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58 minutes ago, cltnccruisers said:

I remember that.  Mostly elderly folks.  I think he got arrested.

Most young to middle age passengers left at the port.  No, SHE has not been arrested.

39 minutes ago, cltnccruisers said:

Read somewhere that this is a repositioning cruise.  As such, there may not have been a lot of options on the route.

Yes, Re-positioning from Winter cruises in Africa with several itinerary changes because they not sail in the Red Sea or the Suez Canal.  Heading for Barcelona, Spain and finally Southampton, Great Britain and Her summer season. 

4 hours ago, MommaBear55 said:

Two of the passengers were just on Today Show and they basically said NCL abandoned them, they took no responsibility for missing the ship. They've flown through 7 countries over the last 48 hours to get to Gambia where the ship is, but now they aren't sure they'll board the ship today due to lack of trust. Sadly, the interviewers were playing into this and making NCL look like they were at fault.

The Dawn is NOT in Gambia, She is in Daktar, Senegal.

The Dawn is currently docked in Dakar, Senegal.  Hoping that those who want to continue the journey to Barcelona, Spain will be able to re-board.

12 hours ago, graphicguy said:

Legal suits filed where?  São Tomé?  Suing whom?  The tour operator for promising to get the guests back on time, and failing?

 

NCL?  For what?  What contract did they breach?

I think if they sued NCL, it would probably have to be in the Bahamas.  You might be able to sue in the Federal District Court in Miami but they probably have a large backlog of cases, might take two or three years before you could get a court date.

12 minutes ago, graphicguy said:

Legal suits filed where?  São Tomé?  Suing whom?  The tour operator for promising to get the guests back on time, and failing?

 

NCL?  For what?  What contract did they breach?

I think if they sued NCL, it would probably have to be in the Bahamas.  You might be able to sue in the Federal District Court in Miami but they probably have a large backlog of cases, might take two or three years before you could get a court date.

59 minutes ago, Scubadoc said:

We are in a suite on the pearl for an upcoming cruise. I understand we cannot use the Haven if we are in a penthouse suite. We are not very concerned about that but we are looking for a way are in a suite on the pearl for an upcoming cruise. I understand we cannot use the Haven if we are in a penthouse suite. We are not very concerned about that but we are looking for a place where we will be able to sit outside and enjoy either the pool or just The view but also get some shade. Any suggestions as to an area? 

There areas along the edge of the pool deck where there is shade.  There is a little shade area outside of the buffet( back of the ship Deck12) in the Great Outdoors.  Deck 7, the Promenade Deck, there should be some deck chairs in the shade.

1 minute ago, Jetswdo said:

No, this wouldn't be untill end of August for Alaska---- Just wondering for any embarkation cruise-- not holiday times....

Still would be pretty full.  Better option would be either Taste or Savor

Have you heard from your daughter in the last few hours?  How is she doing?

3 minutes ago, Jetswdo said:

  Hi all.  I was originally planning on having embarkation lunch at the American Diner before NCL cut out many of the menu offerings and it was  a perk for Haven booking (no charge on day 1, now included for all.----  My second choice would be to eat at the Local ----  I was just wondering how crowded that venue gets on embarkation day around 12:00-1:00.   Thanks, Anita

Probably packed especially right now in Spring Break cruises.  Taste or Savor (MDR's) would be a better choice.

SENIOR OFFICERS  ENCORE  31 March 2024 as posted by BirdTravels:

Captain:  Niklas Persson

Staff Captain:  Simone Croci

General Manager:  Deepak Punia

Guest Services Manager:  Belkys Laos

Executive Housekeeper:  Joseph Gacus

Cruise Director:  Tiara Gordon

Senior Food and Beverage Director:  Igor Futivic

Executive Chef:  Francis Gomes

Restaurant Manager:  Scott Goes

Beverage Manager:  Rajesh Rodrigues

CruiseNext Manager:  Leysan Khakimova

1 hour ago, BirdTravels said:

Look who is running the ship!

 

Thank You

17 minutes ago, dexddd said:

You must have read same article I saw last week.  I don't believe it. Been on more than twenty cruises and watched many on and offs, some in big swells.  Dangerous, yes, but have not seen one fall.

You have never sailed out of Astoria, Oregon (across the Columbia River Bar-- one of the most dangerous places in the world). Bar (or Harbor) are among the most dangerous jobs in the world.  

14 minutes ago, WonderMan3 said:

I suppose terms and conditions can get the cruise line out of pretty much anything but anytime I've heard of a story where a cruise line sponsored excursion has had delays to the point where passengers missed the ship then the cruise line covered the expenses to get passengers back to the ship at the next port or to the debark port depending on the itinerary.

Remember that this was NOT an NCL sponsored shore excursion. 

Prayers for you  and for your daughter.  I pray that she finally arrives home safely.

10 minutes ago, Barb Nahoumi said:

Please keep us informed as to whether the passengers were able to reboard the ship at the next port.

Will still be a couple of days before they reach Dakar, Senegal, since they are not going to Gambia tomorrow.

As I understand it, the ship was out in the bay and they were using the lifeboats as tenders.  The lifeboats had been brought on board and stored.  The boarding platform and ladder had been secured.  The only way to have boarded at point would have been through the hatch like a Harbor Pilot jumping from the ship to the Pilot boat.  Much Much to dangerous for passengers to try.  Imagine the screams if someone had fallen into the ocean and died because they could NOT make the jump. 

I saw a posting after I wrote this one to say that Gunner had retired.

There have been a couple other Father and son(s) working for NCL.  At one time, Lars Bengtsson and all three of his sons were with NCL.  Captain Zeljko Jurac has a son currently a Bridge Officer on The Breakaway.

18 minutes ago, JIMESOPUS said:

Several photos of the Aqua just popped up in my news feed

WOW!!  Thank You

49 minutes ago, Mrs f. said:

Any word on if they get back on there?

Probably will not know until Monday.  At the moment the Dawn is 7 hours ahead of Pacific Daylight Time.

3 minutes ago, Mrs f. said:

Any word on whether these people finally got back on ship?

The Dawn is scheduled to arrive in Gambia on Monday April 1st.

Chefs Table has not been offered on any NCL ship in several years.

5 minutes ago, Kortehgehn said:

Is Captian Hakan Svedung still master of the Dawn?  If so, I would say there's definitely more to the story than is being reported; those types of decisions aren't arbitrary.  Either way, it's certainly not the cruise line's fault.  It's pretty clear when the departure times are; if they are "veteran cruisers," they should know that.  I think that there is obviously more to this story.

What does Captain Svedung or the Gem have to do with this situation on the Dawn?

Last I knew (several months ago), Captain Svedung was on the Joy.

To answer your question, I am not sure any NCL ship has a regulation sized "pickleball court".  I would ask once on board where you could play.

Looks like it is a lot of fun and a lot of exercise.

Hi,

I hope the rest of your cruise goes well.

How did your Officers' Dinner go?

Before I forget, I pray that you have an uneventful journey home.

I also pray that your Jewel adventure goes well.

BIG BIG BIG BIG HUG

Love and prayers always

Mandy

1 hour ago, ggTexasGal said:

Since it is a US Military installation, I wonder if a valid US Military ID would have sufficed?!

 

None the less, I imagine that paying close attention to "requirements" prior to disembarking in Key West is absolutely essential!

A valid US Military ID should work.  I never go anywhere without my Military ID.