DandDM

Yup. That was it for me too. I had my passport out, but no one looked at it.

. I am off the ship and thru customs. was tough to find a moving line, but once I did, moved pretty quickly.

Got the formal notice at 2:20. As kwotpot mentioned, pretty chaotic, but I see people on the gangway!

We are at the port! Right on time. Wonderful day in Canada, supposed to get into the low 70’s today. Was out around 9 am this morning and was surprised how many people already had their bags and noticed families starting to claim areas in the lounges and windjammer. around noon, the cruise director made an announcement reminding everyone that we would not arrive until 2pm and basically was begging folks to leave their bags in the cabin. Then closer to 1pm, he made another announcement saying that even though the instructions were to vacate our cabins, bags could be left there. Haven’t been a fan of the cd on this cruise, and now even less so, although I understand he is just the voice and likely didn’t set the plan. anyway, spent some time on deck checking out Vancouver and now having one last snack in windjammer.

A minor complaint… we are scheduled to arrive at 2pm with walk off disembarkation beginning at 2:30 (could be optimistic as the is the ship’s first stop in Canada). Info sent to the room says we are to our of cabins by 1pm - a full hour before we arrive. My number is 17, which is scheduled to debark starting at 4:30. Last disembark is between 5:30 and 6pm. I guess the ship wants to rush us off, and have cabins ready for the new passengers when they arrive, but this is crazy. Expect a huge mess tomorrow.

I know there are bigger issues some are dealing with, but…. will have diamond drink vouchers for that last day?

Captain just announced that the Ovation will not arrive until 2pm on Thursday. Apparently we don’t just have the delay due to diverting course, but also need to wait for the tide to get under the bridge.

Yes, prayers for the passengers and their family. Glad they were able to get this done - it’s been windy! I haven’t heard any announcements about our schedule and any potential changes on arrival time in Vancouver. Did I miss it somehow?

Captain announced this afternoon that we’d be making full steam to San Francisco to medivac a passenger. He estimated that a helicopter could meet us at 200 miles out. At this point, he was not willing to project what this would mean toward our ETA in Vancouver, BC. Will update as we learn more.

Interesting! I couldn’t find specific info on how they are going the match, any one see that? This might mean I’ll be visiting the old mirage casino in Las Vegas soon. Also hope this doesn’t mean they are terminating their partnership with MGM…I’ve got a lot of mileage from that over the years! thanks for posting.

I've always heard back within 24 hours or so. However, the concierge can work magic on board, so if for some reason they didn't act on your email request, they can probably make things right once you talk to them in person.

No, I started drinking before I thought to take a photo! They had us drink half of each, then revisit with the food. I don’t think I’d started in the glass to the right…

The one on Oasis was not, the bartenders in Vintages were pushing it during the week.