as having fewer supplies and the toll would have been MUCH higher.  I think no more deaths since the rendezvous speaks to that.

 

Roy

[mocruzer]

9 minutes ago, leerathje said:

FLL cam...

 

L.

 

Thanks for this.  Couldn't get on PTZ.  Wow, 47.000 people on😲😲

[accio_7]

So grateful that both ships are now home! Welcome back, Rotterdam 😍

[cat shepard]

And here is the Rotterdam!

[leerathje]

PE Cam....I hear air horns!  

 

L.

 

[SMSACE6]

3 minutes ago, rjbean4 said:

Dont forget Rotterdam and Captain Albert. She's approaching the entrance channel.

they are both real life heros, as well as their entire crew who have endured this and provided for their guests  during unprecedented times.   I was able to intermittently get on the webcams, but now am unable to.  all the front line workers, from ships crew, air crew, and of course our hospital folks, first responders.  All are heros in unprecedented times. 

looking forward to seeing Rotterdam dock too.

 

[JazzyV]

Rotterdam coming in.

[POA1]

10 minutes ago, richwmn said:

which Christmas cruise??

 

We haven't decided yet. We narrowed it down to 4.

[nutensteve]

There are lots of people out on their verandahs on the Rotterdam

[Cruise Suzy]

5 minutes ago, gatour said:

I am guessing that is was the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, thus the "FL".  Counties in Florida do not have mayors, they have county commissions.  Just incorporated cities and towns have mayors

Wrong. Some counties do have mayors. Orange County also has a mayor, Orlando is in Orange County. The recent news conferences have been led by Orange County Mayor Deming and Orlando Mayor Dyer.

[Krazy Kruizers]

7 minutes ago, DeeniEncinitas said:

I am happy all of us are toasting!

Thank you!

Denise😊

 

 

I have my Vodka!!

 

Cheers to all those passengers and crew.

[aztekpm]

[LMaxwell]

[POA1]

Just now, leerathje said:

PE Cam....I hear air horns!  

 

L.

 

Bells, air horns, cheering, and clapping. The locals are happy to see the HAL ships.

[summer slope]

I can't get on either of the cams.  Will have to wait and see the sisters later when others leave.

[capriccio]

9 minutes ago, gatour said:

I am guessing that is was the Mayor of Fort Lauderdale, thus the "FL".  Counties in Florida do not have mayors, they have county commissions.  Just incorporated cities and towns have mayors

Broward county does have a mayor and commissioners.  I can’t explain why.

[3rdGenCunarder]

More people waving on Rotterdam. I see  some people with gloves and masks.

[mamaofami]

so happy to see them coming in

Finally got on Florida news web cam.

[Krazy Kruizers]

Since I had to switch computers -- no cams!!

 

Please post pictures.

[Seasick Sailor]

Nearly nose to nose now! Or bow to bow...

[POA1]

Just now, Cruise Suzy said:

Wrong. Some counties do have mayors. Orange County also has a mayor, Orlando is in Orange County. The recent news conferences have been led by Orange County Mayor Deming and Orlando Mayor Dyer.

Correct. Fort Lauderdale has a mayor and so does Broward county. When there are are disagreements, they fight it out in the Octogon.

[leerathje]

FLL cam

 

L.

 

[Vict0riann]

Rotterdam coming in to join her sister.