Port Everglades Closed

[Mark_T]

Our longest delay was over 30 hours late getting back from a Baltic cruise due to weather, at that point you realize you can't plan for everything...

 

I hope all works out OK for all of those impacted by today's weather.

[MVPinBoynton]

In January, on the Viking Venus, we arrived 2 days late due to weather.  We were lucky that we planned on staying with friends for 3 nights in England before going home.  Those waiting to board were put up in hotels. Bad situation. 

[radarcruiser]

Last update was about 30 mins ago. Pilot was alongside and boarding. Then he and Captain were going to discuss plan.  We are heading east currently about 8 miles offshore. 

[radarcruiser]

Cruise director just said we have the pilot onboard and are “going to attempt to go alongside”. Which I think means we are heading into the port. 

[radarcruiser]

Entering the harbor now. 

[MVPinBoynton]

Just now, radarcruiser said:

Entering the harbor now. 

Great news!

[gerelmx]

[MVPinBoynton]

3 minutes ago, gerelmx said:

Great map! What site shows it?

[jam19872016]

Shame on me it's totally my own fault, but....

 

I received so many messages yesterday reminding me to arrive during my check in window (I honestly lost count but it was at least five times because i didn't hit the "confirm message" button) that I didn't bother reading the messages I got today.

 

Cruise line equivalent of the boy who cried wolf. Their "important" messages weren't really important and today they were but I didn't believe them. Now I'm here and the ship still is not.

 

My own fault, not blaming the cruise line or the port just venting.

[gerelmx]

6 minutes ago, MVPinBoynton said:

Great map! What site shows it?

 

Marine Traffic

[goofysmom99]

4 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Shame on me it's totally my own fault, but....

 

I received so many messages yesterday reminding me to arrive during my check in window (I honestly lost count but it was at least five times because i didn't hit the "confirm message" button) that I didn't bother reading the messages I got today.

 

Cruise line equivalent of the boy who cried wolf. Their "important" messages weren't really important and today they were but I didn't believe them. Now I'm here and the ship still is not.

 

My own fault, not blaming the cruise line or the port just venting.

Oops!  😉

[MVPinBoynton]

Just now, gerelmx said:

 

Marine Traffic

Thanks

[RedIguana]

2 minutes ago, MVPinBoynton said:

Thanks

Cruise mapper will also have the locations

[MVPinBoynton]

Just now, RedIguana said:

Cruise mapper will also have the locations

Thanks.  

[Oceangoer2]

For those concerned with Port Everglades weather Sun/Mon........Rain and wind subsided...should be ok for Port arrival...

[MVPinBoynton]

For those onboard, do you know how long will they delay disembarking to wait for luggage to get to terminal? 

[jam19872016]

The port is handling things very well. Lots of communication about the reality of how long boarding will take and advising us to come back later but not being pushy about it.

 

They are now checking us in outside on tablets, giving us a wrist band which will allow us to bypass the line when things begin. Win-win as less people are likely to hang around creating lines if they are not worried about losing their spot and they will be able to process people faster since some will already be checked in.

 

I won't be testing my luck in the casino as I just got strike two, message popped up that I have to check in at counter. They still gave me a wristband to skip the line just need to go to a desk still before boarding.

 

I live in south Florida, and the weather has been extra nasty the last couple days. I'll be sure next time to always read the messages the cruise line sends me 😆 

[gerelmx]

6 minutes ago, MVPinBoynton said:

For those onboard, do you know how long will they delay disembarking to wait for luggage to get to terminal? 

 

She has not docked yet, perhaps it is not safe to moor it at the dock yet.

Edited November 16, 2023 by gerelmx

[jam19872016]

Just got another message which I was sure to read this time.

 

Boarding will begin at 2.

[MVPinBoynton]

Did they let you stay in the cabin later than 8:00AM due to arriving late?

[MartinsCruise]

1 minute ago, MVPinBoynton said:

Did they let you stay in the cabin later than 8:00AM due to arriving late?

They never said if we could do so we were out on time do the attendant would be able to get the cabin ready for the next cruise. 

[gerelmx]

Marine Traffic shows like she has docked

[PTC DAWG]

Looks pretty choppy on the webcam..

[bigbenboys]

Our last cruise on Eclipse the pilot came on board by helicopter. The port was at Astoria Oregon.

[Jim_Iain]

Reading from the West Coast, so just now hearing of the delay.    It is like reading an exciting suspense novel .       Hope all aboard are able to make their flights and have safe travel home. 

 

Having been on delayed on both Flights and Cruises arrivals the delays can really raise the emotions when you have tight connections.   Good luck to all.